NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR
REFLEXOLOGY EDUCATORS
ABOUT US
MISSION
The National Council for Reflexology Educators (“NCRE”) is an IRS recognized 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, that emerged in January 2016 with the intention of supporting the needs of reflexology teachers, schools and educators. This will be done by offering educational resources, forums, conferences, online training, webinars, and a voice at legislative proceedings. Join NCRE to become a Certified Reflexology Educator or Advocate.
The mission is to set national standards for reflexology education and to recognize educators and programs that meet those standards.
PURPOSE
The purpose is to strengthen reflexology education. NCRE offers support for reflexology educators and programs in the USA.
LOGO ETIOLOGY
OVERVIEW
The NCRE logo is the result of significant heraldic research coupled with NCRE's vision of the organization.
OUTER RINGS
The 2 outer rings are simple and clean. The organization's name is engraved within the rings.
MOTTO
The NCRE motto - Education is the Key. In heraldic translation, the motto was usually in Latin. The Latin tradition is, Educatio Est Clavis.
SCROLL
The scroll is the ancient predecessor of the modern day book. It represents knowledge. In heraldic tradition, a scroll is placed at the bottom of the seal, and the organization's motto is engraved therein.
TORCH
The torch represents the light that knowledge brings to darkness. The seal includes two torches. One represents the teacher, and one represents the student.
SHIELD
The shield is the heraldic symbol for defender or protector. In this case, NCRE is the protector or defender of the members. NCRE is included at the top of the shield.
OLIVE LEAVES
In heraldic tradition, olive leaves represent peace. In the field of medicine, olive leaves represent healing. As such, this is a very fitting symbol for reflexology.