About the Course

What is Iridology?

The iris of the eye is comprised of many thousands of individual fibres, amongst which are located nerve endings linked directly to the brain. In iridology, every part of the body that is supplied with nerves has its corresponding reflex area on the iris of the eye, allowing us to assess the organs and tissues in that sector. Iris signs can be interpreted by the trained iridologist to provide indications as to the patient’s general constitution and their genetic susceptibility to particular conditions.

Iridology is a useful tool to the practitioner wishing to provide a truly personalised and holistic service to their patients. By helping to reveal a person’s underlying constitution, information displayed in the iris can suggest especially useful therapies, or help to avoid inappropriate treatments that may be ideal for another patient with the same symptoms but a different constitution. Not only that, but iridology can be a vital tool for differential diagnosis: if a patient has an issue with their skin, for example, iridology can help to pinpoint whether it originates from a digestive problem, liver weakness or stress. The same applies to symptoms such as headache, generalized pain, and sleep problems. An iridologist is a facilitator of a patient’s journey toward perfect health, who can inform them of their innate strengths and weaknesses and empower them to work within those limits.

Iridology is used as part of the diagnostic repertoire that can complement both natural and orthodox medicine. Iridology is safe, gentle, and non-invasive, requiring none of the inconveniences of, say, undressing or drinking unpleasant fluid.

A CNM Professional course in Iridology – analysis of the eye’s coloured iris – could throw open the curtains to a new level of diagnostic insight for you and your patients.

About the Lecturer

Peter Jackson-Main is a full-time practicing herbalist and iridologist, with clinics in Lancashire, Cambridge and London. He lectures widely in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland, and is known for his inspiring and innovative approach to the subject. He is the author of the highly acclaimed “Practical Iridology” (Carroll and Brown, London, 2004), and has contributed to several publications on herbal medicine, including the influential “Reshaping Herbal Medicine” (Ed. Dr C. O’Sullivan, pub. Churchill Livingstone, 2005), which bears a foreword by HRH Prince of Wales. He is founder member and chairman of the Association of Master Herbalists, and treasurer of the European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association.

Certificate Course

The Certificate Course in Iridology, over 3 weekends, covers philosophy, protocols and practice of Iridology and gives the student a thoroughly practical grounding in the subject.

Key Features

• Theory and history of iridology
• Anatomy of the eye and iris
• Iris topography and the iris map
• Theory and history of constitutional iridology
• Signs and markings in the iris, pupil and sclera, and their implications
• Contraindications
• Dynamics of one-to-one consultation
• Empowering the client
• Case taking

Diploma Course in Iridology

The Diploma Course in Iridology is held over 3 weekends and is open to all graduates of the Certificate Course.

Key Features

• Ethical aspects of iridology
• Signs and markings in the iris
• Pupil and sclera and their implications
• Detailed, advanced constitutional iridology
• Subtypes and syndromes
• Quick recognition of pathological portraits
• Clinic and case management
• Reporting and communicating with other medical professionals
• Dynamics of one-to-one consultation
• Photography and equipment
• Empowering the client
• Energetic and behavioural considerations
• Case taking

Prerequisites

Certificate Course (3 Weekends): Open to anyone who has a recognised qualification in anatomy and physiology, and qualified practitioners regardless of therapy: nutritionists, herbalists, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, acupuncturists, osteopaths, chiropractors, homeopaths, medical doctors, etc.

Diploma Course (3 weekends): Open to all graduates of the Certificate Course in Iridology.

Diploma(s)

• Certificate Course: Certificate in Iridology
• Diploma Course: Diploma in Iridology

Study Programme and Locations

Study Programme

Certificate Course: 21 April - 10 June 2012. The course is 6 days and is held on weekends.

Certificate Course:

Advanced Course: 17 September - 20 November 2011. The course is 6 days and is held on weekends.

Advanced Course:

Location

41 Riding House Street, London W1W 7BE (Tube: Oxford Circus)
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Cost

Please contact our registration advisors for exact course pricing, discounts, and financing options.

Recognition

Successful graduates of the Iridology Diploma Course course can apply to join the Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists. The Diploma and registration enables graduates to obtain insurance and practice professionally.

How to Apply

• Download and return the Post-Graduate Courses enrolment form >>
• If you have questions, or for more information, please phone +44 (0)1342 410 505, use our contact form, or email postgrad@naturopathy-uk.com.