A worldwide professional community
A worldwide voice. Practical support. Professional confidence.
Established in 1983, IFR brings reflexologists, students and education providers together around high standards, continuing development and meaningful professional support.
International Federation of Reflexologists
Professional roots. International outlook.
IFR was founded by professional reflexologists who wanted stronger training, clearer standards and a dependable way for the public to identify committed practitioners.
More than four decades later, that purpose still matters. IFR connects professional recognition with practical help: guidance for day-to-day practice, continuing professional development, member information, education-provider relationships and a public route to appropriately listed reflexologists.
Established authority
Supporting the profession since 1983.
IFR combines an established professional framework with an outward-looking approach to reflexology education, practice and international connection.
Member support
Membership should help you practise with confidence.
IFR membership is more than a badge. It provides a professional home and routes to information, development and support throughout your working life.
Professional guidance
Find clear routes to standards, ethics, CPD and practice information when questions arise.
Practice development
Use learning resources, sector updates and member information to strengthen your work.
Professional recognition
Demonstrate your commitment to qualification, insurance, continuing development and ethical practice.
Public visibility
Eligible practitioners can be connected with members of the public seeking reflexology.
Community and news
Stay connected with reflexology developments through IFR news and member communications.
A professional voice
Belong to an organisation established to advance standards and represent professional concerns.
Education and training
A clearer route from first course to established practice.
Students need training that develops practical competence. Tutors and schools need a credible professional relationship. IFR brings those journeys together.
Choose training
Understand what to look for in a practitioner-level reflexology course.
Training guidanceFind a provider
Search the current directory by provider name and location.
Search providersSeek accreditation
Learn how to begin an IFR course-accreditation enquiry.
Accreditation journeyReady to take the next professional step?
Compare membership routes, check what you will need and continue to IFR’s secure application system.