The Barefoot Dragonfly

Introduction to Hand Reflexology
2025-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Hand Reflexology Practicum 2022
Hands heal, and in the case of Reflexology, we can access the entire body as it is resembled on a micro map found on the hands. There are 27 bones in the hands, combined with their muscles, we grasp, grip, hold, carry, and communicate our way through life.
Hand Reflexology is especially useful for making contact with the reflexology areas that correspond to the head and neck region of the body. This makes it a good choice for:

Easing tension headaches and tight jaws
Relieving sinus congestion
Supporting the eyes to rest
Recovering after dental procedures
Soothing the irritation of tinnitus
Calming a busy mind
Preparing for test taking
Comforting a client or friend

What makes the reflex maps of the hands similar and dissimilar to the maps found on the feet? Are the reflexology techniques similar or very different? Find out in this one-day workshop where we’ll also touch on the anatomy and physiology of the hands, and reflex identification on a map.
Workshop Details:

Date and Time: Sunday, October 5th, 9am to 5pm, bring a sack lunch
Location: The Barefoot Dragonfly LLC, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX
Duration: 8 hours
Cost: $85.00
Materials Provided: Equipment (recliners and bodywork table), instructional handouts
What to Bring: A notebook and pen/pencil

Register Now to secure your spot, space is limited to eight (8) participants: https://l.bttr.to/Jsyp1
Please note: due to small class size, cancellations must be given seven (7) days in advance to receive a refund. In the event of class cancellation all participants will receive a full refund within fourteen (14) days of cancellation.
Amy Kreydin has been practicing hand Reflexology since June 2004 in both private practice as well as clinical settings including intensive care units, labor and delivery, and in psychiatric and rehab facilities. Amy started teaching Reflexology continuing education in 2006, and began formally teaching a 300 hour reflexology program in 2014.
This class is open to anyone interested in working on the hands — be it those of your loved ones and friends, in a massage or bodywork practice, to enhance physiotherapy or occupational therapy, or those simply curious about Reflexology! Class size is limited to eight (8) registrants
Hand Reflexology from prior classes and workshops:

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

Autumn Equinox Apothecary Session
2025-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Fall is all about celebrating the harvest, storing up the goodness from the sunshine summer days, releasing physical and emotional baggage, and bringing a sense of balance to our inner and outer worlds. In this Apothecary Session we’ll look to caring for our Lungs, Large Intestine, Skin, and the Chinese element of Metal.

What You’ll Learn:

Living with the season: On the autumnal equinox, occurring September 22nd this year, day and night are equal in length everywhere on the planet. The sun rises precisely in the east, arcs through the sky for 12 hours, and sets exactly in the west, giving us 12 hours of darkness. This is the start of a 6-month period when yin and darkness expand, peaking at the winter solstice in December, and then contracting until they equalize once again at the spring equinox.
Oxymels: Food as medicine, in which we combine honey, apple cider vinegar, and herbs to make oxymels. These tangy, sweet concoctions are known for their medicinal benefits and versatile uses in cooking and wellness routines.
Aromastick: Personal aromatherapy inhalers are designed to bring aromatic plant extracts right to the nose, and occasionally the mouth, in an accessible way. About the size of a chapstick container, they’re very portable, and discrete to use.

Body oil: Nourish the skin after a summer of intense heat and ultraviolet light exposure with a bespoke body oil. The skin is the largest organ of the body, it protects, regulates temperature, defends against pathogens, as well as expressing mood and personality.
Botanicals: Gain insights into some of my favorite plants for this season, such as — eucalyptus to deepen the breath, ginger to warm the digestive tract, bacopa to aid in brain function as we sort memories, and native jojoba to protect and nourish the skin.
Hands-On Creation: You’ll have the opportunity to select from a variety of ingredients, crafting blends that suit your personal tastes and needs. Together we’ll create an oxymel, aromastick, and body oil.

Workshop Details:

Date and Time: Monday, September 22nd, 9am to 12pm noon
Location: The Barefoot Dragonfly LLC, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $65.00
Materials Provided: All ingredients, jars, labels, and instructional handouts
What to Bring: A notebook if you’d like to jot down notes or additional recipes

Join us for this engaging and educational session, and leave with a newfound appreciation for the ancient craft of herbal preparations, along with your own handcrafted products.
Register Now to secure your spot, space is limited to eight (8) participants: https://l.bttr.to/9V0G2
Please note: due to small class size, cancellations must be given seven (7) days in advance to receive a refund. In the event of class cancellation all participants will receive a full refund within fourteen (14) days of cancellation.

Medicine Making and Food Handling:
This session involves handling and preparing ingredients the community will be consuming. We will be practicing hygiene, surface disinfection, equipment sanitization, and clean air practices together (UVC sterilizing lights and HEPA filters will be in use). The following PPE will be made available for all participants but you are always welcome to bring your own:

🖐️ Nitrile and vinyl gloves in medium adult size
👩‍🍳 Smocks and aprons as well as a selection of caps, hair nets, and hair bands
🦠 EPA-registered disinfectants including thymol plant-based, and vinegar-salt-water based hypochlorous acid

Thanks for helping make this a fun and safe activity for all!

