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The Reflexology Association
of Australia
The Reflexology Association of Australia is an independent, non-profit
organisation and is not affiliated with any educational institution. It is managed
by a national Board of Directors, and has branch committees in each state. All
positions are honorary.
VOLUME 10 NO 4
DECEMBER 2006
The Reflexology Association of Australia has been in existence since 1989,
when it was first incorporated in Victoria and subsequently in all other states.
As a national body, the Reflexology Association of Australia Limited was
registered in July 2002 to further the aims and objectives of the Association,
namely:
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To develop and promote an awareness and understanding of reflexology
within the Australian community
To represent the interests of the reflexology profession within the public
and political arena
To establish and maintain uniformity and high standards of training within
Australia
To maintain a high level of professional practice
To serve and protect the needs of all members within the national
structure
To act as a central information and resource body for all members
To act as an advisory body within the jurisdiction of the national body
To promote co-operation with international reflexology bodies
To establish and maintain relevant national databases of practitioners
To provide ongoing professional development for members and a
supportive network for reflexologists
To promote research and development which support reflexology
The national magazine ‘FootPrints’ is published quarterly. It keeps members
informed about developments in the field of reflexology both nationally and
internationally, and provides a platform for their news and views.
The Reflexology Association of Australia is committed to the belief that
reflexology can be of great benefit to the health of all Australians. It publishes a
referral register on its website (www.reflexology.org.au) and has a referral
phone service (0500 502 250) for members of the public who wish to consult a
qualified practitioner.
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Letter from the Board
Association Contact Details
Summary of October Board Meeting
What has the Board Been Up To?
Letter to RAA Members
Membership Matters
National Conference
Reiki and Being
Case Study—Risk Factors for Heart Disease
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Little Feet @ 30 Thousand Feet
RAA Conference Reflexion
State Matters
Pregnancy Oedema, Emotions and Reflexology
Continuing Professional Training—Inception and
History
2007 CPT Education
Product Guide
FootPrints Contacts, Guidelines & Deadlines
Reflexology Association of Australia
FOOTPRINTS JOURNAL
ISSN 1039 – 2092
Published by the Reflexology Association of Australia, Limited
Editorial Team Contacts
Guidelines for Articles
Contributions of articles, case studies, book reviews, personal
experiences and letters to the editor are welcome. The following
guidelines will be helpful if you are planning an article, as they will
make the editing and publishing process easier for all:
1. Articles can be chatty and informal, or more formal and
educational. They must however be accurate, well
researched and fully referenced (if applicable).
2. Articles that have not been booked by the editor for a specific
issue will appear in an issue decided by the editors, as space
and topic allow. To appear in a specific issue an article must
be submitted for consideration up to 3 months in advance of
the issue date.
3. Articles may be sent by email or on a floppy disc (IBM
compatible in Text File or Word for Windows File) to the
editor (see address above). Faxed articles are not acceptable
as they do not scan well. Pictures can be sent as TIF files or
JPG files. Please do NOT send PDF files.
4. If an article has been previously published, written permission
from the author/other publication will be required. The editors
must be informed if an article is currently under consideration
by another publication.
5. Any graphics, diagrams, graphs and photographs that are not
the work of the author must be accompanied by written
permission by the original author for their use in FootPrints.
6. The editors reserve the right to make alterations to, or reject
an article for publication. Where substantial changes have to
be made, the editors will show the final copy to the author,
time permitting.
7. Advertorials will not be accepted.
Editor/Desktop Publishing
Robyn Coslovich
2 Prince Crescent
Seaford Vic 3198
Phone: (03) 9776 4992
Mobile: 0413 411 408
Email: robyn@gstc.org.au
Assistant Editor
Jan Cullen
Phone: (02) 9296 3073
Mobile: 0417 283 203
Email: jan.cullen@mallesons.com
Advertising Co-ordinator
Judee Hawkins
Mobile: 0412 187 238
Email: secretary@reflexology.org.au
Mailout
Kerrie Baldock
1 Chaleyer Street,
Rose Bay, NSW 2029
Phone: (02) 9371 4380
Please mail booked inserts to this
address
Advertising Policy
♦ As only a limited number of
ADVERTISING PRICE INCREASE
Inside front and Inside back covers – Enquiries to Judee Hawkins
It has regrettably become necessary to increase the advertising charges in Footprints as
follows:
Display advertisements
Full page
26 cm deep x 18 cm wide
Half page
Quarter page 13 cm deep x 8.5 cm wide
Eighth page
6.5 cm deep x 8.5 cm wide
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Inserts
Current Price
$200 per issue
$110 per issue
$ 60 per issue
$ 40 per issue
Effective 1.07.07
$250 per issue
$137 per issue
$ 75 per issue
$ 50 per issue
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The new charges will take effect from and including the September 2007
issue.
All rates include GST
Members of the Reflexology Association of Australia receive a 10% discount
on the above rates only.
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Per A4 sheet: to all States $200 - New Price Effective 1.07.07 - $250
to an individual State $0.50 per copy - New Price Effective 1.07.07 - $0.63
FootPrints is distributed to approximately 1,100 members Australia-wide
All Enquiries Contact
Advertising Co-ordinator: Judee Hawkins
Email: secretary@reflexology.org.au or Mobile: 0412 187 238.
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advertisements and inserts can be
accepted it is advisable to book early.
All advertisements must be booked well in
advance with the Advertising Co-ordinator,
Judee Hawkins, email
secretary@reflexology.org.au or Mobile:
0412 187 238. Print copy should be sent
to the Advertising Co-ordinator (details
above).
Display advertisements must be submitted
by the copy deadline (see below) .
FootPrints is distributed at the end of the
month of issue, i.e. March, June,
September and December.
All advertising must be paid for at the time
of booking.
All inserts must be booked with the
Advertising Co-ordinator, and sent to
Kerrie Baldock at 1 Chaleyer Street, Rose
Bay, NSW, 2029, for inclusion in the
journal
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Hi Everyone,
Wow, what a conference we have just put on in Adelaide!!!!!! It
was educational, inspiring, very well organized, relaxed and fun.
South Australia only has a very small membership base, but you
would never have believed it given the show they put on for us. It
is almost sacrilege to pick out individuals, but a special mention
has to go to Susan Jean Ramsey for guiding the conference ship
safely into port and SA Chairperson Marg Rowett who, apart from
her other duties, spent hours the day before the conference
baking feet shaped biscuits as prizes.
But thanks and appreciation has to go to every single member of the South Australian
committee who worked tirelessly for many months preparing for the event and worked
even harder over the weekend in their ‘hot pink’ t-shirts - and their constant smiles.
Nothing was ever too much trouble and if things weren’t always going to plan behind
the scenes, there was never hint of it shown. Well done everyone, you certainly did our
Association proud!!!!
Sometimes people think that conferences, learning or professionalism should be staid,
strict and steady, but from my experience the more fun people have, the more relaxed
they are and the easier the information sinks in. As for my own style, well those who
have met me can see that leadership and professionalism does not have to be dry and
quiet, things still get done with humour, (a bit of cheek – no one mention the balloons
-) and enthusiasm as you will shortly read.
At the AGM I read a list of the changes and developments we have undergone as an
Association over the past 12 months and have included a summary in this edition of
FootPrints. Even I was surprised at how much we have achieved and none of it, like our
conference, would have been possible if not for our volunteers.
A full copy of the minutes of the AGM and all reports will shortly be available on the
website for members to download as part of our commitment to keeping everyone fully
informed. I invite you to visit the site and print off your own copy.
June Issue: May 1
December Issue: November 1
FOOTPRINTS DECEMBER 2006
Board of Directors
2006-2007
President & Public Relations
Emma Gierschick (VIC)
03 9774 3776
innasoul@optusnet.com.au
Vice President & CPT
Libby Stark (QLD)
07 3376 2240
starkrags@aol.com
Secretary & Footprints
Advertising
Judee Hawkins (NSW)
02 9836 0078
secretary@reflexology.org.au
Treasurer
Jennifer Hill (VIC)
03 9842 9495
hill8@internode.on.net
Research Coordinator and
Education
Sara Higgins (QLD)
07 3901 6621
raa@sarahiggins.com
Website
James Flaxman (SA)
08 8333 0147
flaxmanj@webzone.net.au
At the AGM, a launch of all the new merchandise now available was given and judging
by reported sales from Jenn Cooper, many members took advantage of the conference
discounts. James Flaxman performed a demonstration of our website showing what
you can find on it. We also had a presentation on the Health Training package. All the
proposed constitutional changes were passed and Marion Bond (Vic), Sharon Stathis
(Qld) and Heather Edwards (Qld) were all granted life membership to our Association
for their unyielding hard work over many years.
Publicity & Promotions
Kerrie Baldock (NSW)
02) 9371 4380
cloud9reflex@yahoo.com.au
Unfortunately, only Heather was able to be present on the day to receive her certificate,
as Sharon had other commitments and Marion had a fall in Adelaide the day before the
conference, badly breaking her arm. She ended up in hospital preparing for surgery. I
went to visit her and we arranged for everyone at the conference to sign a get well soon
card. Our thoughts are with you Marion for a speedy recovery.
FNTT
Anne Young (WA)
0400 811 010
seamedia@bigpond.net.au
The next AGM will be held in Cairns September 2007 just prior to the ICR conference,
while our next Association conference will be held in Sydney in 2008. The conferences
just seem to get better and better each time, so I am already looking forward to seeing
what NSW will come up with.
As promised, this edition will contain useful information for you regarding the history of
CPT, an overview of the recent Board meeting and lots of other useful tit bits, which I
am sure you will all find interesting. But we would be really interested to hear what you
would like to see more of, what you think of FootPrints, what you think of the way the
Association is moving – give us some feedback. We are definitely open to your
thoughts and suggestions.
Anyway, on that note I’d better dash. I fly to the UK in the morning to celebrate my
father’s 70th birthday and haven’t fully unpacked from Adelaide yet!!!! Better dig out my
hot water bottle and scarf!!!!-
COPY DEADLINES
March Issue: February 1
September Issue: August 1
Director
Sarah Blain (TAS)
0427 261 710
smblain@bigpond.net.au
December 2006.
All Rights Reserved.
The opinions expressed in this journal
are of each author and not necessarily
endorsed by the Reflexology
Association of Australia. Advertisements
are solely for the information of readers
and are not endorsed by the Reflexology
Association of Australia.
On behalf of the Board, and our administration, I wish you all a fantastic Festive period, This Issue:
and hope your New Year exceeds all your expectations.
Front cover illustration courtesy Sue
Thanks, Emma Gierschick Ehinger.
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REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED
The Reflexology Association of Australia Limited was incorporated in 2002 as a company limited by guarantee (ACN: 101 412 319)
STATE BRANCHES
CONTACT HOTLINES
Membership Administrator
Jenn Cooper
PO Box 253
Wynnum Central, QLD 4178
Phone: 07 3396 9001
Fax: 07 3393 5468
All membership enquiries and applications;
changes of address
Email: reflexologyadmin@tpg.com.au
NSW Address:
PO Box 366, Cammeray, 2062
Melanie Parsons
02 9899 4116
Carmen Luz Guerin
02 9982 2821
carmen_luz_g@hotmail.com
QLD Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 3092, Norman Park, 4170
Susan Moore
07 3366 1603
Ian Gilbert
07 3843 1787
iangilbert27@msn.com
SA
Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 457, Kensington Park, 5068
Margaret Rowett
08 8753 4093
Harriot Sneyd
08 8373 2770
harriot.sneyd@bigpond.com.au
TAS
Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 3041 LDC Launceston 7250
Helen Clarke
03 6424 8111
Mary Farr
03 63317619
yted5@hotmail.com
VIC
Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 5272, Mordialoc, 3195
Rachael Fabbro
03 9889 0453
Jennifer Hill
03 9842 9495
WA
Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 1032, Leederville, 6901
Valerie Dewar
08 6293 1424
Lee Phillips
08 9335 7682
lephillips@optusnet.com.au
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
Office Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri — 9am - 1pm
General Enquiries and Advice CPT Information
Contact the representative in your state
Practitioner Register
Phone: 0500 502 250
Research Librarian
Pat McLean
Phone: 07 3344 2123
EDITOR’S CORNER
Another year draws quickly to an end and its
time to reflect on the year that was. 2006 saw a
new editorial team come together and it has
been a pleasure to work with such a
professional team. Great job everyone!!
To all the reflexologists who have made
contributions to your journal, thank you. It is
your time and effort to sit down and write these
articles that helps our editoral team to present
such a professional and quality journal. So anyone who
feels the urge to put pen to paper, sit down and do so
and we will publish it with pride.
Special thanks to Emma whose confidence in me to
perform the Editor role has meant a great deal. Thanks
also to my team for their support and hard work.
Have a safe and Merry Christmas. May the New Year be
a prosperous one for all of us. Enjoy this special time
with family, friends and those closest to you. See
everyone in 2007.
Oops - Our Sincere Apologies
The team at FootPrints would like to apologise to
Russell McAllister for comments made in the
September edition in the “Report from the New
FootPrints Team”.
It was Russell who was the founding editor of
FootPrints which commenced production in 1991.
He resigned in 1996 at which time Sue Ehinger and
Graeme Murray took over the reins.
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ARE YOU A STUDENT?
FootPrints is looking for students undertaking
training to submit articles for the “Still in Training”
Section.
We want to hear from YOU!
Send your articles to Jan Cullen
jan.cullen@mallesons.com
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SUMMARY OF OCTOBER BOARD MEETING
2007 CPT EDUCATION
By Anne Young
Members wishing to submit articles for publication of case studies, articles or reviews for State newsletters,
FootPrints or other professional journals specifically related to Reflexology are encouraged to
share your knowledge and experience with our members.
The content required is: articles 950 words, book reviews 500 words.
Libby Stark – CPT Co-ordinator
Presenter
Training Title
Location
Jan 4 & 5
Dr. Martine FaureAlderson
Cranio Sacral Reflexology – Basic Level
Brisbane
Jan 6 & 7
Cranio Sacral Reflexology - Advanced Level
Brisbane
Jan 8 & 9
Cranio Sacral Reflexology – Part 3
Brisbane
Jan 11& 12
Sydney
Jan 13& 14
Cranio Sacral Reflexology – Advanced Level
Sydney
Sept 22 - 23
Sydney
REFLEXOLOGY RECLINER CHAIRS
La fuma recliner chairs for Reflexology
$250
Lightweight, 8 kg - available 3 different designs
125 kg recommended max weight .
Easy to fold and carry Padded seat and headrest
Original chair, made in France for over 50 years.
$145
plus postage
to anywhere in Australia
(as above)
(approx. $15 NSW
Approx.$30 SA; VIC &QLD
Approx.$60 WA; NT )
New Coast Recliner Chairs
available in blue and green, Padded, canvas material,
sturdy, 9kg, and tested for 160 kg weigh
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________
LA FUMA RECLINER - AZTEC $250 PLUS POST ______$250 or
COAST RECLINER BLUE or GREEN - $145 PLUS POST _____$145
Post approx $15 in NSW; $30 in Vic Qld, SA; $60 WA & NT and $70 NZ (unless bulk of min 10)
Carry bags $85
Carry bag with wheels $105
Postage: $10
Total:
Finance
Neither the Treasurer’s report nor the Auditor’s report
were accepted by the Board at the meeting . It was
believed that there were errors in the allocation of cost
centres which needed to be corrected before it
represented an accurate reflection of the day to day
activities of the Association.
After review and
adjustment the Auditor’s report has since been passed
by circulating resolution.
The Finance Committee has been expanded to include
the Treasurer, the Company Secretary and one other
Director. This is currently Jennifer Hill, Cherel Sue
Waters and Anne Young.
Constitution
A Review Committee to examine the Constitution has
been formed. A thorough examination of the current
Constitution and by-laws is to be undertaken. The
Committee consists of Cherel Sue Waters, Company
Secretary and Anne Young, Director (WA). Cherel Sue
Waters was closely involved in the formulation of the
original Constitution.
Following the Board meeting, all the proposed changes
to the Constitution were carried by the members at the
Annual General Meeting by majority vote.
Web Site
• State newsletters are now available to all members
online.
• Locum listing for vacancies and work wanted is now
available.
• Members can add a link to their own web pages if
desired.
CPT
Considerable work has gone into this area to make CPT
requirements more clear to members. A document titled
‘Understanding your CPT Education’ will be posted on
the web site and published in FootPrints.
Health Training Package
The CS&H Industry Skills Council has announced that
the Health Training Package is due for roll out in March
2007. The Association will still be accepting graduates
from existing schools under the current arrangements.
FNTT
The Board has decided to actively pursue health fund
rebates for Reflexology through the auspices of the
FNTT.
February - April 2007
plus postage
Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________________
Appointment of Victorian Director
Jennifer Hill was accepted as a second director from
Victoria to replace Jo Impey who has resigned. Jennifer
has been given the portfolio of Treasurer.
REPORTS:
CPT points earned – 3 per article/limit 10 points.
Date
TOTAL $_________
$ _ _____
Continuing Education Seminars
Energy Protection for Everyone
Have you ever felt exhausted after a working day or experienced
others' aches, pains and emotions? Have you ever helped a client
and they have left feeling fantastic but you are weighed down and
tired? In this practical workshop, learn how to energetically clear
and protect yourself so you don’t become drained. Techniques for
space clearing will also be discussed.
Friday 2 February
9.30am - 4.30pm
Jacqui Bushell
$170
Creative Problem Solving for Health Practitioners
An exciting one day workshop to empower health care practitioners
to creatively solve client problems, in a collaborative way that
promotes an environment of health and wellbeing. Topics include
how to tap into your creative mind and turning practitioner ideas
into client action.
Saturday 21 April
9.30am - 4.30pm
Barry Smith
$155
Dynamic Communication Skills for Health Care
Practitioners
An empowering one day workshop to give health care practitioners
the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate, influence and
develop collaborative relationships with clients. Learn the vital skills
of networking and memory enhancement to aid better communication.
Sunday 22 April
9.30am - 4.30pm
Barry Smith
$155
Reflexology & Palliative Care
This new module teaches students how to create treatment plans
for clients in palliative care to ensure a more holistic approach and
enhance the outcome of each reflexology session.
Saturday 3 February
9.30am - 4.30pm
Karel Smith
$155
Download the 2007 program from
www.naturecare.com.au
Pay by cheque or money order (addressed to Brenda SARNO)
Learning for life
Visa: _ _ _ _ _________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiry Date_ _ _/_ __
CR.CARD WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE ACCOUNT OF “GOLDCRAFT”
Name on Bankcard: _______________________Signature: _____________________________
Post to: BRENDA SARNO, Reflexologist, 2 Boonamin Road, PORT MACQUARIE 2444 AUST.
TEL/FAX: ( 02) 65 82 1080. EMAIL: bsarno@bigpond.com
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WHAT HAS THE BOARD BEEN UP TO?
By Emma Gierschick, President
Someone recently asked one of the directors – What do
you do? So here is an overview of some of the things
we have developed, introduced or are currently working
on as a board since the AGM in 2005.
Large Projects
• We have completed the National health training
package for Reflexology.
• We have now got national insurance policy
covering all members when they are representing
the Association at RAA events.
• We have joined the FNTT and will be pushing them
to renew the lobbying of health funds on our
behalf. Sara Higgins has also begun contacting the
health funds again.
• We have formed a new finance committee to review
the current coding system.
