Tell me more!

Within the last 4 months we have contacted well over 500,000+ targeted members of the public with various advertising campaigns nationally and locally, our phone is always ringing with potential patients looking for fully-qualified Reflexologists like you. We are dedicated to finding you new patients and are always developing new and established ways to do this using your annual membership fee.

World Reflexology Week has come and gone, along with the taster groups we organised with Womens Institute groups around the UK. A big advertising push throughout July, August and September has proved very effective in finding members new clients through the website and by phone, and we have also teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Relief to offer our members services (who were willing and able) for their ‘Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning’ events throughout the UK, which had a fantastic response from the public.

After all of this throughout September we've also got some fantastic plans for a Christmas campaign which is being discussed in the 'members only forum'. Sound like something you would like to be a part of? How about being able to find other local members who are willing to swap treatments with members? How about being part of something that keeps you up to date in the world of Reflexology?

The more of us who come together, the more we can achieve for you.

This is just the start, we know it works, and the more we do the better it gets, for just £20 you can join a group of qualified Reflexologists who are being represented with effective advertising, PR campaigns and a proactive team. The last 4 months has seen an amazing response from the public, try it, just one new client will pay for itself.

"Today I received my first client from your website. My profile has only been running for two weeks, so that is excellent" Sheila Elmer

Join us today and see what we could be doing for you for just £30.

Please read the following information before joining, it outlines the majority of questions asked about us, our service and the specific qualifications required to join, if you have anything else you wish to ask please feel free to email. We look forward to having you onboard.

It's normally something simple...

1. The system automatically 'times out' after 15 minutes!
2. Your internet browser is out of date.
3. Your internet browser has been damaged by a virus/bug.
4. You have encountered and internet down-time(which is out of our control).

We have noticed that some of you have encountered problems online, the internet seems to be cluttered with bugs and viruses at the moment and more than likely your internet browser is infected or damaged in some way, we had the same problems but we constantly update and renew when needed.

First step:

Check if your system has a virus, all you have to do is follow this link where you'll find a free online Virus checker which scans your computer for any potential problems, and tells you how to fix it if needed:

www.symantec.com

Next step:

Anti virus software will only do so much, and we advise you follow the link below to get the new up-to-date internet browser called Firefox, which is now the industry standard and will solve any browser problems you may have, and enrich your internet experience, it really is in a different league to other internet browsers.

All old browsers should be updated anyway as technology is moving at a great pace and the original Internet explorer ie5 is now not catered for by most internet developers.

PC and MAC Users follow this link to download the new Firefox 1.5 browser for your system, and just follow the instructions:

http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
www.mozilla.com

If you are running Mac os9 follow this link, the download is right at the bottom of the page, we used to use this version and it was very reliable.

www.mozilla.comOS9

Hope this helps you all have an easier 2006 on the web!

My qualification isn't listed?

If you were trained by the British School of Reflexology, please tick which organisation you have joined for membership ie. The International Federation of Reflexologists, which you were invited to join once qualified. If none please email us so we can verify your insurance details. Your qualification will be listed in it's own right on our next website update, please tick the MIFR qualification until we change the listing.

It gets confusing, and we'll update as things change, but here's a check list of recognised organisations and the qualifications they recognise with abreviations in all their forms:

British Reflexology Association(FBRA/MBRA)

Association of Reflexologists(AOR/MAR)

CIBTAC/BABTAC

Embody (IGPP/ITEC/CthA/MGCP)

International Federation of Reflexologists(MIFR)

Scottish Institute of Reflexology

International Institute of Reflexology(UK) (MIIR)

Centre for Clinical Reflexology

Northern Ireland Reflexologists' Institute

Professional Association of Clinical Therapists(FHT/ MICHT)

Please note that 'ITEC' is now 'Embody', and that the Professional Association of Clinical Therapists/International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies, and The Federation of Holistic Therapists(FHT)are one and the same.

The Association of Reflexologists (AoR) and the Reflexologists Society (RxS) have also merged since January 2005

Easy...

Just enter your details into the form below these FAQ's, when completed press the ‘Next’ button, this submits all the information to us. You will then be taken to a secure area where you can choose 1 of 3 ways to pay.

Please fill in as many details as possible, including information about your work in palliative care, with pregnancy, Autism, ME or any areas of expertise that help the potential patient make a more informed choice as to who is best to treat them.

Please note: Your qualification may come under a new name due to the constant changing and merging of various recognised organisations, please see our list of recognised organisations and their many abreviations, in question 'My qualification isn't listed' which is below.

You have 3 ways to pay:

Once your application form has been submitted you will be taken to a secure area where you can choose from 1 of 3 ways to pay. Simply choose the one that suits you best.

1. By cheque
2. By Nochex - For all UK credit card payments.
3. By Paypal - For those who wish to use their Paypal account or for overseas credit cards.

Once payment is confirmed we will verify your qualifications. When this is complete(which is usually the same day)we will activate your membership and your details will then be available on the site to view. You can then amend your details at any time in the members area, the user name and password will be sent to your email address on confirmation.

If you are working from home you may consider not adding your house number and your full postcode. All the information you submit on the application form is available to the public.

You can always give this additional information to a client on initial contact.

We need the first half of your postcode and your place name for the search engine.

Click here to read the terms and conditions and the privacy policy regarding this site and the personal information you submit to us.

Why should I join?

Reflexology as a whole has been run to date by the recognised organisations and their drive to train more practitioners, but from personal experience we understand how difficult it can be setting up and running a business with little support once you’ve been trained, and the expense involved keeping it going and promoting it.

This is why Find a Reflexologist Ltd was formed, to give you the support that is missing as a Reflexologist, to promote you to the public. This new approach will increase the development of the industry, informing the public of the benefits of Reflexology, and most importantly bringing patient and fully-qualified Reflexologist together.

