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Reflexologist

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

Annual Salary

variable

Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)

Working hours

30 to 37 variable

You could work: evenings / weekends; as customers demand

4%
Future employment

There will be 4% more Reflexologist jobs in 2027.

Day to day tasks

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

Working environment

You may need to wear protective clothing.

You could work at a health spa, in a therapy clinic, at a client's home or at a hospice.

Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.

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

You'll usually need:

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

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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.

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Requirements and restrictions

You'll need to:

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Career tips

You may find it useful to have experience in healthcare, massage, beauty therapy or counselling.

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a reflexologist from the Association of Reflexologists and The British Reflexology Association.

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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.

Skills required and how your skills match up

What skills are required?

You'll need:

  • 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 able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
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