Reflexology Courses

Reflexology Courses

Reflexology is a natural, holistic therapy that honours the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. By working with reflex points on the feet, this practice promotes deep relaxation, enhances circulation, supports organ function, and encourages the body’s natural detoxification processes.

All courses include a Certificate of Completion upon successful fulfillment of instruction and practicum requirements. These certificates meet the foundational standards set by both the Reflexology Association of BC (RABC) and the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC).

Reflexology training is now offered through Viva Reflexology Institute, where courses follow the Viva Holistic Methodology, developed by Frances Birdsell of Viva Holistic Healing in Terrace, BC.

 

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Current Course Offerings

Viva Reflexology Institute offers a progressive training pathway from foundational foot reflexology through professional practice:

• Basic Foot Reflexology
• Intermediate Foot Reflexology
• Professional Practice

Course dates, locations, tuition, prerequisites, registration information, and current offerings are maintained by Viva Reflexology Institute.

For the most up-to-date course information and to register, please visit the Viva Reflexology Institute website.

 

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Basic Foot Reflexology Course

🗓 Duration: 3 Days (20 hours of instruction + 10-hour practicum)

This introductory course covers foundational foot reflexology techniques, theory, and practice. Upon completion, students may continue to the Intermediate and Professional levels through Honeybee Inspirations.

📚 Required Textbooks (not included):
• Reflexology: Health at Your Fingertips by Barbara & Kevin Kunz
• Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Margaret Matt

Steps to becoming an RCRT (Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist):

Step 1: Basic Foot Reflexology Course. 

1. 1. Attend a 20 hour in-person instruction course
   2. Complete 10 practicum hours on friends and family
   3. Review practicum charting with instructors and receive certificate of completion
   4. If continuing to Intermediate – get assigned a body system to present on.

Step 2: Intermediate Foot Reflexology Course

1. 1. Attend 20 hour in-person course
   2. Give a Presentation on body system
   3. Complete 20 practicum hours – may start to charge a student rate at this time. Must ensure you have liability insurance if working with the public.
   4. Review practicum charting with instructors and receive certificate of completion

Step 3: Professional Foot Reflexology Course

1. 1. Attend 15 hour in-person or distance (via phone or zoom) instruction course
   2. Complete 30 practicum hours – may start to charge a student rate at this time. Must ensure you have liability insurance if working with the public.
   3. Complete workbooks provided during the course.
   4. Review practicum and completed workbooks with instructors and receive certificate of completion
   5. Apply to write the RABC exam.
   6. Booking of written RABC exam arranged by instructor/RABC. (Closed books exam at a college, library, etc.)
   7. Arrange to perform a video recorded RABC practical exam on a designated examiner.
   8. Achieve 80% or higher to pass exams
      1. Apply to be RABC Approved Reflexology Practitioner and pay yearly membership fee
   9. Apply to write the RAC exams. Receive study guide from RAC and complete.
   10. Booking of written and practical RAC exams arranged by student with designated RAC examiner (examiners listed on RAC website)
   11. Achieve 80% or higher to pass exams
       1. Apply to be RCRT and pay yearly membership fee.