Reflexology Practitioner’s Diploma

This Raworth fully accredited and ITEC approved course offers the very best mixture of practical and theory classes, which allow you to develop excellent techniques and skills in reflexology. There is a strong emphasis on the holistic approach to treatment and the importance of client handling skills (with invaluable help from a core module in counselling skills).

Because reflexology is a complementary therapy, a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and common conditions (pathophysiology) is vital and is therefore covered in core modules. These are further enhanced by workshops on nutrition and how to run your practice (Practice Management).

In the later stages of the course, while working through the pathophysiology and counselling skills modules you will have the option to attend extra sessions in some of the more advanced aspects of applying reflexology.

A significant amount of case study and clinic work provides scope for tutor observation, discussion and feedback so that by the end of the course you have complete confidence in treating clients.

The course is fully accredited by the International Federation of Reflexologists.

Core Modules
Anatomy & Physiology
Practice Management
Introductory Counselling Skills - Level One
Nutrition Workshop

Reflexology Topics

• History and development of reflexology
• Importance of the feet, skeletal and soft tissue anatomy
• Feet mapping: zones and reflexes
• Reflexology as a holistic therapy
• Techniques of working the feet, basic and more advanced including a DVD demonstrating the complete treatment sequence and additional working
• Current thinking on reflexology mechanisms
• Contraindications to treatment
• Safety and hygiene
• Treating the body systems and common conditions
• Common foot disorders
• Professional practice issues
• Consultation procedures
• Conducting initial and ongoing treatments
• Cancer and palliative care
• Hand treatment
• Chronic pain management
• Extensive practical experience through working on peers, with the public in arranged clinics and case studies conducted at home

Weekly college attendance

Full-time study equates to three to four days per week and part time is anything from one day per week. Most courses can be studied in a flexible way.

Study Days

A total of 34 studied over two days a week for the first term and one day a week for the second term, plus one term for case study preparation and exam revision. It is possible to study one day a week throughout and the course duration will be extended accordingly.

Additional Sessions (Optional and Chargeable -see Workshops - CPD for more details)

• Incorporating Ayurvedic and Polarity Therapy Principles into Reflexology Treatments (1 day).
• An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Use of Acupressure Points in Reflexology Treatments (1 day).
• Fertility and Pre-conception Reflexology - background information the reflexologist should have and approaches to treatments (1 day).
• Pregnancy and Birth Reflexology - background information the reflexologist should have and approaches to treatments (1 day).