How to Become a Reflexologist
Reflexology Training – Regulation
In Canada very few therapies are licensed or regulated. Reflexology is an unregulated or unlicensed health modality. However it is different in the USA. There are some states where it is regulated like Colorado and Florida.
Reflexology Training Course Requirements
Generally there are few things you need to know to enroll into reflexology classes.
• Minimum 18 or 19 years old and a high school diploma or equivalent (mature student).
• Total cost for the Reflexology Certification Program is any where from $700 and up, which includes the reflexology manual of information & all exam fees.
Reflexology Training – Online or In Class
There are many reflexology training courses that you can do online; do your due diligence and find out if the course is recognized by a provincial or national association.
The range of training in Canada varies tremendously. Some certified Reflexologists are very well trained through internationally recognized and legitimate institutions.
On the other end of the scale, some “Reflexologists” may receive their “training” by simply reading a book, attending an evening class, spending a weekend at a class and receiving a certificate of attendance on Sunday before they go home, or simply reflexology certification online by purchasing a certificate from a clearing house..
Check the practitioner’s credentials. Any legitimate instructor will belong to an association of some sort. Ask for references. It is your name, money and reputation on the line once you go through the process.
Reflexology Training – Certification for Reflexology : Course Subjects
A general course outline for reflexology training would include the following:
• Foot Conditions
• Reactions to Reflexology
• Skeletal System
• Nervous System
• Endocrine System
• Muscular System
• Circulatory System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Urinary System
• The Skin
• The Lymphatic System
• Head and hand Reflexology
On top of classroom instruction students generally need to complete full reflexology treatments on at least 60 pairs of feet. This may be higher depending on who and where you take the reflexology training program.
Reflexology does not diagnose, prescribe, treat a specific condition and use implements.
There is a Reflexology Training Institute in several countries