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

Aromatic Breast Care - Apothecary Session
2025-04-30 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
In this hands-on apothecary session participants will explore using aromatic botanicals for breast wellness. We’ll delve into the energetics of the 4th (Heart) Chakra, lymphatics, breast health and dis-ease patterns, and an apothecary of resources to support breast health.
Participants will:
*Explore the energetics of the Heart Chakra in the Ayurvedic tradition;
*Discuss breast health and dis-ease including cysts, inflammation, cancer, cycle-related pain, mastitis, surgery, and lactation;
*Familiarize themselves with key ingredients including essential oils, plant lipids, hydrosols, and CO2 extracts;
*Participate in an aromatic plant distillation to create a hydrosol for take-home use;
*Design a bespoke breast health take-home kit.
Class fee is $85 and includes access to an apothecary of aromatics, botanicals, and raw ingredients used in the classroom. Participants will take home a bespoke breast oil formulated for their unique health goals and some hydrosol we distill together. No prior experience is necessary to attend. Space is limited to eight (8) participants to ensure a quality educational experience for all.
Please note: due to small class size, cancellations must be given seven (7) days in advance to receive a refund. In the event of class cancellation all participants will receive a full refund within fourteen (14) days of cancellation.

Advanced Reflexology - Level Three
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-06-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Our Advanced Reflexology level will meet for twelve weekly presentations held live via Zoom. Topics covered include business planning, honing session documentation skills, injury prevention and practitioner self-care, structure and function of the hand and lower arm, anatomy of the ear, supporting special populations, and Eastern medicine approaches to holistic care.
There are two sets of three-day practicums for this level, each following a set of six Zoom lessons. In the first set of practicum days we’ll adapt our existing knowledge of reflexology techniques to the reflex maps of the hands and ears. In the second set of practicum days we’ll incorporate hot stones, moxa, ear seeds, and Eastern reflexology techniques. At the end of this level you’ll have a 60 minute foot routine, a 30 minute hand routine, a 15 minute ear routine, and the ability to give a 90 minute foot-hand-ear treatment.
When: March 11th through June 14th
Where: Online and in the Austin, Texas studio
Register: Registration is $1200 through the Student Portal
301 Preparing for Practice – 48 hours

This unit has six lectures covering the following topics:

Business Planning I
Business Planning II
Injury Prevention and Self-Care
Introduction to Hand Reflexology
Introduction to Ear Reflexology
Session Documentation Part Two

These lectures are delivered live via Zoom and are recorded for participants who cannot make the live lesson.
Zoom lectures are scheduled as follows (all times in Central Time Zone):

Tuesday, March 11th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, March 18th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, March 25th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, April 1st, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, April 8th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, April 15th, 8am-12pm

Following the Zoom lectures are three days of in-person practicum offered in the Austin, Texas studio. Practicum dates are scheduled as follows (all times in Central Time Zone):

Thursday, May 1st, 9am-5pm
Friday, May 2nd, 9am-5pm
Saturday, May 3rd, 9am-5pm

302 Holistic Reflexology Approaches
Topics for each lecture are as follows:

Research Literacy
Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Elements
Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine and the Five Elements
Thermo- and Cryotherapy in the Reflexology Session
Reflexology for the Oncology Client
Prenatal and Pediatrics

These lectures are delivered live via Zoom and are recorded for participants who cannot make the live lesson.
Zoom lectures are scheduled as follows (all times in Central Time Zone):

Tuesday, April 22nd, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, May 6th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, May 13th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, May 20th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, May 27th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, June 3rd, 8am-12pm

Following the Zoom lectures are three days of in-person practicum offered in the Austin, Texas studio.
Practicum dates are schedules as follows (all times in Central Time Zone):

Thursday, June 12th, 9am-5pm
Friday, June 13th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, June 14th, 9am-5pm

Registration
To register, visit the Advanced Reflexology Course page on our user portal over on Practice Better. Pay the $1200 tuition (in one payment or installments). You will receive a confirmation via email (check your spam folder!) and be automatically added to the course. You can use the contact form to send an email if you have questions or schedule a Student Advising via Zoom with Amy.
Registration is open to those who have attended our Foundations in Reflexology or equivalent 48 hours of reflexology coursework. Seating is available for eight (8) participants working on classmates during the practicum. This level is offered a couple times a year for folks to learn a comprehensive 60 minute foot reflexology treatment protocol to practice on loved ones, integrate into an existing practice, or to sit for the ARCB Board Exam and become a board certified foot reflexologist.
Tuition
$1200 for 96 hour Advanced Reflexology course
Class Refund Policy
Class payments are non-refundable, but may be used towards future classes within a twelve month period if you contact us to withdraw within two weeks (14 days) BEFORE the start of class. If you withdraw with less than two weeks (14 days) from the start of class all payments made are non-refundable or transferrable and any balance owed is still due if your payment plan is not complete. Your tuition covers the cost of a seat in the course, whether or not you are in attendance. If you have to miss classes we will help you make up the missed material. We know that circumstances change and life challenges come up, but we cannot make exceptions.

