Reflexology Mastery Certification Program

Whether your intention is to practice on friends or build a professional reflexology practice, your participation in our diverse array of classes will set you apart from the average Reflexologist.

Our classes may be taken independently by those interested in helping themselves and their loved ones, or as a part of our Reflexology Mastery Program, designed to train reflexologists for professional practice. Reflexologists currently in practice will enjoy our continuing education courses, taught by leading professionals in the field.

Levels of Reflexology Mastery Certification

SRMC offers two levels of Reflexology Mastery Certification.

The list below indicates requirements for each Level of Certification (one class hour is equal to one hour of credit):
Here is a complete list of our 2011 Classes.

We also have our entire course brochure available online!

Level I Level II
  (non LMPs) (LMPs)
Introductory Reflexology 16 Hours 16 Hours
Anatomy & Physiology 32 Hours None
Advanced Reflexology 18 Hours 18 Hours
Structural Analysis of the Foot & Lower Leg 18 Hours 18 Hours
Fundamentals of Addressing Foot Pain 18 Hours 18 Hours
Business & Ethics 7 Hours 7 Hours
Documentation Class 4 Hours 4 Hours
Supervised Clinic 6 Hours 3 Hours
Tutorials 2 Hours 2 Hours
Professional Sessions 3 Hours 3 Hours
Documented Practice Sessions 90 Hours 90 Hours
Elective Classes 86 Hours 21 Hours
TOTAL 300 Hours 200 Hours

Please note: Reflexology classes not affiliated with SRMC will not count toward Mastery Certification requirements through SRMC.

National Reflexology Certification

Once you have earned a Certificate of Mastery, you are eligible for National Certification through the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB). Attainment of National Certification brings a level of professional distinction to your practice, demonstrating to prospective clients your commitment to providing reflexology that meets the highest national standards. ARCB also refers prospective clients to National Certificants on their website.

We strongly encourage students to become Nationally Certified. ARCB offers National Certification testing in Seattle once a year and schedules approximately 20 examinations around the United States each year.

Our Students

Our students come from many backgrounds and phases of life. Some take individual classes for fun, or to do reflexology on themselves or their loved ones. Many take Level I Certification for solid professional training when transitioning into a new career, while others participate in Level II to enhance their current body-centered practice.

Class Size and Format

SRMC classes are generally offered on evenings and weekends. Most of our students are full-time working professionals and take our program at a rate of 1-2 classes per month. The program is designed to be flexible and accommodate the needs of working adults.

In order to allow for individual attention we limit the size of most classes to 12 students. Larger or more complex classes include an assistant or additional instructor. About 75% of each reflexology class is hands-on, using SRMC-supplied massage tables and chairs. This enables students to practice techniques learned during class with instructor supervision and assistance.

We request that you bring a bath towel, fingernail clippers and a pen or pencil and paper to most classes. Please keep fingernails and toenails trimmed and filed. Booklets are provided in class. Although books may be suggested for outside reading, in general none are required.

Class participation and the practice of techniques outside of class are the best means to master the material presented. You will be required to practice and document 90 hours outside of class for Reflexology Mastery Certification. Documented sessions are reviewed by SRMC and graded pass/fail in writing, and may be revised by the student until a passing score is achieved. Two hands-on tutorials on SRMC staff are verbally graded pass/fail and must be repeated at the student’s cost if failed.

Cost and Length of the Program

The total cost and length of the program will vary depending on whether you are in Mastery Level I or II and your choice of electives. Program length will depend on the timing of the classes you choose. For an estimate of the cost, add the price of the required core classes for your Level, your chosen elective classes and a binder (see #1 below) to the cost of the additional recommended supplies (see #2 below):

  1. Cost of Classes and Binder
    Level I Level II
    Introductory Reflexology $290 $290
    Anatomy & Physiology $590 None
    Advanced Reflexology $295 18 Hours
    Structural Analysis of the Foot & Lower Leg $295 18 Hours
    Fundamentals of Addressing Foot Pain $295 18 Hours
    Business & Ethics $150 7 Hours
    Documentation Class $75 4 Hours
    Supervised Clinic (2 times for Level 1) $100 3 Hours
    Tutorials (2 at $80 each) $160 2 Hours
    Professional Sessions (3 at market rate) $210 3 Hours
    Documented Practice Sessions no cost 90 Hours
    Elective Classes for Level I (~86 credits) $1945  
    Elective Classes for Level II (~21 credits)   $440
    SRMC Binder $25 $25
    ESTIMATED TOTAL $4430 $2285
         
  2. Cost of Additional Recommended Supplies (which are not provided by SRMC, except during class)
    Massage table * $100 - $2000
    Sheets, pillows, lotion, etc. $100
    Reflexology text books $30-$300
    ESTIMATED TOTAL $230 - $2400
    * If you do not already own a massage table, we recommend that you invest in one. Prices range from $100-$2000. Used tables are frequently offered for sale on local massage school bulletin boards or online. An ideal table is light, portable and equipped with recessed legs (sometimes called a “reiki table”).

Class Registration

To reserve your space in a class, we require a deposit of $100 (U.S.). The remaining balance is due on the first day of class. If the total price of a class is less than $100, then the full amount is due at least two weeks before the class and will serve as your deposit. Your reservation is not guaranteed until we have received your deposit.

Early-bird registration continues until 15 calendar days before the class. If we receive your deposit within 15 days of the class, a late registration fee of $15 will be added to the total balance due. The only exceptions are Introductory Reflexology and classes offered to the general public.

Introductory Reflexology is a prerequisite to most other classes at SRMC. After completion of the introductory class and your first 20 documented practice hours, most other classes may be taken in any order (see course descriptions and prerequisites for exceptions).

Please call (206) 284-8389 if you have any questions. Alida Schuh, our Student Admissions Coordinator, has gone through the program herself and can answer your questions with an insight brought by experience!

Sequence of Classes

Noted in our class description pages for required classes and elective classes are descriptions of and prerequisites for each class. In general, students must complete the Introductory Reflexology class first. Anatomy and Physiology (Level I students only) and 20 documented practice hours are the next core classes. Documentation Class should be taken early in the training and Business & Ethics toward the end. Electives may be taken in any order except where additional prerequisites have been noted.

Please see our School Policies for more detailed financial and administrative information.

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We have our entire course brochure available online!