Become a RACT Member
Instructions
1. Fill out the membership form below by clicking on the "Membership Form" button below. If you are renewing your membership and have no changes, skip this step and go to No. 2 below for payment.
2. Pay online by clicking on the "Professional Membership Payment" or "Associate Member Payment" button below, or sending a check to Heather Smith (info in on the application)
Explanations of Terms & Definitions
Professional Members may take full part in the association, set policy, vote, hold office, receive a certificate of membership, or renewal card, receive membership mailings, the quarterly newsletter, attend all functions, receive discounts on Association sponsored events, use the RACT logo and be listed on the web site.
Associate Members will receive a certificate or membership, or renewal card, receive membership mailings, the quarterly newsletter, attend all functions, receive discounts on Association-sponsored events, and use the RACT logo. Associate members may not hold office, vote, or set policy. Schools and businesses will be listed on the website and may use the RACT logo.
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Check List:
1. Read the requirements for membership (Professional or Associate). Complete the above form.
NOTE: New membership applications for the Professional level requires proof of 200 hours of reflexology-only training a copy of your training certificate or a certificate from a non-profit national testing agency. A certificate copy must accompany your application.
2. Fill out online form and submit online payment via the "Membership Payment" Button OR enclose a check along with the membership application form and a certificate copy if appropriate and mail to the address listed at the bottom of the application form.
The Importance of Professional Membership Organizations
Further professionalism is demonstrated to your clients when they know you are affiliated with organizations dedicated to maintaining professional and ethical standards. It lets them know you are concerned about the field of reflexology and actively support its growth and development as well as your own continuing education. As a member of an association, you are kept informed of the latest developments in the field through continuing education opportunities, conferences, and newsletters. When seeking any type of governmental recognition designed to protect your right to practice as a separate modality, the number of reflexologists represented on the local, national, and international levels in associations is important. Reflexologists can support each other everywhere through the strength of numbers created by membership in associations.
State Association:
RACT is committed to establishing the profession of Reflexology, by monitoring laws and regulations in CT, establishing standards and ethics; and promoting continued education for members so they may serve the best interest of their clients and the profession. RACT strives to promote reflexology to the public and other health care professions as an integrative health practice. RACT also encourages communication and cooperation among members and other Reflexology Associations within the United States and around the world.
Reflexology Association of America
The Reflexology Association of America is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes the scientific and professional advancement of reflexology. Its mission is to elevate and standardize the quality of reflexology services available to the public. RAA works to unify and support state reflexology associations in order to create one national movement toward greater excellence, integrity, research, and public safety. This includes support and representation with state legislation issues as needed.
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The American Reflexology Certification Board
The American Reflexology Certification Board is a nonprofit corporation. As an independent testing agency, offering a national certification program. Its primary aim is to certify the competency of those reflexologists who practice on a professional basis and wish to be recognized as meeting national standards. Involvement with ARCB and national certification is the next step after you have completed a course of study in reflexology and have further developed your hands-on skills by working on clients.