BENEFITS OF FULL MEMBERSHIP OF THE IRIL
- Register: Your name is placed on our permanent register of qualified practitioners.
- Professional Status: Being part of the Institute Increases your professional credibility.
- Title: Use of the letters M.I.R.I.L
- Membership Helpline: You can contact the IRIL office with queries.
- Membership Certificate: You received a professional certificate when you first become a full member.
- IRIL Badge: You received an exclusive lapel badge when you first become a full member.
- Website: Free online listing
- Your name and contact details with your consent will be listed on our online “find a reflexologist” register
- Use of the Members Forum (Reflexologists chat room) on our website: www.reflexology.ie
- Hibernian / Quinn Healthcare/ VHI Registered: IRIL members are recognised by BUPA, VHI and VIVAS Health, which means that your clients who belong to either of these Health Insurers, may be eligible for a refund for some of their Reflexology costs depending on their level of cover. (only applies to the Republic of Ireland)
- Journal Annual Subscription:
You will receive three editions of the IRIL professional journal ‘Feet First’, which is extremely informative and keeps you up to date on everything that is happening in reflexology in Ireland and abroad. It contains information on local network groups and lectures, seminars and workshops taking place around the country, which qualify for CPD credits.
- Insurance: Discounted Professional Indemnity insurance from:
- Brian Mullins Insurance Brokers (071 9141030) – €96 per annum to IRIL members
- O’Brien Finlay Insurance Associates (01 660 1033),
- Holistic Insurance services - 00 44 (0) 845 222 2236, www.holisticinsurance.co.uk
- See www.balens.co.uk for quotations from UK based insurers - Balens
- Alan Boswell Group or from Association of Reflexologists’ (www.aor.org.uk) for members.
- AGM: You can attend and vote at all general meetings.
- Advertising: Low cost advertising is available in the Feet First Journal.
- Advice/ Support: Network support is available from your colleagues within the Network Groups in various counties countrywide.
- Logo: Use of IRIL professional Logo on your business stationary / marketing material (not to be used as your personal logo). Ensure your IRIL registered number in view.
- e-newsletters – regular e-newsletters & relevant advertisements.
- Discounts:
- Allianz have set up an affinity scheme for IRI members offering 15% Insurance Discount on Home, Motor, Petplan and Pleasure Craft Contact Freephone 1850 48 48 48 (ROI) and 08457 828828 (NI) 15% discount also applies to Business Insurance and Travel insurance to ROI members only (for moment) NOTE: You must mention the IRI Affinity Scheme
- Trade prices through any Salon Services store in ROI and NI also online from Beauty Express 1890459567 www.beautyexpress.ie Note: You must bring along a copy of your IRI Membership Certificate to avail of above offer.
- Trade Prices at Spiral of Tranquillity, 9 Carragh Hill, Knocknacarra, Galway (must make a €500 Minimum initial order to qualify for trade prices). – Phone 086 832 7232 / 091 523396/ www.lessstress.ie.
The following are Issues that the Board of the IRIL are pursuing on behalf of its members:
- Regulation: The Institute/ committee represents the interests of all current member’s, tutors and students, in the ongoing talks with the Irish Government on all matters pertaining to the proposed Regulation of Complementary Therapies.
- Education: The Education Committee work tirelessly a) to provide support for students while training b) to keep abreast of what is happening in Reflexology Education world wide and c) to prepare our curriculum for accreditation by the Department of Education.
