Texas Reflexology Association

We're delighted to be hosting Chantel this August for a workshop in Austin at The Barefoot Dragonfly. Please share with your colleagues, this is going to be an amazing event! 🧠

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Special Event coming Monday June 10th!!! See

Texas Reflexology Association

Will you be joining us this Wednesday for our monthly Coffee Chat? This month we're talking about social media marketing for reflexologists and reflexology students. 🤳📱💻🖥

Come to share and discuss with colleagues and classmates!

Here's the link to join us at 8am Central Daylight Time on Wednesday:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86526099275?pwd=YmlEcXlHY01KMXRDSkNFRjBWWFgvUT09
Meeting ID: 865 2609 9275
Passcode: 410826
Texas call-in number: 346-248-7799

Do you work with runners in your practice? How has reflexology helped them?

Paintings of runners have been found around 15,000 years ago. The first olympic game for runners was in Greece. If this sport is apart of your routine you may also want to consider -- reflexology.

Link below to Runnersworld site where they encourage their members to add it in!!

https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a45245161/foot-reflexology/

January is awareness month and we want our members and the general public to be aware of the prevalence of illicit massage businesses (IMBs) using the term in their marketing, signage, and menu of services.

These commercial-front brothels claim to provide reflexology or foot massage while selling commercial s*x to s*x buyers. The owners prey on vulnerable women, exploiting them with false promises, threats, debt bo***ge, and intimidation practices. Trafficking cases are often foreign nationals originating from China, South Korea, Mexico, and Thailand. These brothels operate with multiple locations and can net the owner over half a million dollars a year. It's estimated this is a $2.5 billion dollar annual industry in the U.S.

Texas is home to an estimated 700 commercial-front brothels marketing as "foot massage" and "reflexology" spas, one of the highest in the country!

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is 888-373-7888 or a text can be sent to "Be Free" (23373). Suspicious activity can be reported to iwatchtx.org or 844-643-2251.

Marble Falls Reflexologist, Stephanie Tourles, has shared a peek into her treatment room with us. Stephanie graduated from Myra Achorn's reflexology program in 2015 in Maine. She's been practicing in Texas since 2019.

Stephanie's philosophy is that "self care is not an expense, it's an investment!" And we agree!

Our goal through these posts is to introduce our members' spaces to the public and each other. We encourage referrals from allied health fields like massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, and physical therapy. 🤝

Membership is available for students and trained reflexologists. As a self-regulating profession, the Texas Reflexology Association sets the standard in education and professionalism for Texas. 🧑‍🎓

Our first newsletter went out this morning, did you get in your inbox? Here's the link in case you missed it! 📬

Quarterly Newsletter Amy is an ARCB certified reflexologist, NCRE certified reflexology educator, clinical aromatherapist and botanical medicine practitioner based in Austin.

Atlantic School of Reflexology - In-Person Training is Back!! 🤩🤩
Foot Reflexology Professional Certification course May 26, 27, 28, 2023!
**In person training in Moncton NB!** Seats will fill up fast!!

Register now! https://www.reflexologyasr.com/foot-reflexology

BONUS ❗❗ Early Bird Registration! Register for the above Foot Reflexology course and save 50% on our online 'Reflexology Ergonomics 5 hour Workshop!' (May 29, 2023). Contact us directly for more information and to receive the discount code for this offer! **Limited seats**
(This offer is only valid in combination with the in person Foot Reflexology course May 26, 27 & 28, 2023.)
For more information on the Reflexology Ergonomics Workshop follow this link;
https://www.reflexologyasr.com/reflexology-ergonomics

Questions?? Contact us at [email protected]

Register today for our Reflexology Ergonomics Workshop! May 29, 2023
1 day workshop - attend from the comfort of your home!
Live online instruction.
Click here for more information - https://www.reflexologyasr.com/reflexology-ergonomics
We’ll explore table-height to seat-height ratio, body mechanics, hand care, injury prevention and more, while gaining an understanding of how the body works in postural function and dysfunction, including common muscular and fascial patterns for reflexologists.







Contact us directly with questions! [email protected]

Have you scheduled your next appointment with a member? You can find the directory through our link in bio or at TexReflex.org.

Professional reflexologists with the Texas Reflexology Association have a minimum of 300 hours of reflexology-specific education and can be found across the state.

You're in good hands with a TRA member! 👐

❗Important Update Regarding Reflexology Licensure ❗

Dear Reflexology Colleagues,
I have received word from the Representative's office who authored HB1951 an act to bring reflexology under massage therapy licensure. At this time the team is no longer pursuing action to license reflexology in this legislative session.

