Reflexology, My Life, My Love

I am a Reflexologist, have been for 30 years.

I teach a full time diploma program, weekend certificate classes, evening pleasure classes, and have a Reflexology practice.

Sometimes I even have a little time left over! That's when I develop new courses like Pawspoint and Applied Reflexology, take my dogs out for long country walks, share laughter and joy with friends, and take courses in health techniques and emotional assistance. Reflexology is my life and my love.

I cannot recall the moment when Reflexology became my life-path. There was a day when someone suggested we should try it for my son's deafness. It seemed ridiculous to me but having nothing to lose, we tried it. Three weeks later, he began to hear and my daughter's scoliosis began to improve. That same week, I took my first class in Reflexology, never knowing it would play such a major role in my life. Chris' hearing is now perfect and Sam's spine is straight and healthy.

This is my road. It may have started with my childhood wish to be a veterinarian and my studies in that direction. (I was shy and afraid of people then.) It may have continued with my studies and work as a group therapist (I needed to feel superior to people then.) It may have taken root as I became a daycare supervisor. (Children were easier and safer as they taught me about me). It has developed into touch therapy on feet, where I feel most humble and yet simultaneously proud, (People are my mirror now.)

Seeing how Reflexology had helped both my son and daughter so miraculously, inspired me to become a Reflexologist. I took the plunge and opened a shop to work with others. I let all sorts of new people into my life and, in doing so, my life really turned around. I was fascinated to see people change as I worked on their feet. They would come in to my office, pain etched into their features. When they left, they were erect, smiling, and mostly pain-free! What caused the changes? Was it working on their feet and hands or the opportunity for them to talk about their feelings? My caring and concern about their feelings – both physical and emotional or was it because our paths criss-crossed into our separate yet linked spirituality? To this day, I cannot tell which of these creates the healing. But I know it isn't me! I am more like a conduit, directed to a person's welfare and then they, in turn allow a change to take place. Because we touch each other, love ensues. This love is a tenderness...an openness...a freeing feeling. It isn't that I love each person – it's different – it is a glow that fills me and I feel love radiating from me and through me. Of course, it has become my life! What path could give me greater joy?

Deep down, I know that if we really believed in ourselves, in each other and in our Creator, we would only need to touch and say, "You're healed." Our beliefs have not arrived there yet! We need a system that allows for change and growth. Reflexology is the "belief basket," the system, into which I place all the other "stuff" I learn.

I keep taking new courses, upgrading my knowledge and enlarging it. I have added Specialized Kinesiologies, Emotional Freedom Technique, True Colors, Reiki Mastery, Three in One Concepts and more. I explore Carolyn Myss, Barbara Sher, Candace Pert and Bruce Lipton, each one giving me another slice of the pie. I continue to learn because everyone I meet needs a different door by which they can heal themselves, and I want to find those doors so I can show them to others.

When needed, I can pull out the corrections to which people respond - the ones in their best interest – the ones most effective for them. The end result is that with each person who says, "Wow! I feel great!" – my own health improves, my own growth continues and my life and love expand. Could there be a better life path than that?

I am now old enough to retire – a meaningless word to me. How does one retire from a life path? I have more to offer now than ever before, and with age comes the acceptance of all people and all life. With that acceptance, comes harmony and peacefulness. Along with my joyous Reflexology work, comes deep laughter. With each client and each student comes a new lesson; the gentle pride of doing the work God intended for me. And me, well...I wonder what I'll be when I grow up!

By Yvette Eastman