Training & Courses

The Cranio-Sacral Reflexology International Academy of Excellence offers a 2-year training programme (in certain countries) and a Postgraduate Diploma Course (2nd Year) in Cranio-Sacral Reflexology. Courses are available in English, French, Dutch, Portuguese and Slovenian.

1ST FOUNDATION YEAR FAURE-ALDERSON TOTAL REFLEXOLOGY COURSE
REQUIRED STUDY HOURS – 470

In Class 160 hours
Case Studies (2) 60 hours
Log book Practical 120 hours (60 sessions)
Home Study 128 hours
Examination 2 hours
written: multiple choice questionnaire
oral: random choice case related question
practical: oral question related protocol

• Anatomy of the foot, spinal column and the dermatomes
• Anatomy of the shoulder, hip, elbow and knee and their specific treatment points on the foot
• Primary Respiratory Mechanism, Cerebro-Spinal Fluid, flexion and extension, and SBS
• The Cranium and the Cerebro-spinal fluid
• The Digestive system
• The Lymphatic system
• The Urogenital system
• The Cardio-vascular system
• The Hormonal system
• Position of the spine on the feet, assessment
• The General Protocol of 1st Foundation Year of the Faure-Alderson Method of Cranio-sacral Reflexology
• Examination – written, oral and practical – to be conducted by the teacher in the specific territory

2ND YEAR FAURE-ALDERSON TOTAL REFLEXOLOGY COURSE (ALSO POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE)
REQUIRED STUDY HOURS 542 hours

In Class 160 hours
Case Studies (2) 120 hours (at least 15 sessions each)
Log book Practical 50 hours
Home Study 210 hours
Examination 2 hours
written: multiple choice questionnaire
oral: random choice case related question
practical: oral question related protocol

• Anatomy of the cranium: bones, sutures, and membranes.
• Primary Respiratory Mechanism, Cerebro-Spinal Fluid, flexion and extension of the SBS.
• Endocrine and central nervous systems.
• Position of the spine on the feet, assessment and diagnosis.
• Plexuses and hormones.
• Autonomic nervous system.
• Cranial nerves, venous sinuses and venous drainage.
• Arterial blood supply to the neck and brain.
• Cranio-Sacral Protocol.
• Specific points for shoulder, hip, elbow and knee

• In-depth Anatomy and Physiology with new foot-charts for various systems of the body.
• Pineal gland.
• Hormones of the brain and neurotransmitters.
• Heart Brain Connection.
• Reticular Alarm System.
• Stages of Stress.
• Occipital zones and the reading of the three diaphragms.
• Extended Cranial Theory: palpation of PRM, energy cysts
• Cardio-vascular Protocol.
• Lymphatic system Protocol

• The Stress-Factor and its effect on the endocrine system
• Intestine or The Second Brain
• The Brain on the Hand and Feet
• The Emotional Brain
• Hormones
• Sleep Hormones
• Glands And Their Treatments
• DHEA
• Neuro-Endocrine System
• Puberty
• Fertility, Infertility
• Menopause
• Treatment for Menopausal and General Hormonal Problems with Homeopathic Remedies, Aromatherapy oils, Plants/herbs and
Mineral Salts to achieve homeostasis
• Hormonal Protocol