Membership Benefits

BENEFITS OF  FULL  MEMBERSHIP OF  THE  IRIL

  • Register: Your name is placed on our permanent register of qualified practitioners available to the public
  • Professional Status: Being part of the Institute increases your professional credibility
  • Title: Use of the letters M.I.R.I.L after your name and on business paraphernalia
  • Membership Helpline: You can contact the IRIL office with queries.
  • Low cost Membership: Only €10.00 a month.  €120.00 a year
  • Low-cost first-time membership: €50.00 only (in your first year of membership) to assist you in setting up in practice
  • Membership Certificate: You receive a professional certificate when you first become a full member
  • IRIL Badge: You receive an exclusive lapel badge when you first become a full member
  • Logo: Use of IRIL professional Logo on your business stationary/ marketing material (not to be used as your personal logo)
  • Website: Free online listing
    • Your name and contact details, with your consent, will be listed on our online “find a reflexologist” register (optional)
    • You can avail of the opportunity of having a  Profile Page on the web site and refer people to this, many members choose this instead of having their own website
  •  IRIL members are recognised by: Irish Life / VHI / Laya / Glo Health – which means that your clients who have a policy with any 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)
  • IRIL Practitioner’s Pack: As a new member you will have access to a practitioner’s pack with all the COVID necessary documentation and GDPR documentation needed to start a practice
  • Joining IRIL from another association? In line with Brexit and its implications and COVID situations, IRIL is offering transferring members to IRIL a membership first time fee of only  €50.00. You can carry over your current membership and when it runs out we start your renewal then.
  • Insurance: Discounted Professional Indemnity Insurance from:
    • Sheridan Insurances. Tel 049 4380029 Premium for IRIL Members
    • Free student Membership of the IRIL
    • IRIL Student Membership Insurance providers special fee for case studies €50
    • Brian Mullins Insurance Brokers (071 9141030)
    • See www.balens.co.uk  for quotations from  UK based insurers –  Balens
  • AGM: You may attend your annual AGM at no cost and vote at all general meetings.
  • IRIL AGM Events: You can avail of classes/workshops at the AGM and gain CPD thus broadening your skill base
  • IRIL – listens to you the members and brings many major decisions to the floor at the AGM
  • IRIL Advertising: Low cost advertising is available in the Feet First Journal and email circulation.
  • IRIL Advice & Support: Network support is available from your colleagues within the Network Groups in various counties countrywide and from the Institute
  • IRIL e-newsletters – regular e-newsletters & relevant advertisements.
  • IRIL belongs to the members and is not for profit, it is an organization where we all work together
  • IRIL acts on your behalf and is a representative voice on National & international forums thus staying in touch with changes within the industry.
  • IRIL is a member of FICTA (Federation of Irish Complementary Therapy Associations) and an Umbrella organization of associations and is a leading figure in representing Reflexology at government level in Ireland. www.ficta.com
  • REIN (Reflexology in Europe) https://reflexology-europe.org (Rein is the largest and oldest international organization focused on Europe. They connect organizations (associations and schools) and disseminate information about reflexology, training reflexologists and the political situation of reflexologists in European countries).
  • IRIL enables you to be compliant with government regulations.
  • IRIL aims to ensure professional standards at the highest level in line with the government regulation.  We aim to ensure appropriate standards are maintained in Ireland – this is vital to being self-regulated as a professional
  • IRIL ensures members reach a high level of acceptable qualifications before they can be accepted as a member, ensuring the highest professional standards possible for our Institute.
  • IRIL promotes Reflexology at every opportunity and aims to raise the profile of the industry
  • IRIL supports the education of Reflexology throughout Ireland and keep you informed of classes and training
  • IRIL supports you if legal issues arise and you are compliant in membership
  • IRIL this year, liaised with the Garda and advised members regarding a worrying and persistent prank phone caller that affected so many Reflexologists
  • IRIL  updates members on the latest legislation, e.g. Data Protection GDPR, COVID 19 procedures relating to your practice
  • An IRIL registered member  provides members with a competitive advantage because they become active, informed members of their organization. Many members who lead busy professional lives depend on their association the IRIL to brief them on important industry trends, new legislative rulings, and advances in complementary therapies
  • IRIL Board the board is a voluntary board that is voted in at the AGM every year. It is made up of members only. The board works tirelessly for the good of the Institute and you the members.
  • Clients – IRIL  guarantees your clients that you are trained and ready to work as a professional Reflexologist
  • Discounts:
    • Allianz have set up an affinity scheme for IRIL 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.
    • Brian Mullins Insurance Brokers – special offers on home, motor and business insurance, (071) 9141030
    • 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.