• To provide a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of Reflexology and the concepts central to its development.
• To teach the use of Reflexology charts and their application to the body.
• To teach the treatment sequence and to impart the importance of proper technique.
• To introduce different treatment protocols for different case profiles and to instruct in case consultations.
• To explain how to correctly take a case.
• To inform students of areas of caution and contra-indications.
• To encourage the use of case studies as research material where appropriate.
• To explain the need for correct interaction with other practitioners.

1. History of Reflexology to the present day; including. Terminology; Definitions; Zone Theory.

2. Holistic approach to therapy, health and wellbeing.

3. Integral Biology: a working knowledge of the structure and functions of the 12 systems of human body (heart and circulation, lymphatic system, digestive system, urinary respiratory and reproductive system, the skin, skeletal and muscular, nervous and histology systems), their corresponding reflexes on the feet and hands and how they relate to the clients physical and emotional state.

4. Histology.

5. Understanding of Illness and Disease.

6. Basic Nutrition – introduction to the main nutrients including their functions and uses.

7. Professionalism and Code of Conduct, as pertaining to the National Register of Reflexologists (Ireland).

8. Basic introduction to care of the client, assessment by observation and listening, developing good communication skills, Confidentiality, Professionalism.

9. Basic First Aid – introduction.

10.Detailed knowledge of the structure, disorders and condition of the feet.

11.Comprehension of Reflexology Foot and Hand Charts.

12.Understanding of reflexology points for addressing presenting symptoms, and the treatment required.

13.Contra-indications to Reflexology – identification of individuals at risk.

14.Practical Reflexology, setting up a treatment room, taking notes, compiling case studies, and adhering to the sequence of treatment.

15.Good Practice Management – maintaining clients’ records, bookkeeping and business awareness (Life Coaching, Effective Marketing) as well as maintaining a hygienic, warm, and welcoming treatment room.

16.Promotion of Health and Wellbeing of the practitioner.

17.A brief introduction to other complementary therapies of disciplines in which the tutor is qualified may be introduced if there is evidence that they are relevant to reflexology.

18.Health and safety issues.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

• Describe the meaning of Reflexology
• Give a full treatment covering all areas of the feet and hands
• Understand the application of reflexology therapy to a variety of cases as encountered by the various presenting symptoms.
• Understand how many times to treat and how often.
• Be able to connect the therapeutic value of reflexology to the client’s needs.
• Be aware of contraindications and cautions, and referrals as deemed necessary.

Evaluation

It is the aim of the NRRI to establish an independent Examination Board which will be responsible for the overall evaluation of the written, practical and oral exams by an external examiner assisted by the Principal of the examinee’s school. To date these exams are evaluated by the accredited schools under the supervision of external examiners.

OUR RECOMMENDED PRACTITIONER’s DIPLOMA TRAINING

Accredited Schools (listed below) are teaching in adherence to NRRI Syllabus (150hours of tutorials, approx.12-14 months and 60 hours of case studies) and their graduates are automatically eligible for NRRI Membership (with many benefits).

Principals of those schools are long-time members of NRRI and in our opinion are the best reflexology tutors in Ireland.

Graduates of Accredited Schools enjoy discounted registration fee and benefit with additional CPD credits when registering.

READ MORE

2026/2027

It is advisable to apply at least month before course begins as places are limited!
For more information on enrollment, prices etc. please contact school directly.

SPRING 2026

JUDY BUCKLEY SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh)
commencing: Feb 2026
>>enroll here>>

IRISH SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Ballybofey, Co. Donegal)
commencing: 7th March 2026
>>enroll here>>

IRISH SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Dublin)
commencing: 28th March 2026
>>enroll here>>

MF WELLNESS SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Loughrea, Co. Galway)
commencing: 16th May 2026
>>enroll here>>

…

IRISH INSTITUTE OF NATURAL THERAPY
(Wilton, Co. Cork)
commencing:  TBA
>>enroll here>>

THE SOUTH EAST ACADEMY OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Wexford/Waterford)
commencing: TBA
>>enroll here>>

Only students attending diploma courses in reflexology at schools accredited by the National Register of Reflexologists (Ireland) – hereinafter referred to as the NRRI – over eighteen years of age and having paid the current membership fee, are eligible for NRRI student membership.

Student membership is valid for the period of the course which is current at the time of joining.

This Code of Ethics has been executed to regulate the attitude and conduct of student members towards clients, the general public and fellow reflexologists, to uphold the highest professional standards of practice, and to provide a basis for discussion in the resolution of complaints.

