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NEWSLETTER
Fall/Winter 2014
Volume 19 • Issue 4
New York
HEAVEN
State Reflexology Association
There are very few times in my life when I have
experienced a feeling of Heaven on Earth. I would
have to say one of those moments was when I had
my first “authentic” reflexology session. Most of
you can remember what that feeling was like. You
thought you had been getting reflexology, that is,
until you felt those hands of gold start doing their
thing and then realized just what reflexology was
supposed to feel like. It was a feeling of great
enjoyment but yet also slight disappointment to
know you had been duped.
EARTH
ON
My most recent experience of heaven on earth is one
that will stay with me forever. One can only hope!
This past September I had the privilege of spending
a week in Sedona, AZ on a spiritual hiking retreat.
It was my first time in Sedona and first time ever
setting eyes on those tremendously beautiful red
rocks. I didn’t know what to really expect. I was told
from other friends who had experienced this trip to
expect to have your life altered and witness views
that pictures could not do justice. And that is just
about what I experienced, but yet so much more.
By MARGARET CUCCHIARELLA
The one phrase that kept going
through my mind, from that first
day...and throughout the week,
was “This is Heaven on Earth.
This is why that phrase was
I think my most profound moment in Sedona was
during my first day. As I drove into the hotel parking
lot and stepped out of my car, I could not believe my
eyes. From the parking lot of the hotel I found
created...for this very moment.”
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IN THIS ISSUE
1 HEAVEN ON EARTH
2 President’s Corner
3 Happenings, Events & More / NYSRA Holiday Gathering-Jan 11th
4 Committees-Come One-Come All!! / World Reflexology Week
5 Vertigo Article Response / Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe
6-7 Heaven on Earth
8-9 Susan Raskin Anatomy & Physiology Workshop Feedback
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Self Care Corner-Who Is Taking Care Of You?
Book Review-The Foot Book
8th European Conf on Reflexology in Portugal
Save The Dates / NYSRA Benefactor
Laura Norman Courses
NYSRA Membership Application Form
RAA Membership Application Form
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NYSRA
PRESIDENT’S
CORNER
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hello NYSRA members! I hope you had a great summer and are enjoying
the fall season so far. The board has been very busy getting acclimated into
our new positions and trying to bring our attention to the areas that are
most important at this point in time. One of those is of course you “our members.” We are
happy to report our membership has picked up some momentum with the summer extension
deadline. A big thank you to all of you that have renewed on time and during the extension.
Now we just need to keep the momentum growing and continue to build our membership.
Anyone that has some interesting ideas in that area we are always looking for thought
provokers and “creators-of-membership ideas” folk. Send me or Elizabeth your ideas and
we will contact you.
Another area that needs our attention, and I’m sure you will all agree, is our website. We have
been working on it and it is still yet a work in progress. We are trying to get the website
revamped and accessible to all NYSRA members and potential clients, consumers of
reflexology. Please be patient with us. If anyone in our membership has experience with
websites, we would love to hear from you.
MARGARET CUCCHIARELLA
President
[email protected]
ELIZABETH WILLOUGHBY
Vice President
[email protected]
MARY BETH WOLLENSCHLAEGER
Treasurer
[email protected]
RITA DECASSIA
Director
[email protected]
World Reflexology week just passed and I hope many of you were able to hold your own
event or take part in an event in your area. I was very happy to attend Diane April’s event at
the Maria Fareri Childrens’ Hospital in Valhalla, NY. It’s always a great feeling to volunteer
to a population of family members who are really in need of relaxation and the human
element of touch. I am grateful for the opportunity to attend. Special thanks go to Diane
for her hard work at coordinating this annual WRW event for such an important cause.
See Page 5 for additional information on this event, plus photo.
ROBERTA KIRSCHENBAUM
Director
The past few months we have been busy with all of the coordinating for our Fall Workshop
and what a great weekend of learning we experienced in Poughkeepsie! I hope those who
attended the workshop in Poughkeepsie with Susan Raskin on Anatomy and Physiology,
on November 7th and 8th, had a great experience refreshing their A&P knowledge. See
Page 6 for more details on this invaluable workshop.
LAUREN STAHL
Director
WORKSHOPS FOR 2015-2016— If you have any ideas for future NYSRA workshops, please
let us know. So far we have a few suggestions and they are: Reflexology and Kinesiology,
Reflexology for Animals–possible one day workshop, Hot Stone Reflexology, Advanced
Anatomy and Physiology. If any of these topics stir an interest in your being, please contact
us ([email protected]) and let us know–or if you have any other suggestions we will
add them to the list. We would really like to hear from you!!!
SAVE THE DATES:
Our next Lobby Day is June 2nd. Please put this date on your calendar. We hope you
can attend this very important day for NYSRA. It’s a chance for members to show their
support for reflexology in New York State and for some to meet with legislators and keep
sending our message along. It’s been a very long road but we still need the support of
members to keep reflexology alive in Albany. Alive anywhere!!
Our next Annual Membership Meeting is Sunday, March 8th from 1-3 pm in New
York City (location to be determined). Please add it to your calendar now so you have it.
Please make an attempt to attend a regional or annual meeting. NYSRA needs your support
and your presence does make a difference.
And lastly but definitely not least, I need to mention COMMITTEES. We need your
support doing committee work. Please read my article later in this newsletter on committees
and my request for each member. Yes I’ve been saying it for years, and, now as the Prez, I
am making the request. As part of your NYSRA membership, I believe it is each member’s
responsibility to be a part of a committee. And until we can bring this association to a point
where we are much stronger, my request is that each member step up and join at least 1-2
committees. It’s not hard work. Most of them are pretty simple but it becomes less simple
when all the work is on the shoulders of less than 5 or 7 people.
You may have realized that there has been no chatter about a NYSRA 2015 Conference.
Well, that is because I have decided that we are not in a position to be putting on a conference
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MAUREEN MUSICARO
Director
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NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
SCOTT R. HALMA-WAY–Editor
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
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when we need to build our membership, website and financials.
