
Practitioner's Diploma in Reflexology
New Term March 2026
This is a Practitioner' s Diploma course affiliated with the NRRI, and is run over 14 months with 2 months off for case studies and practical work.
The training we provide in traditional Reflexology enables students to build their own successful practice or add to their existing health care practice. Helping others to heal is our mission and the priority in everything that we teach. We aim to offer our students a fulfilling learning experience and build confidence in their ability to help others. Our overall mission is to promote healing through the benefits of Reflexology.
We place a strong focus on the practical side of Reflexology. We teach approaches to treatment including the pressure, the location of the points and relevant techniques for appropriate conditions. Our objective is to empower our students to assist their own clients in addressing their health problems successfully.
We only work with small groups [max. 20 students] and give one-to-one guidance under the supervision of trainers with years of clinical and teaching experience in the industry of complementary healing.
Our Diploma is a completely comprehensive course with two months study time before the examinations. As such there is no requirement for a student to have experience of reflexology prior to enrolling. The course is accredited by the National Register of Reflexologists, Ireland.
During the course there will always be a balance between learning the theory side of reflexology and the practical work. Students must complete all modules in order to graduate in the Diploma Course. However if a student is unable to attend a module, efforts will be made to accommodate and re-arrange the class missed at a date suitable for both parties. Facilitating this is at the discretion of the school principal.
COURSE BOOKS
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Stories the Feet can tell through Reflexology – the original works of Eunice D. Ingham ISBN 978-0-9611804-3-0.
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Reflexology Handouts supplied by the Irish School of Reflexology
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An Introductory Guide to Anatomy and Physiology by Louise Tucker ( Revised Edition) General Editor: Jane Foulston ISBN 1-903348-04-8.
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Reflexology Harmony and Health - Sr Brega Whelan (Optional)
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The Reflexology Handbook: A Complete Guide by Laura Norman with Thomas Cowan ISBN 978-0-7499-2738-7
COURSE COMMITMENT
The diploma course in Reflexology runs one weekend per month, over twelve months. Students have a choice of two locations: Dublin and Donegal.
COURSE DATES
Dublin School: Next term 20/21st September 2025
Donegal School: Next term 13/14th September 2025
The ISRW is affiliated with and accredited by the NRRI. The NRRI is one of the main professional bodies and associations in Ireland. Reflexologists and students must join the NRRI after graduation if they want to practice Reflexology in a professional capacity. NRRI Diplomas are internationally recognized.
ITEC is an examination body that provides international qualifications, specializing in Beauty & Spa Therapy, Hairdressing, Complementary Therapies, Sports & Fitness Training, and Customer Service, with centers worldwide. The main difference between NRRI and ITEC accreditation arises if students want to pursue another ITEC course (such as beauty therapy) after completing their Reflexology Diploma. In that case, the NRRI’s A&P may not be recognised by ITEC because it is not a separate module. However, the NRRI’s A&P is specific to Reflexology, rather than a generic A&P, making it more beneficial for our training.

COURSE DATES
DIPLOMA COURSE II, 2026/2027
2026 /2026 NEW TERM DATES
Donegal School dates
NEW TERM MARCH 2026/2027
Weekend 1 - 7th & 8th March 2026
Weekend 2 - 11th & 12th April 2026
Weekend 3 - 9th & 10th May 2026
Weekend 4 - 6th & 7th June 2026
Weekend 5 - 4th & 5th July 2026
Weekend 6 - 15th & 16th August 2026
Weekend 7 - 5th & 6th September 2026
Weekend 8 - 3rd & 4th October 2026
Weekend 9 - 7th & 8th November 2026
Weekend 10 - 28th & 29th November 2026
Weekend 11 - 9th & 10th January 2027
Weekend 12 - 6th & 7th February 2027
NEW TERM SEPTEMBER 2026/2027
Weekend 1- 5th & 6th September 2026
Weekend 2 - 3rd & 4th October 2026
Weekend 3 - 7th & 8th November 2026
Weekend 4 - 28th & 29th November 2026
Weekend 5 - 9th & 10th January 2027
Weekend 6 - 6th & 7th Febraury 2027
Dublin School dates
NEW TERM MARCH 2026/2027
Weekend 1 - 28th & 29th March 2026
Weekend 2 - 25th & 26th April 2026
Weekend 3 - 23rd & 24th May 2026
Weekend 4 - 20th & 21st June 2026
Weekend 5 - 11th & 12th July 2026
Weekend 6 - 29th & 30th August 2026
Weekend 7 - 26th & 27th September 2026
Weekend 8 - 17th & 18th October 2026
Weekend 9 - 21st & 22nd November 2026
Weekend 10 - 5th & 6th December 2026
Weekend 11 - 23rd & 24th January 2027
Weekend 12 - 20th & 21st February 2027
NEW TERM SEPTEMBER 2026/2027
Weekend 1- 12th & 13th September 2026
Weekend 2 - 10th & 11th October 2026
Weekend 3 - 14th & 15th November 2026
Weekend 4 - 5th & 6th December 2026
Weekend 5 - 16th & 17th January 2027
Weekend 6 - 13th & 14th Febraury 2027
