continuous professional development
CPD
REFLEXOLOGY in Cancer Care (1day)
(100 NRRI CPD credits)
Date: Sun 6th DECEMBER 2026
Venue: OBUS Academy, Leixlip, Co. Kildare.
Time: 9.30am-5pm each day
Cost: €150 (€50 deposit)
Contact: Christine Courtney
Telephone: 01-6282121
E-mail: info@obus.ie
Website: www.obus.ie
ABOUT THE COURSE:
Why take this course?
Every treatment for cancer will leave its imprint in the body and adjustments to your Reflexology treatment may need to be made to ensure an effective and safe treatment. This course will give you the skill and confidence to work with clients who have been newly diagnosed and receiving treatment to people who have completed their treatment many years ago.
What will you learn?
Theory
- Understanding Cancer
- What is cancer
- Treatments for cancer
- Stages of cancer
- Details needed for intake form
- Follow-up needed
- Client safety
- Therapist safety
- Hygiene Infection control
- Contraindications
- Adaptations
Practical
- Additional treatments to offer
- Linking – making informed choices to most benefit the client
- Endocrine points
- Nervous system points
- Immune system points
- Zone Therapy
- Air Reflexology
- Using a medium to change the texture of the treatment
Anchoring – giving the client something to do between treatments
- Hand reflexology
- Breathing
- Visualisation
Positioning – for comfort, relaxation and release
Lymphoedema – working with clients presenting with lymphoedema requires specialised training. This is covered on the OBUS Lymphatic Reflexology course click here
Can I learn more?
Reflexologists who take this course often take our Lymphatic Reflexology course click here
Who Can Attend This Course:
This course is for qualified Reflexologists only.
*NRRI Accredited CPD points awarded where applicable.
THIS COURSE IS RUN BY:
OBUS ACADEMY
ABOUT OBUS Academy:
We offer a wide range of complementary therapy courses in a variety of subjects, from basic courses to the most advanced professional therapeutic training in Ireland. These courses will provide a solid foundation for those who want to become holistic therapists or simply to pursue their training further. If you have been considering a career as a therapist, our courses will make it possible for you to gain the necessary qualifications so that you can achieve your dream of working as a professional practitioner.
All of the holistic courses and training programmes at Obus are of the highest standard and are accredited by the international bodies of IFPA and ITEC and are approved by NRRI, IRI, IMTA and ARCHTI.
We aim to help all students fully enjoy their training experience at Obus Academy and our excellent reputation for the unique content and quality of our training speaks for itself.
If you would like help or advice in finding the course or subject that is right for you, please feel free to ring us at +353 (0) 1 628 21 21.
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