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Accredited reflexology training for complete beginners and qualified practitioners, taught by Sheila Nugent and Arúna Devlin in Cookstown and at Queen’s University Belfast.
Where are you starting from?
Level 4 Diploma accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Irish Reflexologists’ Institute
Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on a qualification, choose your starting point below.
Our full professional diploma, accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Irish Reflexologists’ Institute. Go from complete beginner to qualified, fully insurable reflexologist.
Specialise in fertility, pregnancy, cancer care and menopause support, and add hand and facial reflexology to your practice.
A gentle, confidence-restoring reset to reawaken your skills and reconnect with your practice.
Learn gentle, age-appropriate techniques so you can welcome babies, toddlers and older children into your practice.
Learn the traditional seated method and the couch method. Open to anyone trained in massage, hairdressing, physiotherapy or reflexology, or with GCSE Biology.
Sheila founded the school in 1984 and has over 40 years of teaching behind her. She was one of the first tutors to bring reflexology training to Ulster and Connacht, and her courses are known throughout Ireland.
Students learn both the original Ingham Method and the Swiss Method, with classes in Cookstown and at Queen’s University Belfast.
Accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Irish Reflexologists’ Institute. Our Level 4 Diploma is approved by both bodies, so graduates can join them, get insured and start practising.
Runs her own treatment room three days a week, and brings reflexology to clients who are housebound or in palliative care.
Sarah AnnettReflexology Diploma 2024, CookstownWorks full time as a biomedical scientist in Belfast, and has built a regular client base for her evening practice, Tranquillita Reflexology.
Diane BradleyReflexology Diploma 2021, Advanced Reflexology 2023Still nursing full time, and gives reflexology for a cancer charity every Friday, alongside home visits.
Judith MullanReflexology Diploma 2024, Advanced Reflexology 2025Runs a small practice from home, has gone on to further training in lymph drainage and nerve reflexology, and volunteers every week at Evora Hospice in Newry.
Alison Mastin MooreReflexology Diploma 2023Offers reflexology every week in her own yoga studio, mostly supporting clients through fertility and pregnancy.
Tara ThompsonReflexology Diploma 2023Qualified with Sheila over 20 years ago, then returned for the Advanced course, which gave her the confidence to work with all clients, whatever their state of health.
MaryReflexology Diploma, Advanced Reflexology
Our courses are taught by mother and daughter Sheila Nugent and Arúna Devlin, the school’s co-course directors. Students get over four decades of teaching experience, with the warmth and support our graduates talk about again and again.
M.I.R.I, I.C.R, F.H.T.
With over 40 years’ experience, Sheila was one of the first tutors to bring reflexology training to Ulster and Connacht, and is a founding member of the Irish Reflexologists’ Institute.
F.H.T.
Co-course director and Sheila’s daughter, Arúna teaches alongside her on the school’s courses in Cookstown and Belfast.
Three books drawn from Sheila’s own life, and a guided relaxation CD in her own voice.
Book oneSheila’s first book, many years in the making.
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Book twoHer life’s experiences, good and bad, woven together.
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Book threeSheila’s latest book, available now.
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Audio CDGuided relaxation, in Sheila’s own voice.
Find out more“Sheila and Arúna are exceptional teachers whose passion, knowledge and experience shine through in every class.”
Catherine HutchinsonReflexology Diploma“This course has given me the confidence to work with all clients regardless of their state of health.”
MaryAdvanced Reflexology
“Even once I got my qualification and started seeing clients I bombarded Sheila with emails asking all sorts of questions but nothing was ever a bother to her.”
Aoife McAleerReflexology Diploma
“The most enjoyable and worthwhile course I have ever had the privilege to complete.”
Amanda PattersonReflexology Diploma“You are a wonderful, patient and easy going tutor, forever motivating and encouraging your students to push forward and achieve our goals.”
Sarah FrecknallReflexology Diploma, Belfast“The course was really interesting and as my technique improved so did the queue of willing volunteers!”
Joanne WellsReflexology Diploma“I am so very glad that I am involved in reflexology both giving and receiving. What an amazing therapy it is.”
Alison Mastin MooreReflexology Diploma 2023
“I am continuing to offer reflexology weekly within my yoga studio, mostly supporting clients through fertility and pregnancy.”
Tara ThompsonReflexology Diploma 2023Swipe to read more
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