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Is anyone a reflexologist?

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DUSTIN · 09/06/2007 12:36

I am thinking of training to be a reflexologist and wanted to know if anyone else has done this. If so, what course did you do? Did you find employment or are you self-employed?

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mamado · 09/06/2007 12:47

I was a reflexologist for a while but gave it up. Can't remember who I trained with but it was an intensive course and lots of nurses were on it. Could look it up (London school?) but don't think they exist anymore. I worked at two salons, one you paid for the room for a day and then any extra you kept - this sometimes didn't work out if you only had a couple of bookings. The other you paid so much per client which worked out better in the long run. I have to say I gave it up for a number of reasons -

  1. it just wasn't for me
  2. I don't know if it was just the way I did it but I found it quite boring as everyone would fall asleep
  3. I ended up with an injured wrist
  4. i realised I wanted my life to go in another direction.

If you find that it is for you and the right places to work it could be great - very flexible and earns ok, and although its hard work you do get that feelgood factor of making people feel good

anyway, hope that isn't too negative, really it just wasn't the right direction for me...

Good luck

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DUSTIN · 09/06/2007 12:52

Thanks thats great. I am looking for a career change (I am a vet nurse at moment)and very interested in complementary therapies and liked the idea of reflexology. Would like to eventually work for a clinic that helps women having problem conceiving.

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mamado · 09/06/2007 12:56

As you are already in the health field and are interested in all things complementary it could be the right direction for you. I think the best accredited school is/was in covent garden?

It also combines well with other therapies, and if you can practice more than one you can make the best use of any room hire etc.

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DUSTIN · 09/06/2007 13:01

I am looking into other therapies as well but the courses are expensive so don't want to make the wrong choice. I have contacted a lady who runs an accredited reflexology course in Herts so I think I will go from there. Thanks it nice to speak to some- one who has actually done the job.

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mamado · 09/06/2007 13:16

what kind of course is it? Is it weekends to fit around your job or intensive? I have to say that when I was learning my friends were very happy to be guinea pigs! Its also great to have a skill that you only need your hands and brain for, that you could do anywhere

talking of which i should try it out on my dds, as its meant to be great for kids and babies too...if I can get them to stay still for long enough!

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DUSTIN · 09/06/2007 13:20

It's a year long course running every Wednesday. I work part-time so shouldn't be too much of a problem. I like the idea of having a skill that you can use any where and can fit around your life.

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makealist · 09/06/2007 13:58

I have just applied to do a swedish massage (VTCT certificate) course, which is one evening a week for 18 weeks, we have to have completed this to go and do the reflexology course.

I was looking at the indian head massage couse as well.

The courses are quite expensive though, £450 plus you have to get a uniform as well.

Flame · 09/06/2007 14:01

I've just finished being a guinea pig for someone training - tis great

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DUSTIN · 09/06/2007 15:24

Thanks, the course I am looking at is going to cost about £1500 so wanted to be sure it was for me

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