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reflexology

ESCO reuse: cross-sector

The application of pressure to plantar, palmar, facial, cranial, dorsal, atrial and reflex points of the body with a specific finger or hand gestures and techniques, such as acupressure and the massage of reflex points located on the body.

reflexology — the application of pressure to plantar, palmar, facial, cranial, dorsal, atrial and reflex points of the body with a specific finger or hand gestures and techniques, such as acupressure and the massage of reflex points located on the body. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › therapy and rehabilitation Also known as: application of pressure to reflex points of the body, application of pressure to feet and hands

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Frequently asked questions

What is reflexology?

The application of pressure to plantar, palmar, facial, cranial, dorsal, atrial and reflex points of the body with a specific finger or hand gestures and techniques, such as acupressure and the massage of reflex points located on the body.

What category of skill is reflexology?

ESCO classifies reflexology under the knowledge category, specifically in the therapy and rehabilitation subcategory.

How transferable is reflexology between industries?

ESCO tags reflexology as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is reflexology the same as application of pressure to reflex points of the body?

Yes — reflexology is also known as application of pressure to reflex points of the body, or application of pressure to feet and hands. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn reflexology?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands reflexology and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.