Welcome to the Touchpoint Reflexology Website!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reflexology?
It is a skill that shows you how to work on specific spots on the hands or feet that relieves stress and pain of the body. By virtue of its relaxation effect, many symptoms of dis-ease disappear.
How Does It Work?
No one really knows! We suppose that it works via the biomechanics of the human system as well as its production of endorphins.
How Does It Feel?
Wonderful, fully relaxing, There can be a feeling of "tingling" and "warmth" in related parts of the body. You may feel as if you are walking on air.
How Often Should a Person Have a Session?
The client should be the judge of how many sessions and how often.
How is it Different From Massage?
Reflexologists do not massage.We use a compression technique on reflex points. We don't use oils, lotions, or talcum powder. The effects are often longer-lasting.
Is there a correspondence course?
There is one for Practitioners' Reflexology (PR 101 and PR 101A), a complete practioner's module.
Can I take advanced training if I started in another school?
Yes, if your school is a registered school and you have a certificate. You may need to pass a practical and a written exam, depending on the school you attended.
Are your books hardcover, downloadable or on a CD?
Yvette has written several books. The First Steps, is a soft cover book, a complete "how to" of Reflesxology. It is highly acclaimed by professionals, novices and by many massage and physiotherapists. Pawspoint Reflexology for Animals, Give A Hand, All Ears, Face toFace, All Ears and Meridians on the Feet are soft cover books, and they can also be purchased as computer CDs. Check our store for prices.
For the five-month program, can Touchpoint help with funding or accommodations? How about the shorter programs?
We can discuss financial arrangements. Touchpoint will arrange for post-dated installments to ease your financial burden. The same will hold true of all our programs. When you check the Registration page, you can choose your paynment options. As for student loans, you need to apply for a student line-of-credit, rather than a student loan. Grants are available for different groups, associations and societies, such as the Native and Metis groups, and often groups that aid you in returning to the work force, like the Community Service Programs. You will need to search for grants on your own, as you understand your circumstances and can locate the best grants for yourself.
If you are coming from out of town, we can help you find billeting options.
I can't get to Vancouver, are there Touchpoint courses offered elsewhere?
Yes, we have instructors for the Practitoners' level in many cities. You can sponsor Yvette to teach Practioners, Advanced Reflexology, Meridians on the Feet, and Hand Reflexology as well as Touch For Health, EFT, and Pawspoint Reflexology in your city. We need a minimum of 15 attendees in order to come to your area to teach.
E-mail or phone us for details. 604-936-3227 or 800-211-3533