2017 19TH ICR DESTINATION

REFLEXOLOGY CONFERENCE

Taitung, Taiwan

19th to 22nd October 2017

Information & Registration Packet

Page 1 Conference Package Information

Page 2

Registration, Trip to Father Josef’s Organisation and Welcome Cocktail Function Information

Page 3 Conference Venue and Gala Dinner Information

Page 4

Conference Programme

Page 5 & 6 Conference Registration Form

Page 7

Speakers and Presentations

Pages 8 to 9 Accommodation Information & Room Sharing Form

Page 10

Transport Information

Page 11 ICR Reflexology Volunteer Program

Pages 12 to 14

Information about Taitung

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CONFERENCE PACKAGE INFORMATION

In 2017 ICR will be hosting their 19th International Conference in an exotic and exciting destination. We invite you to combine your annual holiday with the ICR conference and join us in Taiwan for our Destination Reflexology Conference. ICR have structured an inclusive package for our delegates as follows:

Tour to Father Josef’s Organisation – Thursday, 19th October NB: YOU NEED TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARRIVE THE WEDNESDAY EVENING IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THIS TOUR.

Meet the delegates at the Welcome Function with snacks and welcome drink on Thursday, 19th October. Relax and enjoy the Cultural Aboriginal Entertainment provided for you.

Three Day Conference with 10 Speakers, 12 Poster Presenters and Vendor Tables. Inclusive of teas and lunches

Gala Dinner with dinner, entertainment and complimentary wine on the table – Saturday, 21st October. Cash Bar will be open.

A reflexology session for each delegate provided by Father Josef’s Organisation.

Conference Transcript CD Optional Extras include:

Conference Photo CD

Conference Transcript – Hard Copy

Guests attending Welcome Function

Guests attending Gala Dinner

Vendor Tables The Registration form is included in this package and is also available on our website for you to complete online and return to the ICR Administration Office.

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REGISTRATION: Thursday, 19th and Friday, 20th October

Conference Registration will take place in the Third Floor Lobby at the Queena Plaza Hotel

Thursday, 19th October from 10.00am to 11.30am Friday, 20th October from 8.00am to 8.45am

TOUR TO FATHER JOSEF’S ORGANISATION: Thursday, 19th October

A tour (no charge) has been organised to view Father Josef’s Organisation. The tour will depart from the Third Floor Lobby, Queena Plaza Hotel at 12 noon exactly. Pre-booking your place on the registration form is essential because transport has to be organised. ICR will not be able to accommodate last minute bookings for the tour. You will also need to ensure that you arrive in Taitung on Wednesday, 18th October to ensure that you are on time for the tour departure on the 19th October. Guests of delegates are welcome at a cost

of $10 per person (this cost will be donated to Fr Josef’s Organisation).

WELCOME COCKTAIL FUNCTION: Thursday, 19th October The Welcome Cocktail Function and Opening Ceremony will take place at 6.00pm in the Ball Room at the Queena Plaza Hotel. The Welcome Function is a perfect start to the conference where delegates can meet and introduce themselves over canapés and a welcome drink. A cash bar will be available. Delegates will also be privileged to experience the local culture of Taitung while they are entertained by a local Aboriginal Tribe performance.

There is no cost to delegates for this function as it is included in the conference fee. Guests of delegates are most welcome to attend at a cost of $30 per person. Please see registration form for more details.

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CONFERENCE VENUE

The venue for the ICR Destination Reflexology Conference is the Queena Plaza Hotel in Taitung. The name of the hotel reflects its central philosophy which is “Love as fragrant as the Osmanthus. Wisdom as deep as the fields”. Chairman of the hotel, Mr Renzong Zhu believes no matter how far one reaches, all glory ultimately goes to one’s parents.

Taking one character from each of his parent’s names, “Gui” (osmanthus) and “Tian” (field) and combining them, the Mandarin name for Queena Plaza Hotel was born. Within walking distance of the Night Market, Tainhou Temple and Taitung Railway Art Village this centrally located luxury hotel offers comfortable and ultra-modern facilities of an exceptionally high standard. All presentations and workshops from the 19th to 22nd October will take place at the Queena Plaza Hotel.

GALA DINNER: Saturday, 21st October The Gala Dinner will take place at the Queena Plaza Hotel. Relax amongst friends and enjoy a wonderful evening of good food and entertainment.

There is no cost to delegates for this function as it is included in the conference fee. Guests of delegates are most welcome to attend at a cost of $65 per person. Please see registration form for more details.

