Reflexology Training

Becoming trained in reflexology is the beginning of a unique and wonderful journey. The path of healing – for one’s self and others – is a challenging and infinitely rewarding one. And, while reflexology is relatively simple to learn and to practice, there are many things to learn in addition to those classically taught in a standardized reflexology curriculum.

The discovery that comes from experience is priceless. However, having a few nuggets of knowledge under your belt will help to bridge the gap and smooth the transition between the classroom and the real world.

Firstly, reflexology training typically occurs in a classroom setting, where you will find reflexology tables and chairs for the applied practice and teacher observation of techniques and routines. And desks for the “book learning” and lecture components.

Most professional reflexology training will consist of several modules, including:

• Introduction to Reflexology
• History of Reflexology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Foot Specific Analysis
• Foot Pain Conditions
• Reflexology Foot and Hand Charts
• Professional Business Requirements
• Teacher Audits and Feedback
• Practice Sessions
• Several Elective Classes

Part of your reflexology training will be practice sessions. This is where the fun begins. Especially for your clients. Spread the word – you are taking reflexology training and you need clients to practice on! Be careful, everyone and their brother and mother will be knocking down your door to receive reflexology. For the record, you are not supposed to charge a fee for your practice sessions, as you will be documenting your client’s progress and technically they are doing you a favor by providing their feet for your education. This being said, you can absolutely receive gratuities and donations. Just refrain from asking for them.

Advanced Reflexology Training

Reflexology training is very comprehensive and rivals any other type of bodywork curriculum for its depth and complexity. Having worked through a complete reflexology training curriculum and running my own reflexology business for over ten years, I would like to offer up a few things to keep in mind as your training progresses:

1. Practice good posture. Your body is the most important one in a reflexology treatment. So many reflexologists and other body workers are oblivious to their own bodies during a session. It is essential to a successful career that a practitioner develop good postural habits.
2. Do reflexology trades with other reflexologists. This is where you both give reflexology to each other and is the best way to stay healthy and remain in touch with the receiving end of your practice. Oftentimes, a practitioner will only provide and not receive. As such, they begin to lose touch with the client side of their practice. Set up a regular monthly trade with a fellow reflexologist.
3. Take especially good care of your hands. Give yourself hand reflexology every day; be extremely careful using sharp instruments – if you cut your finger or thumb you could be out of business for a while. Use a good quality hand lotion.
4. Expect the unexpected. Murphy’s Law is alive and well in reflexology just as it is in everything else in life. Clients will be late or will be no-shows; they will bring their children with them to a session and you will have to round them up while attempting to give their parent reflexology; a client may have an emotional breakdown while receiving reflexology, which is relatively common; and lastly, a client may make a pass at you. In this event, you must immediately bring the session to an end and respectfully request they depart. Do not accept payment for the session and DO NOT allow them to return! Just keep your cool and expect the unexpected.

When foot reflexology becomes second-nature and you are comfortable providing an hour-long session, it is time to pursue more education.

I recommend hand and ear reflexology training. This is where you will set yourself apart from everyday reflexologist, who only do foot reflexology. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with only providing reflexology on the feet, being able to offer more reflexology options to your clients is impressive and very professional. It is also a wonderful way to add value to a practice. You can charge more for your services and you will receive more referrals from your existing clientele’.

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