Some of you may be upset about this. Well, that will be on me. Many
of you know I have been a very active part in putting together most
of the NYSRA conferences in the past. So when I say we do not have
the support or the numbers, I hope my decision will be received
with some acknowledgement of understanding. A good example is
our past elections. You might have realized that we didn’t need to
complete the full nomination process in 2014 due to the fact that
we didn’t have enough members who accepted their nominations
to even run against each other to substantiate a full election. This
fact alone tells me we have a lot of work to do and Committee work
is a large part of bringing an association together with a united
voice. And that is one of the main goals of this board over the next
6 months. If you would like to have a NYSRA 2017 Conference, now
is the time to step up and help make that happen. For information
about all NYSRA Committees, and the activities/responsibilities of
each, please read my article about committees on Page 4.
So yes, I am asking you to pay your dues on time, show up at
events, support NYSRA by being a part of a committee and work
along side your Board of Directors who are here to serve you to
make this association the strong, supportive, effective force for
reflexology in New York State that we all know it can be.
I want to wish each member a lovely holiday season filled with
peace, health, love, happiness, compassion, and of course that
little piece of Heaven on Earth in this year and those to come. P
Margaret Cucchiarella
NYSRA President
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!!SAVE THESE DATES!!
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SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH
NYSRA ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND
DAY
ALBANY
2015
NYSRA HOLIDAY
GATHERING!!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11TH
1-5 PM, NYC
LOOK FOR YOUR HOLIDAY CARD/INVITE
IN THE MAIL FOR MORE DETAILS!!
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WELCOME NEW NYSRA MEMBER!
Elizabeth Knauer —New York City
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♥ CONDOLENCES ♥
NYSRA would like to extend our condolences to two NYSRA
members and previous board members.
Diane April lost her mom, Pauline Sawyer, on November 11, 2014,
having just turned 93.
Cathy Baiardi lost her husband on November 16, 2014, who was 72.
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COMMITTEES: COME ONE PLEASE COME ALL!!!!
By Margaret Cucchiarella
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NYSRA has many committees. A committee does not work if there
are not enough members to join them and support the tasks that
are needed. I hope all members will feel inclined to join at least
one, if not two, committees. Please read about the committees in
the next few paragraphs and think about what area of NYSRA you
think could really use some work. If it is an area that affects you
personally, then that’s the area you want to concentrate on joining.
If you have an interest in improving something, you are more
likely to have an impact in that area. And if you think there are
possibly too many areas that need addressing to choose from, then
guess what, you are probably a good candidate to be a part of our
election process in 2015 and possibly take a place on the board.
down of events, registration /check in, arrange refreshments and /
or snacks.
LEGISLATION
Work on preparing materials/folders for annual Lobby Day,
outreach /visit local /key legislators offices, attend fundraisers,
continue to develop strategy for future path of our legislative path
in Albany.
PHONE TREE/PR COMMITTEE
But until then, please choose a committee to join and help make
this association stronger. Here is a brief overview of our committees.
Contact the general membership to alert of upcoming events
and legislative happenings. Each member will call about a dozen
members with a script provided by a board member outlining key
information to disseminate to members. Works in conjunction
with events and membership committees.
MEMBERSHIP
WEBSITE
Maintain database and process new applications and renewals.
Help to promote NYSRA at reflexology schools, ARCB testing sites,
create public awareness. Build membership by doing outreach.
Assist with maintaining and improving our website, adding
membership information, and updating events. Work closely with
membership and events committees. Still a work in progress, need
to define this committee more clearly.
EVENTS
Assist in organizing workshops, special events, meetings, and
conferences. Locate venues, presenters, hotel accommodations for
presenters, technical equipment. Responsible for setup and break
Have you decided which committee you’d like to join?
Please contact us: [email protected]
We can’t wait to start working with you! P
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WORLD REFLEXOLOGY WEEK
By Margaret Cucchiarella
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So thank you, Diane, for all of the hard work and dedication you
demonstrate by putting on this event every year, and also thank
you to the NYSRA members who so generously gave their time and
care: Gabrielle Zale, Cristina Lipka and Julia Reimer. P
I had the opportunity to attend a WRW event on October 9th at
the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, NY. Diane April
coordinated the event and we worked on family members who had
children staying in the hospital.
These folks were so gracious and appreciative of us being there.
After I worked on one woman’s feet she had fallen into a deep
sleep. When she woke up, I helped her out of the LaFuma chair
and she had tears in her eyes. I asked her is she was ok and she
then proceeded to give me a huge hug. She said it had been the
most she had relaxed in a very long time and I was just speechless.
Doing reflexology in a very limited capacity over the last few years,
it had been quite some time since I experienced that feeling of
gratitude. In that moment I was so grateful for being a reflexologist
and having that capacity to make a difference in someone’s life.
Even if it was for a short time, it was so rewarding and I am so
grateful for making it to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital event
that day.
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Diane April and Cristina Lipka provide much needed care to family
members at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.
BUDDY IN CRISIS (VERTIGO)
A RESPONSE TO: FACE & FOOT
REFLEXOLOGY FOR VERTIGO—
SCOTT HALMA-WAY’s
PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
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By Birgit Nagele, ARCB, LVCY (NYSRA, RAA, ICR)
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At our recent workshop, I served this to our participants. There were
so many requests for the recipe, I thought I’d share it! I tweaked the
original recipe by using all organic ingredients, changing heavy
cream to whole milk and boosting the spices. Also, I changed the
white sugar to brown. SO good!!!! P
When I do exchanges with colleagues, we usually don’t keep SOAP
notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan).
PUMPKIN BREAD PUDDING
By Rita DeCassia (published in the NYSRA Summer
2014 Newsletter)
This is what I recall about the two sessions I gave Rita DeCassia.
The first session was just done on the feet; using light touch.
For the second session, I decided that it might be helpful to do a
combo session, namely, facial and foot reflexology. I most likely
did the basic session according to Marie-France Muller’s Facial
Reflexology, A Self Care Manual; and I certainly did vertigo/
dizziness points 63, 34, 106, 65, 8, 0 (I had looked them up
in the book and copied them into my notebook which I brought
along) as well as facial chakra balancing points (365, 127, 19, 1,
8, 26, 103) which I do almost always. Here are the reasons for my
decision:
a. I would be working in proximity to the ears and brain; because
I personally work on the face every day; and know how effective
it is; in addition I also know that Rita practices Facial Reflexology.
My overall goal was to really comfort her by being there in times of
crisis and then go from there.
b. I generally believe it must be more effective approaching a
challenge in multiple ways (in this case through the face and
feet. Combos of at least two, sometimes even three (if time is not
an issue) generally makes sense to me and this is my approach to
self care as well (I practice what I preach and keep a journal (blog)
about it.
c. Often, my clients fall asleep after a few minutes of work on the
face (especially if the very soft pressure “Wendy Coad Method” is
applied). The idea of my clients dozing off, especially when they
are having a severe crisis is something that I hope for. Rita seemed
to have dozed off at least during one session.
d. On the feet I focused on the following reflexes: brain, neck,
central nervous system, ears, eyes, solar plexus, lymphatic system,
and pituitary gland reflexes. I should add that while I generally
use light to medium pressure, I even used less pressure than usual, returning to diaphragm reflex passes to keep that area open. As
a yoga teacher, yoga student of 20 years, and student of Dr. Brown
(“The Healing Breath”), I am a firm believer in the breath’s healing
benefits. This wisdom is woven into my reflexology sessions. In
addition, intuition is important. As healing facilitators (if you will)
we use our inner voice. I am very happy to hear that I could be of
help during Rita’s crisis. And when Rita insisted to work on me,
I strangely had a minor crisis of my own. Thank you, Rita. I, in
turn, insisted that we do “a follow-up exchange” and we did. P
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• 1 cup Whole Milk
• 1 can solid-pack Pumpkin, 15 oz.
• 1/2 cup Half & Half
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon Ground Allspice
• Pinch of Ground Cloves
• 5 slices cubed (1-inch) toasted
•
•
Whole Wheat Bread
3/4 stick Unsalted Butter, melted
2 Tb Raisins/Currants
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Toast bread
and cut it into 1’’ squares. Place them in the
baking dish and drizzle with the melted butter.
Toss to coat.
Mix together the wet ingredients. Pour over the
bread cubes. Add the raisins & the currants.
Gently stir until incorporated.
Place in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until
the center is cooked (an inserted knife comes
out clean). Let cool and enjoy! P
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HEAVEN
ON
EARTH
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myself surrounded by at least three gorgeous mountains of red rock.
Hiking was not beginning until the following afternoon so I had
some down time. I intended to
find a store and buy groceries for
the week, then get back to my
room to relax after a long flight.
As soon as I drove about a
quarter of a mile up and down
a windy road (Rt. 179), I found
myself on this narrow road of
hills and valleys with the most
gorgeous, heavenly mountains
of red rock approaching me like
they had been there all my life,
waiting for me to come for a visit.
I suddenly felt like I was having an out of body experience, or
like I was in a movie and someone else was driving while I was
witnessing such beauty. As the car drove on, I found myself
compelled to look out every window possible not wanting to miss
the view from any angle, like a child spotting a shooting star for
the first time in the night sky from a car window. I wanted to stop
and pause the frame so I could just take it all in without worrying
about the road or traffic or maybe even driving off the road. It was
so spellbinding. I thought to myself, “How do people witness this
magical moment and not get into an accident?” The scenery was so
powerful that it was a struggle to drive through it for the first time.
The drive that day was an
experience I had never had before,
and one that I will cherish for a
long time. I made that same drive
again several times as the week
progressed...but the drive was
never quite as magical as the one
on that first day.
The one phrase that kept going
through my mind, from that
first day to when I ventured to
several of the rocks with my
group of hikers, and throughout the week, was “This is heaven on
earth. This is why that phrase was created, for this very moment.”
While in Sedona, I found myself asking this question over and
over, “How amazing would life be if we could only bottle this high,
this euphoria of life? How amazing would life be every day?” I am
grateful for the life I have and the people in it, but sometimes life
just doesn’t work as easily as we would like. Life in Sedona had a
comfortable ease about it. Something that seems to come by with
much more effort outside of Sedona. I’m told the energy and the
vortexes work wonders, especially for energy minded people and
those who are really energy sensitive. I hope to return again and
to witness the beauty of the red rocks and those magical vortexes
again, but until then I will try to remember those feelings of peace
and magic and wonderment that came over me beginning that first
day and bring them into my daily thoughts.
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So I share this experience with you because I’m sure there are
several NYSRA members who have been to Sedona or somewhere
as special and have witnessed this feeling of heaven on earth. My
question for us all is how do we take that feeling and make it last?
How do we bring it into our everyday lives, our practices, to our
clients, family, friends, co-workers, even strangers? How do we
offer that experience to others so that we are all actually changing
the environment in which we live to feel or even be more like
heaven on earth?
How do I recreate heaven on earth? I have a screensaver on my
computer of some of my favorite places; Bell Rock, Kachina woman,
and Cathedral rock. I gaze at my heavenly pictures of Redrock
Crossing, stare at the picturesque 2015 wall calendar of Sedona
that I can’t wait to hang, and drink out of my new coffee mug of
the “red rocks.” Last, but not least, I pick up and feel the energy of
the rocks I took home with me. I can still feel the Sedona energy
through them. These are all reminders for me of how life can shift
and turn into something much greater, more peaceful and beautiful.
Like Heaven on Earth.
I would love to hear from NYSRA members on how you bring a
little bit of heaven to your earthly ways. I’ve asked each board
member to write about their own heaven on earth experiences.
I thought it was a way for members to get to know your board
members a little better and for them to share a piece of their lives
with you. So in this newsletter we will be doing a mini feature of
“Heaven on Earth” through the eyes of each board member.
My hope is that once members read a few “Heaven on Earth”
experiences it will inspire others to write and tell their own story.
We will be happy to publish your story in the next newsletter. And
do remember an article published here can add a very nice line to
any resume stating that you are a “published” writer!
Wishing that each of you find ways to experience Heaven on Earth
in your lives every day, and can also share those experiences
with others, so that it becomes a ripple effect for all to witness
and enjoy.
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MARY BETH WOLLENSCHLAEGER:
To me, Heaven on Earth is a state of mind. It is our consciousness
and that is made up of the thoughts, feelings and ideas we have about
things, which in turn makes up our reality. It is our perspective
and, boy, oh boy, can it change in an instant! Did you ever notice
how many things can and do become self-fulfilling prophecies?
Now, more so than ever, you think it and say it and it can and does
happen. That’s the good and the bad news, it makes you be very
choosy about your thoughts!
I have become aware, lately, that I am at least willing to admit
there may be another perspective, even if I do not know what it is.
I had the experience a few months ago of buying a bookcase that
required “some assembly.” Now, actually, the assembly was quite
simple as no tools were required and it was only 3 pieces: the
shelving unit which had the shelves and sides all attached (you
just had to open the sides and the shelves dropped into place), then
the back (which had grooves to slide into the unit), and lastly a top
piece to link all 3 parts together. Simple, and like I said, no tools
required. This was great because I decided at 9:30 pm on a Sunday
night to put this together. Everything was going great until I got to
Step 2 which was slide the back piece into place. As I stood behind
the shelving unit with the back piece I thought to myself, “There
is no way this is going to fit. It’s much too wide.” I looked at it and
then back at the back piece I was holding and started thinking
which neighbors I could call at that hour to help me? Or, perhaps it
was the manufacturer’s fault and I got a faulty part? (It does happen!)
Then I thought, perhaps there is another angle here and I’m just
not seeing it–so I stepped away from the bookcase and stood in
front of it. After about 60 seconds of looking at it, I picked up the
back piece and slid it into place. Now I was standing at what I
thought was the front, but was really the back! It couldn’t have been
easier! What normally would have taken me a long time to figure
out (if ever!), I figured out in minutes, simply because I had the
thought, “perhaps there is another way.”
So to me, that’s what will create our Heaven on Earth. I catch
glimpses of it more and more; whether it’s hearing my wind chimes
outside as I lay in bed or looking at the beautiful grey skies that
are so interesting or noticing a beautiful tree in fall splendor. It’s
taking the time to look at something from a new perspective. So,
these Heaven and Earth experiences can be big and memorable
and super-special, but they can also be “every-day miracles.”
I’m going to start tracking them. Looking for the good and the
miracles will bring about more, that’s what the Law of Attraction
teaches us, what we focus on is what we bring about.
This summer, I had a very special Heaven on Earth experience.
I was away for the weekend and had some time on my hands
Saturday morning, so I went for a walk. Actually my intention was
to run a bit and get some exercise. Instead, I “stumbled” upon an
arboretum! It was as though this secret garden just appeared and
was just for me as there was hardly anyone else in it. This town
was a place I had been going to for over 20 years, yet I never knew
the arboretum existed. And it was beautiful, with all the trees
labeled and special herb gardens: one for children with plants like
“balloon flower” and “Lamb’s ears,” and there was a biblical herb
garden, and the kind of tree you could actually climb or sit in to
read a book. So, I sat in one inviting tree for a bit and then noticed
another tree that looked really interesting. It had yellowish bark,
sort of mottling and pretty green leaves. I decided to go up a
different path so I could find out the name of this tree. At first I
hesitated, I thought it might be too muddy to go there, but decided
to risk it. This morning, the skies were gray and dark and seemed
to be threatening rain. I said a silent prayer that the weather would
hold up for my afternoon event, then I walked over to the tree. Just
as I arrived at the tree the sun burst out from behind the clouds
and I gasped out loud, “Oh the sun is out!” It really made me
happy that the sun burst out just after I had said my silent prayer,
but what really felt like Heaven on Earth was when I reached the
tree and read its name “Sun burst locust”!
I hope you begin to look for Heaven on Earth, if you do, I’m sure
you will find it.
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SCOTT HALMA WAY:
What each of us defines as “Heaven on Earth” can change from
moment to moment, year to year. For some, it may be a favorite
vacation spot. For others, a simple serving of chocolate mousse. Both
of these examples are exceptional and outside our daily lives. It’s
understandable. Heaven is supposed to be exceptional by its very
definition. Can the ordinary be heavenly? Can heaven become
ordinary? What if you were to
permanently relocate to your
favorite vacation spot, or
enjoyed chocolate mousse every
day? Would they lose their
heavenly nature?
Buddhist monks practice for years
learning the art of meditation so
they can remain in the present
moment. They release attachment
to all material things, recognizing
that attachment brings with it the
pain of loss and suffering. Decline, decay, and illness are inevitable;
they are all a part of this glorious existence that we call “life.” Yet,
even with their tools, philosophy and training they are still human
and subject to the pitfalls of our earthly existence.
While here on this planet, the best
we can appear to experience of
heaven is transitory in nature. Is
that a bad thing? In my opinion,
a resounding no! Moments of
heaven have a great impact on
our lives and our greater culture.
Art, music, cuisine, gardens, parks
and forests are manifestations
of our desire for a little slice of
heaven here on earth. They stand
apart from our everyday lives.
They are exceptions to the rule, the reward to our routine existence.
Do these heavenly moments have to be quite so exceptional? Can we
make them last, or at the least, occur more often? Those Buddhist
monks have answers to both of those questions. Every moment can
be exceptional. Every exceptional moment
can become glorious! The answer is to be
found in mindfulness. The more mindful we
are the longer and more deeply we come to
appreciate life.
Open yourself up to the present moment.
Listen, look, feel with your full consciousness.
Appreciate textures and smells of all varieties.
Even pungent things can have their own
beauty, their own magnificence, if we
appreciate them on their own level without so
much judgment. For some, a brown leaf is
ugly; for others it’s a magnificent creation full of intense wonderment.
The more we open ourselves to appreciating the full spectrum of
life here on earth, the more amazing it all becomes.
The more we bring our awareness to the wonders of the world that
is all around us, the more heavenly it becomes. If only we could
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NYSRA FALL WORKSHOP:
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
REFRESHER WITH SUSAN RASKIN
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MARGARET CUCCHIARELLA:
This November I was fortunate to
have the opportunity to take Susan
Raskin’s two day A&P (Anatomy and
Physiology) Refresher workshop for
the second time. During my first time
taking Sue’s class I was taking notes
feverishly because, as many of you
witnessed during this workshop, my
dear friend has an amazing amount
of information to bestow upon us. I
felt a second time was needed based
on the fact that my brain and hand
can only take in so much information in 2 days. I just wanted to
breathe with all of the information and not feel compelled to write
too many notes. It was a great way to review the class and there is
always new information to learn and attempt to retain. There are
just not enough hours in our lifetime to learn everything there is
to know about the magical masterpiece of art that we all have in
common; the human body.
Thanks to Sue, we have the opportunity to feel several steps closer
to that wealth of knowledge she possesses. What a great way to
learn alongside other reflexology practitioners giving their insights
to their experiences with illness and conditions covered over the
2 days of class. I want to impress upon NYSRA members that they
should keep A&P classes on their radar. If you have not taken Sue’s
class and you have the opportunity, it’s a class not to be missed.
Thank you to Susan Raskin for bringing your workshop to NYSRA.
It’s not often when NYSRA can offer a workshop presented by a
NY resident, an experienced reflexologist, and a practicing holistic
nurse managing the integrative health program in a hospital
environment. She also served on the NYSRA board for 2 terms,
including one as president. She recently told me right now her
passion is in teaching, and aren’t we lucky!!
We had nine members who attended the fall workshop and I
believe everyone felt like they walked away with more knowledge of
anatomy and physiology and an extraordinary learning experience.
I want to thank the nine members who attended. It was an honor
to spend 2 days with you and thank you for the contributions you
each made daily to the flow of information that was exchanged. The
members who attended were: Scott Halma-Way, Irene Mykoliw,
Margaret Pelzer, Elizabeth Knauer, Elva Adams, Gayle Morey
and board members Elizabeth Willoughby and Rita DeCassia.
Thank you for a great workshop!! An extra thank you to Scott for
helping us book the venue in Poughkeepsie. This is the second time
NYSRA has had the opportunity to hold a workshop at the CunneenHackett Arts Center. It was my first visit to this beautiful space
and we are very fortunate for his relationship with the owners.
After serving 2 terms with Sue on the NYSRA board, I’ve seen her
play a team role and I’ve witnessed her leadership skills as president.
She is one of the most pro reflexology practitioners I know and
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believes so strongly in our profession. Excelling as a teacher is
just another layer of her talents and probably one of her strongest.
For these reasons I urge the NYSRA community to experience her
expertise. If you take her course(s), I am confident you will feel the
same way. If you have been practicing reflexology for awhile, then
you are probably a good candidate for a refresher of anatomy and
physiology. We are in the process of scheduling Sue to teach
possibly on Long Island in 2015. If you are interested in bringing
Sue to your area, please contact NYSRA and we will make every
effort to bring this refresher course to you.
I’ve asked some of the members who attended this workshop to
write a few words on their workshop experience. The following are
thoughts from the workshop attendees:
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ELIZABETH WILLOUGHBY:
Susan Raskin is not only a very experienced Reflexologist, but also
a Registered Nurse with training and work experience in traditional
western allopathic medicine and holistic medicine. This perspective
gives her the greatest insight into what is necessary for reflexologists
to know when working with clients. In reflexology it is important
that we do not diagnose or treat medical conditions but we can
suspect/recognize them and make unspecific (don’t sound alarming)
referrals to medical professionals.
Ms. Raskin covered all the body systems with clarity and directness.
When she discussed the integumentary system, she spent special
time going over skin cancers, and fungi. I never knew that scrubbing
between the toes with a washcloth and soap is the best way to
avoid athlete’s foot.
Another tidbit was for eye stys. The best way to clear up and prevent
a sty is to wash the eyelashes with baby shampoo everyday. It is
important to prevent eye stys because these infections can spread
to the brain.
The advantage of taking this course is having Susan Raskin as an
invaluable resource. Also, just being in the class we all share our
experiences and knowledge with each other. NYSRA has a bounty
of professionals who have experience not just in Reflexology but
other holistic and medical careers. We also get to know each other
better and have a few laughs. I want to send special thanks to
Scott Halma-Way for providing such a fantastic venue for us in
beautiful Poughkeepsie.
The weekend Anatomy & Physiology refresher course was a
treasure trove of information in detail. I encourage one and all to
brush up regularly on this material either in a class, on-line
presentations, or from books.
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RITA DECASSIA:
The train ride from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie along
the banks of the Hudson River was easy and beautiful. Upon arrival,
the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center is just a short walking distance
from the train station. What a privilege it is to have workshops
there! It’s a place where indoors visual and healing arts inspire
participants as much as the architecture of the surrounding
buildings, the majesty of the Hudson and the woods still waiting
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turn off the negative chatter in our minds, we could live the majority
of our lives in a heavenly state, living with a heavenly nature.
The bad times come often enough without our magnifying them
unnecessarily. Focus on the wonders of the moment and you will
find yourself drowning in a deep pool of worldly wonder.
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LAUREN STAHL:
When I think of heaven on earth, my experiences and practice...I
find I keep thinking about being present in my life around me. In
my experiences from horse back riding (if you concern yourself
about the past or future while you are on a horse you will soon be
on your butt) to cooking for friends, being present creates a feeling
connection and awe that helps balance my life and creates a little
heaven on earth for me.
In my practice I try to help my clients create a space which
allows them the peace and sense of presence that gives them the
opportunity to heal, which hopefully helps them create a new
harmony where they can experience a bit of “Heaven on Earth.”
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ELIZABETH WILLOUGHBY:
for us in its “Fall best.” The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, where a
few of us stayed, is very nice and was just 2 blocks from the venue.
Poughkeepsie has a number of very nice and reasonably priced
restaurants. Some of us dined with a great view of the Walkway
Over the Hudson (acrophobia anyone?) and the Mid-Hudson Bridge.
It is called River Station, and it is famous for their ribs.At least one
of us had the Dinosaur Ribs–and, boy they are big! Wonder where
they harvest them dinosaurs?
The Nov 8 & 9, 2014 Anatomy and Physiology workshop was my
first experience with Sue Raskin as an instructor. She is as great as
you have heard. I was also impressed by the level of knowledge of
other participants. I loved the exchange of knowledge and experience.
I remember Maggie (Margaret) Peltzer saying, “It’s too bad more
reflexologists are not here.” She felt, as I do, that we need more
workshops on Reflexology theory and fundamentals. Maybe we
can organize a series of more in depth ones, going over one system
at a time, starting with the nervous system since the consensus is
that it is key to how reflexology works. Perhaps we can follow that
with one on the brain, the endocrine system, connective tissue,
etc. Ideas are welcome and we’d love to hear yours.
I have to admit that I feel blessed by being able to live in a
community by the sea. Most mornings I drag myself out of bed
early, jump into the car and head to the beach with my dogs. All
year round I look at the water in the morning. Usually in Montauk
the sun is shining and it glitters on the water. When I look at it, I
feel a peace and unity inside my soul no matter what I am going
through in my life. I recalibrate in a few minutes and go into my
day feeling grounded and “rebooted.” In the warm months I head
for the beach at dawn and go into the water. After a swim on and
under the water I float on my back for a few minutes. I look at the
sky to witness sea birds flying above me and see the light changing
from the angle of the sun. I breathe deeply and feel connections to
the earth and universe. This to me is heaven.
I also feel soul expansion when I look into the eyes of my dog,
Honey Boy, who is now 17+ years old. I have gone through many
life transitions in 17 years and the being who has shared these
experiences with me on a deep level is Honey Boy. I don’t share my
deepest emotional reactions with humans. I do with my animals.
So I do feel a deep connection when I look into “The Boy’s” eyes. It
is a journey through my lifetime. P
I agree with Maggie, more reflexologists need to take Sue’s
workshop, and get together to exchange reflexology and information.
Fortunately, NYSRA is here to provide these opportunities for
great learning, and the enjoyment of camaraderie.
Thank you Scott Halma-Way, for opening up the Cunneen-Hackett
Arts Center for NYSRA! Ah, and if you ever schedule an event
there, don’t let Scott get away without bringing his amazing
Pumpkin Bread Pudding!!! (See Page 5 for his yummy recipe.) P
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SELF CARE CORNER
By Margaret Cucchiarella
Who is taking care of YOU?
The fall season is here and winter is close behind. The
temperatures are fluctuating day to day and is your body
ready for it? Are your mind and spirit ready also? I just
wanted to send out a reminder to our members that
self care in any and every season is important and needs
to be our priority weekly, if not daily. Practitioners
especially need to be cognizant of their self care. The
more we come into contact with people and perform reflexology
sessions, the more we need to take our own health into account
first. We need to practice what we preach or our clients will not
take us seriously. If you are giving out advice or referrals to people,
please ensure you include yourself. We have all read in many
places, “If you don’t take care of yourself, then who will?” If we
wait for someone else to do it, well, we will be waiting for quite a
while. So this passage is a reminder to PLEASE Take Care of You!!
You Deserve The Best!!
When was the last time you received reflexology? If you have to
think about it, it’s been too long. We are a community that should
be looking out for each other and offering exchanges to each other
weekly. If you can’t find someone that has the time, get on a
reflexologist’s calendar as a client and purchase an hour. Sometimes
when people see the cash exchanging it’s easier to mentally feel
you can afford the hour. Hopefully they will feel inclined to return
the session. If they don’t, you at least accomplished your goal of
taking control of your own self care. You may have paid for it
but you might as well pay for it from someone you know is fully
trained in what he/she does.
Here are some questions I would like each member to
ask themselves: Do you have other forms of treatments/
sessions regularly? (Massage, reiki, spiritual intuitive,
chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, meditation; to name a
few.) When was the last time you just took some deep
long breaths? Do you have deep belly laughs on a
regular basis? Are you exercising regularly? Are you
getting enough sleep? Are you engaging in conversation
regularly with other reflexologists, good friends, family members?
Do you have a job that has you sitting predominantly most of the
day? If yes, are you getting up and moving regularly? Are you aware
the news on the street is sitting is the new smoking? Evidently we
are sitting ourselves to death (see link to article at right).
I implore you to think about these questions. I myself am guilty of
not doing several of the above. So this reminder is for me also. I
should print this out and put it on my fridge. Since I feel so strongly
about every reflexologist taking a stand for themselves and their
selfcare, I would like to make a permanent section in our newsletter
on self care. If we could get a few members to contribute to this
quarterly, that would be great. It could just be a paragraph or two
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on what helps you maintain your self care; or eve n what areas you
feel you could use some support in (suggestions, recommendations,
experiences). If you would like to contribute to this section of the
newsletter, please contact me: [email protected].
I would like to leave you with some of the areas in my life that have
filled my selfcare needs. Believe it or not, the first that comes to mind
are the relationships I have built with NYSRA board members. To this
day I reach out on a regular basis to the board members I served
with. There is a very special bond that forms when reflexologists
shed some blood, sweat and tears together, trying to build and
strengthen this association. It’s not always easy to find the time in
our busy lives, but when you do and feel supported it is a bodymind-spirit reward that continues to give
and give. We are all in contact with one
another, sometimes weekly but definitely
monthly. When sharing and giving of
yourself is supported by like minds, life
can really introduce you to some amazing
people. They are my selfcare gems that are
truly blessings.
Perfection is not the goal but some kind of
consistency will make a huge difference. Here are my self care tips:
Some type of energy/bodywork regularly–reflexology, massage,
acupuncture.
Spiritual Intuitive–I use Dorinda Gay; she is available via
phone/email/in person.
Trip to Sedona with Dorinda visiting vortexes was mind
blowing. Check out her next trip in May, 2015 on website:
http://www.dorindagay.com.
Herbdoc.com is a great resource. Owned by an MD gone holistic.
They offer ointments, cold support, herbs, and cleanses. I’ve tried
many products and keep going back: https://www.herbdoc.com.
Yoga, hot yoga, power yoga. Riverstone Yoga, Tarrytown NY,
Home Yoga Experience, Ramsey, NJ.
Drumming–particularly djembe drumming. I took a workshop
at Omega Institute with Ubaka Hill and was hooked ever since.
It’s fun, freeing and really gets you into your body. She is a very
interesting woman: http://www.ubakahilldrumsong.com.
Article to read–Sitting is the new Smoking:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-active-times/sitting-is-thenew-smokin_b_5890006.html.
I’ve mentioned this book before–The Four Agreements by Don
Miguel Ruiz; an annual read.
Louise Hay–a big proponent of the
concept that your thoughts become
your biology. One of my favorite books
is You Can Heal Your Life, a bedside
must. I never tire of it.
I hope you find some of these tips useful.
If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact me. Let’s take our self care seriously. Value your need to
be your first priority. If you don’t, who will? I hope that you will
take extremely good care of yourself! The next time someone asks
us “Who is taking care of you?” I envision we all will say, “Me, of
course!” What a great thing it would be if each of us reaches out
to another reflexologist on a regular basis and asks this question.
This could be another self care installment. So until next time, be
good to you and take care. P
NYSRA BOOK REVIEW
By Elizabeth Willoughby
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THE FOOT BOOK, A Holistic Guide to Foot Care Using
Reflexology, Massage, Diet, Exercise and Visualization
By Devaki Berkson, Harper Perennial 1977
The first reflexology book I ever saw was Mildred Carter’s Foot
Reflexology in 1980. When I saw Carter’s foot charts I immediately
thought “WOW! This makes so much sense.” The concept of the
“foot maps” resonated to me as a reflection of body health. The
first reflexology I bought was The Foot Book by Devaki Berkson in
1981. This book began my now 27+ year career in Reflexology.
I love this book because the inside of the book cover has a detailed
set of the foot charts. This visual presentation “reads” more succinctly
to me than a verbal explanation of how reflexology works. Her “Note
to the Reader” quotes Edgar Cayce, “Sin is knowledge not lived.”
Ms. Berkson spends 5 pages on diet. This is a wholesome approach
to diet. She stresses consciousness on how we feel after we eat and
making choices that influence our positive life energy. Exercise
is also nourishment for the Being and essential for health with its
affect on the blood and lymph circulation. Rest is also a part of
exercise and visualization can affect our state of rest.
Chapter 7 goes through all her exercise recommendations. She gives
yogic exercises and stretches for “morning wake up,” “people on
their feet a great deal,” and “10 minute coffee break” to name a few.
There is a section on children and childhood illnesses. She uses
some home remedies, reflexology and exercise here. How to use
reflexology for Common Ailments (from anemia to varicose veins)
gives reflexology points to work, diet recommendations and exercises.
This is a rich section of her integrated approach to healing. I know
in our practices we are inhibited legally to giving advice like this
but I sometimes have people look at the book for themselves.
The appendix of the book includes pictures of the foot bones,
muscles, tendons, lower lymphatics, and some shoe advice. There
are also foot exercises, and foot treatment descriptions (oils, baths,
etc.). She also discusses the use of colour in foot treatments.
I still love and use these 212 pages of The Foot Book quite often
and it remains my favorite book on reflexology. P
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The book starts the first chapter with a laypersons explanation of
reflexology and how it works. She writes about the balance of the
systems and body health. She expounds on the mind, body, spirit
connections and gives practical advice and action to attain the
balanced state of Being.
It is not necessary to resend copies of school or ARCB certificates
if we already have one on file for you. However, if you are ARCB
certified and want to continue to receive credit for CEUs, please
include a copy of your current ARCB card. T HANK YOU.
By page 4 she is already talking about playing detective in evaluating
a client. This involves observation of skin colour, foot temperature
and dampness, nail and hair sheen, joint mobility, tenderness in
reflex points, posture, muscle tension, twitches, foot ware and where
it is worn out or down, client reason for coming to you (nervous
laugh?). It is a very complete introduction on working with clients
and also practicing these principles for yourself.
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF RAA
IF NOT, WHY NOT?
Her Integrated Treatment protocol is very understandable with
step-by-step explanations, photographs and drawings. She gives
you the verbal, physical and spiritual tools on working with
reflexology. This also includes an intake form, with blank foot
charts to fill in.
Chapter 6 begins with the use of visual imagery and how it can
enhance one’s healing. She also explains how to do it, starting with
a relaxed body, etc. This is an invaluable tool for a practitioner
and one you might share with clients.
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The Reflexology Association of America needs your support so
they can support all of us in our efforts for NY State Licensure of
Reflexologists. Please become a member of RAA—see Page 16
for details.
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THE 8TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE
OF REFLEXOLOGY IN PORTUGAL
By Vera Krijn
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I had the honor to be invited to The 8th European Conference
of Reflexology on the Portuguese island of Madeira; the focus of
which was the brain. The reason for this honor was due to interest
in my practice of “Conditioned Response Reflexology” (CRR™).
Based on "Pavlov's theory,” where he combined two stimuli, such
as touch and sound to provoke a response. When he subsequently
removed one of these (touch) the sound alone provoked the same
result. With CRR™, the provoked response is one of sustained
relaxation. CRR™ has proven to be very effective for pain control
during labor, and is now also used as pain control for some chronic
conditions. Initially a component of my Reflexology Assisted Fertility
program (RAF™), CRR™ has taken a live on its own, resulting in
a close relationship with Village OB/GYN in NYC, who endorse it
with all of their patients.
Anneke van ‘t Woud, the treasure and co-founder of Reflexology
In Europe Network (RIEN) had seen one of my lectures at the
ICR conference in Los Angeles a few years ago, and the fact that
RAF™ is actively practiced in The Netherlands and Belgium,
culminated into the invitation to be a speaker at their conference.
The conference took place on May 9, 10 and 11 in Funchal, the
capital of the Madeira. The choice to have a reflexology conference
in Portugal does justice to the fact that this is one of the most foot
conscious countries in the world. Every pharmacy has a “comfort”
foot and shoe department that is more than impressive than the
next. Dr. Scholl has competition from at least four to five different
brands of corrective “foot solutions” that support and protect every
part of the foot. The famous Arcopedico shoe was developed by a
Portuguese scientist and has been produced since 1966.
The timing of the conference couldn’t have been more advantageous
to showcase the natural beauty of the island with its gorgeous
gardens and flowers. The conference took place at the “Museum de
Imprensa” (Museum of Printing), which has a fabulous collection of
nineteenth and twentieth century printing machines and equipment.
Their auditorium proved to be a lovely setting for the presentations.
Our host Eduardo Luis, a native of Madeira, is also president of the
International Council Of Reflexologists (ICR). He was supported
by his friend Juan Silva to make this an event to remember.
The mayor of Funchal attended the official opening of the conference,
and we were charmed by a local children’s choir that sung the
Madeira and Portuguese national hymns. After the performance
Orlando Volpe (Italy) vice-chair of RIEN presented the speakers,
in sequential order: Carol Samuel (UK) speaking about “The effect
of Reflexology compared to a sham TENS (control),” Arve Fahhvlik
(Norway) “Anxiety and the leg,” Tracy Smith (UK) spoke about
“Results of Japanese MRI study on Reflexology and blood flow to
the brain” followed by myself representing USA with “Conditioned
Response Reflexology.”
