Patricia Barrance
A.R.C.B. Certified Reflexologist
A.C.A.R.E.T. Accredited Teacher
C.R.R., C.M.A.
 I am a practitioner in Reflexology, Reiki and Healing Touch. I have a full time practice in Marion Iowa. As an educator I teach my 300-hour Reflexology Certification Program, called Reflexology-Plus. This program includes a study of the Meridian connection to Reflexology, and the study of energy, charkas, colors, stones and meditation. This program is approved for the C.E.U.'s by the Professional License Bureau, Iowa Department of Public Health for Massage Therapy. I am the founder member of the Reflexology Association of Iowa.
My skills as a Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki Master and Healing Touch, incorporates a beautiful blend of healing energy to the reflexology treatments.
Credentials/History:
- 1969: College of Nursing, Hammersmith Hospital, London, England.
- 1983: Chiropody at Maidenhead, England.
- 1985: Moved to Marion, Iowa.
- 1987: Qualified as a Certified Reflexologist with the International Institute of Reflexology.
- 1996: Healing Touch Level 3 A
- 1998: Reiki Master
- 1998: Swedish Massage Therapy part 1 with the Iowa Institute of Holistic Arts and Sciences, Iowa City.
- 1993: Certified Medical Assistant, graduating from Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids.
- 2000: Cranial Sacral Therapy 1 with the Upledger Institute.
- 2002: Karuna Reiki Master.
- 2005: A.R.C.B. Certified Reflexologist
- 2006: A.C.A.R.E.T. Accredited Teacher
REFLEXOLOGY-PLUS 300 Hour Certification Program
In class contact hours – 120
Hands-On Clinic Hours - 60
This includes 38 contact hours for Anatomy & Physiology
The program is a series of Five Levels. Each level is 3 days, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. over a period of about 16 months.
See this flyer for the new schedule.
Each three day workshop costs $375, which includes the Student Manual. Total cost: $1,850
Registration form can be found here
Several years ago I was told that for school accreditation ACARET required a 300 hour program, with 75 hours of Anatomy & Physiology. This is how we completed those hours.
- 38 hours in class.
- 37 hours to be completed independently
- 13 hours – 30 worksheets from the Anatomy Coloring Workbook
- 20 hours – Patient documentation sheets with skeletal bone diagrams, using Anatomy terminology
- 4 hours of independent study – logged and turned in to instructor
37 hours
For the log – Name, date & hours, what subject studied
Options for study – Books, Magazines e.g. Massage & Bodywork magazine, films, Software, charts.
Hours
| 15 Contact class days |
120 |
| Students complete 100 Reflexology Sessions |
100 |
| Documentation of Sessions |
20 |
| Anatomy Coloring Workbook |
13 |
| Two Case Studies - S.O.A.P. notes |
6 |
Study two Reflexology books |
| Book review – How did this book help you? |
20 |
| Independent Study Log |
6 |
| Study Acupressure book of choice |
5 |
| Study Energy book of choice |
5 |
| Study Student Manual |
5 |
Total |
300 |
The Reflexology-Plus Program includes:
Hand & Foot Reflexology – Theory & practice. We use the Ingham Thumb & Finger walking technique.
Zones of Reflexology
History of Reflexology
Anatomy & Physiology.
Diseases & Disorders – relating to A & P systems
Study & application of the Meridian Points in the Hands & Feet.
Study of the Energy vibrations of Chakra’s, Color, Stones, Essences & Meditation.
Standards & Ethics.
Universal precautions.
Standard Business Practice, Business Liability Insurance, Sales Tax information.
Documentation to the standard of the A.R.C.B. examination.
Case Studies – S.O.A.P. Notes.
Independent C.P.R. Certification.
Final Exam – written & practical, with evaluations from the clients at the exam session.
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