The Centre for Clinical
Reflexology
This is a professional body for reflexologists working clinically. It was initially founded to give a voice
on the Reflexology Forum to UK reflexologists so they could join in the process of regulation.
Since then it has developed to provide support and information to both reflexologists and clients. The Centre has participated
in both the reflexology-specific and the generic sections of the National Occupational Standards mentioned in the GRCCT section
below.
British Reflexology Association
Having qualified with their official teaching body, The
Bayly School of Reflexology, this is the professional body with whom I have remained registered. Along with the Centre
for Clinical Reflexology, it is a member of the Reflexology Forum (see below).
The General Regulatory
Council for Complementary Therapies (GRCCT)
The GRCCT's main function is to act in the interest of the public, with procedures that
are open and accountable to them. It has been working the Government Sector Skills Council, Skills for Health, on a review
of national occupational standards for complementary therapies, and satisfies both government and Department of Health
criteria. It also demonstrates the professionalism of those practioners registered with it, and that of their professional
associations, in my case the Centre for Clinical Reflexology and the British Reflexology Association. My registration number
is 642091.
The Reflexology Forum
The Forum is an umbrella organisation, encompassing many of the main Reflexology associations, working
towards the development of a core curriculum with a common set of standards for practice and training in Reflexology
in order to protect the public. In addition, it aims to promote research into Reflexology and compile a single register of
Reflexologists working in the UK.
The Reflexology Forum website
Expectancy
This is the organisation with whom I have recently completed
the "Caring for Pregnant Clients" course. They provide consultancy services for expectant parents, maternity care
professionals and complementary therapists. Their courses are university approved, and they provide training for NHS trusts
and higher and further education institutions both in the UK and overseas.
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