Intermediate Reflexology Course - Level Two
2024-10-30 08:00 - 2025-02-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for the Reflexology Practitioner

The Intermediate Reflexology course includes two learning units – 201 and 202 – with 24 hours of lecture and 24 hours of practicum in each unit. Coursework is aimed at exploring body systems through a whole-person lens and practicums are designed to help us apply our theoretical understandings of these systems on the reflex maps of the feet.
When: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 through Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Where: Online and in the Austin, Texas studio
Register: Registration is $1,200 through the Student Portal
Prerequisite: Foundations in Reflexology or equivalent 48 hour coursework
201 Body through Respiratory Systems – 48 hours
This unit has six lectures covering the following topics:

The Body – Anatomy and physiology begins with an understanding of the human body in terms that are relatable and easy to understand.
The Skeletal System – Bones are the framework of our body house – offering support, protection, shape, and movement, as well as mineral homeostasis.
The Muscular System – Muscles create movement for the bones and joints of the body as well as internal organs like the digestive tract.
The Nervous System – The nervous system picks up on what’s happening inside and outside the body and integrates this information to form a response.
The Endocrine System – The chemical messaging system of the body regulates many functions ranging from how deep tonight’s sleep will be to how tall you grew.
The Respiratory System – Respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through inhalation and exhalation.

These lectures are delivered live via Zoom and are recorded for participants who cannot attend the live lesson.
Zoom lectures are scheduled as follows (all times in Central Time Zone):

Wednesday, October 30th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, November 5th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, November 12th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, November 19th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, November 26th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, December 3rd, 8am-12pm

Following the Zoom lectures are three days of in-person practicum offered in the Austin, Texas studio. Practicum dates are scheduled as follows (all times in Central Time Zone):

Thursday, December 5th, 9am-5pm
Friday, December 6th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, December 7th, 9am-5pm

Day One:

Observing the Feet – partnering with a classmate, we’ll explore skin hydration and tone and general nail health, then review the body systems reflected on the feet;
SOAP Notes – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice documenting our observations;
Nervous System Practice – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice a routine for the central and peripheral nervous system reflexes.

Day Two:

Gait Analysis – we’ll review gait analysis and practice observing classmate’s gaits for stress cues;
Reflex Location – we’ll put our theoretical lessons into practice by mapping out the musculoskeletal, endocrine, and and respiratory system reflexes on a classmate’s foot;
Musculoskeletal & Respiratory System Practice – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice a protocol for the musculoskeletal & respiratory system reflexes.

Day Three:

Endocrine System Routine – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice working the endocrine system simultaneously on both feet;
Forty Minute Foot Routine – we’ll pull together our new techniques and create a ~40 minute enhanced foot reflexology treatment with classmates;
Areas of Emphasis – armed with a ~40 minute enhanced routine we’ll dip our toes into session planning skills to hone in on areas that need a bit more attention than others.

By the end of Unit 201 we’ll have a roughly forty minute foot reflexology routine that can easily be expanded to a full hour.
202 Cardiovascular through Special Senses Systems – 48 hours
Topics for each lecture are as follows:

The Cardiovascular System – A 6,000+ mile network of vessels transports nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and waste products like carbon dioxide and cellular waste around the body.
The Lymphatic and Immune System – The lymphatic and immune system is part of our body’s built in maintenance that transports fats and fat-soluble vitamins as well as providing a surveillance and defense mechanism against pathogens.
The Digestive System – The digestive system is designed to break down food into usable macro and micro nutrients in order to provide fuel for every cell in the body.
The Urinary System – Our built-in water treatment facility, the Urinary System filters the blood and controls pH, volume, composition, and pressure.
The Reproductive System – The reproductive system is unique in that it doesn’t come online until puberty and maintains function until midlife when menopause/manopause bring a decline or halt to proliferative processes in the gonads.
The Integumentary System and Special Senses – The skin is the largest organ of the body and is the organ of touch. We’ll also cover sight, sound, taste, and smell.

These lectures are delivered live via Zoom and are recorded for participants who cannot make the live lesson.
Zoom lectures are scheduled as follows (all times in Central Time Zone):

Tuesday, December 10th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, December 17th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, January 7th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, January 14th, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, January 21st, 8am-12pm
Tuesday, January 28th, 8am-12pm

Following the Zoom lectures are three days of in-person practicum offered in the Austin, Texas studio.
Practicum dates are schedules as follows (all times in Central Time Zone):

Thursday, February 13th, 9am-5pm
Friday, February 14th, 9am-5pm
Saturday, February 15th, 9am-5pm

They include:
Day One:

Observing the Feet – partnering with a classmate, we’ll explore new the new body systems we covered over lecture;
SOAP Notes – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice documenting our observations;
Cardiovascular Routine – we’ll add to our existing chest region protocols to specifically target reflex locations for cardiovascular system;
Lymphatics – we’ll take some basic measurements of the feet then commence with a lymphatic routine and see if we notice changes in our classmate’s measurements;
Digestive System Routine – this routine follows the natural flow of food from the mouth to the anus, with accessory digestive organs;

Day Two:

Urinary System Routine – this routine helps the body remove liquid waste via the urinary bladder;
Reproductive System Routine – further enhancing our work from 201’s practicum routine for the endocrine system we’ll practice positioning for prenatal clients too.

