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About the Association & Memberships

About the British Reflexology Association


Founded in 1985, the British Reflexology Association (BRA) is one of the UK’s pioneering professional bodies dedicated to Reflexology. We represent qualified practitioners and support students training in the renowned Bayly Method, while promoting the benefits of Reflexology both across Great Britain and internationally.


As one of the first reflexology associations established, the BRA has built a reputation for offering a personal, supportive service to its members.

 

Our official teaching partner, the Bayly School of Reflexology, provides accredited courses for those wishing to train in this respected method. Learn more about Bayly School courses here.


The Association is structured as a company limited by guarantee, with a Board of Directors overseeing governance, membership standards, and professional conduct. Meet our Directors here.

BRA members also benefit from access to the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) register — the UK’s government-supported voluntary regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners. The CNHC register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, ensuring public confidence and professional recognition. The BRA verifies member applications for CNHC registration, which can be completed via the members’ login area.

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We are proud to be a core member of the Integrated Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) — a coalition of leading professional associations working together to expand access to complementary, traditional, and natural healthcare. Through this collaboration, we advocate for greater integration with conventional medicine and improved patient outcomes.

Our Memberships

Our membership offers several benefits: 

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Joining the British Reflexology Association (BRA) gives you all the advantages of belonging to a respected professional body, plus exclusive benefits tailored to reflexologists:

  • Professional Recognition & Credibility

    • Use the letters MBRA after your name.

    • Advertise yourself as a Registered Reflexologist.

    • Be listed in the official BRA Register of Members and on the BRA website.

    • Display the BRA logo on promotional materials to enhance trust and visibility.

  • Advocacy & Representation

    • Be part of one of the UK’s pioneering reflexology associations, established in 1985.

    • Gain a collective voice in healthcare policy through BRA’s role as a core member of the Integrated Healthcare Collaborative (IHC).

    • Benefit from BRA’s promotion of reflexology both in the UK and abroad.

  • Protection & Assurance

    • Access the BRA Block Insurance Scheme for malpractice and public liability cover.

    • Receive verification for CNHC Registration, the UK’s government-supported voluntary regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners.

  • Knowledge & Professional Development

    • Stay informed with the quarterly Footprints newsletter.

    • Attend Lecture Days and professional events to expand your expertise.

    • Participate in research projects advancing the field of reflexology.

  • Practice Guidance

    • Connect with peers and mentors through BRA’s supportive community.

There are four categories of BRA membership :​

 

  • Fellow membership (FBRA, Registered Reflexologist) - for persons elected by the Board who have distinguished themselves in the profession of Reflexology or who have rendered any conspicuous service to the Association.​

  • Ordinary membership (MBRA, Registered Reflexologist) - for those persons who have passed examinations to obtain a Certificate/Diploma from the official teaching body. All ordinary members have insurance cover.​

  • Associate membership - for those persons who have passed examinations to obtain a Certificate/Diploma from the official teaching body but are not practising reflexology as a profession.

  • Student membership - for those persons undergoing a course of training with the official teaching body or who have completed such a course but are unable to meet the requirements of Ordinary membership.​​

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