Conference

13th RiEN
conference
2025

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Location: The Evoluon - Next Nature Museum

Program and Speakers

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speakers

from all over the world

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Lectures

on Saturday
(on site and online)

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Workshops

on Sunday
(only on site @ Eindhoven!)

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participants

from all over the world (keep checking for updates)

*Please note that the program schedule and speakers are subject to change. We will make every effort to adhere to the planned agenda but reserve the right to adjust the program if necessary.

Saturday May, 10th

Sunday May, 11th

*The conference will be held in English as will be all the communication. Translation this day will be provided in French and Dutch via the Zoom link.*
 
  • 09:00 – 10:00: Registration with welcome coffee
  • 10:00 – 10:30: Start of congress – welcome by RiEN/BeVo/VNRT

     

  • 10:30 – 11:00: Lecture 1: Nicole Van Beek – *Reflexology & Aromatherapy*
  • 11:00 – 11:30: Lecture 2: Brigitte Koch – *Vagus Nerve*
  • 11:30 – 12:00: Break
  • 12:00 – 12:30: Lecture 3: Susie Morrissey – *Integration of Holistic Healthcare with Pharmacy Practices*
  • 12:30 – 13:00: Lecture 4: Orlando Volpe – *Effects on the Hormonal and Neurotransmitter System Caused by Reflexology Treatments: A Biochemical Explanation*
  • 13:00 – 14:30: Lunch break
  • 14:30 – 15:00: Lecture 5: Stefanie Sabounchian – *Overcoming Addiction: A Wellness Approach with Integrated Foot, Hand, and Ear Reflexology*
  • 15:00 – 15:30: Lecture 6: Inge Cox – *Trauma Reflexology & Massage on the Feet*
  • 15:30 – 16:00: Break
  • 16:00 – 16:30: Lecture 7: Kevin & Barbara Kunz – Dr. Posse – *Research*
  • 16:30 – 17:00: Lecture 8: Paul Harvey – *Condition Specific PNF Stretch: A Reflexology Protocol Addressing Gait and Movement Challenges in MS, Parkinson’s Disease, and Stroke Survivors*
*No translation will be provided this day. All workshops will be in English. Full program with the time will be posted soon.*
 
  • 10:00 – 11:15: Workshop 1
  • 11:15 – 11:45: Break
  • 11:45 – 13:00: Workshop 2
  • 13:00 – 14:30: Lunch break
  • 14:30 – 15:45: Workshop 3
  • 15:45 – 16:15: Break
  • 16:15 – 17:30: Workshop 4

We are pleased to offer several workshops held across six rooms. Each speaker will present their workshop twice to give you more possibility to attent. We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s TOP 4 workshop, though we cannot guarantee availability. FIRST COMES IN = FIRST SERVED. So do not hesitate and subscribe asap.

Here’s a list of the possible workshops and speakers you can rank in order of preference when you register:

  1. Brigitte Koch – Vagus Nerve
  2. Franziska Windeisen – Feet as a Mirror of our Souls
  3. Guy Boitout – Holistic Approach to whiplash injury in Reflexology
  4. Inge Cox – Trauma Reflexology & Massage on the Feet
  5. Nicole Van Beek – Reflexology & Aromatherapy
  6. Orlando Volpe – Effects on the Hormonal and Neurotransmitter System Caused by Reflexology Treatments: A Biochemical Explanation
  7. Paul Harvey – Condition Specific PNF Stretch: A Reflexology Protocol Addressing Gait and Movement Challenges in MS, Parkinson’s Disease, and Stroke Survival
  8. Sabine Van Laarhoven – Reflexology Techniques to Induce Labor and Turn a Breech Presentation
  9. Sonia Fischmann – Prevention and Management of Stress Through Combined Plantar, Palmar, Facial, and Ear Reflexology
  10. Stefanie Sabounchian – Overcoming Addiction: A Wellness Approach with Integrated Foot, Hand, and Ear Reflexology
  11. Susie Morrissey – Integration of Holistic Healthcare with Pharmacy Practices
  12. Vera Krijn – A 360° Approach to Wellness and Health: The Role and Place of Reflexology


FOOTBOOTCAMP IS OPEN TO EVERYBODY FROM 10H00 – 17H30. IN THIS AREA WE CAN MEET AND EXCHANGE TREATMENT WITH OTHER COLLEAGUES DURING FREE MOMENTS. 

