Reflexologists
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Introduction
Reflexologists base their work on the theory that reflexes, specific points on the hands and feet, correspond to specific points on other parts of the body. They apply pressure to the feet or hands of their clients in order to affect the areas of the body that correspond to the areas that they are manipulating. The Reflexology Association of America says that benefits frequently experienced by those who receive reflexology treatments include "stress reduction, relaxation, pain management, improved body function, sustained strength, ...
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Earnings
Reflexologists earned average salaries of $71,679 in 2025, according to ZipRecruiter.com. Earnings ranged from $20,000 to $124,000 or more.
Salary.com reports a narrower salary range ($38,684 to $65,478 in 2025) for reflexologists. They earned average salaries of $51,686.
Some practitioners may charge as little as $15 per hour, while a small number of well-respected reflexologists...
Work Environment
Reflexologists almost always work in their homes or in their own offices. Although some reflexologists may have office help, most work alone. For this reason, practitioners must be independent enough to work effectively on schedules of their own devising. Because they must make their clients comfortable in order to provide effective treatment, they generally try to make their workplaces as plea...
Outlook
Although no official government analysis of the future of reflexology has yet been conducted, it seems safe to say that the field is expanding much more rapidly than the average for all fields. Although science still views it with skepticism, reflexology has become relatively popular in a short period of time. It has certainly benefited from the popular acceptance of alternative and complementa...
