VRT Basic and Advanced Fast-Track Course
This course covers the Basic and more advanced Vertical Reflexology Techniques. Click on modules to see full syllabus.
1.1 Lynne Booth welcomes you!
1.2 Your Aims and Objectives
1.3 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet for Module 1
1.4 Classic VRT positions
1.5 A VRT Dorsal Foot Chart: all reflexes approached 3-dimentionally.
1.6 Video montage of the Versatility of VRT
1.7 How to navigate the VRT course
1.8 Introductory Slide Presentation
1.9 Lynne describes the discovery of VRT
1.10 Important information about your text book and charts
1.11 The Differences and Similarities between VRT and Classical Reflexology
1.12 VRT Handout and all Module Documents to Print or Download
1.13 How to connect to your VRT Thinkific Community page
1.14 VRT Online Course Resources
1.15 Module 1 Quiz
1.16 Summary and Homework
2.1 Welcome to Module 2
2.2 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet for Module 2
2.3 Slide Presentation for Module 2
2.4 How does VRT Work?
2.5 Three Golden Rules and VRT Guidelines
2.6 Lynne discusses the VRT Golden Rules
2.7 Contraindications
2.8 A taster of a seated VRT session
2.9 VRT Terminology - key points
2.10 VRT Foot Chart information
2.11 Resources for Practical Sessions
2.12 Self-help: First VRT Practical Session Video
2.13 Self-help: First VRT Practical Session Instructions
2.14 An Introduction to VRT Nail-working techniques
2.15 Nail-working- the Pituitary reflex
2.16 Your posture is important: best positions
2.17 Lynne discusses foot models for practice
2.18 Article: Reflexology for Stress and Anxiety
2.19 Module 2 Quiz
2.20 Summary and Homework
3.1 Welcome to Module 3
3.2 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet for Module 3
3.3 Slide Presentation for Module 3
3.4 VRT 'Sandwich' Concept - Lynne discusses
3.5 Preparing to learn the VRT Basic Protocol
3.6 Two Basic protocol variations on a seated client
3.7 VRT Protocol Moves 1-2 Ankle/heel reflexes
3.8 VRT Protocol Moves 3-4 - Spinal reflexes and tapping
3.9 VRT Protocol Move 5 - Mid-calf thoracic support
3.10 VRT Protocol Move 6 - Working the toes
3.11 VRT Protocol Move 7 -Lymphatic reflexes.
3.12 VRT Protocol Moves 8-9 - Helper ovary/testes reflexes
3.13 VRT Protocol Move 10 - Work the metatarsals
3.14 VRT Protocol Move 11 -Pituitary Pinch
3.15 Protocol Move 12 - Harmoniser
3.16 The Pituitary Pinch is a calming technique in its own right
3.17 The full VRT protocol demonstrated
3.18 Working the toes: Lynne discusses
3.19 Shorter audio description of full protocol
3.20 Long audio description of full protocol
3.21 Module 3 : Additional Reading References
3.22 Module 3 Quiz
3.23 Summary and Homework
4.1 Welcome to Module 4
4.2 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet Module 4
4.3 Slide Presentation for Module 4
4.4 Synergistic Reflexology described
4.5 Zonal Triggers described: in combination with Synergistic Reflexology
4.6 Synergistic and Zonal Triggers: Protocol 13-14
4.7 Lynne discusses Synergistic Reflexology and Zonal Triggers
4.8 Longer discussion on Synergistic Reflexology and Zonal Triggers (optional!)
4.9 VRT variation Synergistic seated - includes weight-bearing hands
4.10 Synergistic Reflexology: Babies
4.11 Module 4 Quiz
4.12 Summary and Homework
5.1 Welcome to Module 5
5.2 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet Module 5
5.3 Slide Presentation for Module 5
5.4 Neural Pathways described
5.5 Demonstration of Neural Pathways
5.6 Lynne discusses Neural Pathways
5.7 Neural Pathways: Shoulder, intestine and helper spine
5.8 Neural Pathways: Groin reflexes
5.9 Article: Reflexology and Shoulder Issues
5.10 Module 5 Quiz
5.11 Summary and Homework
6.1 Welcome to Module 6
6.2 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet Module 6
6.3 Slide Presentation for Module 6
6.4 Diaphragm Rocking described
6.5 Diaphragm Rocking for Feet
6.6 Diaphragm Rocking for Hands
6.7 Diaphragm Rocking: Lynne discusses
6.8 Diaphragm Rocking Hand techniques for children
6.9 Lynne discusses Diaphragm Rocking anecdote
6.10 Lymphatic Stimulation described
6.11 Lymphatic Stimulation
6.12 Lynne discusses Lymphatic Stimulation
6.13 Article: Reflexology and Sleep issues
6.14 Module 6 Quiz
6.15 Summary and Homework
7.1 Welcome to Module 7
7.2 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet Module 7
7.3 Slide Presentation for Module 7
7.4 Ways to use Metatarsal Pressure
7.5 Metatarsal Pressure Instruction
7.6 Metatarsal Pressure Sequence
7.7 Metatarsal pressure: Glide variation
7.8 Metatarsal Glide: Self-help
7.9 Lynne discusses the Metatarsal Pressure Glide
7.10 Knuckle Dusting Introduction
7.11 Knuckle Dusting Sequence
7.12 Lynne Discusses Knuckle Dusting
7.13 Knuckle Dusting: Reading references
7.14 Article: VRT and Reflexology techniques to support the bladder
7.15 Module 7 Quiz
7.16 Summary and Homework
8.1 Welcome to Module 8: includes a hand reflexology demonstration
8.2 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet for Module 8
8.3 Slide Presentation for Module 8
8.4 Lynne discusses and demonstrates giving your clients homework
8.5 Client Homework Instruction sheet to print
8.6 Hand VRT: reclining
8.7 Lynne introduces Digestive and Respiratory issues
8.8 Respiratory Issues : directed sequence protocol
8.9 Respiratory issues : guided video protocol
8.10 Digestive reflexes : practise guidelines
8.11 'Complete VRT' 20-minute treatment
8.12 The Scope of VRT: Common Ailments
8.13 Six ways to use VRT
8.14 VRT 'Sandwich' Reminder
8.15 Self-Help Reflexology: Positive Health article
8.16 Module 8 Quiz
8.17 Summary and Homework
9.1 Welcome to Module 9
9.2 Learning Outcomes and Worksheet for Module 9
9.3 Resources: links to articles and videos
9.4 Links to all downloadable documents used on this course
9.5 Join the VRT Membership network - optional
9.6 Video Montage: VRT Reflexology and Movement Course Introduction
9.7 VRT Reflexology and Movement Course Syllabus
9.8 Course extension: Additional time required?
9.9 Lynne Booth: Study of Reflexology in the Workplace 2002
9.10 Pauline Thompson: Study on the effect of VRT on Pain and Mobility
9.11 Association of Reflexologists interview with Lynne Booth
9.12 Learning Outcomes: Complete List
9.13 Vertical Reflexology Terms and Guidelines Terms: a reminder
9.14 Course Completion Quiz
9.15 Course Evaluation Survey
9.16 VRT Course Assignment: Zoom Meeting Request
9.17 Your Certificate of Attendance