Reflexology for Cancer and Supportive Care

Course Title: Reflexology for Cancer and Supportive Care

Description: This intensive 2-day course is designed for qualified reflexologists looking to enhance their skills in cancer and supportive care settings. With a strong emphasis on practical application, you’ll learn to adapt reflexology techniques to safely and effectively support patients when traditional methods may not be suitable or are contraindicated. While key theoretical concepts will be covered, the focus is on building confidence and competence through hands-on learning.

Our tutors bring over 25 years of combined experience working directly with patients at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and other cancer and supportive care settings. They also have extensive expertise across various therapeutic disciplines within the healthcare, charity, and private sectors, ensuring you benefit from their comprehensive knowledge and practical insights.

Dates/Time: Saturday 18th (1030-1730) and Sunday 19th October 2025 (0930-1630)

Prerequisite: Applicants must hold a minimum of a UK Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology (or equivalent, with a Level 3 certificate in Anatomy and Physiology). A minimum of one year of professional therapeutic experience, with supporting evidence. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirement will be subject to a review by Integrative Therapies Training Unit on a case-to-case basis. In such cases, candidates may be required to complete the Understanding Cancer: For Integrative Therapists & Health Care Professionals course as part of their application process. All applicants MUST provide a copy of their qualification upon booking confirmation.

Course tutors: Anita Mehrez and Sarah Wilkins

Delivery: Classroom

Venue: The Education Centre, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

550 Wilmslow Road Withington Manchester M20 4BX

DIPLOMA PATHWAYS

This course forms part of our 3 diploma pathways:

· Adapting therapies for cancer and supportive care

· Adapting reflexology for cancer and supportive care

· Therapeutic approaches to relaxation in supportive care

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CANCELLATION POLICY

CANCELLED BY US

In the event we have to cancel a course, you will be informed with a minimum of 14 days’ notice. You may request a full refund or transfer your place to another course.

Note: Pre-booked travel and personal expenses cannot be reimbursed.

CANCELLED BY YOU WITH ATLEAST 14 DAYS NOTICE BEFORE THE COURSE START DATE

If you have booked and paid via Eventbrite you can request a refund or transfer to another course free of charge. If you would like to transfer to another course you will need to request a refund and then book onto the alternative course of your choice and pay via Eventbrite.

If you have booked and are paying via an invoice you can either:

· Transfer onto another course of the same value free of charge.

· Transfer to another course of higher value but you will need to pay the difference along with a £10 admin fee.

· Contact the ITTU to request a refund.

CANCELLED BY YOU WITH LESS THAN 14 days NOTICE BEFORE THE COURSE STARTS

No refunds will be given or fees transferred for cancellations with less than 14 days notice.

If you have any queries about this event please email the-christie.ittu@nhs.net

Note: The Integrated Therapies Training Unit (ITTU) continuously strives to provide current, evidence-based educational events to equip Integrative Therapists and Health Care Professionals with relevant skills and knowledge to apply in their roles.

Although many of the courses discuss ways of adapting practice when providing therapies to patients with a cancer diagnosis, we maintain that the aims of our educational events are to increase understanding of cancer and the delivery of suitable complementary therapies for therapeutic purposes in this patient cohort. Therapies are to be offered alongside medical treatment as a means to enhance physical and psychological wellbeing, and never as a treatment for the underlying cancer.