Membership Matters
• We have invested heavily back into our
Association.
• We have a growth in membership numbers.
• We are commencing exit interviews with members
who haven’t renewed to find out why and to assist
them as appropriate.
• We will be acknowledging all life members and
recipients of outstanding achievement awards by
publishing their names in each FootPrints journal and
on the website.
• We have created an advice line for members to
access should they need to discuss a treatment
protocol with someone a little more experienced.
• We are looking to develop our mentoring
programme to help new members.
• We have improved communication to members
with minutes of meetings being more accessible and
summaries of committee or general meetings being
printed in each branch newsletter.
Regional Members
• We are looking at ways of providing more support
for regional members and groups – and are
definitely open to any suggestions.
• We have started a billeting register to provide a bed
for members travelling from regional areas to the city
for training – we need more names of people willing
to provide beds.
• We are looking to tape speakers at meetings for
members to borrow and listen to.
FootPrints
• We have a new FootPrints team.
• We have increased advertising in the journal with a
goal aim of making it pay for itself.
• We have put old copies of FootPrints on the Web
site.
• We are adding the first couple of paragraphs of
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articles of the latest edition on the website as a
precursor to the mail out to generate interest.
• We are listing the contents of all previous
journals on the website so members can borrow
old copies from their branch library if they don’t have
a copy.
• We are looking at moving towards colour covers.
Merchandise
• We have centralized our merchandise to Brisbane
making it easier for members to access everything
from one source. We have invested in storage
facilities to store it.
• We have invested by purchasing more stock items
for members to buy.
Branch Uniformity
We are moving towards more branch uniformity with
the following initiatives:
• Developing or creating a branch library for
branches to hire books out for members.
• Standardizing yellow pages advertising.
• Listing all meeting dates for all members, so if
someone travels interstate they are able to visit
another branch should they wish.
• The Annual Student Welcome meeting has
become national.
• Regular communication and support takes place
with all branch chairs.
• Policies and procedures of roles and decisions are
being developed and will shortly be available.
• Inviting branches to have autonomy in local
decisions.
Promotions
Regarding promotions we have done and are planning
the following:
• We have invested in promotional material by
purchasing new freestanding banners for each
branch to use at promotional events.
• Interview / article going in the Body and Soul copy of
the Sunday Herald Sun – not sure of the date yet.
• Australian Unity are doing a mail out to 200,000
of their members with a summary of an article from
the website about reflexology – “isn’t reflexology just
a foot massage?’’
• We have a page on the Encyclopaedia of
Associations website.
• We have organized reciprocal advertising with
Diversity magazine, Reflexology World and other
overseas journals.
• We are organizing reciprocal links with other
associated websites.
• We have had an article published in Options
magazine – a free magazine available in all health
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
– INCEPTION AND HISTORY By Cherel Waters , NSW
Continuing Professional Training (CPT) is a structured
program first introduced by Reflexology Association of
Australia State organisations for the further education of
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Professional Reflexology practitioners.
In May 1998 at the May meeting of State delegates of
the Reflexology Association of Australia, the subject of
CPT was first discussed as an idea to encourage
members to keep up-to-date with new developments. A
program for CPT was introduced in most states in July
1999, with members being required to accumulate
points, complete validation slips and log cards. In this
one bold move thus self-regulation and a professional
level of practitioner was established. However, the CPT
program was not uniform in all states and there was a
general misunderstanding of CPT requirements, with
reflexology practitioners varying interpretation of how
points were accumulated and recorded.
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for CPT points must be of a high standard and
encompass reflexology-specific topics and other
broad based topics
Applicable to clinical practice and activities
associated with managing a small business eg.
Bookkeeping
Provides for changes in members circumstances with
an annual exemption to cover maternity leave,
serious illness or compassionate grounds
Financially viable so that cost will not inhibit
participation by members
Provides recognition of board and branch committee
involvement
Provides recognition of volunteer work and promotion
of reflexology in the community
Effectively managed and reviewed periodically with
changes implemented in a timely manner
With the NEW CPT program being implemented in July
2004 a Professional Member of RAA Limited is required
to accumulate 20 CPT points per annum. One of the
chief roles of CPT is to bridge the gap between student
status and the skills and professional knowledge
required in clinical practice. Reflexology is our core
modality in which members are trained and in which
members are required to update our skills. Selecting
any of the first five activities listed on the program will
meet this requirement. As long as part of the 20 CPT
points include these reflexology specific activities, ie.
Activities 1 - 5, then the balance can be gained in the
other CPT activities, ie. Activities 6 – 11. Record
keeping has been simplified - no endorsement of
courses is necessary, and training records are now the
sole responsibility of individual members. The member
is only required to fill in the CPT form once a year, sign
and date the declaration on the bottom of the form, and
In July 2002, our six State organisations combined
return it to the RAA Administrator with renewal of
forces and the Reflexology Association of Australia
membership.
Limited (RAA Limited) was born. With the formation of a
national body levels of membership were created will RAA Limited members can gain points through a wide
CPT requirements for each level:
range of activities in accordance with the CPT policy.
Branch committees are actively engaged in the
Associate
No CPT
Intermediate No CPT – but further education was organisation and promotion of workshops so members
encouraged
are provided with quality low cost CPT activities. CPT is
vital for the ongoing upgrade of professional skills and
Professional 25 units of CPT
The CPT program continued in the above form with knowledge and the RAA CPT program is an expectation
members continuing to accumulate annual CPT points. of professional life.
In July 2001 a new CPT program was agreed on and
implemented nationally, one further step closer to
forming a National Body. This new program required
members at Professional level to collect 25 CPT units in
one year (one unit = 1 hour). The program was broken
into two categories – Category 1 –10 points had to be
obtained for study relating specifically to Reflexology
practice; - Category 2 – the balance of 15 points to be
obtained from attendance at RAA meetings, business
study, public speaking, practicum exchange or holding
an elected position on RAA Management committee.
State branches started to be involved in organising CPT
events by running workshops and organising
participation in Expos such as Mind, Body, Spirit; AMA
Health and other Natural Therapy Expos. Gaining CPT
points was on everybody’s lips and was a much-talked
about topic at meetings.
Active lobbying began by State branches to the Board of
Directors in October 2003, with requests to review and
revise the program with the aim of simplifying what had
become a nightmare for many practitioners. After much
consultation a new and streamlined CPT program was
developed which now has had more relevance to our
Professional Practitioners with recognition of the diverse
nature of running a professional practice.
The RAA CPT Policy has been designed around the
following principles:
• Members are given broad latitude in the selection
and design of their individual learning programs
• Seminars, workshops and conferences that qualify
Notice To All Presenters Of Workshops
The New Year for 2007 is fast approaching. If you wish to
be included in the CPT Calendar of Events please, plan
ahead with your dates. The closing date for the quarterly
issue is the 1st of the previous month, prior to publication.
Place your paid advertisement in Foot Prints
Your contact is Judee Hawkins
Place your paid advertisement in your Branch Newsletter
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Your contact is Libby Stark email: starkrags@aol.com
Libby Stark – CPT Director
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PREGNANCY OEDEMA, EMOTIONS AND REFLEXOLOGY
By Lyndall Mollart (RN. RM. Ma Mid. Dip. Reflexology)
statistically significant, there appeared to be a greater
decrease in circumference of the left (feminine) ankle,
instep and toe junction * after reflexology compared to
the right (Table 1).
Table 1. Circumference
receiving reflexology
measurements
Left ankle
Participants
54
Mean
decrease
0.07
P
value
0.21
Left instep
55
0.33
0.59
Left toe*
54
0.11
0.19
Right ankle
54
0.04
0.47
Right instep
55
0.05
0.44
Right toe*
54
0.09
0.07*
after
* = Distal end of the foot (metatarsal-phalange joint)
In conclusion, I may not have come up with many
answers but I hope I have made people think. Next
time you provide reflexology and notice oedema,
especially with women who are pregnant or given birth
recently, inquire and delve into their feelings about
pregnancy and birth or their previous experience – and
see what emerges and possibly resolves.
References
• Enkin M., Keirse M., Renfrew M., and Neilsen J. 1995. A guide to effective
care in pregnancy and childbirth, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Cunningham F., McDonald P., Gant N., et al. 1997. William’s Obstetrics,
20th ed., Prentice-Hill: Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
• Reynolds D. 2003. Severe gestational oedema. Journal of Midwifery
Women’s Health. 48:2:146-8.
• Davison J.1997. Edema in pregnancy. Kidney International, 51;59; S9096.
• Brown M and Gallery E. 1994. Volume homeostatic in normal pregnancy
and pre-eclampsia: physiology and clinical implications. Bailliere’s Clinical
Obstetrics and Gynaecology; 8;2;287-309.
• Young, G. and Jewell, D. 1997. Interventions for varicosities and leg
oedema in pregnancy (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library,
Issue 2, 1999. Oxford: Update Software.
• Mollart L. 2003. Single-blind trial addressing the differential effects of two
reflexology techniques versus rest, on ankle and foot oedema in late
pregnancy. Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery, 9:203-8.
• Mollart, L. 2005. Reflexology technique for ankle/foot oedema in late
pregnancy, Reflexology World, Sept:6-9
• St John R. year unknown. Prenatal Therapy and the Retarded Child.
• Katz V, Ryder R, Cefalo R, Carmichael S, Goolsby R. 1990. A comparison
of bedrest and immersion for treating the edema of pregnancy. Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, 75;2;147-51.
• Mack S & Steele D. 2000. Complementary therapies for the relief of physical and emotional stress. In D Tiran & S Mack: Complementary therapies
for pregnancy and childbirth, Bailliere Tindall: Edinburgh. (p 240- 67)
• Tiran D. 2000. Incorporation of complementary therapies into maternity
care. In D Tiran & S Mack: Complementary therapies for pregnancy and
childbirth. 2nd ed. Baillere Tindall: Edinburgh. Chapter 1: p1-21.
• Jarmey, C. Acupressure for common ailments: a gaia original.
• Enzer S. 2000. Reflexology: A tool for Midwives. Soul to Sole Reflexology,
Sydney. Australia.
• Stormer C. 1995. Language of the feet: what feet can tell you. Hodder and
Stoughton: London.
• Noontil. A. 2003. The body is the barometer of the soul 2. Brumby Books:
Victoria.
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UP TO?
food stores.
• We have had an article published in Natural
Therapies Health Guide.
• We are creating flyers and promotional material for
World Reflexology Week.
Website
We have made the following upgrades to the website:
• Research citations will shortly be available.
• Easier access to Pat McLean (the research librarian)
for documents.
• All branch newsletters are now on the website.
• A locum page for members to advertise if they are
looking for a locum.
• Free web link available for members.
• Policies will shortly be available to download.
• A survey of members will be available.
• A full research data base will be available.
• Introduction of access cards for all associate
members so they can log on.
• Question and Answers page of commonly asked
questions is available.
• The previously mentioned items on FootPrints will be
available.
Links with Members and other Associations
The board is committed to developing strong links with
all its members and also other associations. To this end
we have organized or started the following:
• Opening discussions with the AOR in the UK and NZ
Reflexology Associations regarding reciprocal
links for members.
• Invited a representative from the New Zealand
Association to join the Australian research
committee to share ideas / plans and research.
• The Board has been rotating the Board meetings
around each state and inviting all members of that
branch to join them for dinner prior to the Board
meeting to be available to talk with and listen to
everyone.
Other Projects we have been Undertaking
• Reviewing the constitution and by-laws to make
them more workable
So, as you can see, we have been fairly active in
developing and strengthening our Association. To
summarise this year: It has been challenging and
frequently stressful, but also a period of incredible
growth for our Association, for myself as President and
for all my colleagues on the Board and our volunteers
on branch committees.
Speaking personally, I have found it an honour to work
with everyone and be a part of the collective desire we
all have to achieve excellence in the industry we love.
LETTER TO RAA
MEMBERS
Hi RAA Members,
I have recently returned to New Zealand after
attending your very successful bi-annual conference
in Adelaide. When I decided to register I hoped that I
would have an enjoyable and interesting time and
make a few contacts within the Australian
Association. I certainly achieved that and more!
I would like to thank all the kind and thoughtful
Reflexologists who were so friendly and welcoming to
me. A special thank you to the Board Members who
answered numerous questions about Reflexology in
Australia and for sharing their knowledge and ideas.
You are very fortunate to have such a fantastic group
of people on your Board who are committed to doing
the best for the members.
I hope that we can work together perhaps on
research projects or other initiatives to support
Reflexology for everyone. We would warmly welcome
any RAA members to come to the Reflexology New
Zealand Annual Conference in Palmerston North in
June 2007. We will advertise in the FootPrints March
issue about future workshops and events in NZ.
Thank you all for creating a special opportunity for
me.
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and a
Prosperous 2007
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
By Jenn Cooper, Membership Administrator
How wonderful to meet so
many members at the recent
National Conference in
Adelaide. I thoroughly enjoyed
the hospitality of the SA
committee and members. They
did an amazing job organising
the speakers and special
events and workshops. Thanks
to all the members who came up to me and introduced
themselves. I can now put a face to a name. We have
such a wonderful community of reflexologists and you
really feel this when you attend the National
Conferences.
Qantas were wonderful allowing me to bring down two
large bags of merchandise to the conference. We had
the trade table at the conference and I am pleased to
say we moved merchandise to the amount well over
$2000.00. I certainly came home with very little after the
polo shirts, receipt books and brochures were snapped
up quickly. We hardly had time to set up and
enthusiastic members were lining up to purchase a new
shirt and get those brochures at the special conference
price.
The new polo shirts in navy and also white are so
popular we have now run out of some sizes. We will be
ordering again in the New Year so stay posted. We are
planning on having a trade table at the International
Conference in Cairns Qld in 2007. We need to plan
early for this one - any ideas are very welcome. Email
me on reflexologyadmin@tpg.com.au
Thanks to all the members this year that returned their
renewal payments and CPT forms promptly. We had a
fantastic response this year with membership returns
and, of course, quite a few new members have joined
since the graduations. We had a number of members
ask about Direct Deposit for payment. We have looked
into this and are happy to report that we will have this in
place for next renewal.
Just a reminder that if you have renewed your insurance
or first aid recently we need a current copy kept on file.
Please send this to the membership administration
office, fax or email copy is fine.
We are also pleased to report that all members will soon
have access to the members only section of the
website. Traditionally it has only been Professional
Members that have had this privilege. We will be
providing log in numbers in the New Year now to
Intermediate Members and Associate Members. This
will mean that all Associate Members will be given a
Membership number. This number is only used for the
purpose of website log in and access. Intermediate
Members will be able to use their current number and
post code for access. Please be patient with us as we
implement this new system.
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Welcome New Members
We have had 121 members join since the start of 2006.
I would like to take this opportunity to present them to
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experience. These stagnant or unresolved emotions
may explain why some pregnant women have oedema
and some do not.
Oedema and emotions
Complementary therapies are based on an
understanding of the interaction between body, mind
and spirit, and recognition of each person as an
individual in the wider context of the community.12.
According to Oriental medicine, the causes of disease
fall into three categories: internal (the emotions);
external (the weather), and other causes such as
germs or poisons, trauma, diet and the effects of drugs.
Each of the emotions affects the harmony of particular
organs. It is natural to feel sadness, anger, or joy when
the occasion demands it, but it is harmful if an emotion
such as anger or fear is harboured for years.13
Susanne Enzer explains that the metaphysical
explanation for oedema is stagnant or unresolved
emotions - “The effects of emotions have a
correspondence in the fluids of the body ie blood,
lymph, urine, sweat, semen and cerebro-spinal fluid
which are reflected in the fluid of the feet. In nature,
oceans and rivers mostly keep moving. If they are
prevented from doing so then problems occur. The
same applies to the body. Fluids must move. When
they stagnate or move too fast problems occur” (Enzer
2000, p 2-8).14
So, I thought I would investigate this further. Chris
Stormer suggested that oedema is “overburdened and
filled with unresolved burdens that prove weighty and
inhibitive. Needs to unshackle the self of perceived
burdens” (Stormer p 29).15 Robert St John proposed if
the swollen area “is a small one, look to the function of
the reflex area and you will find that there is a element
of ‘holding’ or sluggishness associated with it” (St John
1976 p 21).10
Annette Noontil 16 advocated that oedema relates to a
“blockage of your energy flow in whatever area you
have this accumulation of serous fluid. Your negative
thinking could be thinking you were not good enough or
not accepting yourself in some ways or thinking you
cannot give out your skills” (Noontil 2004 p115). 16
Case study: Pregnancy, oedema and emotions
During the randomised study, I provided reflexology for
a woman, Lee (name changed) with a pregnancy
history of three healthy girls and one stillbirth baby at
36 weeks gestation. Lee was in her mid-30’s and this
pregnancy was a complete surprise to her and her
husband as they had believed they had finished with
childbearing with their girls now in their early teens! I
find this not unusual – but that’s another story.
Lee suddenly developed foot/ankle oedema at 32
weeks pregnancy. I discussed with her about the study
and reflexology and she consented to participate in the
study and come for weekly visits to the clinic. She was
randomly selected into the lymphatic reflexology
technique (luckily or meant-to-be?). During the visits,
we generally chatted about a variety of things
including her previous pregnancies and experiences.
At 36 weeks, I was surprised when Lee didn’t turn up
for her reflexology visit, but I thought as it was around
the time she had lost her previous baby, she may
have decided to stay away. Lee came the next week
and I asked her how she was feeling. She said she
was now feeling great as she was now 37 weeks and
the baby was going well - and her foot and ankle
oedema had disappeared!
But she was still pregnant! Lee still had all the
pregnancy hormones, increase vascularity, growing
uterus. So, what had changed? Lee had passed the
milestone - the anniversary of her previous stillbirth at
36 week gestation - and the issue had
resolved/dissolved and her emotions were flowing.
Lee gave birth to healthy boy at full term.
Reflexology for foot/ankle oedema and research
The lymphatic reflexology technique as developed by
Susanne Enzer can be used for specific conditions
such as leg, foot and generalised oedema as it
moves extravascular fluid without disturbing
intravascular fluid.14 The lymphatic reflexology
technique mimics the lymphatic drainage action of the
body, ie. interstitial fluid moves from the lymphatic
capillaries to the lymphatic veins, trunks and returns
into the circulatory system at the subclavian vein.14
This technique was used with my RCT7 and the nonrandomised group8.
Although in the RCT, reflexology techniques
(lymphatic technique or relaxing techniques) were not
statistically significant in decreasing foot and ankle
measurements, the techniques were significant for
women’s symptom relief with the lymphatic technique
having the greater effect.7 In the non-randomised
group, there was a statistical significant decrease in
both ankle measurements after receiving lymphatic
reflexology technique.8 It would be worthwhile to
further investigate the effect of reflexology and
discussion or reflexology alone, for oedema reduction
and resolving emotional blockages.
Is there a difference between left and fight feet?
