CERTIFIED FOOT REFLEXOLOGY COURSE

This certification course combines the “Introduction to Reflexology” course + the practical foot reflexology course into one spot. It provides you with the credentials and certificate required to practice as a reflexology therapist and prepares you for challenging the Reflexology Association of Canada Board Exam to become certified as a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT). Additional membership fees are charged directly by the association. 

Benefits:

– Get access to an online membership site filled with videos, tools and worksheets designed to support you through this learning journey.
– Join the closed facebook group to ask questions, get support from other students and get access to feedback from sessions
– Meet community mentors that are able to share their expertise and experience to help you get your clients better results
– Get business building tips and tools that will help you launch your reflexology business
– Be a part of a community that celebrates your success with you
– Ask questions by email, phone or text message as needed is welcomed and encouraged. 

** MTAS members that are certified as an RCRT with RAC will receive 63.5 CEU credits. 

Pre-requisites

Must be 18 years of age

Course Breakdown

35 hours of in-class training (including Introduction to Reflexology & Foot Reflexology)

50 practical sessions 

Complete a home-study workbook

2-hour written exam

3-hour mandatory review during the practicum 

2-hour practical exam

The first weekend is focused on the introduction to reflexology including: 

Purpose

The purpose of the core reflexology training course is to help you thoroughly prepare for the practical weekend of the foot reflexology course. 

There are five main objectives:

1.  Understand the reflexology principles 

2.  Anatomy & physiology knowledge to gain the necessary understanding of the function of the body systems and it’s holistic functions.

3. Introduction to the reflexology chart and how the reflexes are mapped

4. Learn how to stimulate reflexes for a safe, effective therapeutic treatment;

5. Gather all information required to be prepared for the practical reflexology course

The outline includes:

The History and Theory of Reflexology

In this section, we covers a historical and theoretical overview and background to reflexology, the healing crisis and how it affects the client and the healing process, how and why it works, zone and neural pathways of the body and terminology.

Completing a Reflexology Case Study

Covers the client/therapist interview process, review reasons for completing of a health record and documenting a session on a treatment record.

Anatomy and Physiology 

Covers an introduction and explanation of the anatomy and physiology of the systems in the body, related conditions, and how to locate the reflexes on the foot that correlate to each system.

The systems include:

• The Nervous System
• The Endocrine System
• The Respiratory System
• The Cardiovascular System
• The Digestive System
• The Urinary or Renal System
• The Immune and Lymphatic Systems
• The Reproductive Systems
• The Musculoskeletal System

Key Areas of Emphasis for Specific Conditions in Reflexology

Introduces the student to an explanation and breakdown of each condition and the related systems and reflexes commonly affected within each condition.

Covers treatment guidelines including providing a healing environment and hygienic practice, what to do before and after a session, a full reflexology procedure including method, pacing and technique.

Business and Financial Information

Covers confidentiality, advertising, professionalism, business operation, and what makes a successful clinic.

Home Study and Exam Preparation

The theoretical exam must be completed within 3 months of the last day of class. 

(Extensions are available for a fee of $75 per extension.) 

Award of Certificate

Upon successfully completion of the theory the student will be awarded a fully embossed Core Reflexology certificate. 

Purpose of the practical foot reflexology training:

The purpose of this training course is outlined in the following five general objectives:

Understand the reflexology method, treatment guidelines, foot conditions and how to stimulate reflexes effectively.

Reflexology chart maps the reflexes on the feet

Learn how to stimulate reflexes on the foot for a safe, effective therapeutic treatment;

Gather all information required to challenge the Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist Board Exam with the Reflexology Association of Canada.

Biomechanics of the Foot and Foot Assessment Techniques

Covers identification of foot conditions, their origins, assessment of the overall structure of the foot.

Completing a Reflexology Case Study

Covers the client/therapist interview process, review reasons for completing of a Health Record and documenting a session on a Treatment Record.

Apply The Key Areas of Emphasis for Specific Conditions in Reflexology Within A Treatment

Introduces the student to an explanation and breakdown of each condition and the related systems and reflexes commonly affected within each condition.

RAC Approved Reflexology Method (following national and international standards)

Covers treatment guidelines including providing a healing environment and hygienic practice, what to do before and after a session, a full reflexology procedure including method, pacing and technique.

Practicum

The practicum time allows the student to practice the routine in a professional manner (as taught in the classroom). The purpose is to develop thorough case studies consisting of a Health Record, Treatment Records, assessment documentation and evaluation for each client. Each student must complete 50 treatments (for a total of 100 practice hours).

The practicum should include a minimum of 5 clients and a maximum of 10. A maximum of 3 clients with one session each will be accepted.

Students can charge clients for these sessions to start practicing business building skills.

Mandatory Review

There is a 3-hour mandatory review given by the teacher half-way through the practicum.  The goal is for the teacher and students to come together to review and evaluate the student’s case studies as well as the Reflexology Method. Additional reviews may be requested by either the student or the teacher.

The practical exam must be completed within 1 year of the last day of class.

(Extensions are available for a fee of $75 per extension.)

The practical component of 50 treatments must be submitted to the examiner at the time of the exam. 

Investment: $1999.99 + GST includes: in-class training, manuals, charts, sequence, access to the online membership site, access to the closed facebook group, videos, worksheets, practice exams, certificate, business, exam fees, field trips, mentors, business building workshop and much, much more. 

Award of Certificate

Upon successfully completion of the theory and practical portion of the program, the student will be awarded a fully embossed certificate. This course fully qualifies graduates to practice this profession as a highly trained and skilled Certified Foot Reflexology Therapist