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Reflexologist

Reflexologists apply pressure to areas of the hands and feet (reflexes) to promote relaxation and wellbeing.

Average annual salary

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Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship

University

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:

  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

College

You could do a college course that will give you some of the skills and knowledge required for this role.

Courses include:

  • reflexology
  • complementary therapies
  • holistic health and complimentary therapies
  • practitioner reflexology

Entry requirements:

Apprenticeship

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:

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Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to work on your own
  • active listening skills
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • the ability to understand people’s reactions
  • knowledge of biology
  • 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
  • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
  • the ability to work well with others
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • knowledge of English language
  • a desire to help people
  • physical fitness and endurance
  • excellent written communication skills
  • knowledge of psychology
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What you'll do:

Reflexologists apply pressure to areas of the hands and feet (reflexes) to promote relaxation and wellbeing.

As a reflexologist, you would:

  • talk to your client about their health, diet and lifestyle
  • explain reflexology treatments to the client
  • apply pressure with the thumb and fingers to the client's feet, hands, face or ears
  • update treatment records
  • refer clients to their GP if needed

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.

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Salary:

Starter : variable
Experienced : variable

These figures are a guide

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Working hours:

30 - 37 hours variable

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends as customers demand

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Career Path:

You could go on to train in other areas of complementary therapy to expand the services you offer, for example:

  • aromatherapy
  • massage therapy
  • Reiki healing

With experience and further training, you could become a reflexology teacher. You could also coach or mentor newly qualified reflexologists.

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