Massage/Reflexology

Masters of Science in Natural Health Care & Wellness Counseling

NHC 740

Breyer State University

Instructor: Audrea J. Adams, ND, Ph.D, DD

SYLLABUS:

Massage Therapy: Restores health by correcting energy imbalances and blockages applying pressure to different energy points all over the body.

Reflexology: Ancient Oriental Medicine that involves applying pressure to certain points in the head, hands or feet that correspond to different parts and organ systems of the body. The applied pressure stimulates a flow of energy needed for healing. The technique also reduces stress, improves circulation and eliminates toxins. Usually, Reflexology deals with the feet. It is believed that a pathway exists from the soles of the feet to the emotions. Different people hold their tensions in different places of the body. By massaging and manipulating the feet, we increase circulation throughout the whole body, and give the body a chance to throw off toxins that have formed as tiny crystals on the nerve endings of the feet. The health improvement in Reflexology results in a stronger immune system.

TIME FRAME: This is a four-semester hour course. This course is allotted 10 weeks of time. The first day of the course will begin the day that you notify me that your textbook has arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded four semester hours or credit.

STEPS TO TAKE FOR COURSE:

• Order your textbook immediately.
• When you receive your textbook, notify me via email and I will instruct you as to how to proceed to take the exam.
• You have up to 3 months to complete the course.
• Contact me anytime via Email with questions, clarifications, feedback, etc.
• I'll grade your exam and notify you of your grade.

TEXTBOOK: There is 1 book required for this course.

The Joy of Reflexology. Ann Gillanders: ISBN # 0-316-31466-8.

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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS:
 
Each student will be expected to read and study the entire coursebook during the span of the course. 
 
Your application assignment includes practicing all of the reflexology techniques given in Chapter 7:  Treating Specific Ailments.  Find some willing subjects who will allow you to perform the techniques on them.  Choose 3 of the ailments and for each one of them write a separate detailed paragraph about the experience and outcome from your perspective as well as the subjects’ perspective.     
 
In addition to the reading and application assignments, an open-book final examination is required.  The minimum passing score is 70%.  It is due anytime before completion of the course.  
 
Each student will have up to 12 weeks to complete the course.  To ensure that learning is as simple and effective as possible, all course content is clearly presented in easy-to-understand terms.

91-100%    = A
81-90%      = B
70-80%      = C
Below 70% = Failed

COURSE CONTENTS:

1). Stress and well-being.
2). The principles of reflexology using the feet and hands.
3). Understanding the body systems.
4). Feet relaxation exercises.
5). Hand relaxation exercises.
6). Treating specific ailments.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this course, you may address them to adm@breyerstate.com An administrative faculty member will respond to all questions.

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