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Archives for April 2012

Apr 26 2012

Living from Intention

I am often asked how I got “into reflexology”. I’d like to say that my career choice was the result of a well-thought-out trajectory or a middle-of-the-night dream-induced epiphany – but that would be lying.

I actually just wandered into it. At the time (1983), I was thinking that I would like to open a health food store in Toronto and had taken a job working in one to see if that really was what I wanted to do. (It didn’t take me long to realize that I didn’t want to work in retail.)

One day, one of my regular customers came into the store and told me that the Reflexology Association of Canada was about to start up their next certification training and that he thought I should enroll. I thought, “Why not?”. I was totally consumed by anything that had anything to do with what I called the human potential movement and was eager to gobble up whatever information and training that I could. I had or was already immersed in nutrition, herbology, meditation, yoga, Bach Flower remedies; so, reflexology – why not?.

Fast-forward to 1989, now living in Florida, and having just received my state massage therapy license (so that I could practice reflexology legally) – when one of my massage teachers informed me of a chiropractor in town looking for a new therapist to join his team. I had never even considered working for a chiropractor, but once again, thought, “Why not?”

I worked with this man for four years, offering a combination of reflexology and “spot” massage to patients prior to their adjustments. Wow! Such a fabulous learning experience for me – and for the doctor. At first hesitant about the efficacy of reflexology in injury cases, he was won over by the added benefits his clients received from prefacing their massage with foot reflexology.

Looking back on how my careers in Toronto and Florida started, what I see in common was that I pursued what I thought would fulfill me. Learning how to offer bodywork that brought so much relief and pleasure to others harmonized with a core desire of mine to make a difference in the world. Over the years, I have often reverted to that means of decision-making – and have never regretted it. I continue to choose a “career” of living a happy and intentional life rather than looking for work that manifests enough money so that I can buy and/or do things that make me happy.

How and why did you get started?

Written by Karen Ball · Categorized: Deeper Thoughts · Tagged: Business

Apr 09 2012

2013 Reflexology Certification Dates

Here they are! Lots of time to plan.

March 21 to 25

May 16 to 20

July 18 to 22

September 12 to 16 and

November 7 to 11

And some comments from last year’s participants:

One of the best learning experiences I have had! (You can quote me) 🙂

What stood out most for me was the community outreach we did, because it was at that point that the realization came to me that this dream of becoming a reflexologist was materializing; my interaction with my own community brought that to light for me… a big confidence booster!

I felt as if I was respected as an individual and that my opinions, when asked for, were valued without bias.

The greatest impact for me is now having the ability to change and improve someone’s health in one session.

I feel inspired to re-create my present massage therapy practice.

The flexibility and adaptability of your teaching techniques for how each student learns kept all the students at the same level throughout the program.

Schedule was very relaxed with time off between modules.

Strong point was a great instructor… Your communication skills are excellent and that made learning with you a pleasure.

Written by Karen Ball · Categorized: Foot Reflexology, Hand Reflexology · Tagged: Foot reflexology, Certification, Hand reflexology

Apr 07 2012

Time to Turn the Tables: Creative Pain Management

I’m noticing a growing interest in self-care. It seems more and more people are taking their health into their own hands. Perhaps it’s a result of the increase in positive media coverage regarding natural health care benefits, or the rising cost of western medicine, or the economic environment, unwelcome side-effects of allopathic approaches, or the failure of conventional medicine’s promise to cure people’s ills. Maybe all of the above?

I’m also seeing an increase of complaints regarding foot pain and headaches. Leads me to wonder if both are somehow related to the stress of living in a tough economic time. Headaches for sure. And the feet – well, those trusty servants carry both our body’s weight and our identity every day of our lengthy existence here on earth. They provide a foundation upon which we “take a stand”, and allow us to move forward in life. If we fear for our future – or our present – then yes, there is a relationship.

These thoughts lead me to offer two new classes this month that I think can serve both the general public and therapists looking for ways to help more people.

TIRED OF LIVING WITH HEADACHES?

Learn What YOU Can Do To Relieve Your Pain

  • In this 3-hour class you will identify what triggers your headaches (from a list of over 50 causes), and simple, natural choices that will move you closer to a goal of living headache-free. You will learn reflexology techniques specific to your condition that you can use at home.

Details and a full description of the class can be found here.

TIRED OF LIVING WITH PAINFUL FEET?

Learn What YOU Can Do To Relieve Your Pain

  • In this 3-hour class we will examine the various factors that contribute to foot pain for about 30% of the adult US population, and then look at creative strategies to prevent and/or lessen foot pain. You will also learn reflexology techniques you can use on yourself to make those feet happier!

Details and a full description of the class can be found here.

If you are a therapist, consider all that you can learn from these classes to educate and empower more people in your community to improve the quality of their lives.

 

Written by Karen Ball · Categorized: Foot Reflexology, Hand Reflexology, General · Tagged: Foot reflexology, Self-care, Hand reflexology

Apr 04 2012

Listen to Your Radio!

This Saturday morning I will be the guest on a health-centered weekly radio show titled Shape Up (Your Life) with Gina. No surprise, we will be discussing reflexology: why people seek it out, what it’s good for (and not). During the 30-minute live program, I will take call-in questions and describe the two new classes I spoke of in the April 1 post (Name These Classes!). Please listen in and do call (be nice!).

The program airs at 8:30am EST. If you live in the greater Saint Augustine, Florida area (Jax Beach to Ormond) tune your dial to 1240AM. If you live outside that area, visit www.1240news.com. The call-in number is 904/797.1919.

Written by Karen Ball · Categorized: General · Tagged: Foot reflexology, Self-care

Apr 01 2012

Name These Classes!

I’m about to debut two short classes, one for people who live with foot pain and the other with headaches. Both classes, part of a series I call “SELFcare is HEALTHcare”, will go beyond teaching specific reflexology techniques to define causes, and offer holistic approaches and resources to manage or mitigate these afflictions. Both classes are suitable for the layperson.

What would you name these classes?

Written by Karen Ball · Categorized: General · Tagged: Self-care

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