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Accredited reflexology certification course
A pregnant woman's belly in nature
Holistic Health & Doula Training
Accredited Training Programs and Spiritual Community
Healthy Body, Mind & Spirit
Bodily Autonomy & Informed Consent
Advocacy & Emotional Support
Whether you’re seeking to become a certified doula, certified reflexologist, or Reiki Master, our accredited programs offer a thoughtful blend of online and in-person training designed to fit into your busy life.
Rooted in professional standards and holistic wisdom, our education balances evidence-based learning with personal growth, self-awareness, and embodied practice. Students are supported not only in developing strong clinical and practical skills, but also in cultivating presence, confidence, and integrity in their work.
Explore our blog for reflections on holistic practice, professional development, and the deeper calling to healing work, and join a learning community committed to supporting practitioners who lead with both competence and heart. Begin your journey toward meaningful, sustainable work in holistic health.
By the Moon offers education that honors both the science and the sacred aspects of healing work.
Holistic Reproductive Practitioner training goes beyond conventional doula training, integrating body, mind and spirit healing modalities and techniques with evidence-based knowledge to support every stage of the reproductive journey. Take the multi-modality training program or choose one of our stand alone certification courses.
The Holistic Full Spectrum Doula provides comprehensive support through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss. Offering emotional support, holistic coaching and healing support, this role empowers individuals to make informed decisions about both natural and medical fertility, pregnancy, birth and postpartum options. With a focus on advocacy, the Holistic Full Spectrum Doula ensures each client receives the personalized care and support they need throughout their reproductive journey.
Reflexology is a powerful, non-invasive therapy that supports health and wellbeing at every stage of life. Through precise pressure points on the feet and hands, reflexology works with the nervous system to reduce stress, improve circulation, support organ function, and activate the body’s natural healing processes. This comprehensive Foot and Hand Reflexology training prepares practitioners to work confidently with a wide range of clients and concerns, including chronic stress, pain, hormonal imbalance, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, emotional overwhelm, and recovery from illness or injury. With additional specialized application, reflexology is also highly effective for reproductive health. It can support conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum by promoting hormonal balance, improving circulation to the reproductive organs, reducing stress-related interference, and supporting the body’s capacity for healing and regulation. Reflexology is widely used to ease common fertility and pregnancy-related conditions and can be a valuable complement to both holistic and medical care. Whether you are drawn to general wellness work, clinical support, or reproductive health, reflexology offers a versatile foundation that allows practitioners to meet clients where they are, supporting the body, mind, and nervous system as an integrated whole.
A truly holistic approach includes the spiritual and energetic dimensions of healing — for ourselves and for those we serve. Reiki supports emotional regulation, nervous system balance, inner child healing, trauma integration, and the restoration of harmony within the chakra system and the feminine–masculine polarity we each carry. This training is open to anyone drawn to energy healing, whether your focus is personal healing, professional practice, or supporting others through life transitions. While Reiki is a powerful complement to fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, it is equally effective for stress, grief, chronic tension, emotional healing, spiritual awakening, and everyday wellbeing. By learning to work with the subtle energy body, practitioners are able to meet people with greater presence, compassion, and depth — offering care that extends beyond symptoms and into wholeness.
Why Choose Us
✔ Comprehensive Holistic Approach – We integrate mind-body-spirit healing with evidence-based training.
✔ Sacred & Spiritual Focus – Learn energy healing, reflexology, Reiki, and intuitive birthwork as supportive modalities during life's transitions and soul journey.
✔ Bodily Autonomy & Advocacy – We empower doulas and holistic practitioners to support their clients in making informed, confident decisions.
✔ Multi-Modality Training for More Income Streams – Gain expertise in doula support, reflexology, and energy healing to expand your services and meet more of your client's needs.
✔ Supportive Community & Lifelong Learning – Stay connected with ongoing mentorship, live seminars, group healing sessions and alumni events.
✔ Self-Paced with Live Support – Balance learning with life through flexible study options and live online seminars.
✔ Business & Success Training – We help you create a thriving holistic birth business with marketing, pricing, and mindset strategies.
✔ Personal Healing & Self-Development – Because practitioners can only take others as far as they’ve gone themselves, students are invited into ongoing seminars and experiences that support nervous system regulation, inner healing, feminine embodiment, and clearing personal blocks that impact their work.
Meet the Founder
Michelle Stroud - Founder of By the Moon, Holistic Reproductive Practitioner & Educator
I’m Michelle Stroud, founder of By the Moon, holistic health practitioner, birth worker, and educator. With over 20 years of experience in reflexology, energy healing, and reproductive and birth support, I created By the Moon to offer training that goes beyond technique alone.
After years of teaching within conventional frameworks, I felt called to build a school that integrates professional skill, nervous system awareness, spiritual depth, and personal transformation. By the Moon’s programs are rooted in real-world practice, evidence-informed education, and a deep respect for the body, intuition, and the sacred nature of care work.
While I remain closely involved in curriculum development and student mentorship, By the Moon is supported by a dedicated team of trainers, examiners, teaching assistants, and administrative staff who help ensure students receive consistent guidance, assessment, and support throughout their training journey.