Student members must present a united front to the public and should not imply criticism of colleagues either in writing or verbally, in the presence of clients or of the general public.

Acceptance and observation of this Code of Ethics is a condition of membership.

Student members must recognise that as reflexologists their primary obligation is towards the client and must practise their skills to the best of their ability for the benefit of the client. The comfort and welfare, culture and customs, values and spiritual beliefs of the client must always be given appropriate priority.

Reflexologists must behave with integrity, courtesy and discretion. Their attitude must be competent and sympathetic, hopeful and positive, thus encouraging an up-lift in the patient’s mental outlook and belief in a gradual progression towards wholeness.

Student members must restrict their extra-mural practice of reflexology to close family and friends, and to the regulatory requirements of Case Histories, at all times in close consultation with their tutors.

Student members must take guidance from their tutors regarding contra-indications for reflexology treatment.

When giving treatment to a person under eighteen years of age it is advisable to seek prior permission from a parent or guardian, and also to request the presence of a third party on whose integrity the reflexologist can rely.

A member who is qualified to practise another therapy in conjunction with reflexology may do so only with the prior agreement of both the school tutor and the client, and must make it clear to the client that such secondary therapy is not part of the reflexology treatment. Aromatherapy oils may not be used before or during a reflexology treatment.

Accurate and detailed records of treatment must be kept, but any knowledge acquired in a professional capacity during consultation or during the course of treatment may not be divulged to a third party without the client’s consent, other than to the student’s tutor in the regular course of training and except when required by law.

Medical diagnoses must not be made or implied. The reflexologist may offer an attempt to achieve a certain measure of healing and homeostasis, but recovery must never be promised and no claim should be made to have effected a cure.

No unqualified advice should be given, and implements must not be used.

A “Complaints Procedure” is available to students and clients, and anyone wishing to avail of that service should bring the matter to the attention of the Registrar in writing, for it to be placed before the NRRI Executive Committee for their consideration.

Any proposed addition, deletion, or amendment to this Code of Ethics will be considered by the NRRI Executive Committee whose final decision will be notified to the members.

• To provide a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of Reflexology and the concepts central to its development.
• To teach the use of Reflexology charts and their application to the body.
• To teach the treatment sequence and to impart the importance of proper technique.
• To introduce different treatment protocols for different case profiles and to instruct in case consultations.
• To explain how to correctly take a case.
• To inform students of areas of caution and contra-indications.
• To encourage the use of case studies as research material where appropriate.
• To explain the need for correct interaction with other practitioners.

1. History of Reflexology to the present day; including. Terminology; Definitions; Zone Theory.

2. Holistic approach to therapy, health and wellbeing.

3. Integral Biology: a working knowledge of the structure and functions of the 12 systems of human body (heart and circulation, lymphatic system, digestive system, urinary respiratory and reproductive system, the skin, skeletal and muscular, nervous and histology systems), their corresponding reflexes on the feet and hands and how they relate to the clients physical and emotional state.

4. Histology.

5. Understanding of Illness and Disease.

6. Basic Nutrition – introduction to the main nutrients including their functions and uses.

7. Professionalism and Code of Conduct, as pertaining to the National Register of Reflexologists (Ireland).

8. Basic introduction to care of the client, assessment by observation and listening, developing good communication skills, Confidentiality, Professionalism.

9. Basic First Aid – introduction.

10.Detailed knowledge of the structure, disorders and condition of the feet.

11.Comprehension of Reflexology Foot and Hand Charts.

12.Understanding of reflexology points for addressing presenting symptoms, and the treatment required.

13.Contra-indications to Reflexology – identification of individuals at risk.

14.Practical Reflexology, setting up a treatment room, taking notes, compiling case studies, and adhering to the sequence of treatment.

15.Good Practice Management – maintaining clients’ records, bookkeeping and business awareness (Life Coaching, Effective Marketing) as well as maintaining a hygienic, warm, and welcoming treatment room.

16.Promotion of Health and Wellbeing of the practitioner.

17.A brief introduction to other complementary therapies of disciplines in which the tutor is qualified may be introduced if there is evidence that they are relevant to reflexology.

18.Health and safety issues.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course the student will be able to:

• Describe the meaning of Reflexology
• Give a full treatment covering all areas of the feet and hands
• Understand the application of reflexology therapy to a variety of cases as encountered by the various presenting symptoms.
• Understand how many times to treat and how often.
• Be able to connect the therapeutic value of reflexology to the client’s needs.
• Be aware of contraindications and cautions, and referrals as deemed necessary.