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2017 ICR 19th INTERNATIONAL

DESTINATION REFLEXOLOGY CONFERENCE

Taitung, Taiwan: 19th to 22nd October 2017

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Thursday, 19th October

10.00 am to 11.30 am Registration at Queena Plaza Hotel

12.00 pm to 5.00 pm Trip to Father Josef’s Organisation (to be booked in advance)

6.00 pm WELCOME RECEPTION & OPENING CEREMONY Canapés will be served and bar facilities will be available

Friday, 20th October

8.00 am to 8.45am Final Registration – Queena Plaza Hotel

9.00 am to 9.45 am Welcome and ICR Report Back

9.45 am to 10.15 am Break Vendor Tables

10.15am to 10.45 am Speaker 1 – Sophie Lin

10.45 am to 12.15 pm Workshop – Sophie Lin

12.15 pm to 1.00 pm Photo Session

1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Lunch Vendor Tables and Poster Presentations

2.00 pm to 2.30 pm Speaker 2 –Hagar Basis

2.30 pm to 4.00pm Workshop – Hagar Basis

4.00 pm to 4.30 pm Break Vendor Tables and Poster Presentations

4.30 pm to 6.00 pm 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm

Reflexology Treatments for delegates done by Father Josef’s Organisation

Saturday, 21st October

8.30 am to 9.30 am Speaker 3 – Sue Ricks

9.30 am to 10.30 am Speaker 4 – Lone Sorensen

10.30 am to 11.00 am Break Vendor Tables and Poster Presentations

11.00 am to 11.30 pm Speaker 5 – Mitsuru Orita

11.30 pm to 1.00 pm Workshop – Mitsuru Orita

1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Lunch Vendor Tables and Poster Presentations

2.00 pm to 2.30 pm Speaker 6 – Sally Kay

2.30 pm to 4.00pm Workshop – Sally Kay

4.00 pm to 4.30 pm Break Vendor Tables and Poster Presentations

4.30 pm to 5.30 pm Speaker 7 – Sister Genie

7.00 pm GALA DINNER

Sunday, 22nd October

9.00 am to 10.30 am Speaker 8 – Rachel McKen St Pierre and Carol Faguy

10.30 am to 11.00 am Break Vendor Tables and Poster Presentations

11.00 am to 12.00 pm Speaker 9 – Dr Krishna Dalal

12.00 pm to 1.00 pm Speaker 10 – Lorraine Senior

1.00 pm to 2.00 pm Lunch Vendor Tables and Poster Presentations

2.00 pm to 3.00 pm Closing Ceremony

ICR REFLEXOLOGY VOLUNTEER PROJECT STARTS

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ICR 2017 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION REFLEXOLOGY CONFERENCE

19TH TO 22ND OCTOBER 2017 Taitung, TAIWAN

REGISTRATION FORM

Name: Surname: (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr)

Postal Address: Phone:

Email:

SECTION 1: REGISTRATION FEE Please mark your selection with an X (Prices are quoted in US Dollars)

The Conference fee includes: Thursday Trip to Father Josef’’s Organisation

Thursday Welcome Function (snacks and welcome drink), Saturday Gala Dinner (meal and entertainment)

Conference Transcript CD Tour to Fr Josef’’s Organisation

(Thursday, 19th) (Booking must be done with registration, no late bookings will be accommodated due to

transport arrangements)

I will be attending I will not be attending

Welcome Function (Thursday, 19th) I will be attending I will not be attending

Gala Dinner (Saturday, 22nd) I will be attending I will not be attending

MEAL CHOICE: PLEASE SPECIFY

NON-VEGETARIAN VEGETARIAN OTHER:

CONFERENCE FEE

EARLY BIRD (By June 30th,

2017)

REGULAR (July 01st to

October 05th, 2017)

BUDDY SPECIAL (By June 30th, 2017)

DAY PACKAGE (Per Day)

MEMBERS $495 $529 $445 $244

NON MEMBERS $529 $559 $479 $252 Note: The day package is quoted per day and is only applicable to the 20th or 21st. Not applicable to the

22nd.

