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The sum is greater than the parts and it is a great thing to be able to recommend other like minded businesses, who have the best interests of people at the root of what they do!
Below are a list of organisations that CAREA would like to acknowledge and say thank you to as they provide an area of expertise and/or service that is invaluable to our Training Centres, students and graduates alike.
Scroll through the blue buttons to read a brief introduction and then click on the icons to visit their websites.
The PodyCharts Textbook and PodyCharts Poster are essential reference tools for both students and experienced reflexologists.
Originally developed for CAREA students studying DuoPody system-based reflexology, these charts are just as valuable for any practitioner who wants a clear, logical way to see how the body and each of its systems is mapped onto the feet.
Each system is shown across five beautifully illustrated pages, alongside charts for spinal nerve innervations. The images use real feet and corresponding x-rays, with every system carefully overlaid to show anatomical accuracy. Everything is indexed, so you can quickly look up the reflex location for specific structures.
A huge thank you to The PodyShop for making these resources available.
Originally developed for CAREA students studying DuoPody system-based reflexology, these charts are just as valuable for any practitioner who wants a clear, logical way to see how the body and each of its systems is mapped onto the feet.
Each system is shown across five beautifully illustrated pages, alongside charts for spinal nerve innervations. The images use real feet and corresponding x-rays, with every system carefully overlaid to show anatomical accuracy. Everything is indexed, so you can quickly look up the reflex location for specific structures.
A huge thank you to The PodyShop for making these resources available.
CAREA has worked with several awarding organisations over the past three decades, and while all of them were good, OTHM stands out.
OTHM brings a progressive, open-minded approach to qualifications one that actively supports development, innovation, and new growth, while staying true to the core principle that excellent learning comes from excellent qualifications. As a truly global organisation, OTHM delivers robust, respected qualifications around the world.
A heartfelt thank you to
OTHM brings a progressive, open-minded approach to qualifications one that actively supports development, innovation, and new growth, while staying true to the core principle that excellent learning comes from excellent qualifications. As a truly global organisation, OTHM delivers robust, respected qualifications around the world.
A heartfelt thank you to
Balens are rooted in strong family values and have long specialised in insurance for complementary therapies. They understand the specific needs of practitioners including reflexologists — and have the expertise to make sure you’re properly covered.
They have created a dedicated CAREA Affinity Scheme, so that CAREA students and graduates can access appropriate, profession-specific insurance at an excellent price.
To benefit from this, please get in touch for the CAREA Affinity Scheme code, which will give you access to superb cover at a reduced cost every year.
A warm thank you to
They have created a dedicated CAREA Affinity Scheme, so that CAREA students and graduates can access appropriate, profession-specific insurance at an excellent price.
To benefit from this, please get in touch for the CAREA Affinity Scheme code, which will give you access to superb cover at a reduced cost every year.
A warm thank you to
Reflexology in Europe Nexus (RiEN) has long worked to bring together countries and schools of reflexology across Europe, promoting shared standards, communication, and high-quality teaching. CAREA is very proud to be the only UK reflexology organisation accepted by RiEN. This recognition means our Licensed Academies can be listed with RiEN and in turn, their students and graduates can gain registration.
RiEN hosts highly regarded conferences every two years across Europe, bringing together some of the best reflexology professionals to speak and run practical workshops. Our own Sue Alma Evans has contributed too — she led a workshop at the RiEN conference in Belgium, and has recently been both interviewed by, and interviewed, the renowned Vera Krijn (New York) for RiEN’s publication.
A heartfelt thank you to
RiEN hosts highly regarded conferences every two years across Europe, bringing together some of the best reflexology professionals to speak and run practical workshops. Our own Sue Alma Evans has contributed too — she led a workshop at the RiEN conference in Belgium, and has recently been both interviewed by, and interviewed, the renowned Vera Krijn (New York) for RiEN’s publication.
A heartfelt thank you to
The European Society for Integrative Medicine (ESIM) exists to advance science, research, and education in support of evidence-based complementary and integrative medicine. Their work helps bridge the gap between conventional healthcare and high-quality integrative practice.
CAREA / Centralia are proud to have been accepted as members.
A sincere thank you to
CAREA / Centralia are proud to have been accepted as members.
A sincere thank you to
The Integrative and Personalised Medicine (IPM) Group hosts an ever-growing annual conference in London, bringing together practitioners who are fully immersed in an integrated approach to health. Their work recognises that optimum wellbeing often requires a multi-disciplinary, person-centred approach – which aligns 100% with the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Applied Reflexology for Integrated Medicine.
A warm thank you to
A warm thank you to
The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) is the UK’s leading professional association for complementary, beauty and sports therapists, providing standards, guidance and recognition for its members. It champions high-quality, evidence-informed training and ongoing CPD, so therapists can stay professional, compliant and confident in a changing industry. FHT also offers a public “find a therapist” service, networking and resources to help therapists grow their practice.
A warm thank you to
A warm thank you to
Dr Jackie James is a complementary therapist, research reporting methodologist and published author of “A benchmark for the quality of reflexology intervention reporting using the TIDieR checklist: a systematic review.” She generously supports students on the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Applied Reflexology for Integrated Medicine at CAREA-approved academies, helping them understand and apply good research practice in reflexology.