The secretariat
We are reachable by phone at 033-4616141, every working day between 9.00 and 12.00. You can reach us by email at: nva@acupunctuur.nl.
Marijke Hofs - office manager:
"Since 2003 I have been working in the secretariat of the NVA and I do my work with passion. It is a challenge to support the organization, with its volunteers, in a professional manner and to ensure that the associated processes run as smoothly as possible. The financial administration is part of my office. The secretariat plays a central role, in consultation with the board, cadre, and external parties, in shaping the image of the NVA. This requires attention to many different aspects and occasional innovation."
Wil Muis - administrative assistant:
"From Monday to Thursday morning, I work with pleasure at the secretariat. My tasks include managing the membership database and admitting members. With the introduction of Western medical education and the adjustment of the admission policy, a lot of work has been added."
Esther Mexsenaar - administrative assistant:
"Since April 2007, I have been working in the pleasant environment of the secretariat with nice colleagues for the NVA. My duties include answering emails, sending orders, and answering the phone. I support Wil by processing and storing documents that members submit."
Jasminka Vlacic - administrative assistant:
"Since May 2018, I have been working with great pleasure in the secretariat.
I support the Continuing Education department with processing and invoicing accreditation requests for post-initial and further training from educational institutions. Processing the registration for post-initial and further training and the continuing education obligation of the members. I also ensure that the course offerings on the member portal and in the Huang Ti are up to date.
I also support Marijke in financial matters such as paying invoices, monitoring receivables, and processing and paying out the declarations of the cadre members. I also book all invoices in Account View."
Maaike Averink - communication & marketing employee:
"With my background as an acupuncturist (since 2014) and passion for the communication profession, I am happy to contribute to the professionalization of the association.
I started at the NVA on May 20, 2024, as a Communication & Marketing employee.
I am responsible for the visibility and profiling of the NVA to the public and other parties. My tasks include advising the NVA on communication, setting up and executing campaigns, and managing the social media channels."
Trudy Kuipers - secretary framework
"In 2022 I became a member of the NVA, and shortly thereafter also started as a volunteer; in the role of (chief) editor of the members' magazine. This way I already had a lot of contact with the secretariat. When I wanted to change jobs next to my work as an acupuncturist, I jumped into the open position of secretary and that role feels very good. I love to keep everyone informed and supported and to ensure that everything runs smoothly. The fact that I have always worked at small companies and have done a wide variety of tasks only helps with that. I am very versatile and that suits me just fine! Among my tasks are supporting the board, preparing for practice visits and the general meeting of members, maintaining the website and sending out the Newsletter."
