Sandy Wright and Sylvia Jackson are joint coordinators who run the FHT Southampton Support Group in Eastleigh.

I went along to interview Sandy on her techniques of running such an inspiring group.

Some of the suggestions she gives in this audio recording, have contributed to running such a successful group.

There is a need for:

» Support from other members
and
» Support from another joint coordinator to bounce ideas off

Sandy shares her experience of how, she and Sylvia set up the Southampton FHT Group and built it up.

She  discusses how the:

» Booking of Speakers
» Monthly Newsletters
» Evaluation of speakers
» Raffle prices
and
» A step by step guide on finding the right type of venue

Have all added to the success of this group she still runs in Eastleigh!

Sandy Wright FHT Support Group Coordinator

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Interested in attending! Then come along and see the warm welcome you will receive!

You can contact Sandy or Sylvia on:

Sandy on sandywright@tiscali.co.uk Home: 023 8178 2914. Mob: 07866214650

Sylvia on sylviaja@hotmail.com Home: 023 8026 1022

Future events are:

Kore Therapy in Feb
Schiatsu in March
EFT in April

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Still not convinced then watch these video clips of what the members have gained from their  meeting!

Angela Voller
Tel: 07711 937078
email: 
angela_voller@hotmail.co.uk

Bryony Colyer
Tel: 01796 323280
email:
james_colyer@bigfoot.com

Well Tracy shares with us, how: * Shear determination * Passion * and * Finding the right tutor Can help you gain a Distinction!

I remember Tracy well from last year, always asking question after question when I was about to leave class. Some tutors I suppose would have found this annoying, but I found her constant questions inspirational. Her enthusiasm for Anatomy and Physiology was infectious. What a wonderful spirit she had!.

She always found ways to come out with top marks in the class. She never once let her personal life effect her studies. It was a privilege to be around her. I don’t think Tracy new this and to this day I don’t think she realizes how dynamic she was.

So I share with you these simple techniques she shared with me in this audio recording of how she made learning fun:

She used Visual Aids to help her study
Question and answer cards were used for Anatomy and Physiology
Labelling items on drawing help her visually
She made up games and played them with her children
Constantly focused kept her driving forward
And everywhere she went her books followed
To the point of becoming obsessive with learning this subject even when on holiday

Well was it worth it, yes cause she gained a distinction in Reflexology

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Inspired to learn!:

ITEC Anatomy and Physiology Course

Starts 24th March 2012

Can help gain an entry onto the following courses:

Massage
Nutrition
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Indian Head Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Nutrition

And so much more!

ITEC Anatomy & Physiology starting March 2012

Limited spaces, book now. £200 Deposit

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Testmonial

‘Just to say a big thank you for being a wonderful teacher and inspiration. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and can’t wait to learn more. I’m so glad we had you as our teacher.’

About Tracy Cuttler

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I hope you find the revision techniques in this audio recording useful. Please feel free to share this with others, who you feel would be inspired by listening to Tracy’s story.

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When you’ve listened to the audio, do come back and add your thoughts, comments or questions you may have. If you’ve recently started studying A + P. How has Tracy’s words helped? Or if you’ve thinking of studying, what other revision tips could you add.

It’s always great to your ideas and comments – thank you :O)

Lisa Jackson discusses how she: * Designed her weekly revision schedule * Gained her family support * Developed her own pre exam techniques and gain 96% Yes, she gain 96% in her marks!

You can also, have a listen!

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ITEC Anatomy and Physiology Course

Starts 24th March 2012

Can help gain an entry onto the following courses:

Massage
Nutrition
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Indian Head Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Nutrition

And so much more!

ITEC Anatomy & Physiology starting March 2012

Limited spaces, book now. £200 Deposit

Course Information Sheet

Testimonial

‘Teresa is a superb teacher/lecturer. I trained with her to gain my Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) Diploma. Her teaching method is the best I have ever come across and the passion she displays is contagious. I was from a corporate background with no previous knowledge of A&P whatsoever,  yet after learning with her I gained a Distinction in the subject. I have since used this essential base knowledge to continue my further education and become a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist. I think it would be difficult to find a more dedicated and knowledgeable tutor in this field!’

About Lisa Jackson

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I hope you find the revision techniques in this audio recording useful. Please feel free to share this with others, who you feel would be inspired by listening to Lisa’s story.

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It’s always great to your ideas and comments – thank you :O)

Hand Reflexology Workshop

Hand reflexology is an effective and deeply relaxing therapy. Teresa Rich, ATL, MICHT, explains its history, benefits and uses.  Workshop in Hand Reflexology are delivered on 23rd September in Bournemouth 10-4pm for reflexologists.