Evaluation

It is the aim of the NRRI to establish an independent Examination Board which will be responsible for the overall evaluation of the written, practical and oral exams by an external examiner assisted by the Principal of the examinee’s school. To date these exams are evaluated by the accredited schools under the supervision of external examiners.

OUR RECOMMENDED PRACTITIONER’s DIPLOMA TRAINING

Accredited Schools (listed below) are teaching in adherence to NRRI Syllabus (150hours of tutorials, approx.12-14 months and 60 hours of case studies) and their graduates are automatically eligible for NRRI Membership (with many benefits).

Principals of those schools are long-time members of NRRI and in our opinion are the best reflexology tutors in Ireland.

Graduates of Accredited Schools enjoy discounted registration fee and benefit with additional CPD credits when registering.

READ MORE

2026/2027

It is advisable to apply at least month before course begins as places are limited!
For more information on enrollment, prices etc. please contact school directly.

SPRING 2026

JUDY BUCKLEY SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh)
commencing: Feb 2026
>>enroll here>>

IRISH SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Ballybofey, Co. Donegal)
commencing: 7th March 2026
>>enroll here>>

IRISH SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Dublin)
commencing: 28th March 2026
>>enroll here>>

MF WELLNESS SCHOOL OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Loughrea, Co. Galway)
commencing: 16th May 2026
>>enroll here>>

…

IRISH INSTITUTE OF NATURAL THERAPY
(Wilton, Co. Cork)
commencing:  TBA
>>enroll here>>

THE SOUTH EAST ACADEMY OF REFLEXOLOGY
(Wexford/Waterford)
commencing: TBA
>>enroll here>>

Only students attending diploma courses in reflexology at schools accredited by the National Register of Reflexologists (Ireland) – hereinafter referred to as the NRRI – over eighteen years of age and having paid the current membership fee, are eligible for NRRI student membership.

Student membership is valid for the period of the course which is current at the time of joining.

This Code of Ethics has been executed to regulate the attitude and conduct of student members towards clients, the general public and fellow reflexologists, to uphold the highest professional standards of practice, and to provide a basis for discussion in the resolution of complaints.

Student members must present a united front to the public and should not imply criticism of colleagues either in writing or verbally, in the presence of clients or of the general public.

Acceptance and observation of this Code of Ethics is a condition of membership.

1. Student members must recognise that as reflexologists their primary obligation is towards the client and must practise their skills to the best of their ability for the benefit of the client. The comfort and welfare, culture and customs, values and spiritual beliefs of the client must always be given appropriate priority.
2. Reflexologists must behave with integrity, courtesy and discretion. Their attitude must be competent and sympathetic, hopeful and positive, thus encouraging an up-lift in the patient’s mental outlook and belief in a gradual progression towards wholeness.
3. Student members must restrict their extra-mural practice of reflexology to close family and friends, and to the regulatory requirements of Case Histories, at all times in close consultation with their tutors.
4. Student members must take guidance from their tutors regarding contra-indications for reflexology treatment.
5. When giving treatment to a person under eighteen years of age it is advisable to seek prior permission from a parent or guardian, and also to request the presence of a third party on whose integrity the reflexologist can rely.
6. A member who is qualified to practise another therapy in conjunction with reflexology may do so only with the prior agreement of both the school tutor and the client, and must make it clear to the client that such secondary therapy is not part of the reflexology treatment. Aromatherapy oils may not be used before or during a reflexology treatment.
7. Accurate and detailed records of treatment must be kept, but any knowledge acquired in a professional capacity during consultation or during the course of treatment may not be divulged to a third party without the client’s consent, other than to the student’s tutor in the regular course of training and except when required by law.
8. Medical diagnoses must not be made or implied. The reflexologist may offer an attempt to achieve a certain measure of healing and homeostasis, but recovery must never be promised and no claim should be made to have effected a cure.
9. No unqualified advice should be given, and implements must not be used.

A “Complaints Procedure” is available to students and clients, and anyone wishing to avail of that service should bring the matter to the attention of the Registrar in writing, for it to be placed before the NRRI Executive Committee for their consideration.

Any proposed addition, deletion, or amendment to this Code of Ethics will be considered by the NRRI Executive Committee whose final decision will be notified to the members.