The Barefoot Dragonfly

Guest Speaker - Chantel Lucier - Reflexology for Trauma & Addiction
2024-08-17 09:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
The Barefoot Dragonfly LLC and the Texas Reflexology Association are delighted to be hosting Chantel Lucier for a two-day workshop this Summer!
Reflexology for Trauma & Addiction (Level I)
Chantel’s 2-day reflexology workshop is comprised of three segments that utilize lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice. The three segments that make up the workshop are:

The No-Mind Approach to Wellness (a philosophy and methodology to help the practitioner release the diagnosis in sessions)
A Compassionate Intake Process (CIP) ~ holding space for client’s healing)
Reflexology Protocols (hereafter referred to as “Guides”;) for Trauma and Addiction

Adopting what Chantel calls “The No-Mind Approach to Wellness” during a session helps the practitioner to release judgment and any need to control or fix the client. It also creates an opportunity for the client to release what they too may be holding onto since their diagnosis. This, in turn, creates a more conducive environment for the client’s healing process. In addition, students will learn to cultivate a thorough and compassionate intake process. Because injury, illness, discomfort, and disease are not always what they seem, students will learn tools to assess and address not only the symptoms but also what may lie beneath the surface. The root cause – or what Chantel refers to as the emotional underbelly of the injury, illness, or disease – will be explored. This combination of releasing the dis-ease (or diagnosis), inhabiting a No-Mind Approach, and providing sensitive and compassionate inquiry, will then be coupled with Reflexology Guides to nurture the central and peripheral nervous systems, thus addressing symptoms as well as the undercurrent of the trauma and addiction within the client. In all segments, students will cultivate their heart space and enter what Chantel refers to as the “back body” to nurture good listening skills, heart-centered responses, and providing an effective session.
Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy and physiology of the brain and the areas, structures, and glands that play a role in thought processes, habitual negative thought patterns, and dissociative and detachment disorders and tendencies.
Specific attention will be paid to the amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, thalamus, basal ganglia, and pituitary gland. Also, an understanding of the role of the limbic system versus the prefrontal cortex and how to address these areas via the mini map in our own and our client’s hands and feet.
Areas of the body that may show symptoms, pain, or imbalances in those who have experienced trauma and for those with active or past alcoholic or addictive behaviors.
Which structures, glands, and areas of the brain require detailed work for trauma and addiction.
The HPA axis and the target organs, glands, or systems affected by the trauma &/or addiction from a reflexology perspective.
The neurological system and how reflexology works via this system, directly related to how we receive internal and external stimuli.
Reflexology Guides to address trauma and addiction and how they may vary depending on the type of trauma or addition (e.g., opioid, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, or stimulants).
Self-care tools to use and impart to clients.

Students Will Learn

Releasing our ideas of what the client needs.
Suspending our judgment of the client or diagnosis.
Learning how to retrieve information using a compassionate intake process.
Understanding trauma, subtle energy, and how to create safe spaces for our clients.
Asking the right questions to target the underbelly of the dis-ease and empowering the client to discover the answers on their own.
Aligning our energetic body to best serve our client.
Having a rich understanding of the nervous system and the Bodymind in order to best address a client’s concerns.
Reflexology techniques and methods.
Anatomy and physiology of the brain.
The parts of the brain responsible for mood, addictive behavior, and emotional processing.
Reflexology guides for trauma and addiction.
New reflexology methods, techniques, and “subtle holds” for a detailed and integrative session.

SCHEDULE AND HOURS DEFINED: This 16-hour, 2-day weekend workshop will have 14 educational hours. Lunch breaks and out of classroom assignments are not included.
REGISTRATION: This workshop is open to all levels. While some techniques are advanced, Chantel’s approach makes the content, methods, and techniques easily accessible to all.
PAYMENT: If you are a current member of ANY state reflexology association you are eligible for the “Member” rate. To qualify for this discount, choose the member button for payment and send a copy of your current association membership to the group or association hosting the workshop.
NCBTMB & ARCB CEs: This class is recognized by NCBTMB and ARCB. Students who attend and answer questions about the workshop are given a certificate of completion acknowledging 14 CEs.
Early Bird Special (before July 17, 2024): Members $325 / Non-Members $375
After July 18, 2024: Members: $375 / Non-Members $425
Registration is through Chantel’s website: https://www.chantelclucier.com/trauma–addiction.html/#austin

Reflexology & Essential Oils for Anxiety and Depression - LONDON
2024-09-28 10:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 (Europe/London) | Prideaux House, 10 Church Crescent, London, E9 7DL, United Kingdom
Enhance your therapeutic toolkit with a hands-on workshop bringing together the powerful practices of reflexology and aromatherapy to help manage anxiety and depression. Anxiety disorders affect over 8 million people in the UK (Mental Health UK), and about 280 million people worldwide struggle with depression (WHO). The need for effective, whole-person treatment approaches has never been greater.
When combining reflexology and essential oil therapy, we amplify the benefits of each modality, providing a deeply powerful and comprehensive approach to supporting our clients. Direct inhalation of essential oils quickly transmits these chemical messengers from the olfactory bulb to the regions of the brain that play a key role in emotional responses, learning, memory, and social interaction (Arisi et al 2012). Reflexology’s targeted pressure techniques send waves of relaxation and comfort throughout the nervous system. Together, these therapies create a synergistic effect, offering greater relief and support than when used individually.
In this supportive workshop, you’ll gain advanced skills and knowledge to support your clients’ mental health and emotional well-being. Through detailed instruction and hands-on training, you’ll learn how to effectively combine these modalities in your professional practice, making a real difference in the lives of those you care for.
Who should attend?

