IFR Membership

How to become a Member

The I.F.R has thousands of members world wide. Membership is made up of:

• Full Members
• Student Members
• Tutor Members

Membership of the I.F.R is open to practitioners of reflexology who have trained on an I.F.R accredited course or who have satisfied the I.F.R that their training and practical skills meet the required standard. Full members are entitled to use the designated letters M.I.F.R after their names and must be fully insured to practice on the public.

How do I get membership of IFR if my training does not meet your standards?

Whatever your training, you will be assured of a warm welcome from the IFR. We will try to help you achieve your aims and never make you feel less of a therapist. There has never been a more important time to consider your professional status than right now. You have worked hard for your qualification; now let us work hard for you. As a member of the IFR all your professional needs will be catered for.

Telephone us to discuss your needs Tel: (+44) 0870 879 3562 or email us: info@IntFedReflexologists.org

 

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

Full Membership There are different categories of Full Membership:

Fellows

Members become fellows depending on their qualifications and experience. This is an honour bestowed by nomination

Gold Membership Status

Members are granted Gold status for continued membership over a period of ten years and gain special privileges associated with this title. Gold Membership entitles the member to a 9 reduction on yearly membership fees, 20 discount on dedicated CPD days and a 5% reduction on all sales via the I.F.R mailing facility.

Silver Membership Status

Members are granted silver status for continued membership over a period of five years and gain the special privileges associated with this title. Silver Membership entitles the member to a 5 reduction on yearly membership fees, 25 dedicated CPD days and a 10% reduction on sales via the I.F.R mailing facility.

Full Membership Status

Reflexologists who have trained on an I.F.R accredited course may apply for full membership directly. Reflexologists who have trained on non-I.F.R accredited courses may also apply for full membership status. There are special benefits for Full Member, please see our page entitled ‘Member Services’

If you would like to become a Full Member click here

 

Student Membership

All students on a course of reflexology may join as Student Members. Upon qualification students on accredited courses may apply to join as Full Members. Those students on non-accredited courses may, upon qualification, become Associate Members, while undertaking Continuing Professional Development (C.P.D) on courses acceptable to the I.F.R. Once this C.P.D qualification has been acquired they may join as Full Members.

Benefits include: The quarterly I.F.R journal “Stepping Out”, Cheaper Membership for one year, Low cost study days, The opportunity to attend workshops and seminars to build confidence, knowledge and skill, A direct student support line.

If you would like to become a Student Member click here

Friends of the I.F.R

This membership is available to anyone who is interested in Reflexology but is not actually in practice. This can include for example:

– Members who wish to take time out from their reflexology practice

– Members of the medical profession

– Members of the media

Benefits: The quarterly I.F.R journal “Stepping Out”, The opportunity to attend I.F.R lectures, seminars and specific workshops, Mail order service, Access to the I.F.R Help Line (Friends are not entitled to insurance, certificate or a badge)

If you would like to become a Friend of the I.F.R click here