For thousands of years, the wisdom of Chinese Reflexology, Acupressure, and Self-Massage has offered profound ways to nurture health and balance. Originating during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC), these healing arts are rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) — a system that views the body, mind, and spirit as one interconnected whole.

Chinese Reflexology works with specific points on the feet, hands, and ears that correspond to internal organs and energy systems throughout the body. By applying gentle pressure to these points and meridian pathways, practitioners stimulate the smooth flow of Qi — the body’s vital life force — enhancing circulation, nourishing the organs, and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

At the heart of TCM lies the Five Element Theory — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — which describes the dynamic cycles and relationships that sustain life. Each element represents not only a season and organ system but also emotional and spiritual qualities:

• Wood – growth, vision, and development

• Fire – joy, passion, and expression

• Earth – nourishment, stability, and empathy

• Metal – clarity, structure, and letting go

• Water – wisdom, flow, and regeneration

When these elements are in harmony, vitality and well-being flourish; when out of balance, physical or emotional disharmony may arise.

Over the past 15 years, I have developed a collection of essential oil blends that work in resonance with each person’s elemental constitution. Inspired by the pioneering work of Peter Holmes, these blends draw upon both aromatic medicine and Five Element energetics, helping to balance the corresponding organs and emotions through scent and energetic vibration.

Through mindful touch, conscious breath, and the therapeutic use of essential oils, Chinese Reflexology and Elemental Aromatherapy invite you to reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom — restoring flow, cultivating inner harmony, and awakening the deep capacity for self-healing that lies within us all.

Chinese Reflexology & Five Elements Aromatherapy

Discover the ancient healing wisdom of Chinese Reflexology and the Five Elements in this practical, hands-on course. You will learn about the reflex zones of the feet and how they connect to the internal organs and energetic pathways of the body.

Explore the Five Element Theory — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — and understand how each element influences physical, emotional, and energetic balance. Through this course, you will gain practical skills to apply reflexology techniques for health preservation, vitality, and energy balance.

The course also introduces aromatherapy and essential oils, including blends developed to resonate with each element, inspired by the work of Peter Holmes. You will learn how to combine touch, conscious breath, and aromatherapy to support the body’s natural self-healing capacity.

By the end of this course, you will be confident in applying Chinese Reflexology and Five Element Aromatherapy for yourself, family, or clients, bringing together ancient wisdom, modern understanding, and practical application.