Okay, I love to look at every thing while I’m at it. Is
there any difference between right and left foot
swelling? Metaphysically, the right foot = masculine,
energy outward, giving, aggressive, competitive and
practical. The left foot = feminine, energy inward,
receiving, responsive, co-operative and creative.14
In the RCT7, there was no difference in the size of the
participant’s ankles, insteps and toe junctions* before
receiving the intervention (rest or reflexology). On
average the left ankle, right instep and left toe
junction * was larger (cms) overall. Although not
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Oedema is a common and normal physiological
symptom in late pregnancy.1-3 The incidence of
dependent oedema in normal health pregnant women
is reported to be 50-80% in the third trimester (last 12
weeks).1,4 Western texts believe that maternal age,
parity and height do not have any effect on the
incidence of oedema.4
described above. As a reflexologist, what I find very
appropriate is women experience oedema more around
their ankles, ball of the foot and the dorsal aspect distal
end of the foot. These reflex zones correspond to the
very vascular pregnant pelvis and the ‘growing uterus’,
chest and developing breast tissue and indirect breast
areas respectively.
In the pregnancy context, dependent pedal oedema
refers to the lower leg oedema of primary mechanical
etiology. The medical explanation for leg and foot
oedema in pregnancy is a result of the weight of the
pregnant uterus which impedes venous return;
prostaglandin-induced vascular relaxation; and
reduced plasma colloid osmotic pressure.2,3 In
addition, oestogen promotes sodium retention and
increases mucopolysaccharide ground substance
present in skin and subcutaneous tissue resulting in
women during the last half of the pregnancy retaining
more fluid in the body tissues.5 Although oedema in
pregnancy alone is not dangerous, it can result in
discomfort, feelings of heaviness, night cramps and
painful paraesthesia.6 Usually, oedema resolves after
the birth of the baby as the uterus returns to prepregnancy size and the hormones return to normal.
So, why do some pregnant women have oedema and
others do not if pregnancy hormones and all factors are
the same? During my training, Susanne Enzer talked
about the effects of stagnate or blocked emotions on
our body. This information resonated through me as I
was giving reflexology and talking to pregnant women
who were experiencing moderate to severe oedema in
their ankles and feet.
From my midwifery clinical experience, women
experiencing a viable pregnancy for the first time
(pregnancy greater than 20 weeks gestation) known as
primigravidas, seem more inclined to experience ankle
and foot oedema in the last half of the pregnancy. My
single-blind randomised controlled trial (RCT)7
recruited 74 women, of which 61% of women (45)
were primgravida. I found it interesting that most of the
mutipara women (women who had given birth before)
recruited into the study, had experienced a previous
traumatic or difficult pregnancy or labour. In the nonrandomised group of 20 women8 experiencing oedema
in their feet and ankles, 70% were primigravida ie
experiencing their first viable pregnancy. So that
started me thinking - why do only some pregnant
women experience oedema if pregnancy hormones
and all factors are the same? Interestingly, women
who have had no oedema or swelling during the
pregnancy suddenly have very swollen feet after the
birth. Why would that be when the factors that
influence fluid retention are no longer current? I was
unable to find any published research on this subject.
Published studies have concentrated on researching
strategies to decrease leg and foot oedema.8,9
Pregnancy is the time of greatest change in a woman’s
life. A woman experiencing her first pregnancy may see
pregnancy as a change in self-image, loss of old self
and a testing of skills, maturity and strength of her
relationship with her partner.11 With such enormous
changes she may have feelings of vulnerability, fear and
anxiety and these feelings may overwhelm her if
unresolved. A woman experiencing her second or
subsequent pregnancy may have unresolved issues or
memories relating to a previous pregnancy or birth
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The committee of South Australia thanks the 140
delegates for attending our Adelaide Festival of Feet
Conference.
As the Co-ordinator of the Conference I would like to
thank everyone for their input, support and
encouragement. This made my job less stressful over
the past year. We received only 43% of the evaluation
forms from the delegates who attended. All speakers
were well received.
It was great to have trade
tables. Delegates were free to move around at breaks
to network. There were several changes in the SA
committee during 2005 and the venue had been
decided on before I became involved. The conference
committee delegates for October 2006 did the best we
could to make the Adelaide Festival of Feet alive and
friendly. As Vice Chair person for SA, I must say I am
delighted to have several young members on our
committee.
“Never accept anything as dogma, allow the inner
sense of knowledge to come forward in time and
realise the answers for yourself” (Robert St John 1976
p5).10
Due to several delegates having to catch flights home
on Sunday, the closing ceremony was brought forward.
Having attended National Conferences for the past 12
years, I look forward to seeing you all again in Sydney
2008.
Sue Ramsey
Pregnancy oedema and reflex zones
It is understandable that pregnant women’s ankles and
feet will be swollen due to increased vascularity and
fluid retention due to pregnancy hormones as
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Christine
Deborah
Katie
Chiharu
Judy
Barbara
Janette
Michelle
Emma
Sharon
Daniel
Melissa
Pooney
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The other day I was pondering the most
‘healing’ people I had ever met and I was
wondering what it was that made being in
their presence such a balm. There was
Sister Mary Malone, the charge nurse on a
children’s ward, another nurse - a
gorgeous Creole woman who called
everyone ‘honey chile’, the Dalai lama and
a few others. What they all have in common is that being
with them you feel totally safe – no matter what, that
everything’s okay. They generate a feeling of
spaciousness, warmth and nurturing – that I could be
anyone or anything and their love and compassion
would never waver for an instant; that they can see all of
me and it is just fine. Where everything, no matter how
frightening, can just Be and people can trust themselves
and their feelings more. They reflect back, not just the
parts of my being that I reveal, or my pain and my
stories, but All of me. In such spaciousness much is
possible; there is a lot of freedom to move. We don’t
need to hold onto our beliefs so tightly, or our fears and
anxieties, or insist we are right. All too often we just
focus on the bits we don’t like of our being. They offer a
gift of whole self. These people teach me the value of
simply ‘being with’ someone. That nothing really needs
to be done except seeing the person for who they really
are and acknowledging our common humanity. Imagine
the relief and freedom of being with someone who’s not
judging us in any way, not making assumptions, not
wanting anything.
When I was ill for a few years I found being around most
people exhausting and stressful. There was one woman
I always felt good with and never drained or tired. I
finally realised that it was because she never had any
expectations of me or judgements, she never saw or
responded to me as a ‘sick’ person. These people
inspire me because they are so ‘real’. They seem to see
the Truth of reality not just our facades and projections.
Their hearts seem constantly open and not ‘pulling back’
or dodging issues. It’s the withdrawing or not seeing of
all that people are, of limiting them with our perception
that reinforces pain. Our attitude and presence is often
more important than the modality we practise.
I was 20 when I met Sister Mary back in the mid 80’s.
She inspired me and triggered off years of questions asking: how can one stay in an open-hearted space
without being overwhelmed by the suffering and pain of
others? What is ‘helping’ and is what I’m doing actually
‘helping’? In 1991 I found my way to a Reiki workshop
and felt that I had touched a way that could help me find
some answers to those questions.
Reiki is a form of spiritual healing. The word Reiki in
Japanese simply means Universal or all pervading
nature or ‘God’ force (Rei). ‘Ki’ represents the chi, prana
or personal energy/vitality of the body. In simple terms it
means the merging of spirit with matter, the
manifestation of spirit in physical form. Reiki as a
practice and philosophy was created by Dr Mikao Usui
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By Jacqui Bushell
in the early 1900’s in Japan. Combining different
teachings and spiritual practices, Usui wanted people to
be able to connect more with our true nature – that
luminous being, the clear light nature of mind; to be able
to acknowledge our Unity with all and deepen our
connection with life. He wished for all beings to be happy
and that people could be motivated by compassion to
help reduce suffering of self and others. Mikao Usui
wanted his teachings to be available for everyone and
easily accessible, not limited to one particular spiritual
tradition. Although there is a Buddhist basis to much of
the Reiki philosophy, Mikao Usui drew upon his martial
arts background (he was born into the Samurai class), as
well as upon Shintoism, Buddhism and Shugendo, which
is an amalgamation of ascetic aspects of Buddhism,
shamanism and Shintoism. The aim of Reiki practice is
to break down our old patterns of being and perceiving,
to clear our obscurations to recognising the true nature
of our being and that of the world around us. It is also an
invitation for us to understand that healing need not be
an externalised process we receive from a practitioner,
but one that lies within all of us. The only ‘prerequisites’
for practising Reiki are a body, an intent and choosing to
practice being within a heart space.
In the many Reiki classes I have taught there has been
at least one Reflexologist in nearly every one. While not
a Reflexologist myself (although I did a course in the
Ingham method many years ago), I really appreciate
their presence due to the fact that they understand the
importance of intent and focus. Reflexologists also know
the importance and skill of ‘listening’ with the body, in a
way beyond ears. As when working with points on the
feet, when ‘doing’ Reiki our intent, attitude and
motivation is pivotal. It is the guiding force of how we
connect with another being, how we perceive them, the
rapport we develop with them and it guides how well we
‘listen’ to their being. I like to think of practising Reiki not
as ‘doing’ another modality but as a space of Being. As
such, it enables us to more fully develop awareness of
unconditional love and compassion. You don’t ‘do’ love,
you are love. Unconditional love has no object. Such a
space creates a profound invitation for us to recognise
more of who we really are, the Truth of our Being, and
this allows the potential for much movement and change.
Hello to members around
Australia.
Our Qld State
Branch has been quite active
in this last quarter.
Our
monthly meetings have been
focusing on an Educational
content
relating
to
Reflexology. In July, Sharon
Stathis shared Auryvedic
Reflexology with our Members.
We saw some
wonderful pictures of her travels involving her
presentations around the world and introducing the
method to our members.
we were able to make a small profit. This is another
example of our members getting the message out to
the public.
In August our Chairperson, Sue Moore, presented
Reflexology and the Stroke Patient. Sue gave us an
informative medical presentation of this condition and
how she treated the rehabilitation of the patient with
Reflexology.
In November, there will be a Review of the SA.
Conference by a Panel of Speakers.
Libby Stark
In September there was a combined presentation on
Cystic Fibrosis by Beth Trickett, who presented the
Medical history of Cystic Fibrosis, together with Libby
Stark, who talked the members through a Reflexology
treatment for this condition which included the latest
knowledge of treatment from the Danish Reflexology.
Three of our practitioners gave complimentary
Reflexology treatments to a group of mothers of
children with Cystic Fibrosis. This was well received.
In October we had Jan Kiss with her presentation to
the members on Foot Mobilization Exercises - together
with the knowledge and awareness of the different
muscles involved. She had the members up standing
and taking part in these exercises!!
World Reflexology Day for Qld.was Reflexology in the
Park at Red Hill where the Reflexology Path meanders
along the waterway. This was enjoyed by members of
the public.
26 Qld. Members from around the State and as far
north as Townsville, attended the Reflexology
Conference in Adelaide and I am sure they came away
with many inspirations and renewed enthusiasm for
their profession.
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Reiki is a way of connecting with the wisdom of the body.
Reiki energy doesn’t ‘cure’ in and of itself, but supports
the body’s inherent vitality and healing capability. The
energy always flows to the cause. Often people will say
‘oh I can feel the energy in my knee’, when my hands are
on their head or elsewhere. Sometimes it feels like there
are ‘extra’ hands on their body. As practitioners we need
to leave our expectations and assumptions at the door. It
is up to us to decide what needs to be ‘done’ for or to a
body. We don’t need to direct the energy flow. I leave
that up to the person’s being and focus on being as
present as possible and centred in a heart space. As we
‘be with’ a person and acknowledge them as whole just
as they are, there is a great potential for movement. The
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STATE MATTERS
Judith Hayman from Echolife
was invited to speak at our
branch meeting in October.
Judith provided us with a
wealth of information
regarding the health benefits
of nutritional supplements and
lotions based on magnesium. The response from
members was so great that I understand Judith is still
receiving orders and sending out additional information
to members.
The recent introduction of Trade Tables at branch
meetings was also very well received. October saw
Margaret Meyer, a fellow reflexologist (and
aromatherapist) display her wonderful range of
aromatic skincare including homemade treatment
products created from plant extracts and essential oils.
September 06 was a busy month for Victorian
volunteers with the successful promotion of the RAA at
two separate events: Big Day Off 2 (Royal Womens’
Hospital) and Inaugural Palliative Care Nurses Australia
Conference (Y Hotel). Reflexology was in high demand
at both events with a multitude of positive comments
and feedback from recipients.
The Victorian committee recently appointed Jeanette
Friend (PM) to oversee RAA Promotional
Events/Volunteer Co-Ordination in Victoria. Jeanette is
already preparing for a busy November with 2 RAA
promotional events lined-up: the National Health Expo
at which the RAA will have a designated stand and the
Upstream Foundation’s Charity Walk.
We also congratulate Jennifer Hill on her appointment
to the National Committee and further to the recent
AGM in Adelaide. We wish Jennifer all the best with
her new role as Treasurer.
To all Reflexologists Australia-wide, have a Merry
Christmas and stay safe.
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By Jacqui Bushell
I have just got back from our
October Board Meeting and the
RAA Conference in Adelaide. It
was an excellent Conference, very
well organized and a great
opportunity for us all to meet new
friends from all over Australia (and
1 from New Zealand) and catch up with old ones. As my
first Conference I wonder why I have never made a
point of supporting my professional Association in this
manner. I had the honour of meeting some wonderful
people from our Association and the privilege of
speaking with all our presenters both domestic and
international. For information, practical skills, networking
and a host of social reasons, surely the National
Conference would have to rate as No.1.
Which brings me back to State Matters and the fact that
NSW are hosting the next Conference in 2008. We have
a tough act to follow as I’m assured the last few
Conferences were the best ever! Ideas and suggestions
are already on the table and I’m sure quite a few of us
are already excited at the prospect.
We have our Library up and running and several books
were borrowed at the last meeting. We are currently
looking at borrowing on a broader scale by members
outside of the Sydney metropolitan area as well. Any
donations to our Library can be made at one of our
monthly meetings or contact me on 0408-628212.
Thank you to Russell McAlister from Reflexology World
and those members who have already donated books
and journals.
Reflexology paths are something the NSW Committee
would like to incorporate into various Councils. A few
Councils have been approached with the idea of
continuing Qld’s fine example. Coming up to the end of
our first six months our Committee has settled in and is
working well Jane Hodgett is doing a wonderful job
organizing Practitioner Education and we are doing a
workshop on Aromatherapy cream making in
November. Please let Jane or a Committee member
know if you have suggestions for Workshops or
feedback on any previously held ones. Our newer
members would have also heard the dulcet tones of Dot
Stitt as she rings each new member to welcome them to
the Association. Why not come to our next meeting and
meet Dot in person, put a face to a voice as it were. We
would love to see you.
Kerrie Baldock
Welcome to our new RAA Board member
from Tasmania
Hello and welcome to Sarah Blain as the elected Board
member from the Tasmanian State Branch.
On behalf of the Reflexology Association of Australia, we
would like to welcome you aboard and look forward to
working with you towards our goal of strengthening the
vision of Reflexology in the future.
Libby Stark – Vice President
most profound gift we can offer anyone is to be fully
present with them, to see them as greater than their
issues and diagnoses. In this way we are not
reinforcing a person’s perceptions and projections.
Such neutrality allows an opportunity to shift many
things. It is only our perception that creates limitations.
Energy is continually flowing through us, through our
subtle anatomy, our meridians, through every atom of
our being. Matter is composed of light and sound. All
we are is energy, in constant vibration. With Reiki we
are starting to work with frequency a little more
consciously. Reiki is ‘taught’ by a series of
attunements. These attunements don’t give us anything
new or different but support an increased awareness of
ourselves as energetic and spiritual beings. They
provide an invitation for the heart chakra to open and to
support the heart as a key balancing point of the body.
This encourages our development of compassion and
love and our ability to acknowledge the Oneness of
being. The attunement process is not a magical ‘gift’
and doesn’t make a teacher ‘special’ in any way. All it
is, is a reminder of who we really are.
As we start to shift our focus from the ways we
separate ourselves from other people and experiences,
then automatically there is a greater flow of energy
through our being. We are already connected, already
at One with all, the only thing that alters is our
awareness of it. This is the gift of the Reiki attunement.
I think of it like a tool or a vehicle to enable us to get
from A to B, to go from dualistic awareness and the
way we clutch onto some things and reject others, to a
space of recognising that there is nothing that we are
not, that all exists in Unity. Meditation techniques and
other spiritual practices are also just as effective. I think
the reason why Reiki is so incredibly popular is
because of the ease at which we can start to
experience these insights.
Reflexologists commonly tell me that after a Reiki
attunement, they can sense the points more easily,
which ones to stimulate longer or hold, that there’s a
deeper ‘listening’ with the body, with a greater sense of
connection between the feet points and body. Reiki
practitioners usually say that they feel less tired when
working and more energised at the end of the day. This
is because energy is continually flowing through us. We
are not using our own ‘reserves’. How Reflexologists
incorporate Reiki into their treatments varies. The main
thing to remember is that the energy flows
automatically whenever we touch another with intent.
There is no need to do a ‘special’ Reiki bit; however
some practitioners hold the feet for a few minutes
before starting the basic warm up and again at the end.
Others do the reflexology session and then some
hands on for a few minutes; on the belly or head. Many
have reported back the greater depth of relaxation the
client feels. If a client is agitated then placing hands on
the forehead and occiput or belly or the ‘diaphragm’
point on the foot, supports someone to be more present
and centred. Reiki also aids pain relief.
Many clients fall asleep or say they’ve
never felt so relaxed or it’s the first time
they’ve been without pain in ages.
As we still ourselves and bring our focus
to connecting with the heart, energy flows
through the practitioner’s body, ‘topping
them up’ then radiating through the auric
field, through the hands and other
chakras. It is not just the hands the energy flows
through, although often they get very hot. The energy
radiates through our heart and impacts on all our subtle
anatomy.
Working with Reiki is a spiritual practice, not just
something I ‘do’ when clients come in. It is something I
can practice throughout my day, a state of mindfulness.
It is so easy to sit on my hill and meditate and feel
virtuous, it’s another to get off my cushion and act within
this state; when stressed, with clients, when cleaning my
teeth, driving. When we are centred in the heart and
choosing to Act from within this space it impacts on our
whole environment and all within it. I like to do
‘community service’ work by walking down the street or
in Coles in this space. My intention is that it be an
offering of support for anyone. Practicing Reiki supports
the development of us learning to be kinder, more loving,
generous and hopefully wise. To understand that we are
not all separate but exist in Unity. It has broadened my
sense of being of service. As my own heart gradually
chinks open a little further, then I recognise the levels to
which all beings experience pain and suffering. All that
any of us really want is to be happy. Reiki promotes
alleviation of suffering not by addressing a ‘problem’ or
by a ‘fix it’ approach, but by inviting us to recognise the
True nature of reality, that we are all, always whole and
don’t actually need to be ‘healed’. Our attitude and
motivation are incredibly important. Every thought we
have is generating pattern that is emitted into the world.
Everything we do, every breath and thought has impact
– and collective impact. We are accountable for what
we’re choosing to communicate to another being.
Working in this Reiki ‘space’ of openheartedness
enables me to practice being more present with other
people and not pull back from their pain, but be with
them in a genuine and more neutral way. For me Reiki is
about developing a fearless heart; a heart that doesn’t
close down in any circumstances. So that I can be with
anyone without withdrawing or pulling back from their
suffering or from my own vulnerability or fear of
overwhelm.
Reiki teaches me how much support is available
moment to moment. It’s never just ‘me’ but me plus all
that is available. As I connect with this space it provides
an invitation for others to tap into it as well. It’s a process
of self empowerment. As you radiate joy and love it
enables others to connect with their own joy, clarity, and
love. For me, Reiki is Coming Home.