To qualify for Buddy Special you need to book and pay for two delegates

Names of the two Delegates booking together: ______________________________________________________________________________

TOTAL DUE FOR SECTION 1:

SECTION 2: OPTIONAL COSTS: Please mark your selection with a X Welcome Function for Guests: $30.00 per person (This is only if you are bringing guests)

Number of Guests: __________ Total Cost for Guests = _____________

Guest Names(s): _______________________________________________________________

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SECTION 2: OPTIONAL COSTS: Continued… Please mark your selection with a X Gala Dinner for Guests: $65.00 per person (This is only if you are bringing guests)

Number of Guests: __________ Total Cost for Guests = _____________

Guest Names(s): _______________________________________________________________

Conference Meals for Guests: $65.00 per person – teas/lunches (This is only if you are bringing guests)

Number of Guests: __________ Total Cost for Guests = _____________

Guest Names(s): _______________________________________________________________

Tour to Fr Josef’s Organisation for Guests: $10 per person (This is only if you are bringing a guest)

Number of Guests: __________ Total Cost for Guests = _____________

Guest Names(s): _______________________________________________________________

Conference Transcript – Hard Copy Member - $25 Non member - $30

Conference Photo CD Member - $15 Non member - $30

Vendor Tables: Single Table - $130 Tables can be shared, but you will be responsible for full payment.

If applicable, please provide the name of the person sharing your table: ______________________________________________________________________________

SUB TOTAL FOR SECTION 2:

TOTAL DUE FOR SECTION 1 AND 2:

Payment must accompany Registration Form (Please select payment method)

International Money Order (in US Dollars) Cheque (payable to ICR, in US Dollars)

Paypal via ICR website (attach proof of payment) Credit Card

Name as printed on the card: __________________________________________________________

Credit Card Details: Card Number ______/______/______/______ Expiry Date: ____/____

Visa: ______ Mastercard: ________ Signature: _____________________________________

Email this form to: Liza Thomas, ICR Administration Office Email: membership@icr-reflexology.org Fax: +27 88 031 2060600

Or complete online at: www.icr-reflexology.org on the 2017 Conference Page Cancellation Policy: Requests may be received in writing – postmarked, emailed or faxed on or before September 30th, 2017. Telephone cancellations will not be eligible for a refund. A non-refundable processing fee of 15% of the total amount paid will be deducted from your refund. LATE CANCELLATION REQUESTS RECEIVED AFTER SEPTEMBER, 30TH , 2017 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR REFUNDS. Liability: The International Council of Reflexologists has taken all reasonable care in making the arrangements for this conference. However, should any unforeseen disruptions render the organisers unable to present the conference as scheduled, the organisers shall not be held responsible, nor can they be held responsible for any damages, and/or costs, whatsoever arising from any such alteration or cancellation. Possible unforeseen disruptions could include but are not limited to: political/labour unrest, disputes or strikes; fire; and/or any act of God or natural disaster. Delegates are responsible for their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance (travel, medical and all risks). I have read and accept the Cancellation Policy and Liability Clause:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

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SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS *

Sophie Lin - Taiwan The Global Task of “Fr. Josef’s Method of Reflexology”

Hagar Basis - United Kingdom The Role of Reflexology for Women’s Health from a Holistic Perspective

Sue Ricks - United Kingdom Reflexology, Emotions, Energy and Messages of the Body

Lone Sorensen - Spain Temprana Reflex Therapy:

Stimulation of Brain Injury and Dysfunction

Mitsuru Orita - Japan

Activating Reflex Zones in the Feet by Dual Applications of Less-Pain Taiwanese Reflexology and Onyx Stones

Sally Kay – United Kingdom

Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) and Auto-immune Disorders

Lorraine Senior – United Kingdom Reflexology Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Rachel McKen St Pierre and Carol Faguy - Canada

Integrative Health Care - Reflexology

Dr Krishna Dalal - India Management of Diabetic Neuropathy and Nephropathy with Hypertension by Applying Reflexology Therapy: Randomised Controlled Clinical Trials

Sister Genie - USA Reflexology in Tanzania, Africa

*Speakers and Presentations subject to change

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ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Room Sharing If you would like to share a room, but do not have someone in mind, ICR will, if possible, put you in touch with someone who is also seeking a roommate. ICR will co-ordinate room sharing on a first come, first serve basis and will give both parties e-mail addresses so as to confirm sharing plans. Please complete the Room Sharing Form on page 9 and return to ICR prior to making your accommodation booking with the hotel.

Accommodation Options:

The Queena Plaza Hotel – Conference Hotel Located in the centre of Taitung City our host hotel, The Queena Plaza Hotel offers a 5-star accommodation option. Renovated in 2014, the Queena Plaza Hotel guarantees guests a pleasant stay. Guests staying here will be on site for all the conference activities and enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. The hotel provides room service, 24-hour front desk, elevator, shared lounge/TV area, safety deposit boxes to ensure our guests the greatest comfort. The hotel also offers many unique recreational opportunities such as steam room, fitness centre, spa, outdoor pool, and garden. Approximate Rate: US$135 (plus an additional room fee of US$62 for Saturday night). This is a reduced rate offered to ICR Delegates (normal rate is US$157), however, ICR is still negotiating with the hotel. When booking your accommodation at this hotel please quote the reference ICR CONFERENCE to ensure you are allocated the negotiated rate.

