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Learn the fundamentals of reflexology for the hands and feet in this 14-hour continuing education course for massage therapists. The course explores the history of reflexology, reflexology points and their relationship to body systems, anatomy, benefits, contraindications, and basic reflexology techniques.
Detailed reflexology maps and visual guides make it easier to identify reflex areas on the hands and feet, while approximately 45 minutes of online technique demonstrations provide additional instruction. The course also covers palpation techniques and how to work with individual reflex areas.
In this course, you will learn:
The history and origins of modern reflexology
Reflexology points and their relationship to body systems
Anatomy of the body's major systems and corresponding reflex areas
How to palpate the hands and feet to locate reflex points
Basic reflexology techniques, including thumb-walking
How to work with individual reflex areas
Benefits, contraindications, and safety considerations
Detailed reflexology maps for the hands and feet
Practical techniques demonstrated through approximately 45 minutes of online video
Why take this course?
Reflexology can be a valuable addition to a massage therapist's knowledge and skill set. Understanding reflexology points, hand and foot maps, and basic techniques provides a foundation for incorporating reflexology concepts into professional practice.
This 14-hour course combines detailed written instruction, visual reflexology charts, and online technique demonstrations. It is a good choice for massage therapists who want a comprehensive introduction to hand and foot reflexology and a deeper understanding of the reflex areas associated with the body's systems.
Describe the history and origins of modern reflexology.
Identify major body systems and their corresponding reflex areas.
Locate common reflexology points on the hands and feet.
Describe palpation methods used to identify reflex points.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic reflexology techniques, including thumb-walking.
Identify benefits, contraindications, and safety considerations for reflexology.
Use reflexology maps to locate and work with individual reflex areas.
Describe basic reflexology applications for the hands and feet.
Text: The Complete Guide to Reflexology, 3rd Edition by Ruth Hull, 312 pages
Video: Reflexology for the Hands and Feet online video by Real Bodywork, approximately 45 minutes
Course guide with instructions
Detailed reflexology charts
75-question examination
Course evaluation
Certificate of achievement upon completion
Unlimited phone support
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our online massage continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
This course has given me a greater appreciation for the benefits of reflexology and has inspired me to focus more on reflexology during my massage treatments and to learn more about reflexology as a therapy. - L. Altman
I enjoyed learning benefits of reflexology. Very easy to understand and apply. - Colette Foster, LMT
Some techniques were quite different than what I had learned previously in short course at school. - Ann Mounty, LMT
Great introductory course in reflexology. Information was clear and easy to read. - B Jenkins, LMT
How many longitudinal zones exist in the zone therapy model founded by the American physician Dr. William Fitzgerald?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Where is the pituitary gland reflex area located?
A. On each second toe, near the center, on the plantar side
B. On each great toe, near the center, on the plantar side
C. On each great toe, on the medial surface between the great and 2nd toes
D. On each fifth toe, near the center, on the plantar side
The sciatic nerve walk is performed by:
A. Thumb-circling the heel of the foot
B. Using the spinal twist technique up and down the entire foot
C. Hacking the heel of the foot
D. Thumb-walking the entire U shaped sciatic nerve reflex
Course Authors
About the Instructors
Corrine Rubida, BS, LMT
Corrine completed her massage therapy training at Gateway College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration in 2012. She has been practicing and teaching massage therapy since 1997 and currently holds a massage therapy license in South Dakota. She is also a member of the ABMP. In 2002, Corrine founded the Center for Massage Therapy CE to make professional massage continuing education courses available both online and by mail. Since then, she has developed more than 100 home-study massage continuing education courses and has taught live courses for AMTA and the Gateway College of Massage Therapy.
Sean Riehl, CMT
Sean Riehl, CMT is the founder of Real Bodywork and a leading expert in massage therapy and bodywork education. A pioneer in clinical instruction, Sean began teaching massage in 1991, and has authored numerous textbooks and produced over 30 instructional videos used by massage schools and practitioners worldwide.
Beyond his clinical and educational work, Sean has been a driving force in the wellness industry’s growth. In 2022, he was a founding member of iFlex Stretch Studios, a premier assisted stretching franchise. Following the acquisition of iFlex by the founders of StretchLab in late 2024, Sean served as the Vice President of Training through 2025. In this role, he worked closely with the executive team to elevate training standards and curriculum for hundreds of practitioners before retiring from the position at the end of the year to focus on his educational legacy.
