Welcome to the Reflexology Association of Iowa (RAIA). We were established in 2002 to help educate, promote and protect Reflexology in the state of Iowa. The RAIA is currently seeking nonprofit organization status and was granted affiliation to the Reflexology Association of America (RAA) in February 2009. On March 30, 2004 Reflexology was exempt from Massage Licensing. HF2201.

The RAIA Mission:

1. To protect and preserve the skills of Reflexology.
2. To encourage communication and education for Reflexology Practitioners and the Clients they serve in Iowa.
3. To protect our legal rights to work as Reflexology Practitioners.

WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY?
Reflexology is a non-invasive complementary modality involving the use of alternating pressure applied to the reflexes within the reflex maps of the body located on the feet, hands, and outer ears. (RAA's Definition of Reflexology 2006)