Welcome to the wonderful world of Reflexology.
If you are new to Reflexology, you are at the beginning of what might well be a life long journey of discovery, fulfillment, and profound satisfaction.

If you are already a practitioner of Reflexology, amateur or professional, you already know there is always something new and helpful to learn about Reflexology.

If you are a natural health practitioner or a primary health care provider, you might not be aware of the wide range of Reflexology Research validating the effectiveness of Reflexology.

And if you are looking for a career in Reflexology, by becoming a Certified Reflexologist, you can not only help yourself, your family, and friends, but you can also help thousands of people throughout your career to feel better, and lead healthier more vibrant fulfilling lives.

Reflexology is a relatively new drugless approach to prevention, wellness, and better health. As such, many people are not aware of how extensive the field of Reflexology has become in the United States of America.

As you continue reading, we would like to draw your attention to two subjects:

1. Status of Reflexology in America.
2. What to Look For in a Reflexology School.

Our educational courses in Reflexology are chock-full of information that will help you improve your own health – as well as that of the recipients of your nurturing touch – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. If your interest still isn’t peaked, read on.

Under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), recognizes the profession of Reflexology. Reflexology has achieved standards attained by very few other natural health modalities. Some factors have lead NCCAM to recognize the profession of Reflexology are:

For Reflexology, it is the Reflexology Association of America (RAA)

For Reflexology, it is the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB)

Our Instructional Program at the American Academy of Reflexology meets or exceeds ARCB standards. Once students are Certified by the American Academy of Reflexology they can then apply to take the ARCB Examination. Our Graduates have a remarkably high pass rate.

For Reflexology, it is the American Commission for the Accreditation for Reflexology Education and Teachers (ACARET)

At least half of the states have state level Reflexology Associations

The American Academy of Reflexology conducted the first Reflexology Research study to ever be published in scientific medical literature, validating the effectiveness of Reflexology.

There are a number of Reflexology Schools in America. Of course, we would like you to consider studying with us, at the American Academy of Reflexology.

The American Academy of Reflexology pioneered classroom instruction (beyond the old standard of a weekend class in Foot Reflexology) to extended professional level classes in Foot Reflexology, Hand Reflexology, Ear Reflexology, and the Integration of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology. Additionally, the Academy discovered and teaches the "7 Principles of Integration."

The American Academy of Reflexology (Academy) has specialized in teaching the Integration of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology for over 25 years.

If you want your studies to count towards being able to practice Reflexology legally, you want to be sure to study with a Reflexology School that is Approved and Licensed by the appropriate state educational agency. The America Academy of Reflexology is state Approved and Licensed.

The American Academy of Reflexology is a stand-alone school. In other words, we are not part of a school that’s main focus is other subjects, such as manicures, hair, massage, or computer training. These types of schools are specialists in the mentioned subjects, but not Reflexology.

The American Academy of Reflexology, from the beginning in 1982, has been exclusively devoted to the art, study, science, and teaching of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology and to the advancement of the field of Reflexology throughout California, the United States of America, and the world.

Although many schools teach Foot Reflexology, the Academy has led the world in the exploration of the many advantages of integrating Foot Hand Ear Reflexology into each Reflexology Session for far greater results.

The Academy teaches all three:

1. Beginning classes in Foot Reflexology, Hand Reflexology, Ear Reflexology,

2. Professional Certification, and provides an

3. Extensive array of Continuing Education Classes, all related to Reflexology.

The Academy conducted the first Reflexology Research Study to validate the effectiveness of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology as taught at the Academy. This study, conducted by Bill Flocco, has been quoted in almost every Published Reflexology Research study conducted since 1993.

The Academy stays up to date on the latest developments in the field of Reflexology from around the world.

The Academy meets or exceeds American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB) Standards.

The Academy is the only State Licensed Reflexology School exclusively dedicated to Reflexology to be Nationally Accredited by the American Commission for the Accreditation of Reflexology Education and Teachers (ACARET).

The American Academy of Reflexology School Campus is in the western part of Los Angeles, California, near Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Marina del Rey. Our lovely facility is centrally located to several freeways and only 12 minutes from the Los Angeles Airport (LAX).