Reflexology Association America (RAA) Karen BallFlorida School of Massage faculty member Karen Ball has been elected as President of the Reflexology Association of America (RAA). Her term began July 1. Ball has been recognized twice nationally for her contribution to the field of reflexology: in 2014 she received the RAA President’s Award and this year received the Education Award as a “quintessential educator” and for “serving as a role model for all educators to inspire students to aspire to create a successful life on their own terms.”

For more than 25 years, Ball has added her unique reflexology approach to the Massage and Hydrotherapy Program offered at the Florida School of Massage, from which she graduated in 1989. She is also the creator of the 315-hour Therapeutic Hand & Foot Reflexology Professional Certification program.

Ball has been a Licensed Massage Therapist in Florida since 1989 and a board-certified reflexologist in practice since 1983. Through her own Academy of Ancient Reflexology, she presents introductory and advanced trainings in conventional reflexology, Thai reflexology and related subjects throughout the United States and Canada. She also writes the Reflexology Blog for Massage Magazine.

For more information about Karen’s classes and/or more about reflexology, visit www.AcademyofAncientReflexology.com.