Board Of Directors
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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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DIRECTOR AT LARGE & EXAMS - MANUELA KUNDERT
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE - RON LEIBEL
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SOCIAL MEDIA - CLAUDIA RUEL
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NEWSLETTER - DIANE MACDONALD
Diane MacDonald of Raincoast Elemental Wellness and Consulting Inc., has over 15 years of experience in the field of wellness. 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 (formerly the Canadian Association of Specialized Kinesiology) and the BC Therapeutic Touch Network Society. |
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WEBSITE - SUZANNE CHILTON
Suzanne Chilton is a mobile Certified Foot Reflexologist and an Approved Practitioner member of the Reflexology Association Of BC (RABC), having trained with Helga Petersen at the HCP Reflexology Institute in Langley, BC. She is also a passionate Wellness Advocate with doTERRA Canada, using Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils and natural health products to support her clients' health journeys. With her previous experience as a professional artist, Suzanne combines her sensitivity, intuition and energy work with the science of reflexology & essential oils to create a holistic treatment for every client. Suzanne is excited to be able to support the RABC with her skill in online design and marketing. |
