iTEC Diploma
iTEC Diploma in Reflexology
A Level 5 (UK Level 3) practitioner diploma in reflexology. iTEC diplomas are internationally recognised and accepted by insurers, employers and professional bodies. You finish able to take clients, hold insurance and work to a professional standard.
- Level
- Level 5 (UK Level 3) practitioner diploma
- Accreditation
- iTEC
- Locations
- Donegal & Mullingar
- Format
- In-person practical + theory
- Includes
- Anatomy & Physiology Level 5 (UK Level 3)
What you'll learn
- Full reflexology treatment of the feet, plus reflex map theory
- Consultation, contraindications and treatment planning
- Working with clients through specific health journeys
- Aftercare advice and building a repeat client relationship
- Professional standards, hygiene and record keeping
Who it's for
- Beginners who want a practitioner-level qualification
- Therapists adding reflexology to an existing practice
- Anyone drawn to working with clients through long-term care
Assessment & certification
- Practical assessment of a full reflexology treatment
- Written theory and anatomy exams
- Case studies with real clients
- An iTEC diploma recognised internationally and accepted by insurers, employers and professional bodies
Full course breakdown
Everything covered on the iTEC Diploma in Reflexology, unit by unit.
Reflexology theory
- History and principles of reflexology
- The reflex maps of the feet and their relationship to body systems
- Zone theory and the energetic model behind the treatment
- Contraindications, cautions and when to refer on
Practical treatment
- Full foot reflexology routine, start to finish
- Relaxation techniques and pressure control
- Working sensitively with tender or reactive reflexes
- Treatment planning over a course of sessions
Client care & consultation
- Full written consultation and record keeping
- Reading the client's history and health journey
- Aftercare advice, hydration and reactions
- Consent, confidentiality and professional boundaries
Anatomy & physiology (Level 5, UK Level 3)
- Skeletal, muscular, circulatory and lymphatic systems
- Nervous, endocrine, digestive and respiratory systems
- How each system responds to reflexology
- Common pathologies you will meet in practice
Professional practice
- Hygiene, room set-up and equipment
- Insurance, ethics and professional membership
- Pricing, packaging and booking your treatments
Entry requirements
- No prior qualification required, beginners welcome
- Aged 18 or over
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Willingness to complete case studies with real clients
How you study
- In-person practical days in Donegal or Mullingar
- Small hands-on groups with an accredited tutor
- Home study for anatomy and physiology with tutor support
- Case studies completed in your own time between class days
Where it takes you
- Self-employed reflexologist in your own room or clinic
- Mobile practice visiting clients at home
- Reflexology within a spa, salon or multi-disciplinary clinic
- Specialist work: maternity, fertility and long-term care journeys
Why iTEC matters
Choose a qualification recognised across the profession.
Accreditation is not a footnote on a certificate. It decides whether you can insure yourself, whether clinics will hire you and whether your training is recognised in the years ahead.
iTEC, VTCT skills & FHT accredited
iTEC diplomas are internationally recognised and accepted by insurers, employers and professional bodies.
Accepted by insurers and employers
Train towards a qualification designed for professional practice, insurance and employment in holistic therapy.
Recognised by professional bodies
Graduate with a respected qualification that supports professional membership and continued development.
After you qualify
This is the diploma most of our Business Support Year students build their practice on, like John in Mullingar, who built a reflexology room for men going through prostate cancer.
About the Business Support YearQuestions about this course
Can I insure myself with this diploma?
Yes, it is a practitioner-level accredited qualification accepted by therapy insurers.
Do you help me get clients afterwards?
Yes. That is exactly what the Business Support Year is for.
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