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:

Foundations in Reflexology
2026-05-13 08:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Registration is now open for our first introductory course in reflexology of 2026!
Discover the healing art of reflexology in this introductory course. Reflexology is a therapeutic bodywork modality that involves applying pressure techniques to specific areas of the feet, hands, and ears to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and support overall well-being. This course is designed for beginners who are interested in exploring the fundamentals of reflexology, its benefits, and practical techniques.
What to Expect
This course delivers 12 hours of live lessons via Zoom, and 16 hours of practicum here in the Austin studio. Each week you will have reading and homework assignments to complete at your own pace; it’s recommended to set aside 2-4 hours for these self-paced studies. Neurodivergent learners may find they need to budget a bit of extra time – classmates are encouraged to coordinate homework body doubling via the group chat.

Zoom Classroom
Lectures:

Origins of Reflexology – we’ll 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 – next we’ll look at the theories of how foot, hand, and ear therapies work and what sets reflexology apart from massaging these maps.
Reflexology Maps – an introduction to the Zones, Body Regions, and Guidelines mapped out on the foot, hand, and ears.
Reflexology for Every Body – a discussion on the benefits of authentic reflexology treatments, common reasons folks utilize this therapy, as well as cautions, and contraindications when reflexology is not advised.
Structure and Function of the Foot and Lower Leg – a deep dive into the arches, bones, and tissues of the feet lay a framework of understanding the mechanics of foot functionality and movement.
Setting Up Your Treatment Area – are you ready to give your first reflexology treatment? In this session we’ll talk about industry best practices, public health, and have you feeling confidant to give that first practice session after practicum!

Practicum
Day One:

Observing the Feet – we’ll interact with each other’s feet to explore stress cues, longitudinal zones and guidelines, as well as the four main types of foot shapes;
Gait and Footwear Analysis – observing each other’s feet to put our anatomy into practice we’ll see what stress cues we can pick up on – bring your most comfortable shoes you wear often!
Introduction to Reflex Techniques – we’ll practice finger, thumb, and knuckle techniques unique to the field of reflexology;
Reflexing the Spinal Cord and Column – partnering with a classmate, we’ll map out the spine on the feet and put our new reflex techniques into practice;
Preparing the Feet – we’ll practice a routine to prepare the feet for a comprehensive reflexology session.

Day Two:

Reflexing Body Regions – partnering with a classmate we’ll map out body regions and apply reflex techniques to them;
Taking a Health History – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice taking a basic health history using our new session documentation skills;
Thirty Minute Foot Routine – we’ll pull together days one and two to give and receive a ~30 minute foot reflexology treatment with classmates;
Areas of Emphasis – armed with a ~30 minute general routine we’ll dip our toes into session planning skills to hone in on areas that need a bit more attention than others.

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By the end of this first course participants will have a ~30 minute foot reflexology routine using the American Standard method of reflexology. This can readily be used on friends and family, in an existing field of practice like massage or physical therapy, or can be a foundation to launch into the intermediate course in our Reflexology Program.
Zoom lectures are scheduled as follows in Central time:

Wednesday, May 13th, 8am-10am
Wednesday, May 20th, 8am-10am
Wednesday, May 27th, 8am-10am
Wednesday, June 3rd, 8am-10am
Wednesday, June 10th, 8am-10am
Wednesday, June 17th, 8am-10am

Practicum days in the Austin, Texas studio will be held on:

Saturday, June 27th 9am-5pm
Sunday, June 28th, 9am-5pm

Tea and snacks are provided for during scheduled times, students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. The onsite kitchen provides a microwave, toaster oven, and gas range.
Registration
To register, visit the Foundations in Reflexology page on our user portal over on Practice Better. Pay the $320 tuition (in one payment or two) and respond to application questions during the online checkout process. You will receive a confirmation via email (check your spam folder!) and an invitation to create an account in the student portal. 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 all with seating for twelve (12) participants working on classmates during the practicum. This level is offered a couple times a year for folks to learn a 30 minute routine to practice on loved ones or integrated into an existing bodywork or acupuncture practice.
Tuition
$320 for Foundations in Reflexology
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.
Course Materials
You will need the following three books for Foundations in Reflexology:

The Complete Guide to Reflexology by Ruth Hull (second edition or higher)
The Original Works of Eunice D. Ingham
Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Margaret Matt

Who Should Attend:

Individuals interested in holistic and wellness therapies
Aspiring reflexologists and massage therapists
Health and wellness practitioners seeking to expand their skills
Anyone looking to improve their personal well-being through reflexology

Reflexology Lunch and Learn
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | 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?