Day Three:

Sixty Minute Foot Routine – we’ll pull together our new techniques and create a ~60 minute complete foot reflexology treatment with classmates;
Areas of Emphasis – armed with a ~60 minute complete routine we’ll practice incorporating areas of emphasis.

Snack and lunch breaks are taken outdoors in the carport, no food or drink is permitted in the studio. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and may utilize the refrigerator, microwave, and toaster oven in the kitchen.
Registration
To register, visit the Intermediate Reflexology Course page on our user portal over on Practice Better. Pay the $792 tuition (in one payment or installments). You will receive a confirmation via email (check your spam folder!) and be automatically added to the course. You can use the contact form to send an email if you have questions or schedule a Student Advising via Zoom with Amy.
Registration is open to those who have attended our Foundations in Reflexology or equivalent 48 hours of reflexology coursework. Seating is available for eight (8) participants working on classmates during the practicum. This level is offered a couple times a year for folks to learn a comprehensive 60 minute foot reflexology treatment protocol to practice on loved ones, integrate into an existing practice, or to sit for the ARCB Board Exam and become a board certified foot reflexologist.
Tuition
$1,200 for 96 hour Intermediate Reflexology course
Class Refund Policy
Class payments are non-refundable, but may be used towards future classes within a twelve month period if you contact us to withdraw within two weeks (14 days) BEFORE the start of class. If you withdraw with less than two weeks (14 days) from the start of class all payments made are non-refundable or transferrable and any balance owed is still due if your payment plan is not complete. Your tuition covers the cost of a seat in the course, whether or not you are in attendance. If you have to miss classes we will help you make up the missed material. We know that circumstances change and life challenges come up, but we cannot make exceptions.

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.

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 Skill Exchange - May 10th
2024-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
This Reflexology Skill Exchange is an opportunity to connect with fellow Reflexologists and students of reflexology, and swap a treatment.
Schedule

Skill presentation
Tea break
Give/Receive a treatment
Lunch break
Give/Receive a treatment
Q&A time
Gratitude circle

We’ll start the morning with a discussion, break for tea, give/receive a treatment, break for lunch (bring a sack lunch!), give/receive a treatment, Q&A time, and close with a gratitude circle.
Amy will be on hand to assist with techniques, body mechanics, and routines.
Tea and snacks provided; please bring a sack lunch.
Whether you are looking to swap a session, learn or refine your techniques, or meet other Reflexologists this event is for you!
The May Skill Presentation will be on supporting our athletic clients for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month – Amy will demonstrate a few of her favorite techniques and self-care tools.
Registration is $80.00 and limited to 8 participants.
Registration link: https://l.bttr.to/DsAvu

Reflexology Skill Exchange - April 12th
2024-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
This Reflexology Skill Exchange is an opportunity to connect with fellow Reflexologists and students of reflexology, and swap a treatment.
Schedule

Skill presentation
Tea break
Give/Receive a treatment
Lunch break
Give/Receive a treatment
Q&A time
Gratitude circle

We’ll start the morning with a discussion, break for tea, give/receive a treatment, break for lunch (bring a sack lunch!), give/receive a treatment, Q&A time, and close with a gratitude circle.
Amy will be on hand to assist with techniques, body mechanics, and routines.
Tea and snacks provided; please bring a sack lunch.
Whether you are looking to swap a session, learn or refine your techniques, or meet other Reflexologists this event is for you!
The April 12th Skill Presentation will be on supporting clients with different types of headaches – Amy will demonstrate a few of her favorite techniques and self-care tools.
Registration is $80.00 and limited to 8 participants.

Reflexology Program Open House
2023-11-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Are you considering registering for the upcoming Reflexology Program starting in January? Grab a cup of tea or coffee and join me for a virtual open house to talk about the program, get your questions answered, and get a special discount code.
Register for a spot to join me: https://barefootdragonfly.practicebetter.io/#/5dc354e42a9c240c20a005b4/bookings?s=601195af2a9029071092e812&in=653971d9794577349730dc52
This is a free event held on Thursday, November 16th at 8am (Central) via Zoom videoconference software.

Foot and Hand Spa - Apothecary Session
2023-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Give your feet and hands some much-deserving rest and rejuvenation in this four-hour workshop featuring aromatherapy, herbalism, reflexology, and hydrotherapy.
For the hands we’ll explore:

Nail serums to hydrate and strengthen cuticles
Aromatic soy wax heat therapy for repetitive use strain, arthritic joints, and to lock in moisture
Self-care reflexology techniques

For the feet we’ll explore:

Natural scrubs to exfoliate and rejuvenate
Herbal foot soaks to soothe tired, achey feet
Balm to nourish and bring ease for a nightly self-care reflexology routine

You’ll make bespoke nail serum, foot tea, and balm to take home using available supplies on hand. Bring your hands and feet as they are – no need for pedis and manis the day before!
Class fee is $85 and includes all aromatics, botanicals, and raw ingredients used in the studio. Participants will take home bespoke formulations crafted to their individual needs. No prior experience is necessary to attend though wellness practitioners are welcome to attend. Space is limited to eight (8) participants to ensure a quality educational experience for all. Please note: cancellation notice
Please note: cancellation notices must be given 7 days in advance to receive a full refund for this class. In the event of class cancellation all participants will receive a full refund within thirty (30) days of cancellation.

