Although TSARS is not affiliated to any reflexology training institution, learners of an accredited institution may become student members of TSARS.

Registration of training institutions

For approved providers of education and training in Allied Health Professions, contact the Administration Office of the Allied Health Professions Council for provider details.

Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa [AHPCSA]
Private Bag X 4,
Queenswood 0121
61 Rose Street,
Riviera Pretoria, 0084 Tel:
(012) 329-4001
Fax: (012) 329-2279
E-mail:
website: www.ahpcsa.co.za

Diploma in Therapeutic Reflexology
Current training consists of a two-year diploma course in therapeutic reflexology. The syllabus includes the following:-

Major subjects:  Anatomy and Physiology; Pathology and Pathophysiology; Practical Therapeutic Reflexology and Theoretical Therapeutic Reflexology.
Ancillary subjects:  Business and Practice Management; Bio-Ethics and Jurisprudence (Patient Charter, Patient Consent etc.); Patient Care (communication skills), Nutrition Management and HIV/Aids Policy; First Aid

Registration to practice therapeutic reflexology
Having met the criteria to qualify for the Diploma in Therapeutic Reflexology, the graduate must successfully complete the AHPCSA Council Registration Examination (CRE) before commencing to practice legally in South Africa.

The CRE examinations usually take place in June and the application to write the CRE examination must reach the Council's Administration Office at least 3 months prior to the month in which the examination is being written.