By the Moon is both a professional training institution and a living community — one that invites practitioners to grow not only in skill, but in self-awareness, confidence, and integrity as they step into their work in the world.
You can also book one on one healing sessions with Michelle online or in her community of Belleville, Ontario, Canada at www.michellestroud.ca
From Our Students
"Training for my holistic career with By the Moon has been immensely valuable both professionally and personally. The course content and resources available are astounding. Michelle and her staff have so much knowledge that they freely share and you can tell they truly want you to succeed. I felt completely ready to start offering services when I finished my training. As an alumni, I am still regularly attending seminars because I love learning from Michelle. Each class, seminar, workbook, etc…that I take part in, I leave feeling more knowledgeable, more connected, and more confident in my offerings as well as my own healing. As thorough and high quality as the training is, there is also a personal growth aspect of By the Moon that really sets it over the edge. During my time as a student, and even now as an alumni, I have learned so many skills for my own healing journey. There is such a strong sense of community and safety in By the Moon that I still cherish years after completing my training. I highly recommend By the Moon to anyone looking to not only offer high quality services and healing to their communities, but also to anyone looking to have their own healing and personal growth journey as well. As Michelle says, “you can only take people as far as you go yourself”. By the Moon training was an investment that quickly paid for itself plus so much more. I’m so glad to be a part of this healing community!"
Shelli Villagomez, Holistic Reproductive Practitioner
Palatine, Illinois
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About By the Moon
What makes By the Moon different from other holistic health and doula training schools?
→ By the Moon offers professional certification programs in doula training, reflexology training, and Reiki training through an integrated, holistic approach. Our programs balance evidence-based education with nervous system awareness, embodied learning, and personal growth. We believe skilled practitioners are developed through both strong technique and self-awareness, which is why our training supports the body, mind, and spirit — not just technical competency.
Are your programs certified or accredited?
→ Doula work, reflexology, and Reiki are unregulated modalities in Canada and most U.S. states. By the Moon is a long-established training provider whose graduates successfully practice professionally across North America and abroad.
Our Foot and Hand Reflexology Certification is accredited by the Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC)
Our Reiki training follows the standards of the International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT)
By the Moon is recognized as a Certified Educational Institution with the Canada Revenue Agency and all Canadian students receive T2202s for tuition tax credits.
All graduates receive certification from By the Moon and are typically eligible to obtain professional liability insurance, depending on regional requirements
We always recommend students check the specific regulations for their location, and we’re happy to support you in that process.
Do I have to take all programs, or can I choose just one
→ You can absolutely choose what aligns with you. By the Moon offers standalone certifications in reflexology, Reiki, and doula training, as well as combined and tiered training paths for those who want a more comprehensive scope of practice. Many students begin with one program and add others over time as their work evolves.
Program Structure & Learning Format
Is the training fully online, or is there an in-person component?
→ The core training is 100% online, allowing for flexible, self-paced learning. If you prefer hands-on practice, we also offer an optional in-person component as an add-on to online training requirements.
When does training start?
→ You can begin as soon as you register. All programs include instant access to online curriculum, and physical course materials are shipped promptly. Some programs also include scheduled live online seminars or optional in-person training dates, depending on the course. This allows students to start learning right away while participating in live components as scheduled.
How long does it take to complete the training?
→ Each course or program is different. You can look at the individual program pages for more information. Most courses have a significant self learning portion that can be completed at your own pace within a course specific timeframe. All of our courses provide a structured timeline with suggested assignment due dates, while still allowing for some self-paced flexibility to accommodate different learning styles and life schedules.
Enrolment & Certification
Do I need prior experience to enroll?
→ No prior experience is needed! We welcome beginners and experienced practitioners alike who are passionate about holistic healing and birth work.
What’s included in my tuition?
→ Tuition includes full online program access, live online seminars, recorded lectures, printed and digital training manuals, Building Your Holistic Business training, optional monthly online student check-ins, optional online study groups, optional online group healing sessions and seminars, access to an archive of bonus materials and seminar recordings, certificates, and ongoing mentorship and community support.
Do you offer payment plans?
→ Yes! We offer flexible tuition payment plan options to make training accessible.
Will I receive a physical certificate?
→ Yes. Upon completing each course requirement, students receive beautiful printed certificates for applicable programs, including:
• Holistic Full Spectrum Doula
• Foot and Hand Reflexology
• Fertility and Maternity Reflexology
• Holy Fire III Usui Reiki Levels 1 and 2
• Fertility and Maternity Reiki
• Holistic Reproductive Practitioner
• Holy Fire III, Usui Reiki Master Teacher
• Holy Fire III, Karuna Reiki Master Teacher
Career & Business Support
How do I find clients after certification?
→ We provide business training, mentorship, marketing strategies, and client attraction techniques to help you build a thriving practice.
Can I combine this certification with other holistic services I offer?
→ Absolutely! Many of our students blend doula work with energy healing, herbalism, coaching, and bodywork to create unique offerings.
By the Moon is a Certified Educational Institution with the Canada Revenue Agency
