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Chairperson
Rod Westaway, RCRT I am currently working as a Reflexologist, and a Clavitherapist, integrating Kinetics to further express these modalities. Being self employed since 2003 by creating a business in residential siding, which I sold last year, to focus on my Reflexology business. I have also had eight years of management experience operating within a grocery distribution center in Calgary. I have been practicing the healing arts since 2007, with desires to be in the health field since a teenager. Life happened with all its wonderful distractions, and now I'm back integrating this work at a personal level, as well, to improve my potentials as a practitioner. I am now working with my wife Cora in our home based business incorporating my training with her successful business of 17 years, which is Esthetics, Massage, Spa services and a Boutique.
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Co-Chair and Membership Director Kathryn M. Smith
Grounded Mama Reflexology & Footcare
Contact: groundedmama@live.ca
Website: groundedmama.com
Kathryn came upon the art of reflexology in the 1990's. As a registered nurse working in the labour and delivery unit of hospitals, Kathryn has used Reflexology to help in a variety of ways that were soothing, supportive in labour and often brought on immediate results. Kathryn has continued her studies throughout the years. Most recently Kathryn has retired from nursing and has started up her full time private practice in reflexology. She plans on specializing in Maternity Reflexology, given her nursing experience and completion of maternity reflexology courses.
Kathryn is the Membership Director on the Board of BC Chapter RAC and maintains her full registration as a Registered Nurse. She plans to be available to work with Willow Community Midwives in Penticton for home births as a Second Attendant. Kathryn is also a member of the Holistic Nurses Association.
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Treasurer
Brenda McKamey
Nanaimo, BC
Terra Sol Wellness - (250) 816-0980
Email: terrasolwellness@gmail.com
I took my training for reflexology in Victoria with Allison Rippin, was certified in November 2008. My home business is called Terra Sol Wellness where I also practice two other modalities - Indian Head Massage and Hot & Cold Stone Massage Therapy.
I belong to Bastian City BNI (Businees Networking International) and we meet every Wednesday morning where I promote reflexology.
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Secretary Patricia Kew
ISLAND REFLEXOLOGY - PARKSVILLE, B.C.
Website: islandreflexology.com
Email: solitaire@telus.net
Patricia began researching Reflexology after her son passed away in 2006.
I first went for a session to experience it first hand and realized how great I felt after. I knew this would be something I would love to do. I found a teacher through RAC (Reflexology Association of Canada) and started my training soon after. My teacher, Linda Baril had been a Reflexologist for 16 yrs. at that time. She was and is very knowledgeable in her field of expertise. Upon completing the course and the practicum that followed I started a mobile service. As my clientele grew I found an office downtown Parksville and opened, ”Island Reflexology”. I love Reflexology and it has been such a healing process for me. I love my clients and the work is so rewarding. I will continue to do Reflexology for many years to come.
Previously, Patricia was the owner of, “Patricia Lynn Productions” and was self-employed in the music business for many years. The most recent was a show she put together called, “Solitaire”, A Tribute to Neil Diamond. She has been a booking agent, Manager, in charge of hiring, payroll, sound & lighting, singer, backup singer, bass player, choreographer, & organized costumes and set direction, etc. Basically Patricia ran all phases of the business.
Patricia is a member in good standing with the Reflexology Association of Canada. She is also the Secretary on the Board of Directors for RAC-BC.
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Webmaster
Janice Johnson
Email: janicejo@shaw.ca
Janice offers foot reflexology sessions from her home in Okanagan Falls, in the Okanagan Valley. Overall health and wellness is not new to Janice as she has been actively involved in promoting it for 9 years. She has worked with government, individuals, families and communities in the air quality and health field developing and implementing programs and education materials to bring about positive change. She continues her consulting work as well as her reflexology practice under the business name, “A Footstep Closer”.
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Newsletter Director
Julia Allatog, RCRT
Email: reflexology4life@live.com
Phone: 604-506-4967
Before emigrating to Canada I practiced reflexology and deep tissue massage in the Philippines and Hong Kong from 1989 to 1995. After my arrival in Toronto in April 30, 1996 I took training and was certified by Reflexology Association of Canada, January 31, 2000.
I moved to White Rock September 28, 2009 and started my business, "Reflexology4Life." I give my sessions in private homes and at the "Beauty & the Best" Day Spa, Windsor Square, White Rock.
From October 1 to 4, 2011 I will attend the TEACHER'S TRAINING COURSE (Oakville, On) planning to instruct, by next year, on "Foot Reflexology."
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Mentor Director
Shirley Marcotte
Hi, my name is Shirley Marcotte and I am the new “Mentor Director” for BC Chapters. I was asked to write a short article about myself, as a way of introducing myself to BC Chapter Members.
I first became involved with reflexology through my Reiki healing practice back around the year 2000. I was working with one particular client and I was intuitively drawn to work on his feet. I wasn't overly enthusiastic about working on feet at this time, but did anyway. Right from that first session, I could see what reflexology could do for a person. I started reading different books on reflexology and practiced intuitively for the first few years, and I have never had another problem with working on people's feet again.
I was encouraged to open my own business within the natural healing arts in 2002-3, and felt it important to have proper training in the field of reflexology, before I could offer this service to the general public. So I researched about 4-5 different Reflexology Training Schools here in BC, and chose the Reflexology Association of Canada, as I felt that they had the better training program. After receiving my Certification in Foot Reflexology, I won the Ollie Bailey Excellence Award and chose to do the Ear Reflexology certification training.
I have been working with reflexology for about 11 years now, and I'm still amazed at how much
this simple technique can do for a person. It is my goal to become a RAC teacher someday, and teach others how to do this amazing healing art. This is one technique that can really help people become whole body aware, and encourages them to take a more proactive stance in their healing journeys.
My business, which I call “Uniquely Yours Wholistic Healing”, is based here in Williams Lake, and I work part-time and offer Reflexology, Reiki, Indian Head Massage, EFT, Guided Meditation sessions and other relaxation techniques. I also teach classes in Reiki Healing, Meditation and offer introductions into Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and other relaxation techniques, at various community events.
I have been asked by our local university (TRU) to speak about “Natural Healing” for the last three years to the LPN Nursing program, and earlier this year, also for the Bachelor of Science of Nursing program. When I get to the reflexology part of my talk, the students really enjoy hearing about and looking at the charts and foot models I bring with me to help better explain what reflexology is.
I became involved with the RAC BC Chapter association in 2003 and became the Membership Director in 2006, then Membership & Co-Chair Director in 2009. In April 2011 I decided to step back a little from the more leading positions with the board, but agreed to remind as Mentor Director until the new board no longer needs me.
Thank You to the New Board of Directors for stepping up and keeping RAC BC Chapter's alive and well.
Regards Shirley Marcotte - Mentor Director
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