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Unfortunately time just got
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It has been a VERY busy time
both with family matters and
In June we had the Everywoman Expo that took place
here in Perth. We had a much smaller area allotted to
us this time and it worked extremely well for us.
We had a very successful Study Day in July down at
Mandurah. This event takes place once a year there
and, we hope, makes it easier for some of our south
west members to attend. This year the topic was on
understanding and managing spinal pain with seven
speakers from relevant professions (Reflexology
included) speaking about it. I am glad to report that, to
date, it was our best attended yet.
September was a busy month with the World
Reflexology Week. Four of us took our message out
into the Perth Cultural Centre courtyard and worked on
a nice ‘tan’ whilst doing each others feet and informing
the general public about Reflexology. We also had a
meeting and Swap Day out at the Herdsman Wildlife
Centre – the animals and birdlife were reasonably quiet
- I think that the only wild ones there were us!
October saw a flurry of activity as all had to be as upto-date as possible before a sizeable contingent of us
made our way over to Adelaide for the conference.
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We are now readying ourselves for the Kalparin
Retreat weekend and the Conscious Living Expo which
runs over four days. We will, hopefully, be able to let
lots of people have a sample of how good Reflexology
is and that they will then spread the word about us.
These are just some of the items that we have been
doing; there have of course been various courses,
workshops and coffee discussion evenings, plus
committee and other meetings to attend to. All in all, a
Reflexologist’s life can never been seen as ‘dull’ and
we are at least managing to have a variety of
occasions to earn CPT points.
As this will be the last FootPrints for the year, I would
like, on behalf of the members of Western Australia, to
wish everyone a Very Safe, Healthy and Joyful
Christmas and New Year.
Valerie Dewar
Wow!! Wasn’t our National
Conference 2006 Adelaide
Festival of Feet exciting,
challenging and full of fun?
From the minute delegates
stepped out of the lifts and
saw those bright pink tops
they must have felt excited.
Our guest speakers International and National were
interesting and great to listen to. They must have
surely given us all some new tools to work with.
It was good for all our committee members to see that
all the hard work leading up to the Conference was
well worthwhile.
Yes South Australian members “you’ve done us
proud”.
Margaret Rowett
tissue salts.
The Tasmanian branch of the
Association had a State Meeting
at Helen's (President) in August.
Helen provided us all with her
usual delicious and healthy
spread for lunch. There was an
excellent talk from the proprietor
of the Devonport Health Food
Shop - all about the value of
We had a number of State Members going to the
National Reflexology Conference in Adelaide. We will
hear how it all went in 2 weeks' time - Nov 12th - at the
next meeting. This will be our Christmas breakup - it is
early as it gets so hectic for everyone once December
comes along! The Guest Speaker will be Ellen Allen, a
local Naturopath who has studied the condition of
ADHD extensively, recently publishing 2 books on this
and other subjects.
Membership numbers remain static.
Mary Farr and Andrew Whitehead
National Referral Service
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town or state, the Reflexology Association
Referal Service is able to assist.
We can put you in touch with a qualified
reflexologist in most states of Australia
Phone: (0500) 502 250
Or visit our website at:
www.reflexology.org.au
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By Pauline Slyth , QLD
It had everything…..
Elephants feminin dolphins meerkats
Tigers optus ad flirtologists lipstick munching
who would have thought R’ologists could
eat so much CAKE! Never mind the kilos of
lipstick and e-motions are what drive us
and we are all here to be ourselves
believe in that connection with the divine in
disguise happy clappy singing divine
sparkling light lifting the room and
the ‘ologists to be who they are but
we are all one what is inside is outside
and it is all connected and we are all connected
and some of us know it already and the
Universe is expanding and accelerating
and some of us know it already.
And we are connected by energy
and it is energy that links us
communication is energy and
energy is communication and
this is the strands the strings that
connect us and energy is sound and
energy is light and energy has frequency
and resonance and vibration and we can
choose love or fear strength or vulnerability
and we are all blessed whether we like it or not.
Perspective, perspective, unusual perspective
what did you see?
trigeminal nerve pain excruciating release
and let go relief is in the EARS!
who would believe it…wisdom of the auricles.
Patterns repeated resonances throughout the body
fundamental frequencies 1st resonance
2nd resonance 3rd resonance just like rainbows
and light spectrums through crystal prisms
not only one but many resonances throughout
the body FEET hands ears meridians energy channels
it is all there we already have all
the answers out there in the Universe
inside us all just connect and be in
awareness without belief systems
don’t confine your creativity
live your life in comfort.
Ortho-bionomy is a technical
term for comfort ahh that feels better
hmm I’ll have some more of that release
and let go relief is in the comfort allow yourself
and there is Nerve Reflexology it is taking off in
Europe Denmark Belgium UK all happening
very precise but it is also important
to tune into intuition get the frequency that
“invites you inside” that is where the healing occurs at
the resonance of intention intensity energy in energy
out what goes around
comes around we are all going to be just f.i.n.e.
well maybe if we live in
truth…ooooh … that’s hard to do.
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And ‘motions’ passed at the AGM all
passed easily no resistance R’ologists know
about constipation free flow no blockages.
Ooops cheeky! Fight or flight oh no! there goes your
adrenalin off the scale cholesterol and cortisone and
look now your stress is in your hormones
villi villi rushing rushing be present
present yourself and time will allow for all possibilities
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We are alive online ‘thanks James’ you are
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ethereally grounded in electronic motherboard
connections log-on post your comments
communicate communicate there are endless
possibilities the potential is there
use it use it use it or lose it.
Who was that guy ‘Ted’? tall handsome
in a certain kind of way and a winner with the ladies
that’s for sure dynamic in his presentation
don’t forget the ‘chemistry’ it was there at the
dancing energy transfer in the chemical connection
it was there…anyone else see it?
Pink T-shirts gorgeous!!!
And the lovely lady who works with the children
all success stories and the children already
know the energy they feel the energy
know the truth they are closer to the source
not filled with blockages and belief systems
open to experience and reaping the rewards
of this beautiful gift we all have and blessed
as we are to sit at the feet of all our clients
and we sit there with respect and gratitude and
the lovely Aunty sang the beautiful song at
the end that just topped off the perfection of it all
and she works with stones and she thanks her cells
everyday for doing the work they do and
she is connected to the energy of the Universe
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CASE STUDY – RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASE
By Beverley Mulcahy , WA
Client: John
Age: 53
Presenting Conditions: Ischaemic heart disease
caused by high cholesterol and hypertension and also
pterygium (bilateral).
Disease Process: Ischaemic heart disease or coronary
artery disease is a condition in which fatty deposits
accumulate in the cells lining the wall of the coronary
arteries. Two of the risk factors are high cholesterol and
hypertension.
Cholesterol is a vitally important
substance which is used for building our cell
membranes and producing several of our hormones.
The liver normally makes all the cholesterol our body
needs but cholesterol also enters our body from dietary
sources and this is where we often overload our
system, although there can be hereditary factors
involved as well. When there is too much it builds up in
the walls of our arteries and causes the arteries to
harden, a process called atherosclerosis. This narrows
the arteries causing blood pressure to rise which, in
turn, forces materials such as cholesterol into the artery
walls causing further narrowing. It is a dangerous cycle.
When arteries supplying the brain are blocked, a stroke
can result, and when blocked arteries are the ones
which supply the heart, a heart attack can result (Uren
& Collins, 2005). There are also external factors which
can raise blood pressure such as stress from worry,
emotional strain or constant tension. Combine these
with regular pick me ups in the forms of coffee, alcohol
and cigarettes and this will eventually throw the whole
system off balance, physically and emotionally (Bovill,
p76, 2000).
Background: John is a bachelor who works in a busy
and stressful occupation with a high level of
responsibility and lots of travelling. He stated that he
loved fatty foods such as lamb chops and is slightly
overweight. He smokes, drinks alcohol and admits to
being basically lazy. In 2004, following an angina
attack, John had an angiogram which showed a
partially (80%) blocked coronary artery. He then had a
stent inserted to return blood flow to normal. John is on
numerous medications to lower his blood pressure and
cholesterol levels. He was unaware what his
medications actually did, just trusted his doctor
implicitly. At the time of the case study John had been
on these medications for 15 months, he had made
changes to his diet and decreased the amount of
alcohol he consumed but had been unable to give up
smoking. He is a heavy smoker. He had also started
walking occasionally for exercise. The medications and
lifestyle changes had lowered blood pressure and
cholesterol levels but they were still above the normal
or desired level. John also suffers from an irritating
scratchy feeling in his eyes from the pterygium and
complained of small aches and pains which moved
around his body as well as often feeling tired.
Aims: The main aim of this case study was to bring
John’s body back into a state of balance allowing major
organs to function at an optimum level. Hopefully, this
would allow medications to work more efficiently and
blood pressure and cholesterol levels could normalise.
It was also to learn about this particular disease
process as it has become more prevalent.
Physical Observations of the Feet: Feet are quite
pale in colour and skin is dry. The right big toe has a
build up of bony tissue making it quite thick and
inflexible. There are also deep cracks and calloused
skin around the heart reflex area on the left foot. Feet
are broad across which pronounces the shoulder reflex
area.
Reflex Areas Relating to Conditions: For the
Ischaemic heart disease, treatments focussed on the
heart reflex area which was worked thoroughly, through
and around the callouses present here. To lessen the
risk of further heart problems, reflex areas associated
with high blood pressure were deemed very important.
So focus was on the brain stem reflex as it contains the
cardiovascular centre which regulates the rate and
force of heartbeat and the diameter of blood vessels
(Tortora, p231, 1997); the adrenal glands and kidneys
because of the renin-angiotensin mechanism as a
regulator of blood volume and thus blood pressure
(p.305); and also the hypothalamus and adrenal
medulla because of their regulation of homeostasis by
releasing hormones which increase blood pressure by
increasing heart rate and constricting blood vessels.
This mechanism can become stuck when the body is
under continual stress and always in fight-or-flight
mode, so adrenal production needs normalising
(Tortora, p307, 1997). For this reason the solar plexus
reflex area is an important point to work thoroughly as
relaxation is a key factor for people with high blood
pressure (Kunz & Kunz, p147, 2003). The eye reflex
points were worked to lessen the uncomfortable
symptoms of pterygium. Linking methods were used
with the heart and brain stem reflexes and also to
balance each zone at the end of session. Although all
the above reflex areas are important and were sensitive
when worked with a feeling of congestion or graininess,
when it comes to relaxation it is the whole treatment
that gets results and returns the body to a balanced
state where homeostasis can be maintained more
easily.
The Treatments: 8 treatments were given over a
period of 3 months, from the 5/1/06 to the 30/3/06.
Each week the same reflex areas asked for attention
but progressively the congestion and sensitivity in each
reflex area lessened with some clearing as they were
worked. By the 4th treatment John was still making an
effort with exercise, diet and decreasing alcohol and
cigarettes and he stated that he was feeling better,
sleeping better and his eyes were not bothering him as
much. It felt like we were progressing. There was no
major healing crisis, just slow and steady progress with
a definite change in the feel of sensitive reflex areas.
The right foot seemed to be clearing with more ease
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than the left foot which had developed an elusive quality
with pain appearing as I moved off the area or moving
as reflex points were worked. By the 8th and final
treatment the majority of reflex areas felt clear or
needed minimal work during the treatment to clear. The
resisting areas were the eye reflex points which were
consistently sensitive for the duration although the
physical symptoms of the pterygium had lessened
noticeably. The brain stem reflex area was also
consistently sensitive on the left foot. Although
sensitivity was decreasing it had not cleared and may
have needed more time. John’s eyes were still feeling
improved and the small aches and pains that had
bothered him were gone. These were listed as side
effects of 2 of the medications.
Conclusion: John’s blood pressure was checked before
and after each treatment, for the 1st treatment it was
147/95 before and 150/95 after. This lack of difference
indicated that blood pressure did not decrease with
relaxation, it was stuck. By the last treatment the
reading was 145/90 before and 135/85 after, indicating
that through relaxation, blood pressure could now be
decreased to a healthier level. John’s cholesterol level
was tested 1 month before treatment commenced and
then again towards the end of treatment, and showed
that his cholesterol level had decreased significantly.
The simple concept of raised cholesterol needs
defining here, as it is actually abnormalities in different
types of lipids that predict the risk factor. High levels of
low density lipoproteins (LDL-C) and low levels of high
density lipoproteins (HDL-C), with associated increases
in triglycerides more accurately reflect risk of coronary
artery disease (Jeejeebhoy, 2003). It was the LDL-C
and triglyceride levels that showed a decreased level
with John’s last test leaving him with healthy levels of
cholesterol. John was very pleased with the results of
his efforts and was congratulated by his doctor.
Because of the interactions between medications,
reflexology and lifestyle changes made by John, it was
unclear what part reflexology had played in the general
improvement experienced. However, I feel that this
case study has been beneficial to John’s overall health
and I have enjoyed the learning process associated
with it. Thank you.
References:
•
•
•
•
•
Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Remedial Massage
Cert. IV in Traditional Chinese
Medicine Remedial Massage
(An Mo Tui Na HLT40102)
Accredited by
VETAB, ATMS, AMT, ARM
One year comprehensive training program
specialized in Chinese Remedial Massage Therapy
and ‘Chi’ Acupressure.
Training Centre:
Course Commence:
Penrith
29th Jan.
-
Strathfield
31st Jan 2007
Bovill, N. (1998), Hypertension, the Silent Killer; in The Natural way to
Better Health and Longer Life. p. 76-77.
Jeejeebhoy, K. (2003), The grainy, nutty and fishy diet; in Medical Post.
Volume 39, p.31-32.
Kunz, B. & Kunz, K. (2003), Reflexology, Health at your Fingertips.
London, Dorling Kindersley Limited.
Tortora, G. J. (1996), Introduction to the Human Body, 4th Edition. Sydney,
Addison Wesley Longman Inc.
Uren, Dr. N.& Collins, Dr. S. (2005), High Cholesterol Level
(hypercholesterolaemia). Found at http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases
China Acupressure Massage
(Tui Na) 2007 Study Tour
with Master Zhang Hao
Place:
China International Exchange Centre of
Traditional Chinese Medicine – Beijing
th
st
6 – 21 April, 2007
Date:
Departure: Sydney (Direct Flight to Beijing)
• Two weeks intensive training in Five reputable TCM Hospitals
• Daily hands on clinical experience with expert physicians
• Lectures on diagnosis, Tui Na, Qi healing & Chinese reflexology
• Morning outdoor Tai Chi & Qi Gong training & exercises
• Evening shows such as Peking opera and Acrobatic show
•
Weekend sightseeing of the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple
of Heaven and much more…
Upon completion, a certificate of participation in
Chinese Acupressure-Tui Na Massage training will be
issued from:
Upon completion of this qualification, the graduates will
be able to gain advance standing into Diploma of
Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage
(HLT50102).
‘The State Administration of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, People’s Republic of China’
For detail and registration, please visit ww.chihealing.com.au
For details: www.chihealing.com.au
Chi-Chinese Healing College
Registered Training Organisation
12
Special tour cost $3990.00
Book early for limited placement.
(02) 9899 9823
LITTLE FEET @ 30 THOUSAND FEET
By Robyn Forshaw MAR[UK], RAA [P.M.], WA
The harsh cry of a frustrated baby broke into the cabin
as the aircraft levelled out for the ten hour night journey
from Perth. These were not sobs of sore ears or
unknown surroundings, but the harsh, distressed and
concentrated screams of a baby in trauma. The quiet
words and rocking of the mother did nothing to ally this
upsetting hysteria as she brought her baby to the back
of the cabin.
Moving and sitting next to the mother to offer my
service as a qualified Reflexologist, I could now see the
distress of this six month old baby. Prostrate but erect,
stiff with a red face, eyes bulging, a face full of tears
and mucous, arms flung lateral with tight tiny fists, legs
stiff but occasionally pummelling the air, body tight with
arched back. Previous to the crying, she had vomited
the contents of her stomach after a bottle of formula
that had contained some ‘medicinal relaxant’ which had
been suggested to the mother by a relative who was a
doctor. This was to be an aide to have the baby sleep
for most of the journey.
The realization to me was that this medicinal aide was
either giving a reaction or that the vomiting had created
cramps in the stomach and distaste in the mouth and
throat of the babe to have her in such a traumatic state.
Accepting my help, the mother whisked off the little pink
trousers as I checked for contra-indications. The tiny
feet were as hot as the face was red. Even though the
feet and legs had an occasional thrashing movement,
they did not try to remove my hands. While the mother
was rocking her and speaking softly, I used gentle
touch and worked the following reflex areas in this
order - both feet together for at least 5-10 seconds
each: Solar Plexus, diaphragm, stroking the plantar
and then dorsal, returning to the Solar Plexus and
diaphragm, the stomach, stroking the plantar and
dorsal, Solar Plexus, the throat, adrenals, stroking the
plantar and dorsal, Solar Plexus. At this stage the cries
seemed less intense with small gaps of silence. It
seemed that the body was calming but the reaction to
distress was still flowing through her as the body was
still a little rigid and the cries now were probably a habit.
I asked the mother to just gently rock her and no talking
as her eyes seemed to be closing at times. The
reflexes I worked now were: to stroke the brain and the
spine several times and then flow the stroke from the
spine to the plantar and dorsal areas so that the CNS
throughout the body was continuing to calm, returned at
the end to the diaphragm and Solar Plexus. The
distressful crying had now stopped and only the
occasional jerk of the body showed that relaxation and
sleep were now encroaching on this little one; her face
had lost the intense red, was now a baby pink; eyes
were staying closed. Her feet and legs, now quite
floppy, were warm instead of hot and in a relaxed state;
the little hands were able to be released from clasping
her mother’s necklace and not be woken, the body was
in a more natural sleeping state with slow, easy
breathing. The reflexes worked, including the brain
and spine, were now changed – placid not buzzing,
cool not hot and wistful not screaming and standing
out.
The baby was now deeply asleep, the mother relieved,
relaxed and so thankful to be once again holding her
placid baby in her arms. After a short time I felt the
babe was staying relaxed, sleeping well and able to
return to the aircraft cot as the aircrew now needed the
seats.
Seven hours later she woke placidly to play with toys
and toes as the aircraft started its descent. Although
the treatment was within the darkness of the cabin and
the feet were tiny, the minute reflex points within them
of the Solar Plexus, adrenals, stomach and throat were
easily located with the sides of the thumb. This digit
was used so that the hand was enclosing each foot
and used on the dorsal surface while the thumb came
easily to the plantar. By intending the energy to these
tiny points it gave added stimulation/relaxation and
direction as well.
No doubt some of the medication may have helped her
to sleep, but the Reflexology administered certainly
took her out of trauma, allowed relaxation and,
therefore, sleep to take place and let the mother be
more comfortable for the rest of the journey.
Maternity Reflexology
With Lyndall Mollart
PART ONE: Dates yet to be finalised,
possible April or June 2007
PART TWO: Sat/Sun 10/11 March 2007
Government Accredited Course
$275.00 per Part or $440.00 entire course
Located at: Reflexology Centre Australia
10 Wolff Street, Windaroo, Qld 4207
Phone: 07 3804 0128
CRANIOSACRAL SEMINAR
IN PERTH
Dr Martine Faurre Alderson will present workshops in
Perth in September 2007.
