HOW TO HIRE · HEALTH & WELLBEING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a reflexologist in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A reflexologist in Ireland costs €45–€85 per session, typically around €60. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a reflexologist in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers reflexologist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — aromatherapy Integration — some reflexologists may incorporate aromatherapy oils into their sessions, enhancing the treatment's effectiveness and promoting a deeper state of relaxation.
- How does practitioner's experience change the price?The rate follows the depth of experience behind it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of the session change the price?A longer booking usually brings the hourly rate down. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific techniques used change the price?What you pick at the start sets most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Reflexology sessions typically do not include medical diagnoses or treatments for specific health conditions — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a reflexologist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No statutory register applies
No statutory register applies to this treatment in Ireland. The Department of Health's own position is that people who provide complementary therapies are not subject to professional statutory regulation, though consumer, competition, contract and criminal law still apply to them. CORU registers health and social care professions by protected title — dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists and the rest — and this is not one of them, so nobody practising it can be 'CORU registered' and a claim to be is describing something that does not exist. There are voluntary registers run by professional bodies, and they are worth something: a body that can strike somebody off is a body with a complaints procedure. None of them is the law.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Professional indemnity insurance, the insurer's name and the limit — for a hands-on treatment this is the only recourse that exists; The qualification and who awarded it, by name — then look the awarding body up yourself rather than taking the certificate on the wall as the check; Membership of a professional body, and whether that body has a complaints procedure you could actually use; How many hours of training the qualification took, because in an unregistered field a weekend course and a three-year diploma carry the same word on the certificate; What the session includes, how long it is and what a cancellation costs, in writing before the first one; Garda vetting where the treatment is for a child or a vulnerable adult, which is a legal requirement for that work under the National Vetting Bureau Acts.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect professional indemnity insurance as well as public liability — ask for the insurer and the limit. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers reflexologist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — aromatherapy Integration — some reflexologists may incorporate aromatherapy oils into their sessions, enhancing the treatment's effectiveness and promoting a deeper state of relaxation.
A good answer: The rate follows the depth of experience behind it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A longer booking usually brings the hourly rate down. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: What you pick at the start sets most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Reflexology sessions typically do not include medical diagnoses or treatments for specific health conditions — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a reflexologist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect professional indemnity insurance as well as public liability — ask for the insurer and the limit — hand Reflexology — hand reflexology is similar to foot reflexology but focuses on the hands.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the reflexologist starts, and an itemised invoice after — foot Reflexology — foot reflexology is a popular treatment where pressure is applied to specific points on the feet corresponding to different body organs and systems.
Getting the quote right
- Practitioner's experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it.
- Duration of the session — a longer booking usually brings the hourly rate down.
- Specific techniques used — what you pick at the start sets most of the price.
- Initial Consultation — it is worth getting a second opinion on before you commit.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: practitioner's experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it
- They will not talk about it: duration of the session — a longer booking usually brings the hourly rate down
- They will not talk about it: specific techniques used — what you pick at the start sets most of the price
- A price for the reflexologist before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the reflexologist has begun
What a reflexologist costs: €45–€85 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Foot reflexology and Hand reflexology each carry their own band. Reflexologist price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Reflexologists near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
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- Look firstPractitioner's experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it — that is what the reflexologist is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDuration of the session — a longer booking usually brings the hourly rate down — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSpecific techniques used — what you pick at the start sets most of the price — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherInitial Consultation — it is worth getting a second opinion on before you commit — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the reflexologist is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, discuss any medical conditions or concerns before the session to tailor the treatment appropriately.
- Initial Consultation
- During the first visit, a reflexologist will conduct an initial consultation to assess your health history and specific needs.
- Foot Reflexology
- Foot reflexology is a popular treatment where pressure is applied to specific points on the feet corresponding to different body organs and systems.
- Hand Reflexology
- Hand reflexology is similar to foot reflexology but focuses on the hands.
- Aromatherapy Integration
- Some reflexologists may incorporate aromatherapy oils into their sessions, enhancing the treatment's effectiveness and promoting a deeper state of relaxation.
- Ear Reflexology
- This variant uses pressure on the ear to stimulate reflex points, which can help with pain relief and relaxation.
- Reflexology for Pain Management
- Focusing on specific areas of discomfort, this approach aims to alleviate chronic pain through targeted reflex points.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a reflexologist: questions people ask
The cost of reflexology sessions can vary based on the practitioner's experience, location, and the duration of the session. Additional services, such as aromatherapy, may also affect the overall price.
A typical reflexology session lasts between 45 minutes to an hour. However, some practitioners may offer shorter or longer sessions depending on individual needs and preferences.
It's advisable to see a qualified reflexologist who has received specific training in the field. While general practitioners may provide some advice, a specialist is better equipped to perform reflexology techniques effectively.
Availability for emergency or same-day appointments varies by practitioner. It's best to contact local reflexologists directly to inquire about their scheduling options and any potential additional fees.
Yes, many reflexologists allow clients to book multiple sessions in advance. This can be beneficial for scheduling regular treatments and may sometimes come with discounts for booking in bulk.
Reflexology sessions typically do not include medical diagnoses or treatments for specific health conditions. Practitioners focus on relaxation and wellbeing rather than addressing underlying medical issues.
MORE GUIDES
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Sources — checked October 2026
- Department of Health — complementary therapies (updated 26 October 2020)
- CORU — public protection FAQs: which registers are open
- Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010, Schedule 1 — exempt activities
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — VAT rates
- Revenue — REFLEXOLOGY (Supply of) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only