Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) was founded in 1976 as a not-for-profit
organization. RAC is committed to maintaining a high standard for its
members across Canada and for the quality of programs it administers
for the certification of Reflexology practitioners in foot, hand and ear
disciplines. The association is a member of international Reflexology
associations and agencies around the world.
There are many Chapters across Canada.
RAC works with Chapters in a mutually beneficial relationship and Chapters
work together to support each other. Each Chapter is unique,
has their own board and operates under the bylaws of RAC.
We launched our organization on January 23rd, 2005 with nearly 30 members.
Since then our membership has grown and
flourished into a very active Chapter. The Toronto Chapter
membership consists of individuals who travel from
as far as London, Brampton, Mississauga, Burlington and Aurora to
attend meetings. We encourage you to attend all our Chapter meetings and events.
Please visit the Events page for chapter meeting dates.
What does the Chapter do?
We educate and bring awareness
to the community by promoting and educating the public on the many
benefits of Reflexology. In 2005 we formalized the Community Education
and Exhibit Presentation Committee, which help promote the Chapter
and Reflexology within the community.
"Being part of a regional chapter brings a wealth of knowledge to
so many aspects of the practice of Reflexology: licensing:
government recognition, or lack of it: networking: keeping in touch
with other modalities or those in complementary medicine:
and the opportunity to bond with colleagues in the profession."
France Trudeau - Former Secretary
of the Toronto Chapter
GET INVOLVED
A couple times through the year we have guest speakers
at our meetings so we continue to educate ourselves,
which helps to enhance our skills and confidence. We also do
exchange sessions, where members who wish to
participate can give and receive a Reflexology session.
Belonging to a Chapter is an opportunity to network
with like-minded individuals. Chapters are there for you to feel connected.
Many members feel belonging to a Chapter is a mentorship,
as members can ask open questions to all members and receive answers
based on experience. As Reflexologists, we want to provide a
high quality, professional service and we can also help you achieve these goals.
Chapters support the business of Reflexology!
For more information of
becoming a member, please visit the Membership section.
COMMITTEES
Education Committee - Chair Almerinda Takahashi
This committee researches and organizes speakers and workshops that continue to
educate and expand the awareness of our members in the field of reflexology as well as other therapeutic fields. They also recruit from our membership to bring an awareness of reflexology to the business and corporate work place in Toronto. Those individual members are available to give information sessions to various organizations, schools, businesses and at City Hall throughout the year.
Exhibit Presentation Committee - Co-Chairs Sandra Fox and Joanne Mesec
In 2005, the Exhibit Presentation Committee established guidelines
and presentation standards for any and every exhibit
by the Toronto Chapter. The Committee is now preparing to host
two exhibits this year, one during World Reflexology Week
in September, and the other as part of the Whole Life Expo in November.
