Am I eligible for Full Membership of the AoR?
Full AoR membership
Full Membership of the Association of Reflexologists is open to practitioners of reflexology who have gained a qualification satisfying the AoR entry level criteria or who have satisfied the AoR that their training and practical skills meet the required standard.
Full Members of the Association of Reflexologists are entitled to use the designated letters MAR after their names, which stands for Member of the Association of Reflexologists. All Full and Associate Members must be fully insured to practise on the public.
Full and Associate members of the Association can be listed on the "Find a Reflexologist" search if requested.
Other membership categories
The AoR has different categories of membership, tailored to suit different purposes. One of these categories is "Friend membership". Some of our Friend members are people who trained as reflexologists but decided not to become practitioners. Others are practitioners who, for a variety of personal reasons, gave up their practice while still retaining an interest in reflexology. A number of reflexologists in other countries have also joined as Friend members. Indeed, anyone who has an interest in reflexology may apply to become a Friend member.
Qualifications eligible for membership
If you would like to find out if you are eligible for membership, please see the qualifications table below the application form buttons.
| Qualification not listed | If your qualification is not listed please complete and return a Initial Information form so that we can individually assess your qualification. |
| No reflexology qualification | If you are interested in reflexology, but are not qualified and would like to become a member of the Association of Reflexologists please click here for a membership application form and join us as a Friend member. |
| Distance learning courses | The AoR does not accept distance learning reflexolology practitioner courses for Full or Associate membership. |
We accept the Association of Reflexologists Reflexology Practitioner Diploma for Full membership.
The Level 3, 7 Unit Reflexology Practitioners Diploma is currently accepted for Full membership of the AoR.
Click here for a membership application form.
This qualification or Full membership of this organisation will be accepted for Full membership of the AoR.
The Level 3, 7 Unit Reflexology Practitioners Diploma is currently accepted for Full membership of the AoR.
Click here for a membership application form.
We accept the new 7 unit, level 3 Diploma in Reflexology and the Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies for Full membership of the AoR. They must contain the following units:
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Provide Reflexology for Complemenatary Therapies
- Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapes
- Health, Safety and Hygiene
- Reflective Practice for Reflexology
- Less Common Pathology
- Business Practice for Complementary Therapies
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We accept the new 7 unit, level 3 Diploma in Reflexology and the Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies for Full membership of the AoR. They must contain the following units:
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Provide Reflexology for Complemenatary Therapies
- Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapes
- Health, Safety and Hygiene
- Reflective Practice for Reflexology
- Less Common Pathology
- Business Practice for Complementary Therapies
Click here for a membership application form
If you only have the 4 of the above units then you have the Level 3, 4 unit Diploma in Reflexology Techniques. We have a separate membership category for this qualification as it does not reach Full membership status. As part of this membership you would be expected to complete the missing three units as part of your CPD. On completion of those units, Full membership will be available to you. This level of membership is called Intermediate, or iMAR.
If you do not have either of the new qualifications and therefore qualified before 2010, in order to access Full membership there are two options available to you:
1) A 12 month Associate membership of the AoR - after these 12 months, you would have direct access to Full membership on confirmation of your having completed 20 CPD points over those 12 months. For more details about the benefits available to you as an Associate member, please check the 'Membership Benefits' page of our website.
2) Undertake the Complete Pathology course at Essential Training Solutions course then on completion, submit a copy of your certificate along with your AoR membership application.
To access Full membership with this qualification, there are two options available to you:
1) A 12 month Associate membership of the AoR - after these 12 months, you would have direct access to Full membership on confirmation of your having completed 20 CPD points over those 12 months. For more details about the benefits available to you as an Associate member, please check the 'Membership Benefits' page of our website.
2) Undertake the complete Pathology course at Essential Training Solutions course then on completion, submit a copy of your certificate along with your AoR membership application.
This qualification is currently accepted for Full membership of the AoR.
This qualification or Full membership of this organisation will be accepted for Full membership of the AoR.
We accept the new 7 unit, level 3 Diploma in Reflexology and the Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies for Full membership of the AoR. They must contain the following units:
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Provide Reflexology for Complemenatary Therapies
- Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapes
- Health, Safety and Hygiene
- Reflective Practice for Reflexology
- Less Common Pathology
- Business Practice for Complementary Therapies
Click here for a membership application form
If you only have the 4 of the above units then you have the Level 3, 4 unit Diploma in Reflexology Techniques. We have a separate membership category for this qualification as it does not reach Full membership status. As part of this membership you would be expected to complete the missing three units as part of your CPD. On completion of those units, Full membership will be available to you. This level of membership is called Intermediate, or iMAR.
If you do not have either of the new qualifications and therefore qualified before 2010, in order to access Full membership there are two options available to you:
1) A 12 month Associate membership of the AoR - after these 12 months, you would have direct access to Full membership onconfirmation of your having completed 20 CPD points over those 12 months. For more details about the benefits available to you as an Associate member, please check the 'Membership Benefits' page of our website.
2) Undertake the Complete Pathology course at Essential Training Solutions course then on completion, submit a copy of your certificate along with your AoR membership application.
This qualification or Full membership of this organisation will be accepted for Full membership of the AoR.
Click here for a membership application form
South African Reflexology Society (SARS)
If you qualified with VTCT before September 2010, we offer a two part Bridging Course starting in June 2011, which will allow you to become a Full member of the AoR on successful completion . Please see below for dates and more details. If you would like to book onto a bridging course or if you require more information, please contact us on 01823 351010 or by email at
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Bridging Course information leaflet
Bridging Course Application Form
AoR Bridging Course Guidance notes
AoR Bridging course - Frequently Asked Questions
Dates and Venues of the bridging courses
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Date |
Location | Times | Tutor |
| 20th January 2012 |
Health Academics, Seekings, Yarley Hill, Yarley, Nr Wells, Somerset, BA5 1PA Tel: 01749 678402 |
10am to 4pm | Suzie Howe |
| 7th February 2012 |
IIR, Kailash Centre, 7 Newcourt Street, St John's Wood, London, NW8 7AA |
10am to 4pm | Hagar Basis |
If you qualified with VTCT after September 2010, we do accept the new 7 unit, level 3 Diploma in Reflexology and the Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies for Full membership of the AoR. They must contain the following units:
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Provide Reflexology for Complementary Therapies
- Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies
- Health, Safety and Hygiene
- Reflective Practice for Reflexology
- Less Common Pathology
- Business Practice for Complementary Therapies