Intermediate Reflexology Course - Level Two
2023-11-06 08:00 - 2024-03-23 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for the Reflexology Practitioner
The Intermediate Reflexology course includes two learning units – 201 and 202 – with 24 hours of lecture and 24 hours of practicum in each unit. Coursework is aimed at exploring body systems through a whole-person lens and practicums are designed to help us apply our theoretical understandings of these systems on the reflex maps of the feet.
When: Monday, November 6th 2023 – Saturday, March 23rd 2024
Where: Online and in the Austin, Texas studio
Register: Registration is $792 through the Student Portal
Prerequisite: Foundations in Reflexology or equivalent 48 hour coursework
201 Body through Endocrine Systems – 48 hours
This unit has six lectures covering the following topics:

The Body – Anatomy and physiology begins with an understanding of the human body in terms that are relatable and easy to understand.
The Integumentary System – The skin is the largest organ of the body and can give us cues as to what is going on below the surface.
The Skeletal System – Bones are the framework of our body house – offering support, protection, shape, and movement, as well as mineral homeostasis.
The Muscular System – Muscles create movement for the bones and joints of the body as well as internal organs like the digestive tract.
The Nervous System – The nervous system picks up on what’s happening inside and outside the body and integrates this information to form a response.
The Endocrine System – The chemical messaging system of the body regulates many functions ranging from how deep tonight’s sleep will be to how tall you grew.

These lectures are delivered live via Zoom and are recorded for participants who cannot make the live lesson.
Following the Zoom lectures are three days of in-person practicum offered in the Austin, Texas studio. They include:
Day One:

Observing the Feet – partnering with a classmate, we’ll explore skin hydration and tone and general nail health, then review the body systems reflected on the feet;
SOAP Notes – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice documenting our observations;
Reflex Techniques – we’ll add a couple of techniques to our routine for the central nervous system reflexes and practice the general ~30 minute foot routine.

Day Two:

Gait Analysis – we’ll review gait analysis and practice observing classmate’s gaits for stress cues;
Reflex Location – we’ll put our theoretical lessons into practice by mapping out the musculoskeletal system reflexes on a classmate’s foot;
Nervous & Musculoskeletal System Practice – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice a protocol for the nervous and musculoskeletal system reflexes.

Day Three:

Endocrine System Routine – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice working the endocrine system simultaneously on both feet;
Forty Minute Foot Routine – we’ll pull together our new techniques and create a ~40 minute enhanced foot reflexology treatment with classmates;
Areas of Emphasis – armed with a ~40 minute enhanced routine we’ll dip our toes into session planning skills to hone in on areas that need a bit more attention than others.

By the end of Unit 201 we’ll have a roughly forty minute foot reflexology routine that can easily be expanded to a full hour.
202 Respiratory through Reproductive Systems – 48 hours
There are six lectures covering the following topics:

The Respiratory System – Respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through inhalation and exhalation.
The Cardiovascular System – A 6,000+ mile network of vessels transports nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and waste products like carbon dioxide and cellular waste around the body.
The Lymphatic and Immune System – The lymphatic and immune system is part of our body’s built in maintenance that transports fats and fat-soluble vitamins as well as providing a surveillance and defense mechanism against pathogens.
The Digestive System – The digestive system is designed to break down food into usable macro and micro nutrients in order to provide fuel for every cell in the body.
The Urinary System – Our built-in water treatment facility, the Urinary System filters the blood and controls pH, volume, composition, and pressure.
The Reproductive System – The reproductive system is unique in that it doesn’t come online until puberty and maintains function until midlife when menopause/manopause bring a decline or halt to proliferative processes in the gonads.

These lectures are delivered live via Zoom and are recorded for participants who cannot make the live lesson.
Following the Zoom lectures are three days of in-person practicum offered in the Austin, Texas studio. They include:
Day One:

Observing the Feet – partnering with a classmate, we’ll explore new the new body systems we covered over lecture;
SOAP Notes – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice documenting our observations;
Thoracic Routine – we’ll add to our existing chest region protocols to specifically target reflex locations for respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
Lymphatics – we’ll take some basic measurements of the feet then commence with a lymphatic routine and see if we notice changes in our classmate’s measurements;
Digestive System Routine – this routine follows the natural flow of food from the mouth to the anus, with accessory digestive organs;

Day Two:

Urinary System Routine – this routine helps the body remove liquid waste via the urinary bladder;
Reproductive System Routine – further enhancing our work from 201’s practicum routine for the endocrine system we’ll practice positioning for prenatal clients too;

Day Three:

Sixty Minute Foot Routine – we’ll pull together our new techniques and create a ~60 minute complete foot reflexology treatment with classmates;
Areas of Emphasis – armed with a ~60 minute complete routine we’ll practice incorporating areas of emphasis.

