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Reflexology/massage clinical contraindications Case study
What today`s Reflexologists need to know about how to offer Reflexology to Patients when working in medical centers
Created byDr Masoud Jamshidian
Last updated 12/2025
English
What you'll learn
- This course is almost unique: How reflexology must be managed when a serious concomitant medical issue is present. Teaching this course needs medical knowledge.
- Reflexologists and massage therapists must know which clients' problems deserve more attention. This is the key to working in advanced health centers.
- You must manage your clients` general medical questions to work in advanced medical centers. You must act more than a simple reflexologist 25 years ago!
- You will learn when to refer clients to a medical center is more important than doing reflexology for them. Your client may be in danger of a heart attack now!
- People`s expectations today are much higher than before. Therefore, knowing more will bring you a more successful career life and a more prosperous business for
- In this course, you will learn how the patient`s nonverbal reactions may be important in making a clinical impression, referring your patient and get advice.
- An elderly man coming for reflexology but unable to concentrate on what you say is not always just an old man; instead, an old man with a new heart attack!
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Course content
8 sections • 8 lectures • 47m total length
Requirements
- This course is helpful for all manual therapists, so knowing the basics of Reflexology(or other manual therapies like massage therapy) is needed to understand the cases better.
- Knowing and reviewing general medical words that people use in daily conversation, like stroke, helps you understand this introductory course and engage more in your job. For sure it needs time.
Description
Reflexology is an ancient healing method opening its way through various healthcare centers worldwide. Reflexology clients are “patients” seeking ancient healing practices like reflexology. They know that these natural healing modalities are very harmless and effective.
The sense of well-being is the best offer of these modalities. Reflexology has countless benefits and is an excellent part of services in many beauty/relaxing centers and clinics. However, it seems crucial for reflexologists to know about its contraindications and precautions. Why? Because as we mentioned, the majority of reflexology clients are among patients; they have their prescriptions and instructions from their doctors. Therefore, reflexologists must know when to refer their clients to a doctor for advice before or after their reflexology practice.
Today's reflexologists must be able to work in advanced health/medical settings. They must know how to communicate with other healthcare professionals to offer their clients safer and more effective reflexology practices.
In both title and content, this unique course will illuminate a safe and professional reflexology practice that benefits many clients and patients today. Reflexologists can use it as a heads-up to the new world of reflexology, which is believed to help cure many illnesses. It is 2025! People, including clients and patients, are more specific in their questions; the old answers do not satisfy them. Suppose you want to work as a manual therapist in a more professional environment. In that case, you need to address peoples` needs, never as a medical doctor, but as a holistic practitioner who manages clients. This course equips you with the adaptability to meet these changing needs.
Who this course is for:
- Reflexology is an ancient method of healing that still holds relevance in today's world. Many people are now turning to traditional medicine to treat their ailments, as they are wary of the adverse effects of drugs and want to address the root causes of their illnesses. As a reflexologist, knowing about various diseases and their general conditions is vital. While it is not within the scope of a reflexologist to diagnose or prescribe medication, they should be able to provide patients with information on how reflexology can help their ailments and when it may not be suitable. It is also essential to advise patients to consult with a licensed healthcare practitioner in the case of an emergency. This course provides a comprehensive guide on addressing patients who seek reflexology for medical conditions. It emphasizes the importance of addressing emergencies first, determining the best time for treatment, and providing patients with answers to their general questions. It also highlights the need to consider any precautions or contraindications, especially in surgery or other medical procedures. If you want to advance your career and work in settings such as clinics or hospitals, this course can equip you with the essential knowledge to succeed.
- Reflexologists and massage therapists who intend to improve their practical knowledge, skill, and consultation capabilities in higher-level healthcare workplaces. It helps them work with other healthcare professionals, share information, and manage more patients.
- All manual therapists need to know when is the best time to ask vital questions of their clients, evaluate their primary needs, and, if needed, refer them to their doctors before even touching their bodies. It results in safer and more professional practice.
- What is essential in this course is that all the contraindications/precautions are presented in case scenarios, which are more "touchable" for learners; instead of just explaining the theories, real people with related problems are discussed to make it easier to discuss.