Hi oldie
I've used hand massage/hand reflexology in homes and hospices, and it is a useful skill. Not every body likes their feet touched. For the qualified (foot) reflexologist, a one day hand reflex CPD course is all you need to gain confidence. The elderly in particular have hand problems and also often a lack of touch. What a wonderful way to be caring!
Also for younger people, RSI is common, so hand work is ideal for them. Clients of mine are really happy when I add the hands & wrists into a whole body massage routine. RSI and CTS reduces or even disappear. Got to be better than pain killers.
Best Wishes
RP
MikeOc - distance is no barrier, we had someone from Holland on the course and next month am doing a workshop where a student is coming from Jersey 🙂
Oldie - yes, I've used it in a similar setting. I volunteered on a rehabilitation ward for about 6 months. The patients there were recovering from heart attacks, strokes, major surgery and it went down very well.
When I did my ITEC/VTCT Holistic Therapies course a few years ago, it only touched on Hand reflexology concentrating mainly on foot reflexology. I would now like to expand on HR and wondered if it is worth doing and certified course or is it something you 'progress' into through reading books and practising?
Normal reflexology course has already included hand reflexology. My trading was 11 month and I had