You can get into this job through:
You could take a foundation degree or diploma in higher education in complementary healthcare.
A course in complementary healthcare can include a number of different therapies, so you would need to check how much of it covers reflexology.
Entry requirements:
You could do a college course that will give you some of the skills and knowledge required for this role.
Courses include:
Entry requirements:
You may be able to start in this career by doing a Wellbeing and Holistic Therapist Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 2 years to complete and is a mix of workplace learning and off-the-job study.
Entry requirements:
Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Skills:Reflexologists apply pressure to areas of the hands and feet (reflexes) to promote relaxation and wellbeing.
As a reflexologist, you would:
Location : You could work at a health spa, in a therapy clinic, at a client's home or at a hospice.
Environment : Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could go on to train in other areas of complementary therapy to expand the services you offer, for example:
With experience and further training, you could become a reflexology teacher. You could also coach or mentor newly qualified reflexologists.