Reflextologist 

Duties and Resposibilities:

Reflexology is a massage-based form of alternative medicine that focuses on the hands and feet.  A reflexologist has the following set of responsibilities: Meeting with clients and conducting an initial assessment. Explaining to new clients the principles and methods of reflexology. Applying hands-on massage to patient's feet and to a lesser extent their hands and ears.

Salary: $40,000 - $50,000

Education Requirements: 

A  reflexologist needs to attend certificate or associate degree programs in massage therapy with an emphasis in reflexology. They must have at least 110 hours of study in reflexology. Courses cover a wide variety of topics, including anatomy, foot mapping, reflexology history, reflexology theory and business practices. Students spend at least 10 hours working directly with patients in a clinical setting -- while under the supervision of an experienced reflexologist. This allows them to observe and try massage techniques before working on their own.

Skills in Demand:

• excellent communication and listening skills.
• the ability to empathise with clients.
• the ability to inspire confidence in your clients.
• coordination and practical skills.
• the ability to recognise when a client needs to be referred to a medical doctor.
• business and marketing skills, if self-employed.