Muscles Muscles everywhere- reflexology to ease their aches.
About
Muscle Relaxation with Reflexology – WorkshopA comprehensive, hands-on course designed to help you relieve muscular tension and support recovery using targeted reflexology techniques. Suitable for beginners and those wanting practical, therapeutic skills.
Venue
Mitcham Community Centre
Tutor
Marie Stienke
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Duration
Course Overview
This workshop explores how reflexology can assist with muscle relaxation, injury support, and overall body balance. You’ll gain an understanding of how reflex points relate to the muscular and skeletal systems, and how to work safely around common injuries.
Full Course Outline
Foundations, Anatomy & Safe Practice
Introduction to reflexology principles and history
Understanding reflex maps in relation to the muscular and skeletal systems
Basic foot anatomy: bones, muscles, and nerve pathways
The body’s stress response and its effect on muscle tension
Core techniques:
Thumb walking
Finger pressure techniques
Rotational and hook-and-back-up movements
Identifying areas of tension, inflammation, and sensitivity in the feet
Safety guidelines and contraindications:
When NOT to treat
Recognising acute vs chronic conditions
Client communication and consent
Injury Awareness & Muscle-Focused Application
Reflexology for major muscle groups:
Neck and shoulders (tension, headaches)
Back and spine (postural strain)
Hips and legs (mobility and fatigue)
Working with Common Injuries (Supportive Care Only)
Strains (muscle/tendon injuries)
Causes: overuse, overstretching
Reflexology approach: gentle relaxation techniques to reduce surrounding tension
When to avoid direct work (acute inflammation phase)
Sprains (ligament injuries)
Understanding joint instability and swelling
Supporting recovery through indirect reflex points
أهمية rest and referral when needed
Broken bones (fractures)
الفرق between acute fracture vs healing stage
Strict contraindications during acute phase
Safe supportive reflexology during recovery (only when medically cleared)
Focus on relaxation, circulation, and stress relief—not treatment of the fracture itself
Practical Application
Designing a full muscle relaxation reflexology session
Partner practice with guided feedback
Adjusting pressure and technique for:
Pain sensitivity
Injury recovery
Elderly or vulnerable clients
Key Learning Outcomes
Understand muscular and skeletal reflex zones
Recognise signs of strain, sprain, and injury-related tension
Apply reflexology safely alongside injury recovery
Deliver a structured, professional relaxation session
Course Materials
Comprehensive training manual
Reflexology foot charts
Injury awareness and safety guide
Step-by-step routines
Certification
Certificate of completion awarded at the end of the workshop
Who This Course Is For
Beginners with no prior experience
Massage and wellness practitioners
Carers and support workers
Anyone wanting to help family and friends safely
Date
Sunday 26 April 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+09:30)Location
Mitchum community centre
Mitchum SA
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