REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED 

Western Australia Branch Meeting and Workshop Day

Sunday 5 February 2023

 Venue:  Swan Centre, Swan Village, Bentley Park, Adie Court, BENTLEY (entry off Hayman Road)

(Street Parking available along Adie Court and Jarrah Road) - Access to Swan Centre via main entrance of Adie Court

(Opposite shop & hairdresser, walk through the portico and along the footpath) The Swan Centre is on the left, opposite the bowling green

 CPT: Activity 1 = 4            Activity 3 = 1           TOTAL = 6 CPT

Please bring the following:  Lunch, water bottle, sanitiser, lotion, wipes, pillow, coloured pencils and pen

About this workshop day:

Presenter: Lynn Bone (Footpaths for Healing)

Topic: The Brain in Cranial Sacral Reflexology

About the presentation

In this 40 minute theory and 20 min practical hour Lynn will discuss the application of reflexology for Consciousness State of min based on Dr Martine Frau Alderson’s (Deceased) 'The Brain in Cranial Sacral Reflexology'.   Attendees will gain increased  knowledge of the benefits of reflexology on the Brain. Lynn will demonstrate the first 19 steps of the Brain in Cranial Sacral Reflexology, which has a large impact on all  reflexology treatments to increase the state of Consciousness

About the presenter

Lynn is a professional  Reflexologist qualified in 2015.  She studied under Martine Alderson for a 4 day workshop in Ireland in 2017 and received a participation certificate on the completion of the 4 full day study/workshop. She presently incorporates the 19 step modality in every treatment she gives.  The feedback from clients on the use of full protocols is clearer thinking.

Parkinson clients benefit greatly in all aspects of their life.  Improvement  increases with each consecutive treatment. Clients leave feeling less anxious, less shaky, experience speach improvement and overall general wellness.

Please bring wipes, towel, small pillow and foot lotion

Presenter:  Ronel Spence

Topic: Hand Reflexology Practice Refresher Demonstration

About the presentation

This one hour hand reflexology practice refresher session is aimed at qualified Reflexologists with an understanding of the principles and application of pressure point treatments.  This session is a hands-on experience and does not provide any formal qualification or advancement.  

This refresher session will address the reflexology hand map and treatment sequence to refresh participants skills.  More focus will be applied to the client & practitioner hand positioning and applying the principles of hand treatments.  Practice duration will be determined on the day, and will aim to provide each person an opportunity to practice a hand sequence.  Refresher instructions will be provided on the day.

Reflexology treatment applied to hands combined with massage and pressure points provide a stimulating treatment in any scenario or location.  The benefits of hand reflexology are simply that it is the most accessible part of the body and can be conducted anywhere.  Clients may prefer a hand session as an alternative or introduction to Foot Reflexology treatments

About the presenter

Ronel completed her Reflexology training in Macclesfield UK as a Diploma in Holistic Therapy.  After her training she completed a Palliative Reflexology at the Manchester Oncology unit and learned basic techniques on providing short treatments to patients on the ward. 

She came to Australia in 2011 and after full re-assessment by RAOA continued to provide services at St Johns Oncology unit, local Aged Care Facilities, ran a small therapy room and provide volunteer services. She is currently providing volunteer services to promote Reflexology in the community.

What to bring:  (keep it simple, the idea is to have a minimum setup)

for hygiene reasons, bring your own towels for bolster to take home after the session, and

hand cream or massage oil.

Sanitiser will be provided at the workshop, or bring your own if preferred.

Presenter: Cordula Blood

Topic: Reflexology Lymph Drainage - RLD

About the presentation

This is a one hour presentation (combination of theory and brief demonstration of RLD on feet (on a volunteer) or hand (self help). RLD is a unique lymph drainage technique for Reflexologists developed by Sally Kay. The workshop will give a brief summary of the importance of the lymphatic system and how it works. It will also tell Sally’s story and how she came up with RLD. I will also talk about my journey with RLD since I did her course in 2017. Part of the presentation will also be a demonstration of the RLD sequence on the feet of a volunteer and/or as self-help on the practitioner’s own hands.  

Knowledge about RLD is a great tool to have in the reflexology tool kit. The focus on the lymphatic system is not only important for your immune system but also your cardiovascular and digestive system.

Being able to use RLD not only on clients with lymphatic imbalances because of cancer treatments but also with various health problems (e.g., inflammatory auto-immune disorders, pregnancy, premenstrual fluid retention etc.)  but also on yourself with RLD on your hands makes it a great self-help tool as well.

About the presenter

Cordula has been a qualified Reflexology practitioner for 10 years and RLD trained since 2017. Running her own business Footprints of the Mind and working at Solaris Cancer Care as a volunteer for about nine years she treated a lot of cancer patients with lymphatic problems. She also has experience with elder patients who are not mobile anymore and RLD helped to reduce swelling of their feet and ankles.

