You could take a foundation degree or degree in complementary therapies or holistic medicine.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- at least 1 A level for a foundation degree
- 2 to 3 A levels for a degree
Reflexologist
Reflexologists apply pressure to certain parts of the hands and feet (reflexes) which they believe can help with relaxation and wellbeing.
Average salary (a year)
Variable
Typical hours (a week)
37 to 39 variable
You could work
evenings / weekends as customers demand
How to become a Reflexologist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
University
College
You could complete a Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) for a level 3 course
More information
More information
Career tips
You may find it useful if you have experience in healthcare, massage, beauty therapy or counselling.
Professional and industry bodies
You'll need to join an accredited register managed by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council or the Federation of Holistic Therapists.
Further information
The Association of Reflexologists and The British Reflexology Association have more information about this career.
What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- excellent verbal communication skills
- active listening skills
- sensitivity and understanding
- the ability to work well with your hands
- customer service skills
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to sell products and services
- being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job.
Restrictions and requirements
You'll need to:
- have insurance
- pass enhanced background checks
What you'll do
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could be:
- explaining relexology treatments to the client
- taking a medical history, covering health, diet and lifestyle
- examining the client’s feet and hands for problem areas
- applying pressure with the thumb and fingers to the client’s feet and hands
- keeping treatment records
- referring clients to their GP if needed
Working environment
You could work at a hospice, in a therapy clinic, at an adult care home, at a client's home or in an NHS or private hospital.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Career path and progression
You could go on to train and qualify in other areas of complementary therapy, like aromatherapy, massage therapy or Reiki healing. This can help you to attract more clients.With experience and further training, you could become a reflexology teacher. You could also coach or mentor newly qualified reflexologists.
Training opportunities
Apprenticeships In England
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Courses In England
Reflexology
- Provider: CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
- Start date: 09 September 2019
- Location: PLYMOUTH
VTCT Reflexology level 3 Diploma
- Provider: Wirral Met College
- Start date: 04 September 2019
- Location: Birkenhead