Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage the treatment
- Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment
- Explain to the client the mode of administration and management of the treatment
- Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions during the treatment
- Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions following a session and the appropriate course of action to take
- Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary
- Drape client for warmth with feet and hands exposed as appropriate
- Provide reflexology according to treatment plan
- Clearly explain the time, location and content of future sessions to the client
- Document recommendations
- Record client and practitioner comments on treatment
- Apply reflexology and relaxation techniques
- Apply a range of relaxation techniques
- Apply a range of reflexology techniques according to the reflexology worked, general health of the client, tissue condition, age , health and sensitivity
- Use leverage and appropriate pressure as required to work specific techniques, while holding and supporting the foot adequately
- Work on all reflexology of both feet according to body systems or utilising an appropriate sequence
- Ensure the length of the session time is appropriate for the client and for the techniques and sequence used
- Advise and resource the client
- Answer client queries with clarity and using appropriate language
- Use honesty and integrity when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to client
- Use appropriate interpersonal skills when explaining treatment plans and recommendations to clients
- Promote client independence and responsibility in treatment whenever possible
- Review the treatment