Snack and lunch breaks are taken outdoors in the carport, no food or drink is permitted in the studio. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and may utilize the refrigerator, microwave, and toaster oven in the kitchen.
Registration
To register, visit the Intermediate Reflexology Course page on our user portal over on Practice Better. Pay the $792 tuition (in one payment or installments). You will receive a confirmation via email (check your spam folder!) and be automatically added to the course. You can use the contact form to send an email if you have questions or schedule a Student Advising via Zoom with Amy.
Registration is open to those who have attended our Foundations in Reflexology or equivalent 48 hours of reflexology coursework. Seating is available for eight (8) participants working on classmates during the practicum. This level is offered a couple times a year for folks to learn a comprehensive 60 minute foot reflexology treatment protocol to practice on loved ones, integrate into an existing practice, or to sit for the ARCB Board Exam and become a board certified foot reflexologist.
Tuition
$792 for 96 hour Intermediate Reflexology course
Class Refund Policy
Class payments are non-refundable, but may be used towards future classes within a twelve month period if you contact us to withdraw within two weeks (14 days) BEFORE the start of class. If you withdraw with less than two weeks (14 days) from the start of class all payments made are non-refundable or transferrable and any balance owed is still due if your payment plan is not complete. Your tuition covers the cost of a seat in the course, whether or not you are in attendance. If you have to miss classes we will help you make up the missed material. We know that circumstances change and life challenges come up, but we cannot make exceptions.

POSTPONED Walk With a Reflexologist - Rattan Creek Park
2023-10-26 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Rattan Creek Park 7611 Elkhorn Mountain Trail, Austin, TX, 78729, 7611 Elkhorn Mountain Trail, Austin, 78729, United States
Unfortunately the weather is not cooperating with us this week so we’ll look to reschedule for the 14th or 15th.
Walk-and-talk with reflexologist Amy Kreydin at Rattan Creek Park in Austin, Texas. Meet me in the parking lot in front of the Community Center and then we’ll enjoy the trail while talking about foot health and how it impacts the whole body.
Walking benefits include:

Stronger bones
Improved balance
Increased fitness of heart and lungs
Reduction in joint and muscle stiffness
Boosting memory and cognition
Better sleep
Mental wellness
Faster oxygen transport speeds healing
Support healthy immunity

Reflexology walking paths have shown to improve balance, gait, and reduce foot pain. Let’s explore how to incorporate the reflexes on the feet into a morning walk!
This is a FREE event but requires advance registration so we have a headcount: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-with-a-reflexologist-tickets-732826823757

Protect the Air Webinar
2023-10-24 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
Autumn is associated with the season of Metal in Traditional Chinese Medicine which puts a spotlight on the lungs. We spend an average of 90% of our lives indoors where air quality can be 2 to 5 times worse than outdoor.
In this webinar we’ll cover:

Indoor air pollutants – like formaldehyde, bioaerosols, combustion byproducts, mold, volatile organic compounds.
Ventilation – exchanging stale air with fresh air – even in pollen season!
Houseplants – can houseplants help to clean the air?
Filtration – removing particulate matter from the breathing space using portable air cleaners and/or a whole-house HVAC system.
Lung Tonics – supportive botanicals for the season.

The live webinar will be recorded and made available for folks to review or for those who were unable to make the time work for their schedule. Registration is $10: https://barefootdragonfly.practicebetter.io/#/5dc354e42a9c240c20a005b4/bookings?c=651ef8bc6608eb93a38e27a1

10 Minute Reflexology Mini Course
2023-07-19 09:00 - 2023-07-29 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Most of us are familiar with the long format, 60 or even 90 minute reflexology treatment that is so nourishing to the nervous system. But 10 minutes of reflexology is a lot like 10 minutes of walking every day, it helps you reach your goals faster than only occasionally walking or squeezing in a reflexology treatment once a month.
Over the course of ten days we’ll cover:

Origins of Reflexology – a brief look at the history of foot therapies spanning some 5,000 years of healing arts from India, China, Egypt, Europe and today’s modern approaches in North America.
Theories of Reflexology – how does reflexology work? There are several theories, including working through the nervous system and meridians. But we’ll be focusing on the Zone Theory.
Foot Reflexology Map – understanding where the body regions are mirrored on the feet make this modality very accessible for everyone.
Spotlight on the Toes – the mirrored area for the head and neck, we’ll cover two key reflexes and a toe warm up routine.
Spotlight on the Tops of the Feet – the mirrored area for the broad back, we’ll cover two techniques to bring ease from the shoulders to the glutes.
Spotlight on the Balls of the Feet – the mirrored area for the chest, we’ll cover a warm up and a focus on the heart reflex.
Spotlight on the Sole of the Feet – the mirrored area for the abdomen, we’ll cover two techniques for digestion.
Spotlight on the Heel – the mirrored area for the pelvis, we’ll cover a warm up and a focus on the sciatic nerve.
Spotlight on the Inner Arch – the mirrored area for the spinal cord and column, we’ll cover a warm up and a focus on the neck and tailbone.
Spotlight on the Outer Arch – the mirrored area for the limbs, we’ll cover two techniques to bring ease to tight muscles.