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OTHER ACCOMMODATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE CONFERENCE HOTEL Please be advised that it is the delegate’s responsibility to ensure that the hotel selected from this list meets your needs. Room rates list below are only an estimate, therefore, please check the room rate prior to confirming your booking. Bookings will need to be done directly with the hotel of your choice. Marlin Splendor Hotel Single and/or Double: NT$3200 (USD107) including breakfast Hoya Resort Hotel Single and/or Double: NT$2400 (USD80) including breakfast Yes Hotel Single and/or Double: NT$2400 (USD80) including breakfast Dung Shin Hotel Single and/or Double Rate: NT$1,600 (US$48) including breakfast Sinsu Inn Single and/or Double: NT$950 (US$29) double room per night Traveler Hotel Single and/or Double: NT$1,500 (US$46) double room including breakfast Fu Kang Hotel Single and/or Double: NT$729 (US$22) Double room including breakfast Jin Lon Hotel Single and/or Double: NT$1,000 (US$30) Double Room

ICR ROOM-SHARING REGISTRATION This form is to be returned to ICR with your Registration and Payment

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________

Provide the following information:

Dates of your reservation:

Arrival: _________________________ Departure (Check Out) ___________________

Desired roommate information:

Male Female No Smoking Allowed in the rooms

Other requirements (please specify)___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

If no roommate is available ICR will notify you by the latest 31st August 2017

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TRANSPORT

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei is the closest and most convenient

airport to Taitung and is accessible from most countries

around the world. On arriving at TPE delegates will

need to travel by bus or taxi to Taipei Songshan Airport

(TSA) or to Taipei Train Station. This trip will take

about 1 hour.

Cost by bus: NT$125 – NT$150 (US$4 – US5$)

Cost by taxi: NT$800 – NT$1000 (US$25 – US$30)

From this point there are two options available to delegates:

Option 1: From Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), delegates

can then take a domestic flight to Taitung (TTT) via Mandarin

Airlines or Uni Air. The approximate travel time is 1 hour.

Mandarin Airlines:

http://www.mandarin-airlines.com/english/index.html

Uni Air:

https://www.uniair.com.tw/uniairec/index1.aspx (Mandarin

version only)

Cost by plane: NT$2400 (one way) – US$73

Option 2: From Taipei Train Station delegates can travel by

train to Taitung. The approximate travel time is 3.5 hours by

Puyuma Direct Train. Stunning scenery along the coast.

Taiwan Railway Administration:

http://twtraffic.tra.gov.tw/twrail/English/e_index.aspx

Cost by train: NT$783 (one way) – US$24

On arrival in

Taitung delegates

can travel to the city centre and their respective

hotels either via car, taxi or local bus. Most hotels

in Taitung provide a pick-up service for their

guests and it is suggested that delegates make

enquiry when booking accommodation.

Note: Prices indicated above are an estimate and may be subject to change

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ICR REFLEXOLOGY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 2017 TAIWAN CONFERENCE

22nd to 25th October 2017

What is the ICR

RVP Program?

The Reflexology Volunteer Program is available to conference delegates and is an opportunity to lend your gifted hands, as a Reflexologist, and a rewarding experience to further connect with the people of Taiwan. The Reflexology Volunteer Program will appeal to those of you who are interested in extending their stay for 3 extra days after the conference. Spaces are limited for this Program.

Where will the RVP

Program take place?

ICR has arranged for the RVP Reflexology Volunteer Program to take place at The Garden of Hope Foundation. This is a non-government, non-profit group established in 1988 to help disadvantaged girls and young women. Their services have grown to include shelters and service centres island-wide providing everything from counselling and temporary housing, to employment, training, social work and legal aid. We will be scheduling Reflexology sessions to both staff members and women at the shelter for the duration of our stay. Their offices are conveniently located in Taitung and within walking distances from our accommodation. https://www.goh.org.tw/tc/index.asp https://www.facebook.com/thegardenofhope/

How much will it

cost to Volunteer?

• $175 USD – Includes accommodation, necessary equipment to facilitate the reflexology treatments and a donation to the Garden of Hope Foundation.

• Extras: meals, airport transportation, incidentals.

For more information please email membership@icr-reflexology.org

or register online at www.icr-reflexology.org

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Taitung, the host city for our 2017 conference is teeming with entertainment and cultural attractions. Situated on the east coast of Taiwan, on a small plain between the Central mountain range and the ocean, the tropical city of Taitung offers spectacular scenery and is the perfect exotic destination for the ICR 2017 International Destination Reflexology Conference. Combing your annual holiday with the ICR conference is an opportunity not to be missed.

