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I'm Kristie, -:your administrator for this group / and many other Articles,Pages Forums, and Online. As a fully Qualified,Insured,Endorsed & Practising Holistic and Beauty Therapist, spanning over a decade. I'm the eternal student and I love making body care Qualifying in a Diploma in Sress Management, Diploma in Holistic Therapies, Reiki (levels4/5) Reflexology (I won the National relexologist of the year 2003) amongst lots of other recognised and independently Verifed, Endorsed and Insured training and awarding body. I received most of my highly regarded records of achievement, practioners nationally / international accreditation, (VTCT, Vocational Training Charitable Trust, is a Government-approved awarding organisation which has awarded world class qualifications since 1962 and has been at the forefront of developing the vocational system of qualifications in the United Kingdom ever since. Our full qualification package includes Hairdressing & Barbering, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy, Sport & Active Leisure, Hospitality & Catering, Business & Retail and Learning & Development. With more than 800 approved centres, VTCT has an ever expanding list of centres throughout the UK, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Cyprus, Kenya, India, South Africa and Australia. VTCT is a charitable organisation and its main activity as an awarding body is also its first charitable objective; to develop and provide high quality education and qualifications for the service industries. With a head office in Eastleigh, Hampshire, VTCT employs around 40 staff and has a field force of over 70 external verifiers working on a contract basis. VTCT is involved in many of the new initiatives being introduced into the education system, including the embedding of general education skills and online-assessment. About the Association of Reflexologists (AoR) The Association of Reflexologists is the foremost aspirational and independent Professional Reflexology Association in the UK since 1984, providing benefits, advice and guidance to reflexologists and working with other external bodies and advisory groups to promote the highest standards in the profession. The Association of Reflexologists is not for profit and is the only UK reflexology membership organisation that are members of both RiEN , and the Reflexology Forum and also the CNHC and has representation at the Parliamentary Group for Integrated and Complementary Healthcare (PGICH). The AoR and it's members are regularly contacted by the press to speak on reflexology. Since 1984, we have had over 25,000 members. The AoR provides support, information and guidance for thousands of members each year throughout the UK and overseas, and provides a Find a reflexologist search facility on this website to help promote reflexologists and aid members of the public to find a highly qualified, insured and recommended reflexology practitioner. The Association has a full time team of staff here to answer all your queries from "Which reflexology qualification should I do" to "Can I join the AoR" and one to one reflexology advice with our resident expert Tracey Smith FMAR.On this site, you can find information about reflexology, professional reflexology training and CPD courses, publications, events and membership, as well as an online reflexology store where you can purchase reflexology equipment and supplies and an online search facility for members of the public, to find a highly qualified and professional reflexology practitioner near you. The Association of Reflexologists has been approved by the CNHC to verify applications for registration since 2009. Professional Reflexology Training If you are looking for a qualification in reflexology it probably seems like there are millions of courses available, but which one is right for you? First of all it is worth thinking where you want to position yourself after your course; do you want to treat friends and family or are you hoping to make a living out of reflexology? If you want to make a career of being a reflexologist then it is important to make sure your qualification opens the right door for you in the future. Read about which qualifications are acceptable. Find a reflexology training course in your area. The AoR's training pages are accessed over 5,000 times a month and we also receive multiple calls a day requesting information on reflexology courses. Ofqual's Register of Regulated Qualifications contains details of Recognised Awarding Organisations and Regulated Qualifications in England (Ofqual), Wales (Welsh Government) and Northern Ireland (Ofqual for vocational qualifications and CCEA Accreditation for all other qualifications). Go to their website to check if your reflexology qualification is currently recognised. Ofqual register . There may be other reflexology courses available of an equal standard. Why become a member of the Association of Reflexologists? MAR: the mark of a professional reflexologist Since 1984 the letters MAR (full member), FMAR (fellow) and HMAR (honorary) after a therapist's name have denoted their full membership status, demonstrating that they have met the strictest standards of reflexology practice, and that they are committed to continually developing their skills and knowledge, together with agreeing to abide by the Association's Code of Practice and Ethics. Join the AoR. Read more about how we can help you as a reflexologist. What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a non-intrusive complementary health therapy, based on the theory that different points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond with different areas of the body. Reflexologists work holistically with their clients and aim to work alongside allopathic healthcare to promote better health for their clients. To find out more about reflexology visit our interactive reflexology foot chart and Interactive reflexology hand chart. To watch members of the public talk about how reflexology has helped them please visit our youtube channel. I achieved my Diplomas in Reflexology with AOR. Qualification standards FHT accepts practitioner level qualifications for therapy practice that meet the National Occupational Standards (NOS)1 and Core Curricula (CC)2 where available, or hold the relevant prerequisite3 that meets this standard4. As part of your application the FHT will need to see copies of your qualification certificates. See the therapies that FHT accept Examples of Awarding Organisations that meet the FHT’s minimum standards of training are: C&G (City and Guilds) ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology) CIDESCO (Comite International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie) CYQ/YMCA (Central YMCA Qualifications) ECBS (European College of Bowen Studies) Accredited EDEXCEL BTEC FA / 1ST4SPORT (Football Association) IEB (International Examining Board) ABC Awards (previously the Awarding Body Consortium) exc. Stonebridge Associated Colleges ABC Certificates NCFE NOCN (National Open College Network) OCR / RSA (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) PTI (Premier Training International) Sports Qualifications PIQ (Premier IQ International SCOTVEC (Scottish Vocational Education Council) SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) UK University Degrees (BSc, MSc etc) (must include practical) VAI (Vocational Awards Institute) IIHHT(International Institute of Health & Holistic Therapies) IIST (International Institute of Sports Therapy) and IHBC (International Health and Beauty Council) To check if your qualification meets these standards, contact us. You can also join over the telephone, making it a simpler process for you. All FHT-accredited qualifications are accepted for FHT membership (please check the pre requisites before undertaking any training). Please note that FHT does not accept home study courses or Skype-led training for hands-on therapies. 1. National Occupational Standards (NOS) NOS describe the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to practise a particular therapy to a nationally recognised level of competence. They focus on what the person needs to be able to do, as well as what they must know and understand to work effectively. 2. Core Curricula A core curriculum defines the overall aims of a course, its learning outcomes, number and type of modules/units, course theory and practice hours, case study requirements and assessment. A core curriculum must contain the skills, competencies and safety defined in the therapy NOS. Below are the current therapy core curricula, which are available to download. 3. Prerequisites For post-graduate courses, the FHT requires appropriate prerequisite’s in training. For example, for FHT to accept specialist body massage courses in pregnancy massage, we will require you to hold an appropriate body massage qualification. To check that your qualifications will meet the FHT standards, please contact us. You can also join over the telephone making it a simpler process for you. 4. Individual Assessment Where an individual assessment of your training and experience is required in order to consider your application, additional costs may be incurred. You will be notified of any charges upon initial assessment of your application. I achieved some further education, and professional accreditation from numerous awarding bodies. Certification is available upon request. Back TO BLOGGING; I HAVE VARIOUS BLOGS WHICH ALL HAVE TWO COMMON DENONINATORS (1) THE WORD "HOLISTIC" & (2) ME!!!! I AM ATTEMPTING to CREATE BLOGS, REGARDING HOLISTIC THERAPIES, ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES, NATURAL BEAUTY,HOMEMADE PRODUCTS. TAROT Reading, Astrology, Zodiac traits, Character Analysis, Myers-Briggs fascinated me!!!!! AS A person then; I am a Cancerian,Leo Cusp with red hair, myers-briggs personality testing declared me an INFP, TYPE 5/5 & SOCOIONICS labelled me as an IEI. IF SOMEONE COULD TRANSLATE THESE RESULTS I'D BE SO RELIEVED AND APPRECIATIVE, Recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder which I attempting to manage without the need for prescriptivery medication. I would appreciate Critique, Complements, Resources, Blogs , Media, Books, Recipes. Remedies, INFO GRAPHS, CHARTS, WEBSITES, CONTACT NUMBERS AND PLENTY MORE SIDES. PLEASE SHARE YOUR STORIES AND EXPERIENCES OF SPELL WORK, HERBAL REMEDIES, RECIPES MASSAGE, ENERGETIC HEALING, CRYSTAL THERAPY, etC LIST OF HOLISTIC, HEALTH, HEALER, LEICESTER BLOGS, ONLINE DOCUMENTS AND useful tips 'n tricks is to follow shortly. Sign up for a Newsletter