Our hands are of the utmost importance when it comes to touching, sensing and communicating with others. Perhaps this is why they have such a powerful role in the healing process, whether they are providing a treatment – or indeed, receiving one.
Hand reflexology is a very simple yet effective therapy that most clients find pleasant and deeply relaxing. Although some consider it to be the poor relation of foot reflexology, hand reflexology is often more convenient and can be just as effective as its sister therapy.

History and principles

Many reflexology books make reference to an ancient Egyptian painting found in the tomb of Ankhmahor at Saqqara that depicts pressure being applied to the hands and feet in a way that looks similar to reflexology as we know and practise it today. If this picture was from the tomb in question and does actually depict reflexology in its earliest form, this would indicate that the therapy is more than four and a half millennia old.
Ancient Chinese writings also allude to a pressure therapy that involves the fingers and thumbs, as well as wringing or rubbing the hands together in order to benefit the body as a whole.
However, it wasn’t until the 1920s that Dr William Fitzgerald wrote a book about ‘zone therapy’, explaining how the body is divided into 10 vertical zones, which run from the top of the head to the tips of the toes and fingers.
All of the organs and structures that fall within the same zone are believed to be linked by a flow of energy and can be ‘accessed’ or rebalanced by applying pressure to specific points on the feet or hands where their relevant zone terminates – a theory Eunice Ingham went on to develop in greater detail in the 1930s.
Why foot reflexology became more popular than hand reflexology remains unclear. However, Eunice states in her first book, ‘Stories the feet can tell…’, ‘Reflexes exist in our hands in the same proportion, location, and so on, as in our feet. Only it is more difficult to locate them for they are not so pronounced and the added amount of exercise we give our hands keeps the tenderness worked out, which would otherwise be found.[1]
It is true that the reflexes are much deeper in the hands and therefore more pressure is required in order to produce the same results as foot reflexology. However, if a gentler treatment is desirable for a particular client, then hand reflexology may be more preferable to foot reflexology as it is generally considered less powerful.

Ann first came to me in 1997 through a recommendation by another client. She is a retired lady with osteoarthritis throughout her body and especially in her hands.

History

As a result of her condition, Ann was finding it extremely difficult and painful to carry out everyday activities that involved her hands, such as opening jars and putting on clothes, and she often had to rely on others for help.
At her initial consultation, Ann was evidently distressed by the pain she was experiencing as a result of her condition. On examination, her hands appeared deformed, inflamed and stiff, and their colour indicated that she had poor circulation. Due to the arthritis she was also experiencing pain in her hips, knees, shoulders and feet.
At the time, Ann was taking several anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief, but the dose has been gradually reduced since she has been having regular hand reflexology treatments. Her initial treatment plan involved weekly hand reflexology, followed by monthly appointments.

Aftercare

Ann continues with daily hand exercises, consisting of squeezing a ball in the palm of her hands, pressing her fingers together and rotating her wrists. She follows a very healthy diet, drinks lots of water and tries to avoid foods that antagonise her arthritis. In between treatments she uses a TENS machine and soaks her hands in Dead Sea salts. Whenever the pain returns, she increases her hand reflexology treatments to once a week.

Current health status

Over the years, the arthritic pain has become more manageable and Ann has experienced episodes where her hands have been pain-free. She has regained the use of her hands and this has given her more independence as she no longer relies heavily on others for support. Ann is now a very happy lady with a positive outlook on life.

“Its not how much we give but how much love we put into giving”

Mother Teresa  

How can we raise awareness and celebrate World Reflexology Week ?

Do you think its important to celebrate this event?  Who knows, all I know is I have been given a gift to share with others.

So I’ve decided  to get the ball rolling!  Celebration week it shall be!!!

Fancy joining me? 

Monday: 
Donation from each treatment will be given to http://www.juliashouse.org/  The Dorset Childrens Hospice.

Tuesday: 
Q + A telephone session for Reflexology open to all reflexologists between  8.30-9.30pm.  (max 10 min each)

Wednesday: 
Open day for the Celebration of Reflexology at my clinic

Thursday: 
5 FREE Reflexology Workshops available, when an ITEC Reflexology referral for 3rd October  has taken place and booking made.

Friday:    
5 FREE Hand Reflexology DVD’s to the first 5 people who email me on Friday morning (UK only).

There is also a fantastic link for  the preparation of your event by clicking here>>

Perhaps you would like to advertise your events below.  Feel free to comment!