As a graduate of several training programs offered by the Derwen School for Complementary Therapists, I thoroughly recommend the courses provided by its Senior Instructor, Patricia McPherson MAR, RMT, GIHT. Derwen Therapies is an ITEC registered School, entitling it to teach the syllabus set out by the oldest established International Therapists Examining Council in Europe.
		If you would like to attend a workshop or one of the full training courses, such as a Course in Anatomy, Physiology & Reflexology, please contact us for more information on dates and locations Contact Details Suite B 20713 Aldine Westfield Humble Texas 77338 Telephone: (281) 209 2080 E-mail: enquiries@derwentherapies.com

Derwen School for Complementary Therapists (DSCT)

DSCT has been established to encourage the use of natural therapies in health care. It is currently offering educational programs together with Aromatherapy, Massage and Reflexology sessions that can have great benefits to persons interested in the natural method of well being.

Our location is convenient to the highways. It can be reached easily from I45 and also the Sam Houston Toll Road. The exact location is 1960 West/Aldine Westfield South.

The white stone building is a set apart from the main road and stands alone with an ample car park at the front. The school is located on the second floor. The first floor is the office of a very busy, well-respected and well-known Family Doctor/Surgeon. The Doctor owns
the entire building, which is kept in pristine condition.

The school's objective is to educate interested persons to the high standards of Anatomy, Physiology, Massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy that are achieved in rope.

Courses in these subjects will be run in a consistent manner over a period of eight months. This method will enable the students to achieve the highest possible qualifications in the field of Complementary Therapies.

Attending and receiving tuition in this way will give balance and focus to each pupil.

The vision of the school is to give students the opportunity to gain the professionalism and certification that the field of Complementary Therapies deserves.

All persons associated with DSCT are required toconduct themselves in a professional, ethical and honorable manner at all times. This includes students.

• Under no circumstances would a student infringe the code of morality becoming to the
professional standards of the school by conducting him/herself in a questionable manner.

• Students shall at all times be counted upon to maintain professional confidentiality and
refrain from criticizing the work of a fellow student or qualified person.

• Students are required to be 18 years and over and preferably have graduated from high school. They will be required to have a keen interest in natural therapies and be determined to complete the course with diligence and constancy.

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The material structuring the current Course in Anatomy, Physiology and Reflexology will be:

· History Theory and Philosophy of Reflexology

· The Holistic Approach to Health

· Benefits and contra indications

· Structures of hands and feet

· Cross reflexes

· Hand reflexology

· Common disorders/treatment plan

· Zones and their relation to organs and functions

· Anatomy and Physiology

· Integral Biology

· Professionalism, Ethics, Client care, Hygiene

· Management of a Practice and Business Development

· Feet/hand examination

· Relaxation techniques

· Complementary medicine

· Reflexes of the feet

· Consultation procedures

· Case study guidelines

· Techniques and order of sequence

· Other Natural Therapies

· Basic Counseling and Listening skills

The requirements for certification for the current course in Anatomy, Physiology and Reflexology will be:

• Full attendance in the Course which will run over 8 weekends (at 4 weekly intervals) with 15 hours per month tuition in Anatomy. Physiology and Reflexology

• Each student to present detailed documented case studies in an accurate format to include at least 10 individual persons worked on in four sessions, plus a further 24 individual sessions in reflexology

• In-depth home study in preparation for a written examination each month

• All students will be required to make a preparation and delivery, together with handouts of an assigned project in other therapies i.e. Bach Flower remedies, Alexander Technique, Rolfing, Bowen's technique, Iridology, Acupressure, Acupuncture and Biochemic Tissue salts

Students shall take the School examination in Theory and Practical work

• Anatomy and Physiology examination 3 hours

• Reflexology examination 3 hours

• Practical examination 1 hour

The total cost of the course will be $1850 (not including examinations). A deposit of $250 is required to secure a place on the course. (The deposit includes new tunic)

The balance may be paid in full or at monthly payments of $200. Full payment MUST be completed BEFORE any examinations can be taken. (Cash, check or credit card)

The suggested textbooks for the course will be:

• "An Introductory Guide to Reflexology" by Louise Tucker

• "An Introductory Guide to Anatomy and Physiology" by Louise Tucker.

These books may be purchased through the school.

During class, students will be required to wear a uniform This will comprise a white tunic (personal new tunic provided), black trousers and black shoes in keeping with the Derwen Therapies uniform.

The ITEC Examination fee will be $250. (A prerequisite to sitting the ITEC paper is
certification by DSCT. The DSCT Exam fee is $75)

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Aromatherapy Workshops 2003
Workshops providing an introduction to Aromatherapy will be held throughout 2003 at various locations.
Usually taking place on Saturdays, workshops begin at 10am and conclude at 6pm with a break for lunch at 1:30.
The objective of the workshops is to provide an enhanced understanding of Holistic and Complementary Therapies to all in attendance.
At the conclusion of the workshop all attendees will have received;
• 7 hours tuition
• A comprehensive brochure
• An Aromatherapy starter pack
• Experience in hands-on practical work.
• A certificate of Attendance
• Recognition of the value of Aromatherapy
Cost = $100 per person

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Reflexology Workshops 2003
Workshops providing an introduction to Reflexology will be held throughout 2003 at various locations.
Usually taking place on Saturdays, workshops begin at 10am and conclude at 6pm with a break for lunch at 1:30.
The objective of the workshops is to provide an enhanced understanding of Holistic and Complementary Therapies to all in attendance.
At the conclusion of the workshop all attendees will have received;
• 7 hours tuition
• An understanding of how to recognize problems in the body by "reading the feet."
• 1 x brochure including a foot zone chart
• A Reflexologist’s starter pack
• Experience in hands on practical work
• A certificate of Attendance
• Recognition of the value of Reflexology
Cost = $100 per person

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ITEC

Derwen School for Complementary Therapists is an I.T.E.C.registered school entitling it to teach the syllabus set out by the oldest established International Therapists Examining Council in Europe.

ITEC qualifications are considered to be of the highest quality worldwide. This opportunity provides students who achieve their diplomas with I.T.E.C. to have the best opportunities for employment in their fields. Recent years have shown that I.T.E.C. qualifications have spread throughout the world. Students of natural therapies here in America now have the wonderful opportunity of receiving the benefits of being educated to this excellent standard. This privilege must be considered of great value.

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DSCT’s Senior Instructor is Patricia McPherson MAR, RMT, GIHT

Patricia McPherson has been an advocate of Complementary Therapies for over twenty years. During this time she has gained knowledge and experience in therapies such as Massage Therapy, Osteopathy, Acupressure. Homeopathy. Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Vitamin Therapy, Iridology, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Color Therapy and Bach Flower remedies.

For many years these therapies were used for the benefit of family and friends. She eventually decided to qualify in some of her main interests and gained Diplomas in Anatomy, Physiology, Massage Therapy, Reflexology and Aromatherapy and On-Site Massage. She then embarked on a teaching course qualifying as a Professor enabling her to pass on her knowledge and love of natural healing to others.

She has worked with her own Complementary Practice in the UK and taught well over a hundred students the value of Aroma+herapy and Reflexology. Many of those students are now working in the fields of Reflexology and Aromatherapy themselves. She has also worked in a Deaf/Blind Center for children and with the full support of the teachers successfully helped the children attending the Center between the ages of 3 and 11 years with Reflexology and Aromatherapy.

She is now focused on teaching and encouraging interest in natural health care here in Houston.