At the end of this mini course you’ll have the tools to give yourself, or a loved one, a 10 Minute Reflexology treatment focusing on areas that need the most attention.
What: 10 Minute Reflexology Mini Course
When: July 19th-29th with a live Q&A on Friday the 28th at 4pm Central
Where: Online, self-paced using the student portal
How much: $25.00
Register: https://l.bttr.to/C4svJ
Who should take this course? Anyone interested in practicing self-care at home, anyone considering a career in reflexology, anyone who wants to check out my teaching style without committing to a 48-hour course like the Foundations in Reflexology.

Holistic Foot Care Workshop
2023-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
In this workshop we’re letting our feet tell us how to better care for them. Our feet are constantly communicating with the brain via specialized nerve receptors. When something is amiss we can suffer from pain, discomfort, changes in joints and tendons, as well as funky skin and nail issues.
As a reflexologist of nearly two decades let me help you create a better relationship with your feet! We’ll work together to listen to the messages the feet are trying to communicate through movement, pain, tension, and skin. Then we’ll practice with stretches and formulations that can help address some of these challenges.
We’ll cover:

Foot Type – are you a slope, a square, a mountain, or a plateau?
Gait and Stance – what stories can your feet tell you about how you walk and how you stand and sit?
Footwear – are your shoes moving with you or against you?
Foot Gym – what are the best stretches for your feet?
Foot Spa – using nature’s own botanicals we’ll formulate bespoke remedies for soothing, nurturing, and thanking our hard-working feet.

Walk away feeling inspired and your feet feeling nourished!
What: Holistic Foot Care Workshop
When: Saturday, June 24th, 10am-3pm (bring a sack lunch)
Where: The Barefoot Dragonfly studio at 7601 Pheasant Rock, Austin, TX 78729
Registration: $85.00
Why: Your feet are one of your most precious assets, take care of them and they’ll take care of you!

Reflexology for Migraine Headaches Webinar
2023-05-08 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Migraine headaches affect more than 10% of the global population and is the leading cause of disability for women under 50. This neurological condition causes debilitating, one-sided headaches that can last for hours or days. In addition to the pain it can be accompanied by nausea, fatigue, visual disturbances, tingling and numbness, temporary loss of vision, and difficulty speaking.
This webinar covers practical tips and insight on working with migraineur clients in the reflexology practice. Amy Kreydin has nineteen years of experience working with migraine sufferers as a reflexologist and is herself a migraineur of more than three decades.
Details
When: Monday, May 8th, 8am-12pm, Central Daylight Time – Time Zone Converter
Where: Live via Zoom videoconference software
Register: Registration is $45 through the Student Portal

Your Reflexology Bestie
2023-04-12 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
From our Reflexology Practitioners group: A friendly Zoom chat on the importance of community to a reflexologist’s success and happiness. Join us via Zoom at 8am Central, check your local time zone here: https://dateful.com/convert/cst-cdt-central-time?t=8am.
Don’t forget to invite your Reflexology Bestie!

This Zoom chat is open to professional reflexologists and students of a professional reflexology course.

Energy Toe Hold Webinar
2022-12-12 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
This simple, yet effective, technique can be used on its own or incorporated into a Reflexology or bodywork session. In this live webinar, Amy Kreydin will present the theories and applications of this technique for general relaxation, mental tension patterns, headache and migraine first aid, as well as toe and foot pain. The presentation will be recorded and made available to registrants who are unable to attend the live presentation.
Tuition is $15 for this 90 minute webinar, click through to register.

102 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology - Body-Endocrine
2022-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
102 Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology – Body-Endocrine is composed of 24 hours lecture, 24 hours practicum. This learning unit covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the body, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems as they relate to the reflexology practice Practicum modules identify body system reflex locations, reflex techniques, and routines.
Learning modules are as follows:

Module 1: The Body – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, November 2nd, 8am-12pm Central
Module 2: Integumentary System – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, November 9th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 3: Skeletal System – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, November 16th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 4: Muscular System – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, November 30th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 5: Nervous System – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, December 7th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 6: Endocrine System – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, December 14th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 7: Practicum Day One – 8 hour practicum in the Austin studio, Thursday, January 12th, 9am-5pm Central
Module 8: Practicum Day Two – 8 hour practicum in the Austin studio, Friday, January 13th, 9am-5pm Central
Module 9: Practicum Day Three – 8 hour practicum in the Austin studio, Saturday, January 14th, 9am-5pm Central

Reflexology Swap - October
2022-10-17 09:00 - 12:00 (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:

9am – meet and greet
9:30am – initiate swap
10:45am – snack and hydration break
11am – 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.
Don’t forget to take a rapid test the morning of the swap and wear a medical grade mask.
Space is limited, advance registration is required: https://p.bttr.to/3CzenFg

