This is post graduate training for reflexologists who have gained a recognised reflexology qualification either in New Zealand or elsewhere in the world. 

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As this is an extensive and specialised field of care, the knowledge and information is presented to you in 2 levels:

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Level 2 - Reflexology Care with a specific focus for those receiving Palliative Care & into End of Life.

Please note that you may only enrol on this course if you have already undertaken the Level 1 training.

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This course builds on the Level 1 content. It allows for more hands-on work, and provides even more space for questions, discussion and sharing, since attendance of the Level 1 Course.  

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This course is presented by Kelly Woods and Karen Middleton. This collaboration brings to you knowledge and experience from various backgrounds, with a combined insight from a whole health and holistic framework.  The intention is to provide more clarity and understanding, when supporting someone with cancer or a chronic health condition, through your Reflexology.

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Over her career of 30+ years, Kelly has supported people across the lifespan, nursing in a variety of specialty areas, both based within hospitals, community and in-home.  These include spinal & head injury rehab, neurosurgical, women’s health, intensive care, medically fragile children & family/whānau, oncology, palliative and hospice care. Kelly divides her time between being a Bodywork Therapist at 'Dove Hospice and Wellness' Auckland, and seeing clients in her private practice, beautifully named 'Solace Bodywork'.

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Having been in full time reflexology practice since 2012, Karen has seen and supported numerous people at various stages of cancer, and many of the chronic conditions.  She has a particular interest in supporting people with pain management through reflexology.  She is a service provider for 'Sweet Louise' secondary breast cancer trust.  Karen sees clients from her private practice, 'Karen's Reflexology' in Albany, North Shore, and travels to those who are unable to travel to her, be it home or hospital.

Level 2 Course Content: Advanced Course

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• Explore what the intention of Palliative and End of Life care is across NZ (including awareness of the usual dying process)

• The role of ear, hand and foot Reflexology within this sacred space (modifying, adapting and responding to bodily changes and symptom support)

• The Advanced Care Plan (ACP) and accompanying supportive, compassionate conversations

• Caring for the loved ones and caregivers – resourcing and supporting

• Self and life-care for the Reflexologist (with acknowledging, attending and responding to grief; for both the anticipatory and bereavement periods)

• Challenging contexts and relationship dynamics (including working alongside health teams, providing within hospital/hospice/aged care, private clinic or home environments)

• Practical hands-on application (considerations before, during and after a session at this stage of life and advanced illness - filling your kete with additional options to ensure a recipient experiences a safe, consented, comforting session that is responsive to an individual’s requests and needs)

• Ample time for sharing and reflecting, as professional collegial Reflexologists

• Practical Reflexology session, with a client living with a health challenge (following holistic assessment and using a guided sequence)

• Certificate of attendance for CPD will be issued on completion

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