Board of Directors

PRESIDENT & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR - JANICE JOHNSON

Janice became a member with RABC in 2014, and was RAC Certified in 2010. In 2011/2012 she was President for RAC-BC Chapter, before moving over to join RABC. In 2002 she volunteered much time to improving local outdoor air quality, which turned into a full time job with the local regional government. Much progress in 5 years was accomplished, and then Janice was accepted into the Community Futures Self-Employment Business Program. Janice has been interested in alternative health for over 30 years since healing her body from her own multiple allergies, which no longer exist. I am honoured to serve as President to the members of RABC, and presently have taken on the role of Membership Director until another volunteer takes over.

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TREASURER - MARIE LUCKHART

​Marie was born and raised in Vancouver, BC and began her journey as a certified reflexologist over 35 years ago, when as a nurse she found that using medication was not always the best or only solution for most of her patients. Using the techniques she learned from basic reflexology, she was able to relax her patients and give them the opportunity to rest and begin to heal more effectively. Marie continued her practice as a nurse in maternity, geriatrics and orthopaedics and used reflexology as a tool for health and wellness within traditional medicine. She moved from hospital nursing to chairside and administration in the dental surgery field and spent 25 years managing three Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery clinics in the lower mainland. Her experience in managing multiple staff, surgeons and clinics has given her many skills in building her practice as a Certified Reflexologist.
Since 2012, Marie has renewed her passion for learning and developing her love of reflexology by completing basic and advanced courses with the Pacific Institute of Reflexology and the Advanced Reflexology Institute. She completed the RABC Approved Practitioners Proficiency Exam in May of 2015. Marie is continuing her education daily by actively practicing Reflexology in North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam and Langley .
​Marie looks forward to participating on the RABC Board of Directors and hopes to contribute an informed voice on the matters at hand for the benefit of Reflexology as a whole.

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SECRETARY - FRANCES BIRDSELL

​Frances Birdsell, Reflexologist and Natural Health Practitioner, has owned and operated Viva Holistic Healing since 1997. She is a Practitioner and Instructor of foot, hand and ear Reflexology, offering ongoing courses in Reflexology and other holistic healing methods in Terrace and across the northwest.
Frances holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, and has worked in health research for a number of years. She arrived in Terrace in 1978, launching a career in community development, running the Terrace Women's Centre. Frances received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the Instituto Naturista in Guatemala in 1997, as well as a Masters in Kai Igaku / La Medicina Agradable, utilizing the widely used method of applied kinesiology, called the Examen Bioenergetico (Bioenergy Exam) from COHNAN, in Leon, Nicaragua. Through Northwest Development Education, Frances has worked for global awareness with OXFAM and CUSO. She is also an accredited Spiritual Healer utilizing a number of techniques including Reiki, Prana, Polarity, Chakra Balancing, Gemstone, Monadic and Emerald Fire.

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SOCIAL MEDIA - CLAUDIA RUEL

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NEWS and WEBSITE - DIANE MACDONALD

​Diane MacDonald of Raincoast Elemental Wellness and Consulting Inc. is dedicated to supporting those who care for others through Reflexology and bioenergetic techniques.  Promoting inner peace and a path forward through relaxation.
Diane is a firm believer that when we invest in ourselves through holistic techniques which support the cycle of relaxation, release and renewal we are healthier, more adaptive and more creative when facing life’s challenges.
Diane holds those who care for others with a profound respect and chooses to focus her energy on supporting the caregivers/care providers in her community.
Diane is a registered member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, the Reflexology Association of BC, the Reflexology Association of Canada, the Canadian Association of Bioenergetic Wellness and the BC Therapeutic Touch Network Society.

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DIRECTOR AT LARGE - RON LEIBEL

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DIRECTOR AT LARGE - HAIMING (ALEX) ZHU

​Alex had a strong passion for reflexology as early as 1990, when reflexology became popular in China. As a regular customer of reflexology, Alex began to pay attention to observe and discuss the techniques and skills with the reflexology master.
In 2015, Alex was fortunate to have met Shirley Z. Shaw, the founder of the Big Feet Health Group in British Columbia. Shirley personally taught Alex the classic Big Feet massage and management techniques of the reflexology business.
In 2017, Alex officially joined the Big Feet Health Group and became the Group CEO Assistant.
In March of 2018, under the guidance of CEO Shirley, Alex established the 18th Big Feet franchise store in Maple Ridge, BC, which is highly recommended by local customers since then.
In later 2018, Alex began his study with the Pacific Institute of Reflexology, under Christopher Shirley, who is a pioneer of the Reflexology industry in BC province. Alex systematically completed the training courses: Basic Holistic Hand Reflexology, Basic Holistic Foot Reflexology, Basic Holistic Ear Reflexology, Advanced Reflexology: Professional Skills and Advanced Reflexology: Clinical Skills.
In 2019, Alex successfully passed the Proficiency & Practical Examination of Reflexology Association of Canada (RAC) and became a RAC member.
In May 2020, Alex was accepted as an Approved Practitioner with the Reflexology Association of British Columbia and subsequently became a member of the Board of Directors.

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DIRECTOR AT LARGE - SEEMA JHALLI