Board of Directors
Current officers:
President: Position Open
Vice President: Position Open
Administrative Secretary: Diana Khoury
diana@banyanstudio.net
After leading a successful marketing career for 10 years, Diana left the business world to answer the call to be a healer. She earned her BBA in Marketing from Gonzaga University, and her Reflexology Mastery Certificate from Seattle Reflexology & Massage Center. Diana is a professional member of: the Washington Reflexology Association, the Association for Bodywork & Massage Professionals, and the Reflexology Association of America. In addition, she teaches a marketing class to students of Reflexology, serves as Vice President of the Washington Reflexology Association, and chairs the WRA Marketing Committee. Diana is excited to be using her marketing expertise to further WRA’s mission and to help educate the public about Reflexology in Washington State.
Treasurer: Cecelia McCorkle CR
footce@verizon.net
Cecelia received a BS in Family and Consumer Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and taught high school for 30 years. She received her Reflexology certification in August of 2003 from Seattle Reflexology & Massage Center. Cecelia is a member of RAA and co- owner of The Healing Place for People and Animals in Duvall, WA.
Membership Secretary: Lisa Brock
lisa@lbreflex.com
Growing up on a farm with parents who were pioneers in practicing an organic/natural way of living led Lisa to a career in Reflexology. Lisa received her Mastery Reflexology Certification from Seattle Reflexology & Massage Center in 2006. She is currently a member of the Washington Reflexology Association, and Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
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History
In the spring of 1997, internationally renowned Reflexologist Bill Flocco and Seattle Reflexology & Massage Center owner Geraldine Thompson-Villanueve spearheaded the movement to determine how Reflexologists in Washington State might legally practice Reflexology, separate from other forms of bodywork. At that time, the State health board considered Reflexology as a sub-category of massage therapy -- and subject to the same licensing regulations. A handful of Reflexology practitioners and licensed massage therapists held the initial meeting that laid the groundwork for what rapidly became the Washington Reflexology Association.
The next five years were an uphill climb, driven by “fearless leader” Rebecca Schneider and a board of determined officers. Membership increased dramatically, private monies were raised, lobbyists were hired, friends and colleagues were gained and lost, and political mountains were moved. In 2002, the Washington Reflexology Association, with the help of local lobbyist groups, successfully petitioned the State to recognize Reflexology as an independent form of bodywork. With the State’s exemption ruling, Reflexology became its own individual modality in Washington.
Since then, the focus of the WRA has been to unite Reflexologists across the State under a common vision, to promote this effective and beneficial modality to the public, to offer the highest standards of practice and professionalism as practitioners, and to inspire the same level of integrity and leadership in other organizations nationwide.
We're proud to be celebrating our 10th anniversary this year! To find out more about the celebration, visit our Events page.
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Join WRA
Membership is open to Reflexologists, students of Reflexology, colleagues and friends of the Reflexology community. Visit our Membership page for more info.
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Volunteer Opportunities
There are many opportunities to volunteer with the WRA, and membership is not required to do so.
Committees include:
- Mentorship
- Membership
- Scholarship
- Education
- Special Events
- Newsletter & Promotions
Call (425) 818-4785 or email us for more info.
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Standards of Practice
Reflexologists shall:
- Know the client’s objectives and provide reflexology to benefit accordingly.
- Make their individual statement of policies regarding scheduling, fee structure, etc. available to the client at the time of the first appointment.
- Assume responsibility for individual judgments and actions in the course of a reflexology session or series of sessions.
- Maintain their physical and mental well being in such a way as to promote the profession.
- Abide by all laws governing reflexology practice.
- Truthfully and accurately represent their education, training and experience relevant to their education, training and experience relevant to their practice and be able to provide verification.
- Report to WRA officers incompetent, unethical or illegally practicing reflexologists.
- Participate in efforts to guard the public from misinformation and maintain the integrity of reflexology.
- Respect all health care practitioners who operate ethically and help them in their understanding of reflexology.
- Obtain informed, written consent from clients before videotaping, audio recording or permitting third party observation.
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Code of Ethics
The practice of good ethics is not limited to the welfare of the individual client, but also to the reputation of the art and science of Reflexology.
As a professional Reflexologist I will protect the standard practice of reflexology as a body of work, and I shall:
- Keep the best interest of the client in mind.
- Show respect to the individual’s dignity, and practice reflexology with honesty and integrity.
- Keep the standard of my professional work current and as high as possible by continuing my education and training and attending conferences.
- Perform only that for which I have been specifically trained.
- Not diagnose, prescribe, or treat for any specific problem or condition unless specifically trained and permitted by law.
- Keep all client information and conversations strictly confidential.
- Work within the client’s comfort zone and pain tolerance.
- Not engage in sexual activity with any client.
- Not discriminate against or refuse service to anyone on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, or sexual orientation.
- Ensure that anyone employed by and or working with me shall adhere to this code of ethics.
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WRA Business Standards
As a practicing reflexologist who is registered with the WRA, I shall:
- Adhere to the WRA Code of Ethics
- Work within the guidelines of the federal, state, and local laws.
- Not claim to cure or heal ailments, or to treat for any specific illnesses, on my business cards, or other printed materials. This also applies to any verbal statements I may make.
- I shall publicly display reflexology qualifications.
- Know a definition of reflexology. Explain what reflexology is and what the client can expect before or during the first session.
- Relate to the client my policy regarding fees, scheduling procedures, hours, and the result of tardiness on the part of the client, and missed appointments.
- Keep and record all my client’s names, telephone numbers, and record appointments.
- Keep financial records and bills in order, up to date, and neat.
- Keep my office organized and neat.
- Have the client fill out a "client history" form.
- Make a visual observation of the feet before beginning and adhere to contraindication guidelines before working on the client.
- Document each session.
- Furnish a written receipt upon request.
- Wear suitable professional attire that is neat and clean
- Wash my hands and under my nails thoroughly before and after each session.
- Use clean linens for each client.
- If using another discipline with reflexology, clearly state that it not reflexology.
- Never discuss confidential information about clients with other clients.
- Never prescribe, diagnose, prognosticate, treat for a specific illness or adjust medication.
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WRA Bylaws
Download as a pdf
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