The public has a right to expect Reflexologists to be appropriately educated, safe, competent and regulated, and with a fragmented industry its difficult for them to make this informed choice.

By joining us you will become part of a unique up to date database of practising Reflexologists aimed directly at the public. The more of us who come together the more proactive we can be, raising the public awareness of Reflexology.

To do this we are using a national advertising campaign in target market magazines and newspapers, backed up with this website and a dedicated phone line for patients to find their local Reflexologist. We are also attending relevant events and creating innovative PR campaigns, such as those with Macmillan Cancer Relief and the Womens Institute groups throughout the UK.

In the About Us section you can read more about the way we were set up.

The extra benefits of joining are listed within the other FAQ’s

Just £30*

*Membership is now just £30 per year, or £50 for 2 years membership from the date you join, if paid with your first years subscription.

Payment is via ‘Nochex’, a secure server for your peace of mind, by credit or debit card. If you have a Paypal account you can also pay via that. You can also pay by cheque if you prefer.

For more information about Nochex click here.

For more information about Paypal click here.

1. First years membership £30
2. Second years membership £20 only if paid with first years subscription, otherwise £30

If you or someone you know would like to apply by post, please click here for our other contact details.

What do I get for my money?

An agent dedicated to finding you patients, a national advertising campaign in target market magazines and newspapers, our attendance at events aimed at your target market, high profile PR campaigns, this innovative website and a dedicated phone line for patients to find you, and all the support we can give you.

As you have probably noticed this website’s front end is aimed at the potential patient to help inform them of the benefits of Reflexology, and the importance of using a qualified Reflexologist. We have made it as easy as possible for the public to find our members.

The rest of the site is aimed directly at you, the Reflexologist, to keep you up to date in the world of Reflexology and give you all the information we can to help support you with running your business. The members area is for you, and you can find more details of its contents in the following question.

Details of the advertising and promotion we are conducting, will be listed in the members news area, as it happens, to keep you informed of what we are doing for you on a daily basis.

What’s in the Members only area?

Everything we can think of to help keep you informed of the developments in the world of Reflexology, its role in the NHS, and the future regulation of the industry.

There are articles aimed towards you, interviews with industry leaders, all the latest news that concerns Reflexologists, published research and links to all that we can find, medical directories, information about advanced training, a list of the events going on, a downloads page, a members only forum where you can get advice on everything ‘Reflexology’ from us and fellow practitioners, and a service where you can find fellow Reflexologists who would like a Reflexology treatment in return for one yourself in our ‘Swap treatment’ section.

In this area you can also ammend your details whenever you like, and all the information you need to get featured.

No.

Find a Reflexologist Ltd is a Princes Trust funded company run and built by qualified Reflexologists. Being independent of those organisations gives us the freedom to work for you in everyway we can, keeping you in touch with what’s going on, and by being an independent voice can help you shape the industry in the future.

For information about the company and its founders click here.

What’s your joining criteria, can I join?

1. You have to be qualified by one of the member organisations recognised by the developing regulatory body in the UK funded by the Prince of Wales Foundation for Integrated Health.

2. You must have the appropriate insurance cover to practise as a professional Reflexologist.

If you are not qualified by one of these member organisations and would like to join us, you will have to contact the member organisations individually to find out whether they offer update training. Alternatively you’ll have to re-train on one of their courses.

If you are having difficulty finding more information from these organisations please contact us and we will try to find out more on your behalf.

If you haven’t already got insurance you can contact the organisation who qualified you, and they will inform you how to get it. Those members found to be practising without insurance will have to be removed from our database until proof is available.

The list of recognised member organisations:

Association of Reflexologists
5 Fore Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1HX
T: 0870 567 3320
F: 01823 336646
E: info@aor.org.uk
Website: www.aor.org.uk

The British Association of BeautyTherapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC)
Meteor Court
Barnett Way
Gloucester GL4 3GG
T: 01452 -623110
F: 01452 611724
Website: www.babtac.com
or for qualification information:www.cibtac.com

British Reflexology Association
Monks Orchard
Whitbourne
Worcester WR6 5RB
T: 01886-821207
F: 01886-822017
E: bra@britreflex.co.uk
Website: www.britreflex.co.uk

Centre for Clinical Reflexology
2 Bramley Avenue
Levenshulme
Manchester, M19 2GB
T: 0161 443 1582 0161 443 2047
0161 225 9752
E: clive.ohara@btconnect.com
Website: N/A

Complementary Therapists Association (CThA)
4 Heathfield Terrace
Chiswick
London
W4 4JE
T: 020 8994 7856
Website: www.embody.uk.net
(incorporating ITEC Professionals and GCP)

International Federation of Reflexologists
76 - 78 Edridge Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 1EF
T: 020 8645 9134
F: 020 8649 9291
Website: www.IntFedReflexologists.org

International Institute of Reflexology (UK)
146 Upperthorpe, Walkley
Sheffield, S6 3NF
T/F: 01142 812100
E: info@reflexology-uk.net
Website: www.reflexology-uk.net

Northern Ireland Reflexologists' Institute
104 Belsize Road, Lisburn. Northern Ireland BT27 4BP
T: 02892 671004
F: 02892 678698
E: bodyandsole104@aol.com

Professional Association of Clinical Therapists
FHT 18 Shakespeare Business Centre
Hathaway Close
Eastleigh
SO50 4SR
T: 0870 420 2022
F: 02380 624396
E: info@fht.org.uk,
Website: www.fht.org.uk

Scottish Institute of Reflexology
Flat 1-2, 110 Easterhouse Road
Glasgow
G34 9RG
T/F: 0141 773 0018
E: mmreflex@aol.com
Website: www.scottishreflexology.org