Home to seven very diverse aboriginal cultures, Taitung offers an array of tourist attractions ranging from temples, museums, markets, hot springs and nature parks.

The first stop for any tourist should be the Taitung Tourist Information Centre located at the Old Railway Station on Tiehua Road. Here you will find information on local aboriginal events as well as maps and general information on Taitung.

Some sights include:

Taitung Railway Art Village After the South Link Line was open to vehicular traffic, the volume of freight and passengers was too large, more than the Taitung old station could handle. Thus it was faced with the fate of abolishment as the new station was under construction. In order to preserve the significantly meaningful old railway over the past 80 years, Taitung Railway Art Village is thus established to keep memories of railway culture. This art village maintains the original appearance of the railway bureau at that time, having the nation’s only triangle turnaround loop and Kuanghua Express. In the porch, there are modern installation artistic works and old-fashioned railroad reflecting each other. Rail enthusiasts and photography lovers shall never miss here. Museum of Prehistory, Buowuguan Road, Fengtain Village Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Surrounded by beautifully sculptured grounds and gardens this museum is dedicated to the Peinan Culture. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, a team of archaeologists from the National Taiwan University excavated over 1500 stone coffins and more than 20,000 stone and pottery artefacts. It also houses an in depth exhibit on the current aboriginal groups in Taiwan.

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Beinan Cultural Park, Wenhuagongyuan Road, Nanwang Village Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Associated with the Museum of Prehistory, the park contains the largest and most important prehistoric archaeological site in Taiwan. The park also consists of beautiful grounds with a spectacular view of the surrounding area. Fruit Street, Zhengqi Street is a street of hawker fair.

Taitung Railway Art Village, Tiehua Rd (At the old railway station). Taitung City converted several buildings of the old railway station into a exhibition space for local artists and artist in residence.

Tianhou Temple, Jhonghua Rd. one block south of Sihwei Rd 1st Section. While there are seemingly temples on every block this one dedicated to Mazu (Matsu) is ornately decorated and quite popular.

Liyushan Park, Next to the old train station, on the Southwest side of downtown. With its trails and lookouts Liyu Shan offers a panoramic view of Taitung.

Taitung Seashore Park and Taitung Forest Park, On the North and East sides of town. Taitung Seashore Park and the attached Taitung Forest Park are extremely popular with both locals and tourist alike. With miles of cycling and walking trails as well a beautiful and surprisingly undeveloped seashore, these parks offer a perfect chance to experience Taitung's laid back lifestyle and clean ocean air. There are bicycles for rent at several places. Erected in Taitung Seaside Park, the Paposogan (Seashore Park) integrates landscape and public art, marking Taitung’s unique culture, history and natural scenery. Its special rattan roof shape is very impressive. Quietly standing on the coast, the Paposogan (Seashore Park) greets the first light of the morning in the daytime. At night, its yellow light shines, as if looking forward to the vision of the world. A county-administered city, Taitung was previously called Baosang Village, derived from the Amis language "Paposogan", meaning "in the direction of the hill". Once resided by Puyuma and Amis people, the place has a paradisal natural environment and rich content of pre-historical relics. Lighting: Winter (October 1-April 30): 17:30 - 22:00

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Tiehua Music Village Romantic evenings can be enjoyed at nearby Tiehua Music Village. The singers give natural and moving performances and there is also an art market to browse; enjoy life at a leisurely pace here while listening to the most beautiful voices in Taiwan. Music Village Performance Time: Wed-Sat 8-10pm, Sun 7:30-9pm Arts and Crafts Fair: Tue-Sun 2-10pm Holiday Show Fair: Fri 6-10pm, Sat-Sun 3:30-10pm

Ata Aboriginal Culture, Jhongsing Rd. 2nd Section 200th alley #7 (Across the Street from the grocery store. Thru the sculpted metal gate.), Open 10am-5pm, closed Mondays. Located in one of the buildings of a now defunct sugar factory this glass bead studio and handicraft centre sells a variety of aboriginal handicrafts. Including textiles, leather work, and handmade glass beads. Since the Ata glass bead studio is located on site you can also watch glass beads being made.

Green Island (Lyudao) is a small island 33km to the east of Taitung City. This little paradise offers world class scuba diving and snorkelling, hiking, cycling and swimming.

THE ICR BOARD LOOKS FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AT

OUR CONFERENCE IN 2017

For regular updates visit the conference page on:

www.icr-reflexology.org