* Basic course
* Advanced course
September 7/8
September 9/10
For details please contact Brigitte Johnson
on email brittj@tpg.com.au
or telephone (08)9387 1305
13
than the left foot which had developed an elusive quality
with pain appearing as I moved off the area or moving
as reflex points were worked. By the 8th and final
treatment the majority of reflex areas felt clear or
needed minimal work during the treatment to clear. The
resisting areas were the eye reflex points which were
consistently sensitive for the duration although the
physical symptoms of the pterygium had lessened
noticeably. The brain stem reflex area was also
consistently sensitive on the left foot. Although
sensitivity was decreasing it had not cleared and may
have needed more time. John’s eyes were still feeling
improved and the small aches and pains that had
bothered him were gone. These were listed as side
effects of 2 of the medications.
Conclusion: John’s blood pressure was checked before
and after each treatment, for the 1st treatment it was
147/95 before and 150/95 after. This lack of difference
indicated that blood pressure did not decrease with
relaxation, it was stuck. By the last treatment the
reading was 145/90 before and 135/85 after, indicating
that through relaxation, blood pressure could now be
decreased to a healthier level. John’s cholesterol level
was tested 1 month before treatment commenced and
then again towards the end of treatment, and showed
that his cholesterol level had decreased significantly.
The simple concept of raised cholesterol needs
defining here, as it is actually abnormalities in different
types of lipids that predict the risk factor. High levels of
low density lipoproteins (LDL-C) and low levels of high
density lipoproteins (HDL-C), with associated increases
in triglycerides more accurately reflect risk of coronary
artery disease (Jeejeebhoy, 2003). It was the LDL-C
and triglyceride levels that showed a decreased level
with John’s last test leaving him with healthy levels of
cholesterol. John was very pleased with the results of
his efforts and was congratulated by his doctor.
Because of the interactions between medications,
reflexology and lifestyle changes made by John, it was
unclear what part reflexology had played in the general
improvement experienced. However, I feel that this
case study has been beneficial to John’s overall health
and I have enjoyed the learning process associated
with it. Thank you.
References:
•
•
•
•
•
Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Remedial Massage
Cert. IV in Traditional Chinese
Medicine Remedial Massage
(An Mo Tui Na HLT40102)
Accredited by
VETAB, ATMS, AMT, ARM
One year comprehensive training program
specialized in Chinese Remedial Massage Therapy
and ‘Chi’ Acupressure.
Training Centre:
Course Commence:
Penrith
29th Jan.
-
Strathfield
31st Jan 2007
Bovill, N. (1998), Hypertension, the Silent Killer; in The Natural way to
Better Health and Longer Life. p. 76-77.
Jeejeebhoy, K. (2003), The grainy, nutty and fishy diet; in Medical Post.
Volume 39, p.31-32.
Kunz, B. & Kunz, K. (2003), Reflexology, Health at your Fingertips.
London, Dorling Kindersley Limited.
Tortora, G. J. (1996), Introduction to the Human Body, 4th Edition. Sydney,
Addison Wesley Longman Inc.
Uren, Dr. N.& Collins, Dr. S. (2005), High Cholesterol Level
(hypercholesterolaemia). Found at http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases
China Acupressure Massage
(Tui Na) 2007 Study Tour
with Master Zhang Hao
Place:
China International Exchange Centre of
Traditional Chinese Medicine – Beijing
th
st
6 – 21 April, 2007
Date:
Departure: Sydney (Direct Flight to Beijing)
• Two weeks intensive training in Five reputable TCM Hospitals
• Daily hands on clinical experience with expert physicians
• Lectures on diagnosis, Tui Na, Qi healing & Chinese reflexology
• Morning outdoor Tai Chi & Qi Gong training & exercises
• Evening shows such as Peking opera and Acrobatic show
•
Weekend sightseeing of the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple
of Heaven and much more…
Upon completion, a certificate of participation in
Chinese Acupressure-Tui Na Massage training will be
issued from:
Upon completion of this qualification, the graduates will
be able to gain advance standing into Diploma of
Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage
(HLT50102).
‘The State Administration of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, People’s Republic of China’
For detail and registration, please visit ww.chihealing.com.au
For details: www.chihealing.com.au
Registered Training Organisation
12
Special tour cost $3990.00
Book early for limited placement.
(02) 9899 9823
LITTLE FEET @ 30 THOUSAND FEET
By Robyn Forshaw MAR[UK], RAA [P.M.], WA
The harsh cry of a frustrated baby broke into the cabin
as the aircraft levelled out for the ten hour night journey
from Perth. These were not sobs of sore ears or
unknown surroundings, but the harsh, distressed and
concentrated screams of a baby in trauma. The quiet
words and rocking of the mother did nothing to ally this
upsetting hysteria as she brought her baby to the back
of the cabin.
Moving and sitting next to the mother to offer my
service as a qualified Reflexologist, I could now see the
distress of this six month old baby. Prostrate but erect,
stiff with a red face, eyes bulging, a face full of tears
and mucous, arms flung lateral with tight tiny fists, legs
stiff but occasionally pummelling the air, body tight with
arched back. Previous to the crying, she had vomited
the contents of her stomach after a bottle of formula
that had contained some ‘medicinal relaxant’ which had
been suggested to the mother by a relative who was a
doctor. This was to be an aide to have the baby sleep
for most of the journey.
The realization to me was that this medicinal aide was
either giving a reaction or that the vomiting had created
cramps in the stomach and distaste in the mouth and
throat of the babe to have her in such a traumatic state.
Accepting my help, the mother whisked off the little pink
trousers as I checked for contra-indications. The tiny
feet were as hot as the face was red. Even though the
feet and legs had an occasional thrashing movement,
they did not try to remove my hands. While the mother
was rocking her and speaking softly, I used gentle
touch and worked the following reflex areas in this
order - both feet together for at least 5-10 seconds
each: Solar Plexus, diaphragm, stroking the plantar
and then dorsal, returning to the Solar Plexus and
diaphragm, the stomach, stroking the plantar and
dorsal, Solar Plexus, the throat, adrenals, stroking the
plantar and dorsal, Solar Plexus. At this stage the cries
seemed less intense with small gaps of silence. It
seemed that the body was calming but the reaction to
distress was still flowing through her as the body was
still a little rigid and the cries now were probably a habit.
I asked the mother to just gently rock her and no talking
as her eyes seemed to be closing at times. The
reflexes I worked now were: to stroke the brain and the
spine several times and then flow the stroke from the
spine to the plantar and dorsal areas so that the CNS
throughout the body was continuing to calm, returned at
the end to the diaphragm and Solar Plexus. The
distressful crying had now stopped and only the
occasional jerk of the body showed that relaxation and
sleep were now encroaching on this little one; her face
had lost the intense red, was now a baby pink; eyes
were staying closed. Her feet and legs, now quite
floppy, were warm instead of hot and in a relaxed state;
the little hands were able to be released from clasping
her mother’s necklace and not be woken, the body was
in a more natural sleeping state with slow, easy
breathing. The reflexes worked, including the brain
and spine, were now changed – placid not buzzing,
cool not hot and wistful not screaming and standing
out.
The baby was now deeply asleep, the mother relieved,
relaxed and so thankful to be once again holding her
placid baby in her arms. After a short time I felt the
babe was staying relaxed, sleeping well and able to
return to the aircraft cot as the aircrew now needed the
seats.
Seven hours later she woke placidly to play with toys
and toes as the aircraft started its descent. Although
the treatment was within the darkness of the cabin and
the feet were tiny, the minute reflex points within them
of the Solar Plexus, adrenals, stomach and throat were
easily located with the sides of the thumb. This digit
was used so that the hand was enclosing each foot
and used on the dorsal surface while the thumb came
easily to the plantar. By intending the energy to these
tiny points it gave added stimulation/relaxation and
direction as well.
No doubt some of the medication may have helped her
to sleep, but the Reflexology administered certainly
took her out of trauma, allowed relaxation and,
therefore, sleep to take place and let the mother be
more comfortable for the rest of the journey.
Maternity Reflexology
With Lyndall Mollart
PART ONE: Dates yet to be finalised,
possible April or June 2007
PART TWO: Sat/Sun 10/11 March 2007
Government Accredited Course
$275.00 per Part or $440.00 entire course
Located at: Reflexology Centre Australia
10 Wolff Street, Windaroo, Qld 4207
Phone: 07 3804 0128
CRANIOSACRAL SEMINAR
IN PERTH
Dr Martine Faurre Alderson will present workshops in
Perth in September 2007.
* Basic course
* Advanced course
September 7/8
September 9/10
For details please contact Brigitte Johnson
on email brittj@tpg.com.au
or telephone (08)9387 1305
13
RAA CONFERENCE REFLEXION
By Pauline Slyth , QLD
It had everything…..
Elephants feminin dolphins meerkats
Tigers optus ad flirtologists lipstick munching
who would have thought R’ologists could
eat so much CAKE! Never mind the kilos of
lipstick and e-motions are what drive us
and we are all here to be ourselves
believe in that connection with the divine in
disguise happy clappy singing divine
sparkling light lifting the room and
the ‘ologists to be who they are but
we are all one what is inside is outside
and it is all connected and we are all connected
and some of us know it already and the
Universe is expanding and accelerating
and some of us know it already.
And we are connected by energy
and it is energy that links us
communication is energy and
energy is communication and
this is the strands the strings that
connect us and energy is sound and
energy is light and energy has frequency
and resonance and vibration and we can
choose love or fear strength or vulnerability
and we are all blessed whether we like it or not.
Perspective, perspective, unusual perspective
what did you see?
trigeminal nerve pain excruciating release
and let go relief is in the EARS!
who would believe it…wisdom of the auricles.
Patterns repeated resonances throughout the body
fundamental frequencies 1st resonance
2nd resonance 3rd resonance just like rainbows
and light spectrums through crystal prisms
not only one but many resonances throughout
the body FEET hands ears meridians energy channels
it is all there we already have all
the answers out there in the Universe
inside us all just connect and be in
awareness without belief systems
don’t confine your creativity
live your life in comfort.
Ortho-bionomy is a technical
term for comfort ahh that feels better
hmm I’ll have some more of that release
and let go relief is in the comfort allow yourself
and there is Nerve Reflexology it is taking off in
Europe Denmark Belgium UK all happening
very precise but it is also important
to tune into intuition get the frequency that
“invites you inside” that is where the healing occurs at
the resonance of intention intensity energy in energy
out what goes around
comes around we are all going to be just f.i.n.e.
well maybe if we live in
truth…ooooh … that’s hard to do.
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And ‘motions’ passed at the AGM all
passed easily no resistance R’ologists know
about constipation free flow no blockages.
Ooops cheeky! Fight or flight oh no! there goes your
adrenalin off the scale cholesterol and cortisone and
look now your stress is in your hormones
villi villi rushing rushing be present
present yourself and time will allow for all possibilities
especially if you have come from
another land special dispensation allowed.
We are alive online ‘thanks James’ you are
doing a marvellous job linking us up
ethereally grounded in electronic motherboard
connections log-on post your comments
communicate communicate there are endless
possibilities the potential is there
use it use it use it or lose it.
Who was that guy ‘Ted’? tall handsome
in a certain kind of way and a winner with the ladies
that’s for sure dynamic in his presentation
don’t forget the ‘chemistry’ it was there at the
dancing energy transfer in the chemical connection
it was there…anyone else see it?
Pink T-shirts gorgeous!!!
And the lovely lady who works with the children
all success stories and the children already
know the energy they feel the energy
know the truth they are closer to the source
not filled with blockages and belief systems
open to experience and reaping the rewards
of this beautiful gift we all have and blessed
as we are to sit at the feet of all our clients
and we sit there with respect and gratitude and
the lovely Aunty sang the beautiful song at
the end that just topped off the perfection of it all
and she works with stones and she thanks her cells
everyday for doing the work they do and
she is connected to the energy of the Universe
and knows truth.
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Client: John
Age: 53
Presenting Conditions: Ischaemic heart disease
caused by high cholesterol and hypertension and also
pterygium (bilateral).
Disease Process: Ischaemic heart disease or coronary
artery disease is a condition in which fatty deposits
accumulate in the cells lining the wall of the coronary
arteries. Two of the risk factors are high cholesterol and
hypertension.
Cholesterol is a vitally important
substance which is used for building our cell
membranes and producing several of our hormones.
The liver normally makes all the cholesterol our body
needs but cholesterol also enters our body from dietary
sources and this is where we often overload our
system, although there can be hereditary factors
involved as well. When there is too much it builds up in
the walls of our arteries and causes the arteries to
harden, a process called atherosclerosis. This narrows
the arteries causing blood pressure to rise which, in
turn, forces materials such as cholesterol into the artery
walls causing further narrowing. It is a dangerous cycle.
When arteries supplying the brain are blocked, a stroke
can result, and when blocked arteries are the ones
which supply the heart, a heart attack can result (Uren
& Collins, 2005). There are also external factors which
can raise blood pressure such as stress from worry,
emotional strain or constant tension. Combine these
with regular pick me ups in the forms of coffee, alcohol
and cigarettes and this will eventually throw the whole
system off balance, physically and emotionally (Bovill,
p76, 2000).
Background: John is a bachelor who works in a busy
and stressful occupation with a high level of
responsibility and lots of travelling. He stated that he
loved fatty foods such as lamb chops and is slightly
overweight. He smokes, drinks alcohol and admits to
being basically lazy. In 2004, following an angina
attack, John had an angiogram which showed a
partially (80%) blocked coronary artery. He then had a
stent inserted to return blood flow to normal. John is on
numerous medications to lower his blood pressure and
cholesterol levels. He was unaware what his
medications actually did, just trusted his doctor
implicitly. At the time of the case study John had been
on these medications for 15 months, he had made
changes to his diet and decreased the amount of
alcohol he consumed but had been unable to give up
smoking. He is a heavy smoker. He had also started
walking occasionally for exercise. The medications and
lifestyle changes had lowered blood pressure and
cholesterol levels but they were still above the normal
or desired level. John also suffers from an irritating
scratchy feeling in his eyes from the pterygium and
complained of small aches and pains which moved
around his body as well as often feeling tired.
Aims: The main aim of this case study was to bring
John’s body back into a state of balance allowing major
organs to function at an optimum level. Hopefully, this
would allow medications to work more efficiently and
blood pressure and cholesterol levels could normalise.
It was also to learn about this particular disease
process as it has become more prevalent.
Physical Observations of the Feet: Feet are quite
pale in colour and skin is dry. The right big toe has a
build up of bony tissue making it quite thick and
inflexible. There are also deep cracks and calloused
skin around the heart reflex area on the left foot. Feet
are broad across which pronounces the shoulder reflex
area.
Reflex Areas Relating to Conditions: For the
Ischaemic heart disease, treatments focussed on the
heart reflex area which was worked thoroughly, through
and around the callouses present here. To lessen the
risk of further heart problems, reflex areas associated
with high blood pressure were deemed very important.
So focus was on the brain stem reflex as it contains the
cardiovascular centre which regulates the rate and
force of heartbeat and the diameter of blood vessels
(Tortora, p231, 1997); the adrenal glands and kidneys
because of the renin-angiotensin mechanism as a
regulator of blood volume and thus blood pressure
(p.305); and also the hypothalamus and adrenal
medulla because of their regulation of homeostasis by
releasing hormones which increase blood pressure by
increasing heart rate and constricting blood vessels.
This mechanism can become stuck when the body is
under continual stress and always in fight-or-flight
mode, so adrenal production needs normalising
(Tortora, p307, 1997). For this reason the solar plexus
reflex area is an important point to work thoroughly as
relaxation is a key factor for people with high blood
pressure (Kunz & Kunz, p147, 2003). The eye reflex
points were worked to lessen the uncomfortable
symptoms of pterygium. Linking methods were used
with the heart and brain stem reflexes and also to
balance each zone at the end of session. Although all
the above reflex areas are important and were sensitive
when worked with a feeling of congestion or graininess,
when it comes to relaxation it is the whole treatment
that gets results and returns the body to a balanced
state where homeostasis can be maintained more
easily.
The Treatments: 8 treatments were given over a
period of 3 months, from the 5/1/06 to the 30/3/06.
Each week the same reflex areas asked for attention
but progressively the congestion and sensitivity in each
reflex area lessened with some clearing as they were
worked. By the 4th treatment John was still making an
effort with exercise, diet and decreasing alcohol and
cigarettes and he stated that he was feeling better,
sleeping better and his eyes were not bothering him as
much. It felt like we were progressing. There was no
major healing crisis, just slow and steady progress with
a definite change in the feel of sensitive reflex areas.
The right foot seemed to be clearing with more ease
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EAR CANDLES
STATE MATTERS
I must begin my report by
apologizing for not managing
to get anything into the last
edition of Footprints.
Unfortunately time just got
away from me after taking
over as Chairperson in May.
It has been a VERY busy time
both with family matters and
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In June we had the Everywoman Expo that took place
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us this time and it worked extremely well for us.
We had a very successful Study Day in July down at
Mandurah. This event takes place once a year there
and, we hope, makes it easier for some of our south
west members to attend. This year the topic was on
understanding and managing spinal pain with seven
speakers from relevant professions (Reflexology
included) speaking about it. I am glad to report that, to
date, it was our best attended yet.
September was a busy month with the World
Reflexology Week. Four of us took our message out
into the Perth Cultural Centre courtyard and worked on
a nice ‘tan’ whilst doing each others feet and informing
the general public about Reflexology. We also had a
meeting and Swap Day out at the Herdsman Wildlife
Centre – the animals and birdlife were reasonably quiet
- I think that the only wild ones there were us!
October saw a flurry of activity as all had to be as upto-date as possible before a sizeable contingent of us
made our way over to Adelaide for the conference.
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We are now readying ourselves for the Kalparin
Retreat weekend and the Conscious Living Expo which
runs over four days. We will, hopefully, be able to let
lots of people have a sample of how good Reflexology
is and that they will then spread the word about us.
These are just some of the items that we have been
doing; there have of course been various courses,
workshops and coffee discussion evenings, plus
committee and other meetings to attend to. All in all, a
Reflexologist’s life can never been seen as ‘dull’ and
we are at least managing to have a variety of
occasions to earn CPT points.
As this will be the last FootPrints for the year, I would
like, on behalf of the members of Western Australia, to
wish everyone a Very Safe, Healthy and Joyful
Christmas and New Year.
Valerie Dewar
Wow!! Wasn’t our National
Conference 2006 Adelaide
Festival of Feet exciting,
challenging and full of fun?
From the minute delegates
stepped out of the lifts and
saw those bright pink tops
they must have felt excited.
Our guest speakers International and National were
interesting and great to listen to. They must have
surely given us all some new tools to work with.
It was good for all our committee members to see that
all the hard work leading up to the Conference was
well worthwhile.
Yes South Australian members “you’ve done us
proud”.
Margaret Rowett
The Tasmanian branch of the
Association had a State Meeting
at Helen's (President) in August.
Helen provided us all with her
usual delicious and healthy
spread for lunch. There was an
excellent talk from the proprietor
of the Devonport Health Food
Shop - all about the value of
tissue salts.
We had a number of State Members going to the
National Reflexology Conference in Adelaide. We will
hear how it all went in 2 weeks' time - Nov 12th - at the
next meeting. This will be our Christmas breakup - it is
early as it gets so hectic for everyone once December
comes along! The Guest Speaker will be Ellen Allen, a
local Naturopath who has studied the condition of
ADHD extensively, recently publishing 2 books on this
and other subjects.
