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Reflexology vs Massage

Why Reflexology

Reflexology is not Massage

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Reflexology Therapy

  1. Applied to specific areas of the body (ears, face, feet, hands etc.)
  2. Promotes a response in an area removed from the stimulated reflex point.
  3. Only the outdoor clothing comes off.
  4. Uses small muscle movements of the hands, thumbs, and fingers.
  5. Improves the function of the organs, systems, and glands through reflexive stimulation.
  6. Healing is based on stimulating the nervous system through reflex points.
  7. Specialized understanding of reflex points and related anatomy.

Massage Therapy

  1. Applied to the whole body (muscles and connective tissue).
  2. Promotes a local response in the muscles and connective tissue.
  3. All the clothes are removed.
  4. Uses large muscle movements of the hands, feet, arms, and elbows.
  5. Changes soft tissue through direct stimulation.
  6. Healing is based on direct muscle and connective tissue contact.
  7. Specialized understanding of anatomy.
Posted: December 12, 2018 By:
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A Glance at Essential Oils and the Lymphatic System by Carole Joly

Space is limited – register today!

We will be having an in-person members’ workshop day as follows:

Date: November 10, 2018
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Location: Toronto Public Library – Lillian H. Smith Library (Auditorium), 239 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1R5 (Spadina & College).

Content: 
A Glance at Essential oils and the Lymphatic System
By Carole Joly

Essential oils are aromas that stimulate the limbic system, the emotions and memories.

Come learn about:
-General precautions to take with their use
-Some different properties of oils
-Their different notes
-Some possible uses
-Lymphatic system review
-Making a blend of EOs for Cellulitis
-Where to seek creditable certification providers in Aromatherapy

Cost: $30 (includes educational workshop, certificate and CEU credits). Please note that lunch will not be provided but there are many restaurants in the area.

Directions, TTC & Parking
Closest major intersection: College Street and Spadina Ave.

Public Transit
TTC College streetcar from College subway station west to Spadina.
TTC College streetcar from Queen’s Park subway station west to Spadina.
TTC Harbourfront streetcar from Union to Spadina then Spadina streetcar north to College.
TTC Spadina streetcar south from Spadina subway station to College.

Parking
Paid – Meter parking along Huron Street, more parking at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on north side of College. BIXI bicycle stand on Huron St., along the east wall of the library.
REGISTER AT: https://tinyurl.com/y9zyfnzn 

Posted: October 16, 2018 By: