Recently I was asked about muscle cramps and what it means ~ that awful ‘charley horse’ feeling that occurs in a muscle.When a muscle engages or contracts, it shortens. A spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle and you just can’t simply will it to relax! Muscles spasm when the normal balance of potassium […]
Continue ReadingThe Business of Being Well
An interview with Carol Hawksley, SCT Instructor (Retired) and Wellness Facilitator By Deborah Dunleavy It has always fascinated me that there are so many ancient ways of keeping well and yet in our modern world of ‘bigger is better’ and ‘more begat more’, we seldom find time from our stressful lifestyles to take care of […]
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Learning to be a practitioner and becoming a professional Reflexologist is truly a gift, to yourself and to others. Learn Reflexology with our Holistic Reflexology Training Program and become a Registered Reflexology Practitioner (RRPr). Wendy is teaching in Ottawa on these dates: Session One: January 13, 14, 20 and 21 or take the program on […]
Continue ReadingPregnancy and Reflexology ~ yes or no?
Is Reflexology safe in all trimesters for baby and mom? Also if you work the reproductive system, does it trigger contractions in the first or second trimester? Reflexology improves circulation and helps the body normalize, so is always considered a safe therapy. Therefore it may be used during pregnancy. Quite simply, if there was a […]
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Having Fun with Crystals How to Make and Use a Healing Crystal Grid Energy is the basis of all life and a vital factor in healing.So, what is energy? The things around us may appear to be solid but in fact they are not. Once we get past the molecules and atoms and look at […]
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Healthy Feet means Healthy People Not wearing shoes or sandals is known as going barefoot or barefooted and is considered to be a natural human state. However for functional, fashion and social reasons we more often than not wear some form of footwear. Have you ever considered that wearing shoes is an exclusively human trait? […]
Continue ReadingReflexology covered by Green Shield Insurance!
Reflexology Instructor Jackie Cave was doing a little research recently and came across this information: Green Shield covers SOME extended health benefits plans including Reflexology. However, the Reflexologist must register. Here is the link On the Health Professional Provider of Service application form are Naturopaths, Chiropractors, Reflexologists, Homeopaths, Podiatrists and many more. You provide your RRCO Registration […]
Continue ReadingFabulous Feet June 2011
Reflexology–More than Fabulous Feet! Although we call this new section ‘Fabulous Feet’ you may be noticing already that Reflexology can involve more than ‘feet’. At SCT we also teach Hand and Facial Reflexology. Other organizations include head, ear and full-body. So you might be wondering what makes reflexology different to massage. Reflexology is based on […]
Continue ReadingGrads 2011 Q1
Woohoo! Our Absolutely Fabulous Instructor and Ask the Aromatherapist Expert Barbara Power has completed her Holistic Foot Reflexologist training and completed the Certified Natural Health Practitioner Program. Her private practice in Victoria, BC has opened its doors under the name Purple Oak Wellness and welcomes clients for Aromatherapy Massage, Reflexology and Reiki sessions. Congratulations Barbara! […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Let the Blues Get You Down-Try Reflexology!
With all the information now available on the adverse side-effects of medical intervention into depressive states many people are looking to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to help. I am often asked about alternate or complementary practices that can alleviate the symptoms of depression. Although there are many holistic treatments that can help, one of […]
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