In general, reflexology is not a recognized field in Canada. Hence, there is no government regulation of schools of reflexology or practitioners. Technically speaking, anyone may call themselves a reflexologist.
However, in order to practice reflexology effectively and be successful it makes sense to undertake some training, and, it is often necessary to provide proof of your training. Each school of reflexology has its own requirements to receive a certificate for its courses. Currently, there is no government-established "standard" for the professional practice of reflexology or standardization of courses offered.
Students at the Pacific Institute of Reflexology receive a certificate for each course that they successfully complete. Currently, this certificate is evidence that you have successfully undertaken training in reflexology. It may be used when applying for work, applying for a business license, or, for a display to your clients in your place of work.
Successful completion of our Basic Holistic Foot Reflexology Course plus our Advanced Reflexology: Professional Skills Course is required by the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) and the Reflexology Association of British Columbia (RABC) to apply for professional membership.
Both RAC and RABC require completion of a written and practical exam for recognition as a professional practitioner. Successful completion of the two courses prepares you for either exam.
Each of our Basic Courses commences with one weekend of instruction. After completion of the instruction, you need to complete the practicum and a home study assignment to receive your certificate – how long this takes you is up to you.
The practicum component of our basic courses consists of completing and documenting forty practice sessions.
The home study assignment covers basic anatomy & physiology and is allotted 15 hours. It is only required for the first Basic Course that you attend.
Upon completion of the practicum and home study assignment, you attend an interview with your instructor at the Institute to present your completed documentation. If you live at a distance from the Institute you may submit the documentation by mail.
If everything is O.K. you will receive your certificate.
CLIENTS INSURANCE
For the most part, extended health care benefit plans do not cover reflexology. The exception is where a corporation or other group has requested “alternative medicine” as a part of their extended health care package for their employees/members. This, of course, increases the cost of the premiums for all of the employees/ members, so, presently they are relatively infrequent. This is changing.
Upon receiving a claim, the insurance company will require evidence that the reflexology provider is legitimate. The Reflexology Association of Canada and the Reflexology Association of British Columbia provide a registration number to their professional members for this purpose.