It was a pleasure working with Representative Button's team to introduce them to what a professional reflexologist is and how this particular bill would put dozens of professional reflexologists out of business in Texas. I appreciated their empathy and eagerness to understand what sets reflexology apart from a foot massage from techniques to education. 👣

As we look ahead for the future of reflexology in Texas I am grateful that the Texas Reflexology Association is here to represent our collective interests in ensuring professional reflexologists can continue practicing for many years to come. 🙏

Where do you see yourself practicing in 2025? Please consider joining our Legislative Committee to help spearhead efforts for the next legislative session!

Regards,
Amy Kreydin
President, Texas Reflexology Association

Texas Reflexology Association updated their information in their About section.

Introduction to Foot Reflexology Workshop! February 11, 2023.

Intro to reflexology, safety, general reflexology topics. You’ll get immediate hands-on learning opportunities in this short-format reflexology course, learning the ‘map’ of the body on the feet, and accessing it to help yourself and others feel better.

One day workshop delivered online. Attend from the comfort of your own home!
Get more information and register here today! - https://www.reflexologyasr.com/intro-to-foot-reflexology

Texas Reflexology Association

International Institute of Reflexology announced a workshop available in Bandera Texas. Get hands on Eunice Ingham Method Reflexology training. February 24 & February 25 in Bandera Texas. Register today!!!

See texreflex.org/training
And https://www.reflexology-usa.net/workinfo.htm for details. Register asap.

Texas Reflexology Association

The study this month is "Can reflexology maintain or improve the well-being of people with Parkinson's Disease?"

The Conclusion? These results suggest that continuous two- three weekly reflexology may limit further deterioration or maintain improvement of wellbeing.

To read the full article, click the link below.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20347841/

A common cause of jaw pain is actually a type of nerve entrapment. The mandibular nerve is a branch of the trigeminal nerve and can get entrapped between the medial and lateral pterygoid muscles, causing pain down along the side of the jaw. Soft-tissue and cranial work can help.

World Reflexology Week with Eunice Ingham, the Mother of Reflexology. Shared from the Canadian Reflexology School.

https://www.reflexology-usa.net/texas.htm

Texas

Florida School, International Institute of Reflexology is coming to Bandera Texas. This is the one and only Ingham Method, teaching Eunice Ingham Reflexology. Friday October 7th to Saturday October 8th in Bandera Texas.

See texreflex.org/training
And https://www.reflexology-usa.net/workinfo.htm for details. Register asap.

Texas Reflexology Association Early Bird Pre Registration is Required to qualify for early bird tuition -- register 30 days prior to workshop with your Administrative Fee to save $

ANNOUNCEMENT!!
OCTOBER 7TH AND 8TH
International Institute of Reflexology is coming to Bandera Tx.... more information coming soon!!!

Please text Carol at 5127972980 IF you would be interested in a class by International Institute of Reflexology hosted in a Friday/Saturday in the Bandera area. Date to be determined. We need 10 students in attendance.

Please join/renew Texas Reflexology Association online at https://texreflex.org/join%2Frenew

Welcome to Texas Reflexology Association  Professional Level Membership – for individuals with a minimum of 300 hours of training in foot, hand and/or ear reflexology. Professional members may vote and hold office, are eligible for a free listing on the RAA online and printed directories, and enjoy a healthy discount to the biennial con...

We need your membership! If you did not renew your membership January 2022, please do so today at https://tinyurl.com/yz6u3ws9

If you would like to join, please do so at https://texreflex.org/join%2Frenew

We need your membership to continue. If you have feedback about the new form which now allows payment via online payment or with QR Code, please email [email protected]

Welcome to Texas Reflexology Association  Professional Level Membership – for individuals with a minimum of 300 hours of training in foot, hand and/or ear reflexology. Professional members may vote and hold office, are eligible for a free listing on the RAA online and printed directories, and enjoy a healthy discount to the biennial con...

https://www.reflexology-ca.org/march-2022-reflexology-conference.html

International Virtual Reflexology Conference The Reflexology Association of California is organizing a Virtual Conference in March 2022.

Announcing International Virtual Reflexology Conference! RAC Newsletter January 2022 Issue International Virtual Reflexology Conference March 11, 12, 13, 2022 Ten Speakers from Seven Countries present Eight Webinars in Three Days RAC is proud to host an ex