Membership numbers remain static.
Mary Farr and Andrew Whitehead
National Referral Service
If you require a reflexologist in a particular area,
town or state, the Reflexology Association
Referal Service is able to assist.
We can put you in touch with a qualified
reflexologist in most states of Australia
Phone: (0500) 502 250
Or visit our website at:
www.reflexology.org.au
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STATE MATTERS
Judith Hayman from Echolife
was invited to speak at our
branch meeting in October.
Judith provided us with a
wealth of information
regarding the health benefits
of nutritional supplements and
lotions based on magnesium. The response from
members was so great that I understand Judith is still
receiving orders and sending out additional information
to members.
The recent introduction of Trade Tables at branch
meetings was also very well received. October saw
Margaret Meyer, a fellow reflexologist (and
aromatherapist) display her wonderful range of
aromatic skincare including homemade treatment
products created from plant extracts and essential oils.
September 06 was a busy month for Victorian
volunteers with the successful promotion of the RAA at
two separate events: Big Day Off 2 (Royal Womens’
Hospital) and Inaugural Palliative Care Nurses Australia
Conference (Y Hotel). Reflexology was in high demand
at both events with a multitude of positive comments
and feedback from recipients.
The Victorian committee recently appointed Jeanette
Friend (PM) to oversee RAA Promotional
Events/Volunteer Co-Ordination in Victoria. Jeanette is
already preparing for a busy November with 2 RAA
promotional events lined-up: the National Health Expo
at which the RAA will have a designated stand and the
Upstream Foundation’s Charity Walk.
We also congratulate Jennifer Hill on her appointment
to the National Committee and further to the recent
AGM in Adelaide. We wish Jennifer all the best with
her new role as Treasurer.
To all Reflexologists Australia-wide, have a Merry
Christmas and stay safe.
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I have just got back from our
October Board Meeting and the
RAA Conference in Adelaide. It
was an excellent Conference, very
well organized and a great
opportunity for us all to meet new
friends from all over Australia (and
1 from New Zealand) and catch up with old ones. As my
first Conference I wonder why I have never made a
point of supporting my professional Association in this
manner. I had the honour of meeting some wonderful
people from our Association and the privilege of
speaking with all our presenters both domestic and
international. For information, practical skills, networking
and a host of social reasons, surely the National
Conference would have to rate as No.1.
Which brings me back to State Matters and the fact that
NSW are hosting the next Conference in 2008. We have
a tough act to follow as I’m assured the last few
Conferences were the best ever! Ideas and suggestions
are already on the table and I’m sure quite a few of us
are already excited at the prospect.
We have our Library up and running and several books
were borrowed at the last meeting. We are currently
looking at borrowing on a broader scale by members
outside of the Sydney metropolitan area as well. Any
donations to our Library can be made at one of our
monthly meetings or contact me on 0408-628212.
Thank you to Russell McAlister from Reflexology World
and those members who have already donated books
and journals.
Reflexology paths are something the NSW Committee
would like to incorporate into various Councils. A few
Councils have been approached with the idea of
continuing Qld’s fine example. Coming up to the end of
our first six months our Committee has settled in and is
working well Jane Hodgett is doing a wonderful job
organizing Practitioner Education and we are doing a
workshop on Aromatherapy cream making in
November. Please let Jane or a Committee member
know if you have suggestions for Workshops or
feedback on any previously held ones. Our newer
members would have also heard the dulcet tones of Dot
Stitt as she rings each new member to welcome them to
the Association. Why not come to our next meeting and
meet Dot in person, put a face to a voice as it were. We
would love to see you.
Kerrie Baldock
Welcome to our new RAA Board member
from Tasmania
Hello and welcome to Sarah Blain as the elected Board
member from the Tasmanian State Branch.
On behalf of the Reflexology Association of Australia, we
would like to welcome you aboard and look forward to
working with you towards our goal of strengthening the
vision of Reflexology in the future.
Libby Stark – Vice President
most profound gift we can offer anyone is to be fully
present with them, to see them as greater than their
issues and diagnoses. In this way we are not
reinforcing a person’s perceptions and projections.
Such neutrality allows an opportunity to shift many
things. It is only our perception that creates limitations.
Energy is continually flowing through us, through our
subtle anatomy, our meridians, through every atom of
our being. Matter is composed of light and sound. All
we are is energy, in constant vibration. With Reiki we
are starting to work with frequency a little more
consciously. Reiki is ‘taught’ by a series of
attunements. These attunements don’t give us anything
new or different but support an increased awareness of
ourselves as energetic and spiritual beings. They
provide an invitation for the heart chakra to open and to
support the heart as a key balancing point of the body.
This encourages our development of compassion and
love and our ability to acknowledge the Oneness of
being. The attunement process is not a magical ‘gift’
and doesn’t make a teacher ‘special’ in any way. All it
is, is a reminder of who we really are.
As we start to shift our focus from the ways we
separate ourselves from other people and experiences,
then automatically there is a greater flow of energy
through our being. We are already connected, already
at One with all, the only thing that alters is our
awareness of it. This is the gift of the Reiki attunement.
I think of it like a tool or a vehicle to enable us to get
from A to B, to go from dualistic awareness and the
way we clutch onto some things and reject others, to a
space of recognising that there is nothing that we are
not, that all exists in Unity. Meditation techniques and
other spiritual practices are also just as effective. I think
the reason why Reiki is so incredibly popular is
because of the ease at which we can start to
experience these insights.
Reflexologists commonly tell me that after a Reiki
attunement, they can sense the points more easily,
which ones to stimulate longer or hold, that there’s a
deeper ‘listening’ with the body, with a greater sense of
connection between the feet points and body. Reiki
practitioners usually say that they feel less tired when
working and more energised at the end of the day. This
is because energy is continually flowing through us. We
are not using our own ‘reserves’. How Reflexologists
incorporate Reiki into their treatments varies. The main
thing to remember is that the energy flows
automatically whenever we touch another with intent.
There is no need to do a ‘special’ Reiki bit; however
some practitioners hold the feet for a few minutes
before starting the basic warm up and again at the end.
Others do the reflexology session and then some
hands on for a few minutes; on the belly or head. Many
have reported back the greater depth of relaxation the
client feels. If a client is agitated then placing hands on
the forehead and occiput or belly or the ‘diaphragm’
point on the foot, supports someone to be more present
By Jacqui Bushell
and centred. Reiki also aids pain relief.
Many clients fall asleep or say they’ve
never felt so relaxed or it’s the first time
they’ve been without pain in ages.
As we still ourselves and bring our focus
to connecting with the heart, energy flows
through the practitioner’s body, ‘topping
them up’ then radiating through the auric
field, through the hands and other
chakras. It is not just the hands the energy flows
through, although often they get very hot. The energy
radiates through our heart and impacts on all our subtle
anatomy.
Working with Reiki is a spiritual practice, not just
something I ‘do’ when clients come in. It is something I
can practice throughout my day, a state of mindfulness.
It is so easy to sit on my hill and meditate and feel
virtuous, it’s another to get off my cushion and act within
this state; when stressed, with clients, when cleaning my
teeth, driving. When we are centred in the heart and
choosing to Act from within this space it impacts on our
whole environment and all within it. I like to do
‘community service’ work by walking down the street or
in Coles in this space. My intention is that it be an
offering of support for anyone. Practicing Reiki supports
the development of us learning to be kinder, more loving,
generous and hopefully wise. To understand that we are
not all separate but exist in Unity. It has broadened my
sense of being of service. As my own heart gradually
chinks open a little further, then I recognise the levels to
which all beings experience pain and suffering. All that
any of us really want is to be happy. Reiki promotes
alleviation of suffering not by addressing a ‘problem’ or
by a ‘fix it’ approach, but by inviting us to recognise the
True nature of reality, that we are all, always whole and
don’t actually need to be ‘healed’. Our attitude and
motivation are incredibly important. Every thought we
have is generating pattern that is emitted into the world.
Everything we do, every breath and thought has impact
– and collective impact. We are accountable for what
we’re choosing to communicate to another being.
Working in this Reiki ‘space’ of openheartedness
enables me to practice being more present with other
people and not pull back from their pain, but be with
them in a genuine and more neutral way. For me Reiki is
about developing a fearless heart; a heart that doesn’t
close down in any circumstances. So that I can be with
anyone without withdrawing or pulling back from their
suffering or from my own vulnerability or fear of
overwhelm.
Reiki teaches me how much support is available
moment to moment. It’s never just ‘me’ but me plus all
that is available. As I connect with this space it provides
an invitation for others to tap into it as well. It’s a process
of self empowerment. As you radiate joy and love it
enables others to connect with their own joy, clarity, and
love. For me, Reiki is Coming Home.
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REIKI AND BEING
STATE MATTERS
By Jacqui Bushell
The other day I was pondering the most
‘healing’ people I had ever met and I was
wondering what it was that made being in
their presence such a balm. There was
Sister Mary Malone, the charge nurse on a
children’s ward, another nurse - a
gorgeous Creole woman who called
everyone ‘honey chile’, the Dalai lama and
a few others. What they all have in common is that being
with them you feel totally safe – no matter what, that
everything’s okay. They generate a feeling of
spaciousness, warmth and nurturing – that I could be
anyone or anything and their love and compassion
would never waver for an instant; that they can see all of
me and it is just fine. Where everything, no matter how
frightening, can just Be and people can trust themselves
and their feelings more. They reflect back, not just the
parts of my being that I reveal, or my pain and my
stories, but All of me. In such spaciousness much is
possible; there is a lot of freedom to move. We don’t
need to hold onto our beliefs so tightly, or our fears and
anxieties, or insist we are right. All too often we just
focus on the bits we don’t like of our being. They offer a
gift of whole self. These people teach me the value of
simply ‘being with’ someone. That nothing really needs
to be done except seeing the person for who they really
are and acknowledging our common humanity. Imagine
the relief and freedom of being with someone who’s not
judging us in any way, not making assumptions, not
wanting anything.
When I was ill for a few years I found being around most
people exhausting and stressful. There was one woman
I always felt good with and never drained or tired. I
finally realised that it was because she never had any
expectations of me or judgements, she never saw or
responded to me as a ‘sick’ person. These people
inspire me because they are so ‘real’. They seem to see
the Truth of reality not just our facades and projections.
Their hearts seem constantly open and not ‘pulling back’
or dodging issues. It’s the withdrawing or not seeing of
all that people are, of limiting them with our perception
that reinforces pain. Our attitude and presence is often
more important than the modality we practise.
I was 20 when I met Sister Mary back in the mid 80’s.
She inspired me and triggered off years of questions asking: how can one stay in an open-hearted space
without being overwhelmed by the suffering and pain of
others? What is ‘helping’ and is what I’m doing actually
‘helping’? In 1991 I found my way to a Reiki workshop
and felt that I had touched a way that could help me find
some answers to those questions.
Reiki is a form of spiritual healing. The word Reiki in
Japanese simply means Universal or all pervading
nature or ‘God’ force (Rei). ‘Ki’ represents the chi, prana
or personal energy/vitality of the body. In simple terms it
means the merging of spirit with matter, the
manifestation of spirit in physical form. Reiki as a
practice and philosophy was created by Dr Mikao Usui
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in the early 1900’s in Japan. Combining different
teachings and spiritual practices, Usui wanted people to
be able to connect more with our true nature – that
luminous being, the clear light nature of mind; to be able
to acknowledge our Unity with all and deepen our
connection with life. He wished for all beings to be happy
and that people could be motivated by compassion to
help reduce suffering of self and others. Mikao Usui
wanted his teachings to be available for everyone and
easily accessible, not limited to one particular spiritual
tradition. Although there is a Buddhist basis to much of
the Reiki philosophy, Mikao Usui drew upon his martial
arts background (he was born into the Samurai class), as
well as upon Shintoism, Buddhism and Shugendo, which
is an amalgamation of ascetic aspects of Buddhism,
shamanism and Shintoism. The aim of Reiki practice is
to break down our old patterns of being and perceiving,
to clear our obscurations to recognising the true nature
of our being and that of the world around us. It is also an
invitation for us to understand that healing need not be
an externalised process we receive from a practitioner,
but one that lies within all of us. The only ‘prerequisites’
for practising Reiki are a body, an intent and choosing to
practice being within a heart space.
In the many Reiki classes I have taught there has been
at least one Reflexologist in nearly every one. While not
a Reflexologist myself (although I did a course in the
Ingham method many years ago), I really appreciate
their presence due to the fact that they understand the
importance of intent and focus. Reflexologists also know
the importance and skill of ‘listening’ with the body, in a
way beyond ears. As when working with points on the
feet, when ‘doing’ Reiki our intent, attitude and
motivation is pivotal. It is the guiding force of how we
connect with another being, how we perceive them, the
rapport we develop with them and it guides how well we
‘listen’ to their being. I like to think of practising Reiki not
as ‘doing’ another modality but as a space of Being. As
such, it enables us to more fully develop awareness of
unconditional love and compassion. You don’t ‘do’ love,
you are love. Unconditional love has no object. Such a
space creates a profound invitation for us to recognise
more of who we really are, the Truth of our Being, and
this allows the potential for much movement and change.
Hello to members around
Australia.
Our Qld State
Branch has been quite active
in this last quarter.
Our
monthly meetings have been
focusing on an Educational
content
relating
to
Reflexology. In July, Sharon
Stathis shared Auryvedic
Reflexology with our Members.
We saw some
wonderful pictures of her travels involving her
presentations around the world and introducing the
method to our members.
we were able to make a small profit. This is another
example of our members getting the message out to
the public.
In August our Chairperson, Sue Moore, presented
Reflexology and the Stroke Patient. Sue gave us an
informative medical presentation of this condition and
how she treated the rehabilitation of the patient with
Reflexology.
In November, there will be a Review of the SA.
Conference by a Panel of Speakers.
Libby Stark
In September there was a combined presentation on
Cystic Fibrosis by Beth Trickett, who presented the
Medical history of Cystic Fibrosis, together with Libby
Stark, who talked the members through a Reflexology
treatment for this condition which included the latest
knowledge of treatment from the Danish Reflexology.
Three of our practitioners gave complimentary
Reflexology treatments to a group of mothers of
children with Cystic Fibrosis. This was well received.
In October we had Jan Kiss with her presentation to
the members on Foot Mobilization Exercises - together
with the knowledge and awareness of the different
muscles involved. She had the members up standing
and taking part in these exercises!!
World Reflexology Day for Qld.was Reflexology in the
Park at Red Hill where the Reflexology Path meanders
along the waterway. This was enjoyed by members of
the public.
26 Qld. Members from around the State and as far
north as Townsville, attended the Reflexology
Conference in Adelaide and I am sure they came away
with many inspirations and renewed enthusiasm for
their profession.
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Reiki is a way of connecting with the wisdom of the body.
Reiki energy doesn’t ‘cure’ in and of itself, but supports
the body’s inherent vitality and healing capability. The
energy always flows to the cause. Often people will say
‘oh I can feel the energy in my knee’, when my hands are
on their head or elsewhere. Sometimes it feels like there
are ‘extra’ hands on their body. As practitioners we need
to leave our expectations and assumptions at the door. It
is up to us to decide what needs to be ‘done’ for or to a
body. We don’t need to direct the energy flow. I leave
that up to the person’s being and focus on being as
present as possible and centred in a heart space. As we
‘be with’ a person and acknowledge them as whole just
as they are, there is a great potential for movement. The
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Oedema is a common and normal physiological
symptom in late pregnancy.1-3 The incidence of
dependent oedema in normal health pregnant women
is reported to be 50-80% in the third trimester (last 12
weeks).1,4 Western texts believe that maternal age,
parity and height do not have any effect on the
incidence of oedema.4
described above. As a reflexologist, what I find very
appropriate is women experience oedema more around
their ankles, ball of the foot and the dorsal aspect distal
end of the foot. These reflex zones correspond to the
very vascular pregnant pelvis and the ‘growing uterus’,
chest and developing breast tissue and indirect breast
areas respectively.
In the pregnancy context, dependent pedal oedema
refers to the lower leg oedema of primary mechanical
etiology. The medical explanation for leg and foot
oedema in pregnancy is a result of the weight of the
pregnant uterus which impedes venous return;
prostaglandin-induced vascular relaxation; and
reduced plasma colloid osmotic pressure.2,3 In
addition, oestogen promotes sodium retention and
increases mucopolysaccharide ground substance
present in skin and subcutaneous tissue resulting in
women during the last half of the pregnancy retaining
more fluid in the body tissues.5 Although oedema in
pregnancy alone is not dangerous, it can result in
discomfort, feelings of heaviness, night cramps and
painful paraesthesia.6 Usually, oedema resolves after
the birth of the baby as the uterus returns to prepregnancy size and the hormones return to normal.
So, why do some pregnant women have oedema and
others do not if pregnancy hormones and all factors are
the same? During my training, Susanne Enzer talked
about the effects of stagnate or blocked emotions on
our body. This information resonated through me as I
was giving reflexology and talking to pregnant women
who were experiencing moderate to severe oedema in
their ankles and feet.
From my midwifery clinical experience, women
experiencing a viable pregnancy for the first time
(pregnancy greater than 20 weeks gestation) known as
primigravidas, seem more inclined to experience ankle
and foot oedema in the last half of the pregnancy. My
single-blind randomised controlled trial (RCT)7
recruited 74 women, of which 61% of women (45)
were primgravida. I found it interesting that most of the
mutipara women (women who had given birth before)
recruited into the study, had experienced a previous
traumatic or difficult pregnancy or labour. In the nonrandomised group of 20 women8 experiencing oedema
in their feet and ankles, 70% were primigravida ie
experiencing their first viable pregnancy. So that
started me thinking - why do only some pregnant
women experience oedema if pregnancy hormones
and all factors are the same? Interestingly, women
who have had no oedema or swelling during the
pregnancy suddenly have very swollen feet after the
birth. Why would that be when the factors that
influence fluid retention are no longer current? I was
unable to find any published research on this subject.
Published studies have concentrated on researching
strategies to decrease leg and foot oedema.8,9
Pregnancy is the time of greatest change in a woman’s
life. A woman experiencing her first pregnancy may see
pregnancy as a change in self-image, loss of old self
and a testing of skills, maturity and strength of her
relationship with her partner.11 With such enormous
changes she may have feelings of vulnerability, fear and
anxiety and these feelings may overwhelm her if
unresolved. A woman experiencing her second or
subsequent pregnancy may have unresolved issues or
memories relating to a previous pregnancy or birth
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The committee of South Australia thanks the 140
delegates for attending our Adelaide Festival of Feet
Conference.
As the Co-ordinator of the Conference I would like to
thank everyone for their input, support and
encouragement. This made my job less stressful over
the past year. We received only 43% of the evaluation
forms from the delegates who attended. All speakers
were well received.
It was great to have trade
tables. Delegates were free to move around at breaks
to network. There were several changes in the SA
committee during 2005 and the venue had been
decided on before I became involved. The conference
committee delegates for October 2006 did the best we
could to make the Adelaide Festival of Feet alive and
friendly. As Vice Chair person for SA, I must say I am
delighted to have several young members on our
committee.
“Never accept anything as dogma, allow the inner
sense of knowledge to come forward in time and
realise the answers for yourself” (Robert St John 1976
p5).10
Due to several delegates having to catch flights home
on Sunday, the closing ceremony was brought forward.
