Professional Links
How does one choose a reflexology school in Washington state?
- Each school will offer their own version of an Introduction to Reflexology class. Consider taking this class at each school to get a feel for their broader program.
- Check that the school is licensed with Workforce Training Board
- Check that the school’s curriculum is approved by Washington state Department of Health
Why should anybody take continuing education classes?
Reflexology Associations
- American Reflexology Certification Board® (ARCB®)
- Washington Reflexology Association (WRA)
- Oregon Reflexology Network (ORN)
- Reflexology Association of California (RAC)
- Reflexology Association of America (RAA)
- International Council of Reflexologists (ICR)
- National Council for Reflexology Educators (NCRE)
Options for Liability Insurance
- Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) – please use referral # 832653
- National Association of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (NACAMS)
- Alternative Balance
- Massage Magazine
Click THIS LINK to read an article about making a short reflexology presentation in your community
Reflexology Studies and Research
- Over 380 Research Abstracts (compiled by Bill Flocco)
- Reflexology Research Project (compiled by Kevin & Barbara Kunz)
Massage Schools
- Discovery Point School of Massage (Capitol Hill)
- Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts (West Seattle & Bellingham)
- West by Northwest School of Massage (Everett)
Supplies
- Brannock Foot Measuring Devices (you’ll need a different one for women and men)
- Correct Toes, designed by Dr. Ray McClanahan, a podiatrist out of Portland, OR
- High quality essential oils in the NW (Sequim and online): Dandelion Botanical Company
- High quality essential oils and essential oil production supplies: O’Malley & Potter
- High quality essential oils and essential oil production supplies (online but based in Eugene, Oregon): Mountain Rose Herbs
- Additional supplies (Seattle): The Herbalist
- Reflexology posters, lotions, on-site table purchases and rentals (Seattle): Zenith Supplies
Several excellent local complementary care providers and practices
- Jeanne Barrett (Alexander Technique)
- Marty Ryan, LMT (belly massage and Love Your Guts seminars)
- Agnes Yabuki, ND (lymphatic work)
- Lauri Webb, DC (atlas-orthagonal chiropractor)
- Michael Hahn, LMT (variety of massage approaches, now offering services in Bend, OR)