CE Workshop at TLC School
2022-10-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | TLC School, 4701-B Burnet Road, Austin, TX, United States
This Fall I am delighted to be asked to return to The Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage to offer a continuing education class for allied health practitioners as well as the lay public interested in exploring the art and science of Reflexology in a six-hour workshop. Registration is through the TLC School at the link below.
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Reflexology is a gentle bodywork modality that encourages the body towards homeostasis in all physical and energetic systems. Primary benefits include deep relaxation, improved circulation, and an enhanced sense of well-being. This introductory workshop will provide a brief overview of reflexology’s history and theories, foot assessment, and techniques employed in this modality.
Stimulating the pressure points on the feet has been used to help alleviate pain and promote relaxation and healing since the time of the Egyptians. The many different pressure point systems include points on the feet, hands, and other areas of the body that have corresponding points in other areas. For example, a point on the foot corresponds to a point in the spine. When pressure is applied to these points, the related part of the body is affected, relaxing tension and helping the body seek its own balance and health.
Pressure point therapies can be used with any population, do not require a massage table, and can be applied and are effective in a short amount of time. They can be used as a stand alone therapy with the client fully clothed, or incorporated into a massage. In a massage setting, working on the pressure point first can relax the corresponding area, making massage techniques more effective. In certain injuries or illnesses, pressure point therapies can address situations often difficult for massage, such as stimulating healing of wounds, fractures, burns, endocrine imbalances, and skin conditions. Pressure point therapies also address emotional conditions related to chronic stress.
Registration: https://www.tlcmassageschool.com/continuing-education/upcoming-ce-workshops/reflexology-pressure-points-for-healing-and-relaxation/.

Art of Aromatherapy! at the Dougherty Arts Center
2022-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
The City of Austin has invited me to give a presentation on aromatherapy at the Dougherty Arts Center downtown. The event, Date Night @ DAC: Art of Aromatherapy!, is free, registration is encouraged.
Participants will explore the art and science of aromatherapy, and then create an aromatherapy necklace to take home.
Find out more, and reserve your place on their Eventbrite page.

101 Introduction to Reflexology
2022-08-17 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
101 Introduction to Reflexology covers origins, theories, forms of reflexology, indications, cautions, contraindications, structure and function of the foot and lower leg, foot assessment tools, sanitation and hygiene practices, client session documentation, body mechanics, reflexology techniques, and a 30 minute foot reflexology routine. This learning unit is comprised of 24 hours lecture, 24 hours practicum.
Participants are enrolled in the 300 Hour Reflexology Certificate Program and this is the first of five learning units provided.
Learning modules are as follows:

Module 1: Origins and Theories of Reflexology – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, August 17th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 2: Indications, Cautions and Contraindications – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday August 24th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 3: Structure and Function of the Foot and Lower Leg – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, August 31st, 8am-12pm Central
Module 4: Anatomical Locations of Reflexes – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, September 7th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 5: Sanitation and Hygiene in the Reflexology Practice – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, September 14th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 6: Session Documentation Part One – 4 hour lecture delivered via Zoom, Wednesday, October 19th, 8am-12pm Central
Module 7: Practicum Day One – 8 hour practicum in the Austin studio, Thursday, October 27th, 9am-5pm Central
Module 8: Practicum Day Two – 8 hour practicum in the Austin studio, Friday, October 28th, 9am-5pm Central
Module 9: Practicum Day Three – 8 hour practicum in the Austin studio, Saturday, October 29th, 9am-5pm Central

Reflexology Tea - August
2022-08-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
Put on a pot of tea and join us for an informal session amongst reflexologists and reflexology students from around the globe.
Registration is open to reflexologists and reflexology students: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfuqspjIjGNONr4l71mfBAuKfQ2ZTfbzY

Periods: Supporting the Reflexology Client from Menarche Through Menopause
2022-08-01 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Reflexology shines as a wellness support tool for folks beginning, in the middle, or winding down their menstruating years. In the U.S. the average age of menarche is 11 and the average age of menopause is 51, that leaves four decades between in which 500 or so menstrual cycles can occur if uninterrupted by hormone pills, surgery, and pregnancy. 🤯
In this four-hour Zoom presentation, we’ll explore the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of periods. Covering important topics, such as:

The body’s timetable to effect change following a treatment;
Special considerations for puberty and menopause;
Reflexes to emphasize in each phase of the uterine and ovarian cycles;
Working alongside contraceptives, and hormone therapy;
Treatment planning for challenging case studies;
Lifestyle factors to support reflexology work between sessions.

This is an elective class for students of reflexology or practicing reflexologists who would like to refresh their A&P and find inspiration for treatment plans.
Advance registration is $15 through the user portal here: https://barefootdragonfly.practicebetter.io/#/5dc354e42a9c240c20a005b4/bookings?c=62b3881fd1223c9368d891a9. Registrants will have access to recorded presentation, slides, and resources following the live presentation.

Reflexology Tea - July
2022-07-12 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Put on a pot of tea and join us for an informal session amongst reflexologists and reflexology students from around the globe.
Registration open to reflexologists and reflexology students only: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpd–gqDIoHdMnowIkhOtZWTU9o_Q03JPG

Unit Five: Advanced Reflexology Techniques
2022-05-12 - 2022-06-09 | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
In this 32-hour module advanced reflexology students are introduced to reflexology of the hands and ears, hot stone reflexology, and integrating all three maps into 60 and 90 minute sessions. This module is 100% live, in-person training at the Northwest Austin studio where students will practice on classmates. Prerequisites Modules 1-4.
Next scheduled in-person portion of this module will be held at the Austin studio on the following dates:

Thursday, May 12th, 2022
Friday, May 13th, 2022
Saturday, May 14th, 2022
Thursday, June 9th, 2022
