300 Hour Reflexology Certificate Program
We offer the most comprehensive Reflexology Program in the state of Texas, preparing students for a rewarding career in the healing arts as a Certified Reflexologist. Theoretical lessons are delivered online using videoconference software and practicum lessons are held in the Austin, Texas studio. This program uses a combination of audiovisual presentations, lecture, demonstration, and case studies.
About the Reflexology Program
The 300 Hour Reflexology Certificate Program offered at The Barefoot Dragonfly LLC is a total of 300 hours, offered in three levels: Foundations of Reflexology, Intermediate Reflexology, and Advanced Reflexology. The total program includes 120 hours of in-studio practicum, 120 hours of live lectures delivered via Zoom videoconference, and 60 hours of documented case studies performed independently (60, one-hour treatments done on clients). The final practicum will include a written and practical exam. This hybrid learning style makes studying Reflexology more accessible for folks traveling from out of town, and helps keep the program more budget-friendly.
Kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learning tools are used to assist your exploration of this hands-on modality in a hybrid environment where lessons on anatomy and physiology are delivered online then put into practice in the studio with demonstration and return-demonstration of techniques, reflex locations, and routines. Adult learners feel engaged physically, mentally, and energetically as they move through the learning units and prepare for graduation.
Program Outline
Foundations in Reflexology – Level One
This is the first course level in our 300 Hour Program and is open to folks interested in exploring the healing art of reflexology. Foundations in Reflexology is 24 hours of lecture delivered via Zoom videoconference software and 24 hours of in-person practicum at the Austin, Texas studio.
Tuition is $396 for 48 hour Foundations in Reflexology course
Intermediate Reflexology – Level Two
The Intermediate Reflexology course builds on our foundational understanding of reflexology by looking at the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of twelve body systems through a whole-person lens. Lectures give us a theoretical understanding of each body system and practicums help us translate that information into the reflex maps.
Tuition is $792 for 96 hour Intermediate Reflexology course
Advanced Reflexology – Level Three
The Advanced Reflexology course is designed to prepare the reflexology student for private practice and build on their experience with foot reflexology to include the reflex maps found on the hands and outer ears. This course includes 48 hours of lecture delivered via Zoom videoconference software and 48 hours of in-person practicum at the Austin, Texas studio.
The 300 Hour Reflexology Certificate Program is composed of five, 48-hour learning units.
The program breaks down to:
- 120 hours of lecture
- 120 hours of practicum
- 60 independent case studies
Foundations in Reflexology – Level One
101 Introduction to Reflexology – 48 hours
24 hours lecture, 24 hours practicum, this learning unit covers origins, theories, forms of reflexology, indications, cautions, contraindications, structure and function of the foot and lower leg, foot assessment tools, sanitation and hygiene practices, client session documentation, body mechanics, reflexology techniques, and a 30 minute foot reflexology routine.
Intermediate Reflexology – Level Two
This course includes 48 hours of lecture delivered via Zoom videoconference software and 48 hours of in-person practicum at the Austin, Texas studio.
201 Body through Endocrine Systems – 48 hours
24 hours lecture, 24 hours practicum, this learning unit covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the body, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems as they relate to the reflexology practice. Practicum modules identify body system reflex locations, reflex techniques, and routines.
202 Respiratory through Reproductive Systems – 48 hours
24 hours lecture, 24 hours practicum, this learning unit covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, digestive, urinary, reproductive systems as they relate to the reflexology practice. Practicum modules identify body system reflex locations, reflex techniques, and routines.
Advanced Reflexology – Level Three
This course includes 48 hours of lecture delivered via Zoom videoconference software and 48 hours of in-person practicum at the Austin, Texas studio.
301 Preparing for Practice – 48 hours
24 hours lecture, 24 hours practicum, this learning unit provides a foundation in business planning, continues session documentation skills learned in 101, covers injury prevention and self care practices, structure and function of the hand and lower arm and the outer ears. Practicum modules cover body mechanics, reflex techniques, a 30 minute hand reflexology routine, and a 10 minute ear reflexology routine.
302 Holistic Reflexology Approaches – 48 hours
24 hours lecture, 24 hours practicum, this learning unit covers Eastern medicine approaches to holistic care, and support for special populations. Practicum modules cover hot stone reflexology, meridian theory on the reflex maps, chakra and sens theory on the reflex maps.
Students are responsible for documenting 60 hours of case studies outside of the classroom. Documentation of sessions are covered in Unit 101 and again in Unit 104 to prepare students to write accurate, concise, legible SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes using industry best practices. Students are responsible for sourcing their own case studies from their household members, circle of contacts, and the community at large. Case studies are designed to improve technique, build muscle memory, and aid in building confidence working with a wide client base.
This program meets the education standards set forth by the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB), the Reflexology Association of America (RAA), and the National Council for Reflexology Educators (NCRE).
ARCB requires 110 classroom hours – this program offers 240
RAA requires 180 classroom hours – this program offers 240
NCRE recommends 120 classroom hours – this program offers 240
Graduates are prepared to take the voluntary American Reflexology Certification Board exam upon completion.
