A living tribute to the people who have helped RiEN take root, grow and connect the reflexology community across Europe.
RiEN has grown through the dedication, knowledge and generosity of its people. Behind our organisation are the individuals who brought us together, shared their experience and gave their time to help the reflexology community connect across Europe.
During the AGM in 2026, it was decided to create the RiEN Grove – Our Roots: a symbolic grove to honour people whose contributions have helped shape RiEN and to keep their stories part of our shared future.
Each person is represented by their portrait and a tree that holds special meaning for them. Together, these images remind us of the roots we share, the connections we nurture and the growth that becomes possible when people care for a community.
Our grove begins with Anneke van ’t Wout, one of RiEN’s founders, whom we warmly thanked at the AGM for her many years of commitment. Over time, more people and their meaningful trees will join her here.
By celebrating those who helped us grow, we connect our beginnings with the people carrying RiEN forward today. This is a place for gratitude, for preserving our heritage and for remembering that every new chapter grows from the roots laid before it.
One of RiEN’s founders. A lasting part of our roots.
Anneke helped lay the foundations of RiEN and has given many years of dedication to our organisation and the reflexology community. At the AGM, we warmly thanked her for that enduring contribution.
Her portrait and her meaningful tree are the first addition to our grove: a personal connection between RiEN’s beginnings and the community we continue to grow together.
Thank you, Anneke, for your commitment, your generosity and the roots you have helped us build.
At the AGM, RiEN took a special moment to thank Anneke for her many years of commitment to our organisation and the reflexology community. Ingrid highlighted her role in RiEN’s history and the dedication she has brought to its development.
As one of our founders, Anneke helped lay the foundations on which RiEN continues to build. Her contribution connects our beginnings with the community we are today.
In our symbolic grove, each honoured member is represented by a portrait and a tree with personal meaning. Anneke’s tree accompanies this first tribute, connecting her contribution with our shared story of growth and continuity.
Reflexology in Europe Nexus
Boskant 21,
5423TP HANDEL
The Netherlands
Secretary.rien@gmail.com
© 2026 All Rights Reserved.