Having attended National Conferences for the past 12
years, I look forward to seeing you all again in Sydney
2008.
Sue Ramsey
Pregnancy oedema and reflex zones
It is understandable that pregnant women’s ankles and
feet will be swollen due to increased vascularity and
fluid retention due to pregnancy hormones as
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Diane
Beverly
Jane
Rie
Lynda
Sonya
Clare
Karyl
Georgette
Linda
Kate
Alyson
Rebecca
Teresa
Lisa
Lewanna
Bronwyn
Kerry
Christine
Deborah
Katie
Chiharu
Judy
Barbara
Janette
Michelle
Emma
Sharon
Daniel
Melissa
Pooney
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
How wonderful to meet so
many members at the recent
National Conference in
Adelaide. I thoroughly enjoyed
the hospitality of the SA
committee and members. They
did an amazing job organising
the speakers and special
events and workshops. Thanks
to all the members who came up to me and introduced
themselves. I can now put a face to a name. We have
such a wonderful community of reflexologists and you
really feel this when you attend the National
Conferences.
Qantas were wonderful allowing me to bring down two
large bags of merchandise to the conference. We had
the trade table at the conference and I am pleased to
say we moved merchandise to the amount well over
$2000.00. I certainly came home with very little after the
polo shirts, receipt books and brochures were snapped
up quickly. We hardly had time to set up and
enthusiastic members were lining up to purchase a new
shirt and get those brochures at the special conference
price.
The new polo shirts in navy and also white are so
popular we have now run out of some sizes. We will be
ordering again in the New Year so stay posted. We are
planning on having a trade table at the International
Conference in Cairns Qld in 2007. We need to plan
early for this one - any ideas are very welcome. Email
me on reflexologyadmin@tpg.com.au
Thanks to all the members this year that returned their
renewal payments and CPT forms promptly. We had a
fantastic response this year with membership returns
and, of course, quite a few new members have joined
since the graduations. We had a number of members
ask about Direct Deposit for payment. We have looked
into this and are happy to report that we will have this in
place for next renewal.
Just a reminder that if you have renewed your insurance
or first aid recently we need a current copy kept on file.
Please send this to the membership administration
office, fax or email copy is fine.
We are also pleased to report that all members will soon
have access to the members only section of the
website. Traditionally it has only been Professional
Members that have had this privilege. We will be
providing log in numbers in the New Year now to
Intermediate Members and Associate Members. This
will mean that all Associate Members will be given a
Membership number. This number is only used for the
purpose of website log in and access. Intermediate
Members will be able to use their current number and
post code for access. Please be patient with us as we
implement this new system.
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Welcome New Members
We have had 121 members join since the start of 2006.
I would like to take this opportunity to present them to
you. Please make them feel welcome at your branch
meetings.
Name
Wendy
Antoinette
Judy
Sheila
Sonia
Colleen
Laura
Helen
Anthony
Susan
Jayne
Elicia
Suzanne
Cally
Peta
Naomi
Susan
Jan
Joanne
Michelle
Jacqueline
Robyn
Rui
Louise
Amy
Elizabeth
Ingrid
Rachael
Debra
George
Helen
Kim
Glenda
Sinead
Jeanette
Susanne
Catherine
Stephen
Cait
Sandra
Marlene
Louise
David
Janette
Connie
Trina
Natalie
Catherine
Amanda
Teresa
Sherie
Joyce
Stephanie
Helen
Sacha
Delphine
Karen
Bernadette
Diana
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Ardren
Armstrong
Attree
Bailey
Bendel
Benson
Biggins
Biggs
Borg
Bowes
Brennan
Brill
Bruer
Butson
Campanale
Campbell
Cardy
Carson
Casey
Chambers
Chau
Chen
Chick
Cohen
Cruickshank
De Neve
Deam
DeAngelis
Divisek
Donovan
Doran
Duffy
Finlay
Friend
Gersch
Gladman
Goldthorpe
Gordon
Greggor
Griffiths
Grills
Grinblat
Hamill
Hardy
Hide
Hillier
Home
Isles
James
Johnson
Joseph
Kelly
Kingston
Langsford
Lowry
Lund
Marsh
Marshall
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experience. These stagnant or unresolved emotions
may explain why some pregnant women have oedema
and some do not.
Oedema and emotions
Complementary therapies are based on an
understanding of the interaction between body, mind
and spirit, and recognition of each person as an
individual in the wider context of the community.12.
According to Oriental medicine, the causes of disease
fall into three categories: internal (the emotions);
external (the weather), and other causes such as
germs or poisons, trauma, diet and the effects of drugs.
Each of the emotions affects the harmony of particular
organs. It is natural to feel sadness, anger, or joy when
the occasion demands it, but it is harmful if an emotion
such as anger or fear is harboured for years.13
Susanne Enzer explains that the metaphysical
explanation for oedema is stagnant or unresolved
emotions - “The effects of emotions have a
correspondence in the fluids of the body ie blood,
lymph, urine, sweat, semen and cerebro-spinal fluid
which are reflected in the fluid of the feet. In nature,
oceans and rivers mostly keep moving. If they are
prevented from doing so then problems occur. The
same applies to the body. Fluids must move. When
they stagnate or move too fast problems occur” (Enzer
2000, p 2-8).14
So, I thought I would investigate this further. Chris
Stormer suggested that oedema is “overburdened and
filled with unresolved burdens that prove weighty and
inhibitive. Needs to unshackle the self of perceived
burdens” (Stormer p 29).15 Robert St John proposed if
the swollen area “is a small one, look to the function of
the reflex area and you will find that there is a element
of ‘holding’ or sluggishness associated with it” (St John
1976 p 21).10
Annette Noontil 16 advocated that oedema relates to a
“blockage of your energy flow in whatever area you
have this accumulation of serous fluid. Your negative
thinking could be thinking you were not good enough or
not accepting yourself in some ways or thinking you
cannot give out your skills” (Noontil 2004 p115). 16
Case study: Pregnancy, oedema and emotions
During the randomised study, I provided reflexology for
a woman, Lee (name changed) with a pregnancy
history of three healthy girls and one stillbirth baby at
36 weeks gestation. Lee was in her mid-30’s and this
pregnancy was a complete surprise to her and her
husband as they had believed they had finished with
childbearing with their girls now in their early teens! I
find this not unusual – but that’s another story.
Lee suddenly developed foot/ankle oedema at 32
weeks pregnancy. I discussed with her about the study
and reflexology and she consented to participate in the
study and come for weekly visits to the clinic. She was
randomly selected into the lymphatic reflexology
technique (luckily or meant-to-be?). During the visits,
we generally chatted about a variety of things
including her previous pregnancies and experiences.
At 36 weeks, I was surprised when Lee didn’t turn up
for her reflexology visit, but I thought as it was around
the time she had lost her previous baby, she may
have decided to stay away. Lee came the next week
and I asked her how she was feeling. She said she
was now feeling great as she was now 37 weeks and
the baby was going well - and her foot and ankle
oedema had disappeared!
But she was still pregnant! Lee still had all the
pregnancy hormones, increase vascularity, growing
uterus. So, what had changed? Lee had passed the
milestone - the anniversary of her previous stillbirth at
36 week gestation - and the issue had
resolved/dissolved and her emotions were flowing.
Lee gave birth to healthy boy at full term.
Reflexology for foot/ankle oedema and research
The lymphatic reflexology technique as developed by
Susanne Enzer can be used for specific conditions
such as leg, foot and generalised oedema as it
moves extravascular fluid without disturbing
intravascular fluid.14 The lymphatic reflexology
technique mimics the lymphatic drainage action of the
body, ie. interstitial fluid moves from the lymphatic
capillaries to the lymphatic veins, trunks and returns
into the circulatory system at the subclavian vein.14
This technique was used with my RCT7 and the nonrandomised group8.
Although in the RCT, reflexology techniques
(lymphatic technique or relaxing techniques) were not
statistically significant in decreasing foot and ankle
measurements, the techniques were significant for
women’s symptom relief with the lymphatic technique
having the greater effect.7 In the non-randomised
group, there was a statistical significant decrease in
both ankle measurements after receiving lymphatic
reflexology technique.8 It would be worthwhile to
further investigate the effect of reflexology and
discussion or reflexology alone, for oedema reduction
and resolving emotional blockages.
Is there a difference between left and fight feet?
Okay, I love to look at every thing while I’m at it. Is
there any difference between right and left foot
swelling? Metaphysically, the right foot = masculine,
energy outward, giving, aggressive, competitive and
practical. The left foot = feminine, energy inward,
receiving, responsive, co-operative and creative.14
In the RCT7, there was no difference in the size of the
participant’s ankles, insteps and toe junctions* before
receiving the intervention (rest or reflexology). On
average the left ankle, right instep and left toe
junction * was larger (cms) overall. Although not
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statistically significant, there appeared to be a greater
decrease in circumference of the left (feminine) ankle,
instep and toe junction * after reflexology compared to
the right (Table 1).
Table 1. Circumference
receiving reflexology
measurements
Left ankle
Participants
54
Mean
decrease
0.07
P
value
0.21
Left instep
55
0.33
0.59
Left toe*
54
0.11
0.19
Right ankle
54
0.04
0.47
Right instep
55
0.05
0.44
Right toe*
54
0.09
0.07*
after
* = Distal end of the foot (metatarsal-phalange joint)
In conclusion, I may not have come up with many
answers but I hope I have made people think. Next
time you provide reflexology and notice oedema,
especially with women who are pregnant or given birth
recently, inquire and delve into their feelings about
pregnancy and birth or their previous experience – and
see what emerges and possibly resolves.
References
• Enkin M., Keirse M., Renfrew M., and Neilsen J. 1995. A guide to effective
care in pregnancy and childbirth, 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Cunningham F., McDonald P., Gant N., et al. 1997. William’s Obstetrics,
20th ed., Prentice-Hill: Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
• Reynolds D. 2003. Severe gestational oedema. Journal of Midwifery
Women’s Health. 48:2:146-8.
• Davison J.1997. Edema in pregnancy. Kidney International, 51;59; S9096.
• Brown M and Gallery E. 1994. Volume homeostatic in normal pregnancy
and pre-eclampsia: physiology and clinical implications. Bailliere’s Clinical
Obstetrics and Gynaecology; 8;2;287-309.
• Young, G. and Jewell, D. 1997. Interventions for varicosities and leg
oedema in pregnancy (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library,
Issue 2, 1999. Oxford: Update Software.
• Mollart L. 2003. Single-blind trial addressing the differential effects of two
reflexology techniques versus rest, on ankle and foot oedema in late
pregnancy. Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery, 9:203-8.
• Mollart, L. 2005. Reflexology technique for ankle/foot oedema in late
pregnancy, Reflexology World, Sept:6-9
• St John R. year unknown. Prenatal Therapy and the Retarded Child.
• Katz V, Ryder R, Cefalo R, Carmichael S, Goolsby R. 1990. A comparison
of bedrest and immersion for treating the edema of pregnancy. Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, 75;2;147-51.
• Mack S & Steele D. 2000. Complementary therapies for the relief of physical and emotional stress. In D Tiran & S Mack: Complementary therapies
for pregnancy and childbirth, Bailliere Tindall: Edinburgh. (p 240- 67)
• Tiran D. 2000. Incorporation of complementary therapies into maternity
care. In D Tiran & S Mack: Complementary therapies for pregnancy and
childbirth. 2nd ed. Baillere Tindall: Edinburgh. Chapter 1: p1-21.
• Jarmey, C. Acupressure for common ailments: a gaia original.
• Enzer S. 2000. Reflexology: A tool for Midwives. Soul to Sole Reflexology,
Sydney. Australia.
• Stormer C. 1995. Language of the feet: what feet can tell you. Hodder and
Stoughton: London.
• Noontil. A. 2003. The body is the barometer of the soul 2. Brumby Books:
Victoria.
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WHAT HAS THE BOARD BEEN
UP TO?
food stores.
• We have had an article published in Natural
Therapies Health Guide.
• We are creating flyers and promotional material for
World Reflexology Week.
Website
We have made the following upgrades to the website:
• Research citations will shortly be available.
• Easier access to Pat McLean (the research librarian)
for documents.
• All branch newsletters are now on the website.
• A locum page for members to advertise if they are
looking for a locum.
• Free web link available for members.
• Policies will shortly be available to download.
• A survey of members will be available.
• A full research data base will be available.
• Introduction of access cards for all associate
members so they can log on.
• Question and Answers page of commonly asked
questions is available.
• The previously mentioned items on FootPrints will be
available.
Links with Members and other Associations
The board is committed to developing strong links with
all its members and also other associations. To this end
we have organized or started the following:
• Opening discussions with the AOR in the UK and NZ
Reflexology Associations regarding reciprocal
links for members.
• Invited a representative from the New Zealand
Association to join the Australian research
committee to share ideas / plans and research.
• The Board has been rotating the Board meetings
around each state and inviting all members of that
branch to join them for dinner prior to the Board
meeting to be available to talk with and listen to
everyone.
Other Projects we have been Undertaking
• Reviewing the constitution and by-laws to make
them more workable
So, as you can see, we have been fairly active in
developing and strengthening our Association. To
summarise this year: It has been challenging and
frequently stressful, but also a period of incredible
growth for our Association, for myself as President and
for all my colleagues on the Board and our volunteers
on branch committees.
Speaking personally, I have found it an honour to work
with everyone and be a part of the collective desire we
all have to achieve excellence in the industry we love.
LETTER TO RAA
MEMBERS
Hi RAA Members,
I have recently returned to New Zealand after
attending your very successful bi-annual conference
in Adelaide. When I decided to register I hoped that I
would have an enjoyable and interesting time and
make a few contacts within the Australian
Association. I certainly achieved that and more!
I would like to thank all the kind and thoughtful
Reflexologists who were so friendly and welcoming to
me. A special thank you to the Board Members who
answered numerous questions about Reflexology in
Australia and for sharing their knowledge and ideas.
You are very fortunate to have such a fantastic group
of people on your Board who are committed to doing
the best for the members.
I hope that we can work together perhaps on
research projects or other initiatives to support
Reflexology for everyone. We would warmly welcome
any RAA members to come to the Reflexology New
Zealand Annual Conference in Palmerston North in
June 2007. We will advertise in the FootPrints March
issue about future workshops and events in NZ.
Thank you all for creating a special opportunity for
me.
Regards
Steph Gowan
Auckland, New Zealand
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The Team at FootPrints
Wish All Our
Members and NonMembers
a very Happy Christmas
and a
Prosperous 2007
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WHAT HAS THE BOARD BEEN UP TO?
Someone recently asked one of the directors – What do
you do? So here is an overview of some of the things
we have developed, introduced or are currently working
on as a board since the AGM in 2005.
Large Projects
• We have completed the National health training
package for Reflexology.
• We have now got national insurance policy
covering all members when they are representing
the Association at RAA events.
• We have joined the FNTT and will be pushing them
to renew the lobbying of health funds on our
behalf. Sara Higgins has also begun contacting the
health funds again.
• We have formed a new finance committee to review
the current coding system.
Membership Matters
• We have invested heavily back into our
Association.
• We have a growth in membership numbers.
• We are commencing exit interviews with members
who haven’t renewed to find out why and to assist
them as appropriate.
• We will be acknowledging all life members and
recipients of outstanding achievement awards by
publishing their names in each FootPrints journal and
on the website.
• We have created an advice line for members to
access should they need to discuss a treatment
protocol with someone a little more experienced.
• We are looking to develop our mentoring
programme to help new members.
• We have improved communication to members
with minutes of meetings being more accessible and
summaries of committee or general meetings being
printed in each branch newsletter.
Regional Members
• We are looking at ways of providing more support
for regional members and groups – and are
definitely open to any suggestions.
• We have started a billeting register to provide a bed
for members travelling from regional areas to the city
for training – we need more names of people willing
to provide beds.
• We are looking to tape speakers at meetings for
members to borrow and listen to.
FootPrints
• We have a new FootPrints team.
• We have increased advertising in the journal with a
goal aim of making it pay for itself.
• We have put old copies of FootPrints on the Web
site.
• We are adding the first couple of paragraphs of
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articles of the latest edition on the website as a
precursor to the mail out to generate interest.
• We are listing the contents of all previous
journals on the website so members can borrow
old copies from their branch library if they don’t have
a copy.
• We are looking at moving towards colour covers.
Merchandise
• We have centralized our merchandise to Brisbane
making it easier for members to access everything
from one source. We have invested in storage
facilities to store it.
• We have invested by purchasing more stock items
for members to buy.
Branch Uniformity
We are moving towards more branch uniformity with
the following initiatives:
• Developing or creating a branch library for
branches to hire books out for members.
• Standardizing yellow pages advertising.
• Listing all meeting dates for all members, so if
someone travels interstate they are able to visit
another branch should they wish.
• The Annual Student Welcome meeting has
become national.
• Regular communication and support takes place
with all branch chairs.
• Policies and procedures of roles and decisions are
being developed and will shortly be available.
• Inviting branches to have autonomy in local
decisions.
Promotions
Regarding promotions we have done and are planning
the following:
• We have invested in promotional material by
purchasing new freestanding banners for each
branch to use at promotional events.
• Interview / article going in the Body and Soul copy of
the Sunday Herald Sun – not sure of the date yet.
• Australian Unity are doing a mail out to 200,000
of their members with a summary of an article from
the website about reflexology – “isn’t reflexology just
a foot massage?’’
• We have a page on the Encyclopaedia of
Associations website.
• We have organized reciprocal advertising with
Diversity magazine, Reflexology World and other
overseas journals.
• We are organizing reciprocal links with other
associated websites.
• We have had an article published in Options
magazine – a free magazine available in all health
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
– INCEPTION AND HISTORY By Cherel Waters , NSW
Continuing Professional Training (CPT) is a structured
program first introduced by Reflexology Association of
Australia State organisations for the further education of
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Professional Reflexology practitioners.
In May 1998 at the May meeting of State delegates of
the Reflexology Association of Australia, the subject of
CPT was first discussed as an idea to encourage
members to keep up-to-date with new developments. A
program for CPT was introduced in most states in July
1999, with members being required to accumulate
points, complete validation slips and log cards. In this
one bold move thus self-regulation and a professional
level of practitioner was established. However, the CPT
program was not uniform in all states and there was a
general misunderstanding of CPT requirements, with
reflexology practitioners varying interpretation of how
points were accumulated and recorded.
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for CPT points must be of a high standard and
encompass reflexology-specific topics and other
broad based topics
Applicable to clinical practice and activities
associated with managing a small business eg.
Bookkeeping
Provides for changes in members circumstances with
an annual exemption to cover maternity leave,
serious illness or compassionate grounds
Financially viable so that cost will not inhibit
participation by members
Provides recognition of board and branch committee
involvement
Provides recognition of volunteer work and promotion
of reflexology in the community
Effectively managed and reviewed periodically with
changes implemented in a timely manner
With the NEW CPT program being implemented in July
2004 a Professional Member of RAA Limited is required
to accumulate 20 CPT points per annum. One of the
chief roles of CPT is to bridge the gap between student
status and the skills and professional knowledge
required in clinical practice. Reflexology is our core
modality in which members are trained and in which
members are required to update our skills. Selecting
any of the first five activities listed on the program will
meet this requirement. As long as part of the 20 CPT
points include these reflexology specific activities, ie.
