Board of Directors

President: Lilian Tibshraeny-Morten, Florida

Lilian is an ACARET Accredited Educator and is an ARCB Approved CE Provider. She is  an Acupuncturist,  Licensed Massage Therapist and Occupational Therapist. Her studies include Reflexology Certification with the  International Institute of Reflexology in 1983.  Lilian began  her studies in acupuncture in 1994 at the Acupuncture Training Institute South Africa, the China Beijing International Training Center and the Beijing Acupuncture Hospital. She has taught reflexology in the UK, USA, Europe, Singapore, and Kuwait and was  Director of Education for the International Institute of Reflexology, FL from 1998-2001. She developed and has taught a training program for the Twelve Meridians and Five Elements Workshops in South Africa, USA, Zimbabwe and UK. Lilian is the owner of  JLM Educational Training and author of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy. 

                                          Secretary: Kathy Ungerecht, Alaska 

  As a  reflexology educator,  Kathy has taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Alaska, Anchorage and has recently written a 300 hour accreditation reflexology  curriculum.  She resides in Anchorage, Alaska and is currently in the process of forming the Reflexology Association of Alaska.  Kathy was recently recognized by the Reflexology Association of America for her legislative contributions in  Alaska. Her  professional service includes her role as secretary for the ACARET board of directors since 2006 and a professional member of reflexology associations on a national and international level (RAA and ICR). Featured on television news programs and in print , Kathy is always seeking opportunities to extoll the virtues of reflexology. She travels worldwide to further her reflexology education. Kathy is a registered Senior Jin Shin Do® teacher and practitioner and a member of the Jin Shin Do® Foundation.



Treasurer: Tom Marziale, Ohio

A Certified Reflexologist since 1990 (Edward Hanania, instructor), Tom is ARCB Certified and has been a Reiki Master/Teacher since  1996.  He is a  Licensed Massage Practitioner and trained with the Carnegie Institute of Massotherapy  in Ohio in 2000. Tom has studied with Sandi Rogers from Australia, Inge Dougans from  South Africa and Bill Runquist from CA.  He served as the  President of the Associated Reflexologists of Colorado for two-terms.  Tom owns Bridges to Health Healing Center in  Akron, Ohio that provides herbs, supplements, music, and  metaphysical products.                            

Vice President: Linda Chollar, California

Linda is an ACARET Accredited Educator and ARCB Approved CE Provider. She serves as a board director for the Reflexology Association of CA. A professional in the field of reflexology and wellness coaching since 1991, Linda has taught reflexology courses for hospitals, hospice care, wellness centers, massage and nursing schools and is currently a staff reflexology instructor at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in CA.  She maintains a private practice in holistic pain management, is a board licensed Massage Therapy Instructor and Certified Polarity Practitioner.  Linda is the owner of PainFreePath^tm Wellness and Reflexology Training.  

Director: Kayte Nickelson, MO

Kayte is a reflexologist with certification as a Diabetic Foot Care Technician. She is also a Reiki Practitioner. Her training includes study at the Stone Institute, in Emotional & Internal Aromatic Touch and Neuro Care. Kayte has a background in Entertainment, Public Relations, Advertising Design, Commercial Art and Graphic Design. She is actively involved in community and contributes to the The Native American Women’s Care Circle. As owner of Sweet Medicine Village, her therapy specialties include carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar faciitis and diabetic needs.

                               

Director:   Patti Vucic, NY
Patti is a reflexology educator and registered nurse (RN). She is ACARET Accredited and Certified  with ARCB, having trained at the Ontario College of Reflexology under instructor Shanti Parakh. An active advocate for legislative advancements in NY, she is a member of the NY State Reflexology Association and of the Reflexology Association of America. She developed and teaches a 200 hour Reflexology Certification Course and is an instructor with Birch Tree Learning Center introducing reflexology and aromatherapy to nurses working in hospitals and preparing for their AHNA certification.  She is the co-founder and director of Honor and Hope Wellness Center in Hamburg,  NY. 
 

                                   

Newest Board Director: John Schultz,  AZ 

Bio coming soon.