reflexology certification program details

    Program classes for locals are held at my convenient Tacoma location on alternating weekends and typically runs for five months.  Saturday classes are via Zoom and Sunday classes are hands-on in the classroom.  View or download the full reflexology certification program catalog below. 

    Distance learners will take alternating Sat Zoom classes & come for 3-day in-person hands on.

If you live too far to join a distance cohort, you may be able to complete all the requirements to become Nationally  Board Certified (ARCB) by taking all of these online classes -- and doing your hands-on training with a clinical instructor in your area. See the "Out of State" tab here or above for more information.

The 240-hour Reflexology Certification Program is registered for 240 hours, which is 40 above what WA state requires.  Most students end the course with more than 240 hours. There are 60 hands--on, in-person classroom hours and 78 hours of in-person onlnie classes to satisfy the Anatomy & Physiology, Business & Ethics, Theory, Body Systems etc. requirements. The rest of the hours are comprised of independent study, practice sessions, and a research project that most students report to have found an exhilarating.  

Reflexology Theory, History, Zones, Maps  30 

Anatomy & Physiology         30 

Body Systems, Applied 40 

Practice Sessions & Documentation/Charting  70 

Ethics & Business Management  15 

Research & Other Independent Self-Study  30

Supervised Practicum &/or clinic  25 

Total Program Hours  240 

Application (non-refundable)   $ 100 .  No credit card transaction fee is charged for the application.

Tuition $4,195*  

*plus state sales tax as per 2025 legislature’s passing of ESSB 5814 

Other Program-related costs:

Books - approximately $ 150

Massage Table or Zero Gravity Chair  $ 170 -$300 range

Sheet(s), towel or other foot wraps - approximately $ 25  (sheets are provided for classes)

Financial Aid* is not available directly from Reflexology Academy NW, though we do offer a no-interest payment plan for tuition that’s comprised of an $1,200 initial down payment prior to the first class plus five subsequent monthly payments that each includes a processing fee of $20.  

Payment in full (PF) discount of $250is for those paying full tuition, post-tax amount prior to the first class. PIF discount of $150 is for those receiving distance discounts or discount for previous healthcare training. 

For those wishing to pay via credit card, a 3% card fee will be added. For Venmo, a 2% fee will be added. There is no card fee on the Application fee.

*It should be noted that student loans with a bank must be satisfied regardless of the success or lack of success at Reflexology Academy NW.  For a list of prospective lenders, you can visit this page courtesy of The Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts!: https://www.massageabroad.com/massage-school/tuition/personal-loan-lenders/

Non-school related fees: Student Insurance for practice sessions : free with one provider (highly recommended). First aid/CPR, <> $40-$80.  $50 to WA for the application for your professional status (just $40 annual renewal fees).  $500 to the American Reflexology Certification Board for the state-mandated exam + background check (exam is now conveniently administered at Prometrics in locations in most cities state- and nation-wide.)  I also recommend joining the Washington Reflexology Association (WRA) and the national Reflexology Association of America (RAA), each of which offers a $25 student membership rate.  

Or email me at Linda@ReflexologyforBetterHealth.com