Activities 1 - 5, then the balance can be gained in the
other CPT activities, ie. Activities 6 – 11. Record
keeping has been simplified - no endorsement of
courses is necessary, and training records are now the
sole responsibility of individual members. The member
is only required to fill in the CPT form once a year, sign
and date the declaration on the bottom of the form, and
In July 2002, our six State organisations combined
return it to the RAA Administrator with renewal of
forces and the Reflexology Association of Australia
membership.
Limited (RAA Limited) was born. With the formation of a
national body levels of membership were created will RAA Limited members can gain points through a wide
CPT requirements for each level:
range of activities in accordance with the CPT policy.
Branch committees are actively engaged in the
Associate
No CPT
Intermediate No CPT – but further education was organisation and promotion of workshops so members
encouraged
are provided with quality low cost CPT activities. CPT is
vital for the ongoing upgrade of professional skills and
Professional 25 units of CPT
The CPT program continued in the above form with knowledge and the RAA CPT program is an expectation
members continuing to accumulate annual CPT points. of professional life.
In July 2001 a new CPT program was agreed on and
implemented nationally, one further step closer to
forming a National Body. This new program required
members at Professional level to collect 25 CPT units in
one year (one unit = 1 hour). The program was broken
into two categories – Category 1 –10 points had to be
obtained for study relating specifically to Reflexology
practice; - Category 2 – the balance of 15 points to be
obtained from attendance at RAA meetings, business
study, public speaking, practicum exchange or holding
an elected position on RAA Management committee.
State branches started to be involved in organising CPT
events by running workshops and organising
participation in Expos such as Mind, Body, Spirit; AMA
Health and other Natural Therapy Expos. Gaining CPT
points was on everybody’s lips and was a much-talked
about topic at meetings.
Active lobbying began by State branches to the Board of
Directors in October 2003, with requests to review and
revise the program with the aim of simplifying what had
become a nightmare for many practitioners. After much
consultation a new and streamlined CPT program was
developed which now has had more relevance to our
Professional Practitioners with recognition of the diverse
nature of running a professional practice.
The RAA CPT Policy has been designed around the
following principles:
• Members are given broad latitude in the selection
and design of their individual learning programs
• Seminars, workshops and conferences that qualify
Notice To All Presenters Of Workshops
The New Year for 2007 is fast approaching. If you wish to
be included in the CPT Calendar of Events please, plan
ahead with your dates. The closing date for the quarterly
issue is the 1st of the previous month, prior to publication.
Place your paid advertisement in Foot Prints
Your contact is Judee Hawkins
Place your paid advertisement in your Branch Newsletter
To be included in the CPT Calendar of Events
Your contact is Libby Stark email: starkrags@aol.com
Libby Stark – CPT Director
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SUMMARY OF OCTOBER BOARD MEETING
2007 CPT EDUCATION
By Anne Young
Members wishing to submit articles for publication of case studies, articles or reviews for State newsletters,
FootPrints or other professional journals specifically related to Reflexology are encouraged to
share your knowledge and experience with our members.
The content required is: articles 950 words, book reviews 500 words.
CPT points earned – 3 per article/limit 10 points.
Date
Presenter
Libby Stark – CPT Co-ordinator
Location
Jan 4 & 5
Brisbane
Jan 6 & 7
Cranio Sacral Reflexology - Advanced Level
Brisbane
Jan 8 & 9
Brisbane
Jan 11& 12
Sydney
Jan 13& 14
Cranio Sacral Reflexology – Advanced Level
Sydney
Sept 22 - 23
Sydney
REFLEXOLOGY RECLINER CHAIRS
$250
Lightweight, 8 kg - available 3 different designs
125 kg recommended max weight .
Easy to fold and carry Padded seat and headrest
Original chair, made in France for over 50 years.
$145
plus postage
to anywhere in Australia
(as above)
(approx. $15 NSW
Approx.$30 SA; VIC &QLD
Approx.$60 WA; NT )
New Coast Recliner Chairs
available in blue and green, Padded, canvas material,
sturdy, 9kg, and tested for 160 kg weigh
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________
LA FUMA RECLINER - AZTEC $250 PLUS POST ______$250 or
COAST RECLINER BLUE or GREEN - $145 PLUS POST _____$145
Post approx $15 in NSW; $30 in Vic Qld, SA; $60 WA & NT and $70 NZ (unless bulk of min 10)
Carry bags $85
Carry bag with wheels $105
Postage: $10
Total:
Finance
Neither the Treasurer’s report nor the Auditor’s report
were accepted by the Board at the meeting . It was
believed that there were errors in the allocation of cost
centres which needed to be corrected before it
represented an accurate reflection of the day to day
activities of the Association.
After review and
adjustment the Auditor’s report has since been passed
by circulating resolution.
The Finance Committee has been expanded to include
the Treasurer, the Company Secretary and one other
Director. This is currently Jennifer Hill, Cherel Sue
Waters and Anne Young.
Constitution
A Review Committee to examine the Constitution has
been formed. A thorough examination of the current
Constitution and by-laws is to be undertaken. The
Committee consists of Cherel Sue Waters, Company
Secretary and Anne Young, Director (WA). Cherel Sue
Waters was closely involved in the formulation of the
original Constitution.
Following the Board meeting, all the proposed changes
to the Constitution were carried by the members at the
Annual General Meeting by majority vote.
Web Site
• State newsletters are now available to all members
online.
• Locum listing for vacancies and work wanted is now
available.
• Members can add a link to their own web pages if
desired.
CPT
Considerable work has gone into this area to make CPT
requirements more clear to members. A document titled
‘Understanding your CPT Education’ will be posted on
the web site and published in FootPrints.
Health Training Package
The CS&H Industry Skills Council has announced that
the Health Training Package is due for roll out in March
2007. The Association will still be accepting graduates
from existing schools under the current arrangements.
FNTT
The Board has decided to actively pursue health fund
rebates for Reflexology through the auspices of the
FNTT.
February - April 2007
plus postage
Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone:__________________________________
Appointment of Victorian Director
Jennifer Hill was accepted as a second director from
Victoria to replace Jo Impey who has resigned. Jennifer
has been given the portfolio of Treasurer.
REPORTS:
Training Title
La fuma recliner chairs for Reflexology
TOTAL $_________
$ _ _____
Continuing Education Seminars
Energy Protection for Everyone
Have you ever felt exhausted after a working day or experienced
others' aches, pains and emotions? Have you ever helped a client
and they have left feeling fantastic but you are weighed down and
tired? In this practical workshop, learn how to energetically clear
and protect yourself so you don’t become drained. Techniques for
space clearing will also be discussed.
Friday 2 February
9.30am - 4.30pm
Jacqui Bushell
$170
Creative Problem Solving for Health Practitioners
An exciting one day workshop to empower health care practitioners
to creatively solve client problems, in a collaborative way that
promotes an environment of health and wellbeing. Topics include
how to tap into your creative mind and turning practitioner ideas
into client action.
Saturday 21 April
9.30am - 4.30pm
Barry Smith
$155
Dynamic Communication Skills for Health Care
Practitioners
An empowering one day workshop to give health care practitioners
the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate, influence and
develop collaborative relationships with clients. Learn the vital skills
of networking and memory enhancement to aid better communication.
Sunday 22 April
9.30am - 4.30pm
Barry Smith
$155
Reflexology & Palliative Care
This new module teaches students how to create treatment plans
for clients in palliative care to ensure a more holistic approach and
enhance the outcome of each reflexology session.
Saturday 3 February
9.30am - 4.30pm
Karel Smith
$155
Download the 2007 program from
www.naturecare.com.au
Pay by cheque or money order (addressed to Brenda SARNO)
Visa: _ _ _ _ _________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiry Date_ _ _/_ __
Learning for life
CR.CARD WILL BE DEPOSITED IN THE ACCOUNT OF “GOLDCRAFT”
Name on Bankcard: _______________________Signature: _____________________________
Post to: BRENDA SARNO, Reflexologist, 2 Boonamin Road, PORT MACQUARIE 2444 AUST.
TEL/FAX: ( 02) 65 82 1080. EMAIL: bsarno@bigpond.com
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REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED
The Reflexology Association of Australia Limited was incorporated in 2002 as a company limited by guarantee (ACN: 101 412 319)
STATE BRANCHES
CONTACT HOTLINES
Membership Administrator
Jenn Cooper
PO Box 253
Wynnum Central, QLD 4178
Phone: 07 3396 9001
Fax: 07 3393 5468
All membership enquiries and applications;
changes of address
Email: reflexologyadmin@tpg.com.au
NSW Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
QLD Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 3092, Norman Park, 4170
Susan Moore
07 3366 1603
Ian Gilbert
07 3843 1787
iangilbert27@msn.com
SA
Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 457, Kensington Park, 5068
Margaret Rowett
08 8753 4093
Harriot Sneyd
08 8373 2770
harriot.sneyd@bigpond.com.au
TAS
Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 3041 LDC Launceston 7250
Helen Clarke
03 6424 8111
Mary Farr
03 63317619
yted5@hotmail.com
VIC
Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 5272, Mordialoc, 3195
Rachael Fabbro
03 9889 0453
Jennifer Hill
03 9842 9495
WA
Address:
Chairperson:
Phone:
Secretary:
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 1032, Leederville, 6901
Valerie Dewar
08 6293 1424
Lee Phillips
08 9335 7682
lephillips@optusnet.com.au
Office Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri — 9am - 1pm
General Enquiries and Advice CPT Information
Contact the representative in your state
Practitioner Register
Phone: 0500 502 250
Research Librarian
Pat McLean
Phone: 07 3344 2123
EDITOR’S CORNER
Another year draws quickly to an end and its
time to reflect on the year that was. 2006 saw a
new editorial team come together and it has
been a pleasure to work with such a
professional team. Great job everyone!!
To all the reflexologists who have made
contributions to your journal, thank you. It is
your time and effort to sit down and write these
articles that helps our editoral team to present
such a professional and quality journal. So anyone who
feels the urge to put pen to paper, sit down and do so
and we will publish it with pride.
Special thanks to Emma whose confidence in me to
perform the Editor role has meant a great deal. Thanks
also to my team for their support and hard work.
Have a safe and Merry Christmas. May the New Year be
a prosperous one for all of us. Enjoy this special time
with family, friends and those closest to you. See
everyone in 2007.
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PO Box 366, Cammeray, 2062
Melanie Parsons
02 9899 4116
Carmen Luz Guerin
02 9982 2821
carmen_luz_g@hotmail.com
Oops - Our Sincere Apologies
ARE YOU A STUDENT?
The team at FootPrints would like to apologise to
Russell McAllister for comments made in the
September edition in the “Report from the New
FootPrints Team”.
FootPrints is looking for students undertaking
training to submit articles for the “Still in Training”
Section.
It was Russell who was the founding editor of
FootPrints which commenced production in 1991.
He resigned in 1996 at which time Sue Ehinger and
Graeme Murray took over the reins.
We want to hear from YOU!
Send your articles to Jan Cullen
jan.cullen@mallesons.com
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FOOTPRINTS JOURNAL
ISSN 1039 – 2092
Published by the Reflexology Association of Australia, Limited
Editorial Team Contacts
Guidelines for Articles
Contributions of articles, case studies, book reviews, personal
experiences and letters to the editor are welcome. The following
guidelines will be helpful if you are planning an article, as they will
make the editing and publishing process easier for all:
1. Articles can be chatty and informal, or more formal and
educational. They must however be accurate, well
researched and fully referenced (if applicable).
2. Articles that have not been booked by the editor for a specific
issue will appear in an issue decided by the editors, as space
and topic allow. To appear in a specific issue an article must
be submitted for consideration up to 3 months in advance of
the issue date.
3. Articles may be sent by email or on a floppy disc (IBM
compatible in Text File or Word for Windows File) to the
editor (see address above). Faxed articles are not acceptable
as they do not scan well. Pictures can be sent as TIF files or
JPG files. Please do NOT send PDF files.
4. If an article has been previously published, written permission
from the author/other publication will be required. The editors
must be informed if an article is currently under consideration
by another publication.
5. Any graphics, diagrams, graphs and photographs that are not
the work of the author must be accompanied by written
permission by the original author for their use in FootPrints.
6. The editors reserve the right to make alterations to, or reject
an article for publication. Where substantial changes have to
be made, the editors will show the final copy to the author,
time permitting.
7. Advertorials will not be accepted.
Editor/Desktop Publishing
Robyn Coslovich
2 Prince Crescent
Seaford Vic 3198
Phone: (03) 9776 4992
Mobile: 0413 411 408
Email: robyn@gstc.org.au
Assistant Editor
Jan Cullen
Phone: (02) 9296 3073
Mobile: 0417 283 203
Email: jan.cullen@mallesons.com
Advertising Co-ordinator
Judee Hawkins
Mobile: 0412 187 238
Mailout
Kerrie Baldock
1 Chaleyer Street,
Rose Bay, NSW 2029
Phone: (02) 9371 4380
Please mail booked inserts to this
address
Advertising Policy
♦ As only a limited number of
ADVERTISING PRICE INCREASE
Inside front and Inside back covers – Enquiries to Judee Hawkins
It has regrettably become necessary to increase the advertising charges in Footprints as
follows:
Display advertisements
Full page
Half page
Quarter page 13 cm deep x 8.5 cm wide
Eighth page
6.5 cm deep x 8.5 cm wide
♦
Inserts
Current Price
$200 per issue
$110 per issue
$ 60 per issue
$ 40 per issue
Effective 1.07.07
$250 per issue
$137 per issue
$ 75 per issue
$ 50 per issue
♦
♦
The new charges will take effect from and including the September 2007
issue.
All rates include GST
Members of the Reflexology Association of Australia receive a 10% discount
on the above rates only.
♦
♦
Per A4 sheet: to all States $200 - New Price Effective 1.07.07 - $250
to an individual State $0.50 per copy - New Price Effective 1.07.07 - $0.63
FootPrints is distributed to approximately 1,100 members Australia-wide
All Enquiries Contact
Advertising Co-ordinator: Judee Hawkins
Email: secretary@reflexology.org.au or Mobile: 0412 187 238.
♦
♦
♦
♦
advertisements and inserts can be
accepted it is advisable to book early.
All advertisements must be booked well in
advance with the Advertising Co-ordinator,
Judee Hawkins, email
secretary@reflexology.org.au or Mobile:
0412 187 238. Print copy should be sent
to the Advertising Co-ordinator (details
above).
Display advertisements must be submitted
by the copy deadline (see below) .
FootPrints is distributed at the end of the
month of issue, i.e. March, June,
September and December.
All advertising must be paid for at the time
of booking.
All inserts must be booked with the
Advertising Co-ordinator, and sent to
Kerrie Baldock at 1 Chaleyer Street, Rose
Bay, NSW, 2029, for inclusion in the
journal
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Hi Everyone,
Wow, what a conference we have just put on in Adelaide!!!!!! It
was educational, inspiring, very well organized, relaxed and fun.
South Australia only has a very small membership base, but you
would never have believed it given the show they put on for us. It
is almost sacrilege to pick out individuals, but a special mention
has to go to Susan Jean Ramsey for guiding the conference ship
safely into port and SA Chairperson Marg Rowett who, apart from
her other duties, spent hours the day before the conference
baking feet shaped biscuits as prizes.
But thanks and appreciation has to go to every single member of the South Australian
committee who worked tirelessly for many months preparing for the event and worked
even harder over the weekend in their ‘hot pink’ t-shirts - and their constant smiles.
Nothing was ever too much trouble and if things weren’t always going to plan behind
the scenes, there was never hint of it shown. Well done everyone, you certainly did our
Association proud!!!!
Sometimes people think that conferences, learning or professionalism should be staid,
strict and steady, but from my experience the more fun people have, the more relaxed
they are and the easier the information sinks in. As for my own style, well those who
have met me can see that leadership and professionalism does not have to be dry and
quiet, things still get done with humour, (a bit of cheek – no one mention the balloons
-) and enthusiasm as you will shortly read.
At the AGM I read a list of the changes and developments we have undergone as an
Association over the past 12 months and have included a summary in this edition of
FootPrints. Even I was surprised at how much we have achieved and none of it, like our
conference, would have been possible if not for our volunteers.
A full copy of the minutes of the AGM and all reports will shortly be available on the
website for members to download as part of our commitment to keeping everyone fully
informed. I invite you to visit the site and print off your own copy.
June Issue: May 1
December Issue: November 1
Board of Directors
2006-2007
President & Public Relations
Emma Gierschick (VIC)
03 9774 3776
innasoul@optusnet.com.au
Vice President & CPT
Libby Stark (QLD)
07 3376 2240
starkrags@aol.com
Secretary & Footprints
Advertising
Judee Hawkins (NSW)
02 9836 0078
secretary@reflexology.org.au
Treasurer
Jennifer Hill (VIC)
03 9842 9495
Research Coordinator and
Education
Sara Higgins (QLD)
07 3901 6621
raa@sarahiggins.com
Website
James Flaxman (SA)
08 8333 0147
flaxmanj@webzone.net.au
At the AGM, a launch of all the new merchandise now available was given and judging
by reported sales from Jenn Cooper, many members took advantage of the conference
discounts. James Flaxman performed a demonstration of our website showing what
you can find on it. We also had a presentation on the Health Training package. All the
proposed constitutional changes were passed and Marion Bond (Vic), Sharon Stathis
(Qld) and Heather Edwards (Qld) were all granted life membership to our Association
for their unyielding hard work over many years.
Publicity & Promotions
Kerrie Baldock (NSW)
02) 9371 4380
cloud9reflex@yahoo.com.au
Unfortunately, only Heather was able to be present on the day to receive her certificate,
as Sharon had other commitments and Marion had a fall in Adelaide the day before the
conference, badly breaking her arm. She ended up in hospital preparing for surgery. I
went to visit her and we arranged for everyone at the conference to sign a get well soon
card. Our thoughts are with you Marion for a speedy recovery.
FNTT
Anne Young (WA)
0400 811 010
seamedia@bigpond.net.au
The next AGM will be held in Cairns September 2007 just prior to the ICR conference,
while our next Association conference will be held in Sydney in 2008. The conferences
just seem to get better and better each time, so I am already looking forward to seeing
what NSW will come up with.
As promised, this edition will contain useful information for you regarding the history of
CPT, an overview of the recent Board meeting and lots of other useful tit bits, which I
am sure you will all find interesting. But we would be really interested to hear what you
would like to see more of, what you think of FootPrints, what you think of the way the
Association is moving – give us some feedback. We are definitely open to your
thoughts and suggestions.
Anyway, on that note I’d better dash. I fly to the UK in the morning to celebrate my
father’s 70th birthday and haven’t fully unpacked from Adelaide yet!!!! Better dig out my
hot water bottle and scarf!!!!-
COPY DEADLINES
March Issue: February 1
September Issue: August 1
Director
Sarah Blain (TAS)
0427 261 710
smblain@bigpond.net.au
December 2006.
All Rights Reserved.
The opinions expressed in this journal
are of each author and not necessarily
endorsed by the Reflexology
Association of Australia. Advertisements
are solely for the information of readers
and are not endorsed by the Reflexology
Association of Australia.
On behalf of the Board, and our administration, I wish you all a fantastic Festive period, This Issue:
and hope your New Year exceeds all your expectations.
Front cover illustration courtesy Sue
Thanks, Emma Gierschick Ehinger.
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