Reflexologists, and massage therapists seeking to expand their skill set and confidence in holistic mental health.
Mental health professionals looking to integrate somatic therapies into their practice.
Phytotherapy practitioners wanting to enhance care plans with pressure point techniques and fast-acting aromatics.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify the common symptoms and causes of anxiety and depression.
Recognize the physiological and psychological effects of mood disorders on the body and mind.
Explain the physiological effects of reflexology and essential oil therapy.
Create a personalized treatment plan using reflexology and aromatherapy to address specific symptoms of anxiety and/or depression.
Formulate a bespoke personal inhaler based on the treatment plan.
Educate clients on the benefits of combined reflexology and essential oils for mental wellness.
Provide self-care recommendations for clients to use at home.
Ensure safety through identification of contraindications and safety precautions when working with concentrated plant aromatics.

About Amy
Amy Kreydin, Board Certified Reflexologist and Clinical Aromatherapist, has been in private practice since 2004. Kreydin received her certificate as a Certified Reflexologist from the Palmer Institute in Salem, MA in 2004, and was awarded her board certificate in Reflexology from the American Reflexology Certification Board in 2006. She trained at a Harvard teaching hospital in Boston, MA and obtained her Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner (CCAP) in 2011. In 2016 she completed her advanced diploma in Aromatic Medicine. Since 2022 Amy has run a weekly group in a psychiatric and behavioral hospital working with a range of mood disorders and ages, in her ‘aromatherapy group’ patients use a combination of self-care reflexology techniques and direct inhalation of essential oils. Kreydin is passionate about whole body wellness and loves helping folks reach their wellness goals to live an abundant, vibrant, and balanced life.
Course Cost:
$100.00 deposit with balance of £260.00 due on the day.

Eunice Ingham - Reflexology Book Club
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-09-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Reflexology Book Club is reading The Original Works of Eunice D. Ingham, a two-part book originally published in the 1930s. This book is the collection of Eunice’s work — her original foot charts, case studies, and theories. Modern Western Reflexology is based off of this physical therapist’s approach to working on a map resembling the human body.
Here’s how we’ll go:

August 1st – start reading! Optional: login to your Fable app (Reflexology Book Club) and say hello
August 15th – half-way mark! Optional: check in on the app and share your progress and early thoughts
August 31st – wrap up reading and organize your notes
September 10th – join us on Zoom to discuss with readers around the globe!

Find the group on Fable here: https://fable.co/club/reflexology-readers-with-amy-kreydin-341056624114
Register for the Zoom meeting held on September 10th at 12 noon (CDT) here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PNThHN9_QaqlraD_tO0Plg
Are you a reflexologist or reflexology student? Join the Reflexology Practitioners group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reflexologypractitioners

Reflexology Swap - September
2025-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Join us for a Reflexology Swap to enjoy community and participate in giving and receiving our favorite modality!
Here’s our timeline:

1pm – meet and greet
1:30pm – initiate swap
2:30pm – snack and hydration break
3:00pm – complete swap

Reflexology Swap is open to reflexologists and reflexology students alike. Students will wish to have enough technique practicum in place to give a 45-60 minute session.
Space is limited, advance registration required: https://l.bttr.to/vjWzy

Reflexology Lunch and Learn
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Share your lunch break with colleagues and classmates in our ‘Reflexology Lunch and Learn’ Zoom series. During this meeting we will present a topic to share and explore together. A $5.00 donation is suggested but the scale slides to zero if you are currently underemployed, don’t let finances prevent you from joining community.
Upcoming L&L dates:

May 21st – Incorporating Tools in the Reflexology Session

RAA, ARCB, and NCRE came out with a new position statement on the use of tools in a reflexologist’s practice. What are your thoughts? Does the FDA recognize extensions of a reflexologist’s practice such as hot stones, wooden or resin dowels, tuning forks, singing bowls, self-care sensory rings, and the like? Let’s discuss!
Click here to register for the Reflexology Lunch and Learn on Thursday, May 21st at 12pm Central via Zoom – this is a live Zoom and will not be recorded for later viewing

June 22nd – 3 Ways Reflexology is a Great Longevity Hack
Public health researchers have found there are distinct areas of health that can be looked after to improve how graceful our clients are aging. What are the top three areas reflexologists frequently target in their sessions that can improve a client’s lifestyle?
Click here to register for the Reflexology Lunch and Learn on Monday, June 22nd at 12pm Central via Zoom

July 15th – TBA
What topic would you like to see covered? Marketing, navigating research papers, writing a superbill?
