Training
Indian Head Massage CPD training
led by Debbie Hurst
Available to qualified therapists wishing to add an excellent new therapy to their practice.
Price of £140
Current course dates:
Saturday 16th October 2021
Thursday 9th December 2021
For more details about the course, where its running and how to book, please follow this link to IHM CPD training
The course is run in collaboration with Gaia School of Natural Health.
Functional Reflex Therapy Workshops
led by Debbie Hurst
- 2 workshops lasting 2½ hours each.
- Relaxation techniques drawn from the Principles of Reflexology.
- Simple to learn.
- 7 step repetitive colour coded routine.
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Anyone wishing to learn an effective relaxation routine for coping with stress, anxiety and other behavioural challenges in both adults and children.
Commonly parents, grandparents and those caring for children or adults with neurological issues, such as autism, ADHD, Alzhimer's and Parkinisons to name a few.
It can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, induce relaxation, support well being, encourage social interaction and generally have a positive impact on the issues that affect individuals and people around them in many areas of their everyday lives.
NB. It is not for therapists or teaching staff as the attendance certificate does not qualify you to use in a business situation.
- The first workshop gives background information to FRT
- What working the feet and hands can do.
- Happy chemicals.
- A demonstration of the routine on the hands week 1 and the feet week 2.
- Then there will be practical sessions for students to practice on each other.
- Introduction to FRT and Reflexology.
- Handouts to take away.
- Laminated A4 card with the relaxation sequence documented for future reference.
- Feedback form.
- On going support should you have any queries.
- FRT drawstring toolkit bags should you wish to purchase one.
- Towels, creams, wipes, couch roll and antibacterial gel for practical sessions.
The cost of a workshop is usually £30 fully payable on booking.
Numbers will be limited.
You will be expected to practise on a fellow students hands and feet.
Please contact me regarding payment or any queries you may have on 07712 889212 or via my contact page.
General/Private FRT workshops:
Schools FRT workshops:
For Schools bookings please contact Debbie to organise an appropriate date (venue: will be at your school).
** New ** One 2 One sessions are available by arrangement.
The costs for this private tuition is £30 (reduced from £40) for the session on the hands and £30 (reduced from £40) for the session on the feet plus travel costs.
A video on Functional Reflex Therapy
Testimonials from parents who have attended the Functional Reflex Therapy Relaxation routine workshops:
” It was my daughter’s first day in high school this morning and last night she was buzzing and couldn’t sleep. I was lay next to her talking to her when she asked me to do her feet. I did her feet and as I finished she said thank you and fell instantly to sleep. Why did I only do it as 12:30 am instead of 10 pm! Functional Therapy rocks!! :0“
” Thanks for teaching me the FRT today. My son Finlay had a really difficult afternoon in school. So I gave him the visual for the therapy and did a full session. He loved it and then sat happily singing away ☺ He is happy to do it again and I am so glad I came and learnt it today. Many thanks xxx“
” I have been doing FRT with my kids now for just over a week and they love it, one of them is sleeping better. I did it on my parents the other day and they loved it. I am so glad I found you Debbie xxx“
” Hi all, just thought I’d share how we’ve been getting on at home. So far the FRT has become part of my son’s bedtime routine and he’s actually fallen asleep three times while I’ve been doing it! Miraculous. I’ve stopped doing it downstairs on the sofa and cunningly do it while he’s already in bed so if he does nod off I don’t have to move him ;0, I have also stared to use the rainbow routine on my Nanna. She’s 88 and has Alzheimers. Until our workshop I hadn’t even thought of doing anything like this for her, but she loves it (heart).“
” I am using hand/foot techniques (diff kids prefer diff massage) with success. It calms meltdowns, gives us quality time and seems to rejuvinate after a particularly bad day. As a parent it is lovely to have some control over the support I can give and after the kids will open up to talking about what is difficult for them. It’s 20 mins out of my day but they feel grounded, valued and loved for it. The techniques are easy to learn and the handouts make it easy to remember. I cannot recommend this course enough to other parents“