About this Course
| Weekend Course Dates | Tuesday – Morning Classes | Wednesday – Evening Classes |
| 2021/2022 October 8th,9th,10th November 12th,13th,14th December 10th,11th,12th January 7th,8th,9th February 11th,12th,13th Exams 26th February Written 27th February Practical |
2021/2022 October 5th, 12th, 19th November 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th December 7th, 14th, January 211th, 18th, 25th February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd March 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th April 5th Exams 11th April Written 12th April Practical |
2021/2022 October 6th, 13th, 20th November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th December 1st, 8th, 15th January 12th, 19th, 26th February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th April 6th Exams 11rh April Written 12th April Practical |
| Payment instalments: Deposit: €150 8th October €450 12th November €450 10th December €350 7th January €140 exam fee |
Payment instalments: Deposit: €150 5th October €450 9th November €450 7th December €350 1st February €140 exam fees |
Payment instalments: Deposit: €150 6th October €450 3rd November €450 1st December €350 2nd February €140 exam fee |
| Course Times: Friday 6.30pm – 10.00pm Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am – 5.30pm |
Course Times: Tuesday 09.30am – 1.30pm
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Course Times: Wednesday: 06.30pm – 10.00pm |
The Course Content
Practical training is all done in person in class:
You will learn a comprehensive range of techniques, these will include:
- A full therapeutic sequence
- A deep tissue sequence for physical ailments
- A soft energy sequence for easing emotional discomfort
You will also learn the protocol and procedures for:
- Working with clients with serious illness such as cancer
- Working with pregnant clients
- Working with elderly clients
- Working with clients with special needs
Anatomy and Physiology – all done online, with tutor support.
If you hold a recognised qualification in Anatomy and Physiology you may be exempt from this module. Please contact the office to enquire. This module is a blend of on-line, and remote tutor support. On-line learning allows the students to access the information as often as they need to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject and the in-class and remote learning ensures that all their questions are answered
Business Awareness and Ethics – this is all done online, with tutor support.
- This module covers the practicalities of running a successful professional practice and covers:
- How to promote your practice – getting new clients and retaining existing clients.
- Business – records that must be kept.
- Tax – how to calculate your liability and how to contact the revenue commissioners
- Sales – how to sale products and therapies to new and existing clients
- Hygiene – proper infection control practices for your clinic, equipment and personal
- Insurance and membership to professional organisations – what you need to know
This module is a blend of on-line, in class and distant learning
Holistic Studies
+ Holistic approach to health
Reflexology Theory and Practice
+ History of Reflexology
+ Reflex points of the hands and feet
+ Contraindications
+ Contra Actions
+ Keeping records
+ Client care
+ Code of Ethics
+ Code of practice
+ Case studies
Practical Work:
+ Techniques
+ Location of reflexes on the Feet and hands
+ Observations and assessment of feet
+ Common complaints – how to help prevent them and how to work with clients that present with them
Case studies:
Students will be required to complete 42 case studies, that is completing 4 full treatments on 9 clients, and 6 full treatments on one client and all the relevant back up paperwork.
Equipment needed:
2 Large towels
Examination: – all done in person
Following completion of the course the student will sit the following exams:
Reflexology – practical
Reflexology – theory
Business and ethics
Anatomy and Physiology
About our course:
Following this course students can apply for full membership of either Reflexology Professional bodies – NRRI or IRI.
Who can attend this course:
Anyone! This course is for anyone with an interest in Reflexology. It is also an entry point for further studies, such as Lymphatic Reflexology, Oncology Reflexology and Facial Rejuvenation through Reflexology. Upon completion of this course students will be able to practice Reflexology professionally. Reflexology has many benefits. It can be used to help prevent illness, restore balance, and relax the body mind and spirit.
Note to students:
To complete this course you need to allocate about 4 hour per week to complete you case studies and theory studies. To make it an enjoyable experience we recommend you set aside time a week to complete these.
Student Testimonials
“I completed a Reflexology Diploma course at Obus in January this year. My year studying Reflexology was fantastic and enlightening.The course gave me a great deal of information and knowledge which will really help me to help my clients.”
Maria Mc Govern
“Doing a Diploma in Reflexology has opened doors for me as a therapist and has added a new dimension to my therapies. Reflexology never ceases to amaze me, both as an indicator to a client’s general wellbeing and as a powerful yet gentle therapy. Having now completed many courses and this second Diploma with OBUS I find it a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which to study. Being able to study Reflexology at the weekends has given me the freedom to do my Diploma while continuing with my life.”
Hazel Nangle
This course is approved for Continual Professional Development (CPD points) with the following organisations:
