Choosing the Right Reflexology Training for You: In-Person vs. Online — Discover the Unique Benefits of Each

At the Atlantic School of Reflexology, we’re proud to offer interactive reflexology training online or in-person. Both formats are designed to help you master the art of reflexology from a clinical perspective, but each offers distinct advantages tailored to different learning styles, lifestyles, and goals. Here’s a helpful comparison to guide you in choosing the option that's right for you.

In-Person Reflexology Training: Hands-On Mastery, Personal Mentorship and Local Connections

The Benefits

Immediate, Tactile Feedback

In-person training provides the invaluable experience of practicing techniques on real people under the direct supervision of an expert instructor. Feel the subtle reflex points, adjust your pressure in real time, and receive instant client-feedback and instructor-corrections.

You’ll Be the Client, Too!

As a bonus, you’ll also have it done on you! You’ll feel first-hand (first-foot?) what accurate reflex location and pressure feels like - you’ll be learning it ‘into’ your body! Witness by experience what reflexology can do as your own body responds to healing touch. This tactile feedback accelerates skill mastery and builds confidence.

Personalized Guidance

Our seasoned instructor with over 30 years of experience can tailor feedback specifically to your learning needs, helping you refine your technique and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

Creating a Supportive Learning Community

Join a group of like-minded students—beginners, holistic therapists, massage practitioners—in a collaborative environment. Build connections, share experiences, and grow together.

Immersive Learning Environment

Participate in live demonstrations, group exercises, and interactive discussions that stimulate your senses and deepen your understanding. The physical presence fosters engagement and focus that can be hard to replicate online.

Ideal For

Those in Atlantic Canada who value hands-on practice, personalized attention, and direct mentorship. Perfect if you prefer learning in a tactile, social environment and want to develop confidence through real-time feedback. If you know your learning style leans heavily into ‘kinesthetic’ learning by ‘feel’, get yourself into a live class!

Online Reflexology Training: Class-Feel with Personal Interaction, Online Community, Global Access

The Benefits

Learn from Anywhere in the World

With our interactive online courses, geography is no barrier. Whether you're in Canada, Europe, or the other side of the globe, you can access expert instruction from the comfort of your home or studio.

Flexible Live-class Scheduling

Our live sessions are scheduled to accommodate various time zones and busy schedules, allowing you to join in-class times that fit training into your schedule, from the comfort of your own home or clinic.

Interactive Learning with Real People

ASR live online classes gives you a class experience where you can share your stories, ask any question and learn content in a variety of ways. You’ll be drawing reflexes, doing group activities, discussing the lectures, and forming clinical reflexology session plans in focus groups, putting theory into action.

Guided Sessions in Class

You’ll even put your new reflexology skills to work, on your own practice-client, with immediate guidance and feedback. This is NOT a sterile stop-and start video recording with no accountability…we’re all in this together! You’ll feel confident in your hand and finger positions, and in your delivery of techniques, before embarking on your self-paced practicum.

Comprehensive, Self-Paced Content

After the live-classes, you have access to video technique demonstrations, detailed manuals, and lecture recordings to review whenever you need. This flexibility allows you to revisit techniques and deepen your understanding at your own pace as you complete your step by step practicum and home study plan that leads to full certification.

Ideal For

Those who want access from anywhere in the world, and still get a real class experience while learning; those who enjoy the convenience and comfort of learning from home but want to belong to a community, or those who cannot travel but still wish to receive expert guidance and interact live.

Which Option Is Right for You - reflexology training online vs in-person?

In-Person Training offers a rich, tactile, and personalized learning experience—perfect for those who thrive on hands-on practice, immediate feedback, and direct mentorship. It’s an immersive journey into mastering reflexology through real-time interaction and community building.

Online Training provides flexibility, accessibility, and the comfort of learning from anywhere. It’s an excellent choice for busy professionals, those in remote locations, or anyone who prefers a self-paced yet interactive learning environment…and you’ll still be part of a real-people community of students and professionals like you.

The Rest of the Story

Will you be “on your own” after the live class?

No! Both options include community and ongoing support, to the extent you want to engage:

Connect with instructors via email and zoom as much as you need, set up a study group with fellow students, access additional one-to-one tutorials online or in person (your option), and make use of your FREE student-membership with the Atlantic Canada Association of Reflexology Therapists (ACART).

Free ACART Membership

Yes, online and in-person students, you’ll all be able to immediately access resources and mentorship from people who were once exactly in your spot. Learn from their successes, with access to the ACART’s virtual and in person meetings, further trainings, and discussion forums. You’ll feel included in a supportive learning environment regardless of physical distance.

(Quick aside: ASR Foot Reflexology Certification is recognized by several professional associations and by insurance companies that cover reflexology…you can ask us more about this!)

Whichever path you choose, our goal is to support your journey toward becoming a successful, confident, skilled, high-earning reflexologist.

Ready to take the next step?

Explore our upcoming courses—both in-person in Atlantic Canada and our dynamic online program. Whether you prefer the tactile experience of hands-on training or the convenience of online learning, we have an option that suits your needs.

Contact us today to learn more about our courses or to find out which format is best for you!

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