On-Campus Course Information

No pre-requisite - open to everyone age 18 or over

Do you want to become part of the Wellness Revolution that is taking off around the world.  Study now to become a Certified Reflexologist… here are some facts for you to think about..

Americans paid $13.7 billion dollars for visits to alternative medical practitioners in 1990, 10.3 billion dollars was out of pocket.  In 1993, 1 in 3 made 425 million visits to alternative practitioners, exceeding the number of visits to primary care physicians, which was 388 million. 

- Life Association News

Studies by the National Institutes of Health indicate that over 80% of all people using alternative therapies combine it with their medical treatment. - Business Insurance

According to the Consumers’ Association, 9 out of 10 members who have used complementary medicine would use it again, 80% would recommend it to others.  50% of patients surveyed after treatment report “greatly improved”, and 40% reported “improved” or “slightly improved”, 88% reported they still experienced improvements after 10 weeks. - The Handbook for Complementary Medicine, Stephen Fulder

Plan to be part of the Wellness Industry, and let your Professional Foot Reflexology education start here. 

Will I get a Certificate?

Yes! A beautiful gold embossed Universal College of Reflexology certificate is awarded upon successful completion.

How Long Does it Take to Complete the Program?

The Universal College of Reflexology Professional Foot Reflexologist Certification program lasts five days. The home study section and practicum assignments are completed by some students in a few weeks, others take up to one year it depends how much time you have available to work on your studies.

This comprehensive workshop introduces the students to the world of Reflexology, with a specific focus on feet. This workshop can be taken by anyone wanting to know more about foot reflexology.

Primary method of instruction is a hands-on, interactive lecture/discussion style.  Latest state-of-the-art Power Point Computer Presentations, Videos, group discussions, exams, quizzes and a wide range of hands-on activities, such as role playing in the treatment session model, are also utilized.  Home Study is an important part of the student’s learning. 

The Universal College of Reflexology teaches an extremely simple, yet effective Reflexology session outline to follow, which gets the student used to working with feet, holding positions and thumb and finger walking. Plus a selection of relaxation techniques which benefit both the student and the Reflexologist alike.

The student is introduced to Anatomy & Physiology and simple explanations of how all the body systems work at a preliminary level are very much appreciated by the new and more experienced students alike. Integrating the information on how the body works, and the process of dis-ease in the body with the Reflexology routine helps the student to build a more complete picture of how Reflexology can assist in achieving better health on an individual basis.

Some of the topics covered in the Universal College of Reflexology - Professional Foot Reflexologist Certification course are:

• Foot Reflexology Session Procedures

• Building a successful practice

• How-to give a full Foot Reflexology session

• How does Reflexology in general work?

• How Reflex Points Mirror the Body

• Reflexes and Guidelines

• Drug Interactions

• Safety Considerations- Contra-Indications

• Foot Conditions - lots of information from bunions and corns to warts

• A General Overview

• History of Reflexology

• Zone Theory & Application

• How to Use Your Thumbs and Fingers

• Foot Reflexology Session Procedures

• Session Records & Health Record Forms

• General Relaxation Moves

• Body Systems - Digestive System; Endocrine System; Excretory System; Lymphatic System; Circulatory System; Respiratory System; Reproductive System; Nervous System; Skeletal System; Muscular System, The Sensory Systems

• Specifics as to how each body system relates to Reflexology points on the feet.

• Exam Preparation - hints and tips

The home study Review Questions,  which follow each chapter in the comprehensively illustrated Universal College of Reflexology Professional Foot Reflexology manual allow for easy review and learning of each chapter as it is studied.

The practicum of 50 Foot Reflexology sessions is done according to the student's own timetable. All the necessary instruction, helpful tips and hints as well as session record forms and health record forms are included in the manuals.

A beautiful cream and gold-edged Universal College of Reflexology Professional Foot Reflexologist Certificate is awarded to all students who successfully complete the home study Review Questions, fifty (50) foot reflexology sessions, as well as the written and practical exams.

The Professional Foot Reflexologist Certificate Program is a pre-requisite to the Universal College of Reflexology's Specialist Reflexologist Diploma Program Advanced Reflexology Diploma  and Therapeutic Reflexology Diploma Programs.

New Professional Foot Reflexologist Certification classes in the comprehensive five day class format are held regularly throughout the year at our Main College Campus in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  Our Distant Learning Foot Reflexology program may be taken at any time by students worldwide.

To read what students are saying about this program click here. 

For Therapeutic Reflexology Diploma information click here. 

For Full UCR in-class Calendar information click here.  

For Registration Forms click here. 

For Tuition Fees click here. 

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