Learn from the best

MEET THE
SPEAKERS

Brigitte Koch

The Netherlands

Franziska Windeisen

Germany

Guy Boitout

France

Inge Cox

Belgium

Kevin & 
Barbara Kunz

USA

Nicole Van Beek

Belgium

Orlando Volpe

Italy

Paul  Harvey

USA

Sabine Van Laarhoven

Belgium

Sonia Fischmann

France

Stefanie Sabounchian

USA

Susie Morrissey

Ireland

Vera Krijn

USA

Tickets and prices

LIVE

on site in Eindhoven
298
265 when paid before 31 jan
  • Full Access to all lectures on Saturday
    including translation FR/NL
  • Acces to 4 workshops on sunday
  • Recording lectures on Saturday to rewatch via link afterwards
    including translation FR/NL
  • access to footbootcamps
  • acces to exposants
  • beverages/snacks during breaks + lunch
  • goodiebag
  • certificate of attendance
  • Digital conferencebook
popular

ONLINE

via Zoom (only Saturday)
69
  • Full Access to all lectures on Saturday
    including translation FR/NL
  • Recording Lectures On Saturday To Rewatch Via Link Afterwards​
    including translation FR/NL
  • certificate of attendance
  • digital conferencebook

FAQ

Registration for our event is done through a completed registration form. You will receive the confirmation of your form by email, which establishes the agreement for participation.

You may bring your confirmation printed or digital. If you own a lafuma seat and you are in the possibility to bring it, you may bring it with you. Drinks, refreshments and lunch are included in the price so you do not need to bring that. 

Register for the online ticket and the link to follow live online will be sent to you by mail the day before the conference and this along with the congress book. 

You certainly can. The event is not in a hotel, but you can find many hotels and B&B in the neighborhood that you can book. Westcord Hotel Eindhoven is offering a 15% discount for you on their best available rate. You can find the link and info lower on our site. 

You can contact us through our contact form or email us directly at secretary.rien@gmail.com

Cancellation: Cancellation must be notified in writing or by e-mail to secretary.rien@gmail.com. 

Please note that registration falls under Article 16 of the European Union Directive 2011/83/EU on Consumer Rights, for which the right of withdrawal is excluded.

The following conditions apply for the cancellation period:

Cancellation is possible free of charge up to 14 days after registration, unless the registration takes place within 2 months before the event itself. In that case the following conditions apply:
 

a) For cancellations between 25 March and 23 April: 50% of the registration fee remains payable.

b) After 23 April: No refunds are available. A substitute may be appointed, provided RiEN is notified in advance by email.

c) Non-participation or partial participation: In all cases of non-participation or partial participation, regardless of the reason, the full registration fee remains payable.

Specific arrangement for online participants: No refunds are available for online participants, as recordings remain accessible for an extended period.

Location Venue and hotel accomodations

Hotel accommodation

We have negotiated with some hotels in Eindhoven for a good price to book a room for the night. We are happy to inform you that we will stay in Westcord Hotel and you also can book a room with them. Feel free off course to book a B&B or other hotel if wanted!

For you, the hotel is offering a 15% discount on their best available rate and this for as long as they have rooms available. 

WESTCORD HOTEL EINDHOVEN
Lichttoren 22 | 5611 BJ Eindhoven
+31(0)40 – 751 35 00
eindhoven@westcordhotels.nl
www.westcordhotels.nl

The hotel is at only 2,3 km from the conference venue when you go by foot. So we can have a nice walk after a day inside.

By car it is 3,3 km and takes you less then 10 minutes.

Our Exposants

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Our Silver Sponsors

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RiEN

Reflexology in Europe Nexus

Get In Touch

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5423TP HANDEL
The Netherlands
Secretary.rien@gmail.com

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