Establishment
Founded in 1985, TSARS has been instrumental in gaining statutory recognition for therapeutic reflexology from the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA).   As a national professional society, TSARS registered in 2007 as a non-profit making organisation [053-289-NPO].

Mission
TSARS as an independent entity acts in the interest of its members and on professional matters relating to reflexology.

 Management
TSARS is managed by a National Executive Committee consisting of elected office-bearers and branch chairpersons. Positions are honorary.

Portfolios
Each executive member is responsible for one or more of the following portfolios:
Administration; Branch Management; Congress; Finance; Journal; Public Relations and Liaison (with the Allied Health Professions Council and other statutory bodies).  

Administration
An appointed part-time administration officer in TSARS head office deals with the general administration of TSARS, queries from members and the public via e-mail and telephone and is responsible for the updating of information on TSARS’s website. 

Meetings
The National Executive Committee has monthly meetings via the internet (MIRC) and reports are submitted on portfolio activities. Annual reports are submitted at the Annual General Meetings.

Functions
As a national professional body, TSARS is committed to activities which include the following:-

Information: Members are assisted with their queries regarding the profession and practice.

Website: The public utilizes TSARS's website to obtain information and contact details of registered therapeutic reflexologists. (www.sareflexology.org.za)        

Promotion of the profession: TSARS regularly promotes therapeutic reflexology as a profession by means of the national media, i.e. articles; TV and radio talks, editorials and advertisements.

Liaison: TSARS liaises with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa, the Professional Board of Therapeutic Reflexology and any other relevant statutory body or organization.   

Professional Practice: TSARS aims to uphold and further the standing of the profession among TSARS members.

Annual General Meetings (AGM): Annual General Meetings play a vital role in the organization of TSARS where the National Chairperson, National Treasurer and Branch Chairpersons submit their reports.

National Congress: National Congresses are held every second year. The first took place in 1991 in Durban. National and international speakers address members on the latest developments in the profession and numerous workshops are held. The Congress also affords all members from across South Africa the opportunity to meet and network.

Branch Meetings/Workshops: Branches of TSARS in Cape Town, Durban, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Pretoria arrange regular meetings/workshops. Therapists have the opportunity to discuss case studies and to listen to different speakers on various topics relating to health care.

Journals: The Journal aims to keep members informed, inspired, encouraged and enlightened. It highlights developments in the profession, both on the national and international level, and provides information on other health related issues and forthcoming events.

Group Policy - Professional Indemnity and General Liability : The National Health Act 2004, No 61 of 2003, which states: “Every private health establishment must maintain insurance cover sufficient to indemnify a user for damages that he or she might suffer as a consequence of a wrongful act by any member of its staff or by any of its employees” .  As from 1 May 2008 members who are registerd with the AHPCSA and practice within the borders of RSA can apply for reduce rates for Professional Indemnity and General Liability cover.

Training institutions
TSARS is not affiliated to any reflexology training institution – SEE TRAINING for more information.