After the a lunch break Germany’s Helga Dittmann presented a
lecture about “Emotional Release Reflexology,” followed by
Heinrike Bergmans from Belgium with her lecture on “Foetal
imprint and adult expression,” Griet Rondel (Belgium) with her
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presentation on “Nerve Reflexology and manual neurotherapy”
and Leila Eriksen (Denmark) with a presentation about “Evidence
based practice” and the importance of Research studies closed the
lectures of that day. With the help of the almighty PowerPoint,
the speakers illuminated their abstracts that included new ideas
and protocols, research and relevant statistics. The passion and
willingness to share was evident during their presentations.
The participants could finally relax at the gala dinner resulting
in lots of laughter, accompanied by great food and a surprise
performance from the local folkloristic sing and dance group. It
was a memorable evening that cemented several friendships.
The next day there were two more lectures by Sally Kay (UK),
“Reflexology for the management of lymphedema” and Barbara
Schott (UK) “Stress, Fertility and Reflexology”, followed by
workshops for the rest of the afternoon. Outside the museum there
was a lot of action going on with the Boot Camp for those who wanted
to practice and/or experience various reflexology techniques. Spiros,
Orlando, Eduardo his lovely wife Yvette and several of their students,
conducted mini reflexology sessions outside of the museum for the
people of Madeira, and boy, there was a lot of interest.
From a personal perspective I look forward to exchanging some
materials about fetal distress with Heinnrike Bergmans from Belgium,
and Barbara Scott of the UK who developed an Infertility method
based on a very similar protocol as RAF™. This is what a conference
is about, to share and exchange ideas. Inspired and get inspired.
To say that I was impressed by the dynamics of the organizers of the
event is an understatement. The charisma of Spiros Dimitrakoulas
I hope that I was able to convey some of the spirit and enthusiasm
that was so present at this conference. It is great to see that in Europe
many young people choose reflexology as their first profession,
and we are becoming less of an after thought. Many of this younger
generation are trained in other disciplines such as massage, physical
therapy, and podiatry and have a solid background in anatomy and
physiology. This generation also has a command of the use of social
media, nowadays essential to promote reflexology. Needless to say,
I am now a “friend” member of RIEN.
Those who are interested to learn CRR™ can visit my website at:
http://www.fertilitybychoice.com
or contact me at [email protected] P
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Sally Earlam (Secretary RIEN) popped up wherever she was needed,
and Orlando Volpe kept the speakers on target. Anneke van ‘t Wout,
supported by Esther Van Der Haar (Vice –secretary RIEN) is the
mother and adhesive of the organization, detail oriented, making
sure that the dots are on the i.
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(Chair of RIEN) and the host, Eduardo Luis, was evident by their
remarkable ability to use social media to promote Reflexology that
resulted in articles about the event in almost every Portuguese
newspaper as well as several interviews and demonstrations on TV
programs. Not only amazing, it is inspirational.
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Laura Norman Reflexology Training Programs
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New York City
January 25
(1 Day - 8 CE Hrs)
Fee: $197
Sunday: 9am-6pm
Learn how Essential Oils work
Understand the importance of oil
grades and production
Safety factors in the use of essential oils
Make informed choices when using oils
Hands-on experience using 10 different Oils
with Reflexology techniques
Explore the therapeutic power of scent for
physiological and psychological conditions
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New York City
January 31
(1 Day - 8 CE Hrs)
Fee: $197
Saturday: 9am-6pm
Strengthen your own intuitive abilities
Learn how to refine your perception of
each client’s state of health and balance
Explore Chakra balancing in connection
with the feet and the five Elements
Develop a more fluid, personal style
of Reflexology
Magnify your awareness of your powerful
connection with Source
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New York City
Boynton Beach FL
February 7-9
February 21-23
Take your practice into a new dimension
Attract new clients - offer a unique,
energizing, transforming experience
Increase your business and income
Improve circulation t skin tone t hormone levels
Relieve headaches t dizziness t insomnia
eye conditions t TMJ discomfort t and more
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Boynton Beach FL March 14-15/ 16-17
New York City
June 11-12/ 18-19
Qualify for ARCB Certification Exam
Increase your business and income
Learn anatomy, physiology and
pathologies of the Hand & Arm
(2 Days/16 CE Hrs each)
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Sat-Tues: 9am-6pm
Thur-Fri: 9am-6pm
Expand your knowledge - Gain new skills
Experience and integrate more techniques
through hands-on exchanges
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New York City
June 7-9/ June 14-16
Boynton Beach FL Jul 29-31 / Aug 1-3
Fee: $499
Sat-Mon: 9am-6pm
Sat-Mon 9am-6pm
(3 Days - 24 CE Hrs each) Fee: $499 each
Sun-Tue, Mon: 9am-6pm
Wed-Mon: 9am-6pm
Experience Laura Norman’s Holistic Method
Explore A&P/pathologies of the body systems
Discover the interrelationships of the body
See & practice new, advanced techniques for
systems & respective reflex areas on the feet
reflexes/points corresponding to body systems
Design sessions for a multitude of conditions
Register online at www.lauranorman.com
Call Fla: 561-272-1220 t Berkshires: 413-854-2615 t NYC: 212-532-4404
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NYSRA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2014– 2015
MEMBERSHIP YEAR RUNS JULY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30
CHECK ONE:
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ARCB Certificate number: ___________________ If you are a new member or newly ARCB certified,
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NYSRA LEGISLATION FUND FOR REFLEXOLOGY LICENSURE BILL
In addition to our normal operating expenses, we will need at least $12,000 to keep our lobbyist working hard
on the NYSRA Licensure Bill for another year. This averages to approximately $60 per member. We appreciate
any amount you can afford to donate. We are making great strides and don’t want to lose ground. Thank you!
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THANK YOU for your continued support of NYSRA! Visit our website at www.nysraweb.org/
We also urge you to support our affiliation with the REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
by becoming an RAA member. Visit their website at www.reflexology-usa.org