OLDER PEOPLE/DEMENTIA AND PALLIATIVE CARE ISSUES
VRT Master Class with Lynne Booth
VRT Master Classes are a specialised concept for between four and six people only and Lynne Booth, the originator of Vertical Reflex Therapy has run these very successfully for several years. A generous and delicious lunch is included in the price and towels, cushions, foot cream and wipes are provided.
Registration 9.30 for 10.00 a.m. Lunch 1.00 – 2.00 p.m. Finish 5.00 p.m.
Older People, Dementia and Palliative Care Issues with Lynne Booth
VRT techniques from all courses will be demonstrated including specialised training in hand and nail reflexology and VRT. All techniques taught can be adapted for treating all clients.
Special considerations for working with older people. Improvising your techniques on domiciliary visits.
Special considerations for working in palliative care situations. Check list and cautions in oncology situations.
Sleep and relaxation techniques including self-help techniques for clients and their carers.
Balancing the body – using synergistic central thumb nail techniques, specific reflexes and the helper spine.
Calming/holding techniques to help breathing and to reduce stress.
New Pain and Mobility techniques to address the needs of immobile clients.
Working the reflexes synergistically – VRT “fanning” techniques: profound techniques on the metatarsals.
Treating the whole body through the thumb nails – with special reference to dementia issues
The small numbers ensure a high level of personalised instruction where specialist skills will be learned and practised throughout the day. The individual courses cover a wide range and combination of techniques from all VRT courses plus other reflexology skills that
A certificate of attendance will be issued.
Association of Reflexologists (AoR - 12 CPD Points