Presenter: Tracey Child

Topic: A moment for contemplation and meditation

About the presentation

Tracey will be closing the WA Branch Study day with a Guided visualisation meditation, Learning through breath and mindfulness to relax our whole body.  

About the presenter

Tracey is from Madora Bay,  WA. She runs her own little biz, Flourish Mind Body Soul and is the current WA Branch Chairperson for RAoA.

Clinical Reflexologist, Mind Body Education practitioner, Holistic Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher and Womens Retreat facilitator and Host with many other tools to draw on as many of us do.

Workshop Bookings & Enquiries

On-line bookings close Wednesday 1 February 2023. For bookings after Wednesday’s date contact accounts@reflexology.org.au

For attendance to Branch Meeting only, email accounts@reflexology.org.au to register your attendance

If you are unable to book on-line for any particular reason, please contact admin@reflexology.org.au Phone 07 3396 9001 Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4.0pm EST, Friday 11am to 3pm or accounts@reflexology.org.au  Phone 0409 375 545 Monday to Friday.

For workshop enquiries contact WA Branch Committee Chair Tracey Child by email:   tracey.reflexologywa@gmail.com or phone:  0402 220 416 Or - On the day Branch Secretary – Amanda Barnett Wood phone: 0409 701 255

Table of Fees

Note: Please make payment at time of registration.

Registration Payments by EFT (Direct Deposit) or Credit Card

• Electronic Funds Transfer (Direct Deposit) Australian registrations only - Ensure you use a transfer reference of "WA MemberNo Surname" (e.g. WA 6666 Smithe)

*RAoA Cancellation Policy for Branch CPT Workshop Events

Terms and Conditions – COVID-19

Until further notice, the following Terms and Conditions will apply to RAoA Branch workshops – for COVID-19:

• If you feel unwell due to COVID symptoms, please have a recognised COVID test prior to attending any workshops.
• If you test negative, you may proceed with attending the workshop.
• If you test positive, please do not attend. You may send someone else in your place or you may apply for a refund. If you send someone in your place, payment from that person is your own private arrangement. Please advise accounts@reflexology.org.au of the change of name ASAP prior to the workshop so that records can be noted.
• If you test positive and don’t send someone in your place, you may choose to have a credit applied to your account, or you may apply for a refund. Email your request along with evidence of your ‘positive’ test results to accounts@reflexology.org.au . The sum of the credit or refund is dependent on whether you have already been emailed the workshop notes (if the workshop has pre-emailed notes).
• The date of the result of the test must align with the date of the workshop in order for a credit or refund to be considered.
• If the workshop is cancelled by the RAoA, refer RAoA Cancellation Policy – Branch.
• Should you wish to cancel and not attend the workshop, the RAoA Cancellation Policy – Branch applies
• NB: The above relates to COVID-19 only.

The RAoA Cancellation Policy – Branch, applies in all other circumstances.

Registration Cancellation policy

• • Attendees cancellations must be notified in writing either by email or letter to RAoA National Office Accounts accounts@reflexology.org.au
  • Cancellations received by National Office 22+ days prior to the workshop beginning date may receive a refund or credit less a $75 Administration fee. If mailing, please allow postal delivery time ensuring it is received by National Office before the ’22 days’ cut off.
  • Cancellations 21 full days or less will not be eligible for any refund. You can send someone in your place, however you will need to advise National Office of that person’s name and contact details to ensure correct documentation is processed by RAoA Limited. You will need to make your own arrangements with that person re payment exchange.
  • The notice of a change in person must be received by National Office no later than 7 full working days prior to the beginning of the workshop in order for the changes to take effect (change of name on all RAoA documentation, notation on list of attendees and Certificates). A $40 administration fee applies and payable at the time of the notice of change.

  Registrations close when workshop is deemed FULL or as indicated on the registration information on the website for that workshop.

Workshop/Event Cancellation or Postponement

The RAoA Limited does not accept any liability for losses incurred in the circumstance of a Workshop/Event being cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances that renders performance of this workshop/event inadvisable, illegal, impracticable or impossible. An unforeseen circumstance shall include, but shall not be limited to: an Act of God; infectious disease outbreak, industrial disruptions, service provider failures, governmental restrictions and/or regulations; war or apparent act of war; terrorism or apparent act of terrorism; disaster; civil disorder, disturbance, and/or riots; curtailment, suspension, and/or restriction on transportation; or any other emergency.                                                                                                                        In the circumstance that the workshop/event is cancelled for any of the above reasons, no refunds will be issued. All available funds, after cancellation expenses, will be credited towards a future workshop/event held by the RAoA.

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The registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. Participants are advised to take out personal insurance, including cover for travel, accommodation and personal possessions. RAoA Limited does not cover individuals against the cancellations of bookings for any reason including cancellation or postponement of the workshop/event or for theft or damage to belongings. N.B: Interstate, overseas or distance attendees please confirm your workshop booking before arranging flights and accommodation in the event dates and venues have changed for some unforeseen circumstance.