About IFR
Built to strengthen confidence in reflexology.
IFR was founded in 1983 by professional reflexologists who wanted stronger training, professional competence and public confidence.
Our purpose
Professional standards that serve practitioners and protect public confidence.
The founders of IFR believed that the profession needed stronger training standards and a dependable way for members of the public to identify practitioners committed to care and competence.
IFR was constituted with its own Constitution, Code of Ethics and Practice and disciplinary procedure. Its membership includes professionally qualified practitioners and people undertaking professional reflexology training.
Our history
Four decades of professional continuity.
Established in 1983, IFR has developed its work across membership, public information, education, standards and continuing professional development.
Since its inception, IFR has been a major representative voice for reflexology in government and governmental processes around the world. In the UK, IFR worked with other professional bodies to establish the Reflexology Forum and to publish the Core Curriculum for Reflexology, helping to create a shared foundation for education and professional standards.
Representation
Informing government and governance bodies.
IFR brings the experience of the reflexology profession into discussions with governments, public bodies and professional organisations in the UK and in countries around the world.
UK engagement
Contribute professional insight to consultations, policy discussions and governmental processes affecting reflexology and complementary healthcare.
International representation
Build relationships with government and governance bodies in different countries, helping to clarify standards, education and responsible practice.
A voice for the profession
Communicate the realities of reflexology practice, training and public access so that relevant decisions can be better informed.
Collaborative leadership
Work alongside professional, education and governance organisations to develop shared understanding, strengthen standards and support the responsible development of reflexology.
Clarity and standards
Clear communication. Consistent professional practice.
IFR promotes clear, accurate and responsible communication about reflexology, helping practitioners explain their work with confidence and enabling the public to understand what they can expect from a professional reflexologist.
Through its Code of Ethics and Practice, professional expectations and commitment to education, IFR supports consistent standards across reflexology practice. Members are expected to work with integrity, maintain their knowledge and skills, and communicate openly with the people who place their trust in them.
See how IFR membership works in practice.
Explore support, standards and the routes available for practitioners, students and tutors.