How to Price a Reflexology Practitioner

As a healing technique, reflexology is administered by applying pressure to both the feet and hands to purportedly stimulate and heal other parts of the body. Muscle pain, arthritis and poor blood circulation are common reasons for seeking out reflexology treatment.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Phone book

Find a Reflexology Practitioner

1. Visit the Reflexology Association of America Web site for a listing of reflexologists across the nation (see Resources below). Ask for ACARET accreditation. ACARET stands for American Commission for Accreditation of Reflexology Education and Training and is the process that most reflexology professionals go through to become accredited in their field.

2. Look through the phone book if you cannot find a reflexology practitioner online. Look under Alternative Medicine, Alternative Therapy or Holistic Practitioners. Remember to ask for ACARET accreditation or some other type of certification and schooling. Run a background check on any institutions or certifications the practitioner cites.

3. Do a bit of research on reflexology. Learn more about the topic through books (see Resources below).

Price a Reflexology Practitioner

4. Call the reflexologists you have found and ask for price quotes. Prices are usually based on number and duration of sessions. Prices will also vary depending on where you live and where the reflexologist practices.

5. Price other alternative health treatments in your area. Prices for reflexology sessions should be moderate. That is, they should be in line with the prices charged in your area for treatments like acupuncture, reiki or massage therapy.

6. Save some cash and earn your ACARET accreditation or learn how to self-administer reflexology. The Reflexology Association of America Web site has an events calendar of workshops and seminars you can attend across the nation.

Tips & Warnings

• Get a book for reflexology practitioners to understand how practitioners approach and price their treatments (see Resources below). Note that such books are comparatively expensive, so you may want to investigate checking one out from a local library.
• Reflexologists are not licensed medical professionals. If you are experiencing severe pain, discomfort or disorientation, please go to urgent care or consult a licensed medical practitioner.
• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.

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