How To Become A Foot Reflexology Therapist
Reflexology is more than rubbing feet. It's about understanding how the body works together holistically so that each session can be customized for your clients.
I help Canadians become certified reflexology therapists with the credentials required to offer therapeutic reflexology sessions recognized across the country.
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About The Foot Course
3 Steps To Become A Foot Reflexology Therapist
Step 1: Learn The Theory
Core reflexology is where you learn the history, theory, anatomy, physiology, how reflexes are mapped on the feet and an introduction into the business side of the course.
Once you are ready, you will write a written exam before getting started on the fun stuff - doing the practical sessions with the practice clients.
Step 2: Learn The Practical Method
The practical training will teach you how to do a foot reflexology session as expected by the Reflexology Association of Canada. To complete this portion of the training, you will have to do 20 practical sessions before completing a mandatory review to ensure you are doing the method correctly. Once the review has been done, you will continue on to complete the 30 remaining sessions.
Step 3: Certification
To be certified, you must:
- Complete the training and 50 sessions
- Have a professional reflexology session done
- Have your client case studies documented
- Pass the practical exam (Don’t panic, there is plenty of support in the student portal to ensure you are well equipped to pass!)
Physical manuals and study materials will be mailed to students via Canada Post. Students will be added to the student portal to have access to everything required to work through the course in your own pace on the class start date.
Foot Reflexology Course Outline
Total course hours are 186.5
- 35 training hours
- 25 hours workbook completion for studies
- written exam
- practicum of 50 (5 people receiving 10 sessions OR 10 people receiving 5 sessions)
- mandatory review after 20 completed sessions
- practical exam
** MTAS members receive 63.5 CEU credits. This course is also recognized by CMMOTA & NHPC.
Foot Course Objectives
- Understand the principles of reflexology
- Anatomy & Physiology – understanding the body systems function
- Learn how reflexes are mapped on the feet
- Learn the method and how to stimulate reflexes on the foot for a safe, effective therapeutic treatment
- (Optional) Prepare to challenge the Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist Board Exam to become an RCRT
Home Study and Exam Preparation
The theoretical exam must be completed before taking the practical training in-person. The online work at your own pace course includes core training in the program.
The practical component of 50 treatments must be submitted to be eligible to challenge the practical exam.
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 (50% discount off the session packages that you will be charging when you are certified).
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 for an additional fee if necessary.
Award of Certificate
Upon successfully completion of the theory and practical portion of the program, the student will be awarded certificate of training. This course fully qualifies graduates to practice this profession as a highly trained and skilled Certified Foot Reflexology Therapist across Canada.
BONUS: Registered students will receive a code to apply to RAC to waive their application should you choose to apply to become and RCRT.
(Optional) Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT)
There are additional steps to become a RCRT once you have completed this certification program.
- You would have to become a member of the Reflexology Association of Canada
- Submit your certificate and transcripts to RAC. Once accepted, you would have to write an open book board exam and pass with 80% to be approved.
- Clients that have reflexology sessions with RCRT’s (and their benefits package covers reflexology) can submit the receipts for their treatment to their group plan to be reimbursed.