How to become a reflexologist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
University
You could take a foundation degree or degree in complementary therapies or complementary healthcare.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could take a course that will give you some of the skills and knowledge required for this role.
Courses include:
- Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
- Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
- Level 3 Certificate in Holistic Health and Complimentary Therapies
- Level 5 Diploma in Practitioner Reflexology
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a level 3 wellbeing and holistic therapist advanced apprenticeship which may give you some of the skills needed to work towards this role.
This typically takes around 20 months to complete as a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.
Entry requirements
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
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Registration
- you could join an accredited register managed by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) or the Federation of Holistic Therapists
Career tips
You may find it useful if you have experience in healthcare, massage, beauty therapy or counselling.
Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Association of Reflexologists and The British Reflexology Association, for training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
Further information
You can find out more about becoming a reflexologist from the Association of Reflexologists and The British Reflexology Association.