RAoA Chair's Welcome

It is with pride that I introduce you to The Reflexology Association of Australia.

We are the Peak Body for Reflexology in Australia. Reflexology is a stand-alone modality. The RAoA has a Governing Board of Directors that currently includes four Directors, those Directors portfolios cover Branch Director as well as specialist Committees and or Working Party Directors.

The Head Office for the RAoA is located in Queensland. There is a RAoA Branch located in each State, as well as Members in the Northern Territory currently included with the Queensland Branch. Members in the ACT currently included in the NSW Branch.

Our National Conference is held every two years in a rolling cycle around the States. In October 2024 the National Conference will be held in Victoria from the 25-27th at the Rydges Hotel in Geelong.

We have four (4) levels of membership available including student membership, details are available on our website here.

The benefits of becoming a Member of The Reflexology Association of Australia are many, we have listed the key benefits here. When you are working for yourself and building your business, the support, guidance and information provided by a reputable Association is invaluable.

Mission Statement
To strengthen reflexology and the knowledge of reflexologists through evidence-based practice, research and promotion.

Vision

To be the leading representative body of reflexology in Australia.
The Board are proud volunteers of this special purpose Non–Profit organisation. If you would like to know more about the RAoA you are welcome to contact RAoAChair@yahoo.com
 

Our Board of Directors - 2023-2024 

Our Board of Directors welcome your input from both our members and the public. To get in touch please email our RAoA Chair Marie Steinke - RAoA Chair

Director Bios

~ Meet Marie  ~

Board Chair - My early caring career started at the Adelaide Children's Hospital where I undertook 4 years training to become a registered nurse. My early caring career start at the Adelaide Children’s Hospital where I undertook 4 years training to become a registered nurse.  I continued being employed as a registered nurse at various hospitals until 2019.  The majority of work was in theatres as a scrub assistant.  This promoted a thorough understanding of anatomy in a theoretical and practical way.  In 1981 I undertook training in Applied and Educational Kinesiology to assist a family member.  My initial goal was to help adults and children who had learning difficulties.  From that time, I have studied and practiced complementary health in many forms and treated clients with visible success.  In 2008 I worked for 2 years as a project manager and research officer regarding eye health in disadvantaged areas in South Australia.  At that time, I obtained a Diploma in Reflexology from Aminya in Queensland. 

Director - I am a Registered Nurse and have a Certificate in Kinesiology as well as Diplomas in Project Management and Reflexology.  Due to an interest in Maternity & Pregnancy, I obtained a Post -graduate Certificate in Maternity Reflexology and have been treating pre and post pregnancy clients for 6 years. I also furthered my studies to include infertility and obtained a post-graduate certificate in Pre-conceptual Care and Assisted Conception and have been treating couples with success.  I have been a Director of Research and Director of Promotions for the Australian Reflexology Association for over 3 years and as of October 2021 hold the South Australia Director position.   With a great team working with me, we were able to run the 2018 National Conference held in South Australia.

I have interests in water sports including sailing, Kayaking, caravanning and staying fit at the gym.

~  Meet Debbie  ~

I’m a Professional Member of the RAoA. I started my journey in 2011 when I took a short course in reflexology and decided that was to be my career, however it was not until 2019 that I enrolled with Perth School of Reflexology and attained my qualification.

I run my own practice in Perth and love the interaction with clients and following their wellness journey with the aid of regular treatments.

Prior to becoming a reflexologist I was in the corporate world as the Transcript Manager for a court reporting service where we held the contract for the District Court.

My role was overseeing the production of court transcripts.

I also worked for 16 years at Parliament House in Perth in the Hansard Department, supervising the monitoring of proceedings and the management of Members of Parliament’s speeches.

I have been a director since 2021 and enjoy being part of the team at RAoA.