Intermediate Reflexology Course - Level Two
2026-07-15 08:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00 | The Barefoot Dragonfly, 7601 Pheasant Rock Road, Austin, TX, 78729, United States
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for the Reflexology Practitioner

Study the wonders of the human body, and how the healing art of reflexology supports each organ, gland, system, and part in this hybrid Zoom and Austin studio practicum course. You’ll enjoy self-paced learning, live lectures, self-directed case studies, and hands-on-feet practicum amongst classmates.
This learning unit has three primary components of study:

12 Body Systems on the Reflexology Maps;
Common Pathologies and their Areas of Emphasis in Reflexology;
Practical hands-on-feet with self-directed case studies between practicums.

Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology for Reflexologists is made up of 24 hours of live lectures via Zoom, 24 hours of self-study, 32 hours of practicum, and 40 hours of student-led case studies (practicing on loved ones and neighbors). 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, July 15th, 2026 through Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Where: Online and in the Austin, Texas studio
Register: Registration is $960 through the Student Portal
Prerequisite: Foundations in Reflexology or equivalent ~48 hour coursework
Applied Reflexology – Body through Respiratory Systems
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, July 15th, 8-10am
Friday, July 17th, 8-10am
Monday, July 20th, 8-10am
Wednesday, July 22nd, 8-10am
Monday, July 27th, 8-10am
Wednesday, July 29th, 8-10am

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

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Day One:

SOAP Notes – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice documenting our observations;
Reflex Location – we’ll put our theoretical lessons into practice by mapping out the muscular and skeletal system reflexology areas on a classmate’s foot;
Nervous System Practice – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice a routine for the central and peripheral nervous system reflexes;
Musculoskeletal Systems Practice – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice a routine for the muscular and skeletal system reflexology areas on the feet.

Day Two:

Reflex Location – we’ll put our theoretical lessons into practice by mapping out the endocrine, and respiratory system reflexology areas on a classmate’s foot;
Endocrine System Practice – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice working the endocrine system simultaneously on both feet;
Respiratory System Practice – partnering with a classmate, we’ll practice a protocol for the respiratory system reflexology areas on the feet;
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 our practicum together we’ll have a roughly forty minute foot reflexology routine that can easily be expanded to a full hour.
Applied Reflexology – Cardiovascular through Special Senses Systems
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/andropause brings about 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):

Monday, August 17th, 8-10am
Wednesday, August 19th, 8-10am
Monday, August 24th, 8-10am
Wednesday, August 26th, 8-10am
Monday, August 31st, 8-10am
Wednesday, September 2nd, 8-10am

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

Saturday, September 12th, 9am-5pm
Sunday, September 13th, 9am-5pm

They include:
Day One:

Reflex Location – we’ll put our theoretical lessons into practice by mapping out the cardiovascular, lymphatic, and digestive system reflexology areas on a classmate’s foot;
Cardiovascular System Practice – partnering with a classmate, we’ll add to our existing chest region protocols to specifically target reflexology areas for the cardiovascular system;
Lymphatics – partnering with a classmate, 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 – partnering with a classmate, we’ll follow the natural flow of the gastrointestinal tract, including input from the accessory digestive organs.

Day Two:

Reflex Location – we’ll put our theoretical lessons into practice by mapping out the urinary and reproductive system reflexology areas on a classmate’s foot;
Urinary System Routine – partnering with a classmate, we’ll follow a routine for the kidneys, ureters, and urinary bladder reflexology areas;
Reproductive System Routine – further enhancing our work from last practicum’s routine for the endocrine system, we’ll practice routines and client positioning for key reproductive stages of a client’s life;
Sixty Minute Foot Routine – we’ll pull together our new techniques and create a ~60 minute complete foot reflexology protocol 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 indoors and/or outdoors in the garden, let’s avoid spilling any food or drink in the studio. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and may utilize the chiller, 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 $1,200 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) to ten (10) 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
$960 for 120 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.