Tuition
The tuition for the 300 Hour Reflexology Certificate Program is $8.25 per hour for 300 hours or $2,475. The student is financially responsible for purchasing the required textbooks through their preferred book retailer. No equipment purchase is required for this program but it is advised the student obtain reflexology equipment to conduct their case studies on their own time.
Join the Waitlist!
Want to be considered for registration? Signal your interest in either the March-May 2024 Foundations in Reflexology Cohort or the August-October 2024 Foundations in Reflexology Cohort.
2024 Reflexology Course Offerings
The Autumn 2023 Cohort of students started training on Monday, August 14, 2023
The January 2024 Cohort of students will start training on Thursday, January 11, 2024
The August-October waitlist is open to signal interest in the Fall Cohort
About Reflexology
Reflexology is a gentle bodywork modality that encourages the body towards homeostasis in all physical and energetic systems. Primary benefits include deep relaxation, improved circulation, and an enhanced sense of well-being. This non-invasive modality has been studied in hospitals, clinics, and labs across the globe.
In this program I teach the reflex maps as a microcosm of the whole – the entire body mirrored on maps found in the feet, hands, and outer ears. Reflexology-specific stimulation is applied using finger, thumb, and knuckle techniques to these maps to encourage balance in each organ, gland, and part affected. Reflexology is not a fancy term for foot massage, it is a self-regulating modality recognized by the National Institutes of Health under the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
As a wellness modality, Reflexology’s popularity has grown in recent years through word-of-mouth, attention by the press, television segments, and through social media. Some states have instituted professional guidelines in the form of registration or licensure of professional reflexologists. At this time the state of Texas considers the modality of Reflexology to be exempt from massage licensure. The National Council for Reflexology Educators (NCRE) recommends a baseline curriculum of 120 hours of education. The American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB) offers board certification to those who have received a minimum of 110 hours of education and pass their written and practical exam. To practice as a reflexologist in another state I advise you check with your state’s Department of Health or Licensing Department for their rules and regulations. Some states regulate reflexology, while others do not. RAA list of state laws.
About Your Instructor
Reflexology first caught my attention as a teenager sitting for one of my botanical medicine exams. Eunice Ingham’s book Stories the Feet Can Tell & Stories the Feet Have Told inspired me to enroll in a distance education program, the only option available to me in New Mexico in the 90s. Later, while working a desk job I went to night school for Reflexology at the Palmer Institute of Massage & Bodywork. By the time I was half through the 200 hour program I knew I was ready for a career change and opened my practice the same month I graduate in June 2004.
Since then I’ve had the great honor of some 12,000 client encounters, hundreds of hours of continuing education from mentors and colleagues around the globe, and a fulfilling career doing what I love. I was drawn to teach continuing education in 2006 and was asked to run my first full reflexology program in 2013. The Autumn 2023 offering is my 13th cohort of students and I am inspired by those who train with me and take this healing art modality to their communities, offering deep rest and renewal for folks in all ages and stages of life.
Amy’s credentials include:
- Certified Reflexologist
- ARCB Board Certified Reflexologist
- NCRE National Certified Reflexology Educator
- CCAP Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner
- Diploma in Aromatic Medicine
See Curriculum Vitae for more information
Program Policies
Absolutely! The hands-on lessons are delivered as practicum sessions here in the Austin, Texas studio at the end of every learning unit.
The Barefoot Dragonfly runs the most comprehensive Reflexology Program in the state of Texas. We are the only program that meets the national education standards set forth by the Reflexology Association of America, the American Reflexology Certification Board, and the National Council for Reflexology Educators running in the state.
Graduates of our program will be well prepared to practice a client-centered approach to health and wellness as a Foot Hand and Ear Reflexologist in their community.
Theoretical lessons cover:
- anatomy, physiology, and pathology of every body system
- business management and practice
- mind-body concepts and an introduction to Eastern medical systems
- reflexology research
Practical lessons cover:
- reflexology techniques
- body mechanics
- foot and gait analysis
- student clinics
To graduate from the program and receive a certificate, the participant must complete all required lessons and materials, attend all live practicums, practical exam, and 60 hours of case studies in your community.
Upon successful completion of the program you will be fully prepared to sit for the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB) exam. While the ARCB does not permit educators to teach from their study guideline, the curriculum here at The Barefoot Dragonfly is designed to be comprehensive so you are prepared to answer anatomy, physiology, pathology, and reflexology questions during ARCB’s written exam.
What students are saying…
Thank you for your gift of teaching me about the body and reflexology. I am learning much and am grateful. It has been fun to see my view of the world change as I come to class. Our bodies affect so much in how we experience life. I appreciate the approach you take with the material and with your students.
I guess what I really want people to know is that no matter how unhealthy they feel or how defeated life has them they are worth nurturing themselves. I think living with a chronic condition or chronic stress can put us in a negative place and we forget how important feeling cared for can be mentally and physically. Being sick is what really made me seek out relief from companion practices like Reflexology. The immediate response I felt was the catalyst to study Reflexology.My favorite part of Reflexology school was practicum and asking my community to be case studies. Practicing and seeing the positive effects of Reflexology was really motivating as a student.
Sarah, Autumn 2018 Cohort, Community ReflexologyI just wanted you to know I just completed my board exam in Seattle and got very good feedback from my proctor about the practical portion. Just wanted to thank you for your amazing program which set me up for success!