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 at 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 great pleasure at the secretariat. My tasks include managing the membership database and admitting members. With the introduction of Western medical training 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 tasks include answering emails, sending out orders, and answering the phone. I support Wil by processing and storing documents submitted by members."
Jasminka Vlacic - administrative assistant:
"Since May 2018, I have been working with great pleasure in the secretariat.
I support the Continuing Education department in processing and invoicing accreditation requests for post-graduate and further education from educational institutions. Processing registration for post-graduate and further education 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 claims of the cadre members. I also enter all invoices in Account View."
Maaike Averink – communication & marketing officer:
"With my background as an acupuncturist (since 2014) and passion for the field of communication, I am delighted to contribute to the professionalization of the association.
I joined the NVA on May 20, 2024, as a Communication & Marketing officer.
I am responsible for the visibility and positioning of the NVA to the public and other stakeholders. My tasks include advising the NVA on communication, developing and implementing campaigns, and managing social media channels."
Trudy Kuipers - secretary cadre
"In 2022, I became a member of the NVA, and shortly after that, I also started as a volunteer; in the role of (final) editor of the members' magazine. This gave me a lot of contact with the secretariat. When I wanted to change jobs alongside 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 in small companies and have done a wide variety of tasks only helps. I am very versatile and that suits me perfectly! Among my tasks are supporting the board, preparing for practice inspections and the general assembly, maintaining the member portal, and sending out the Newsletter."
