2008 Conference & AGM

Understanding the nature of the meridians is only a partial explanation. In oriental medicine there are many phenomena that are attributed to what might be termed a resonance between one body part and another. This concept can be traced back to the hypothesis of correspondence between macrocosm and microcosm.
While in China, Beryl became aware of the use of Oriental, Eastern and Western philosophy as the basis for both assessing and treating the individual. From this, she evolved the principles of �First Aid at your Fingertips incorporating pressure points with a reflexology treatment.
When the affected area is pressed during treatment the tendons relax and the blood circulation to the area improves enhancing tissue healing. �First Aid at your Fingertips� is said to cause a release , within the central nervous system, of endorphins which act as natural analgesics or as a counter-irritant to the original pain.
Her books and charts have evolved on these principles, similar to acupressure/acupuncture; that is activating the points through slightly deeper touch or palpation. The healing powers of reflexology are enhanced when these acu points are included in a treatment session.ca benefit most prolems
The objective of this presentation is to show how working many of the points on the hands, feet, ears or face during a treatment

During the presentation of Facial Reflexology the 7 steps of the basic treatment will be demonstrated by power point and in LIFE. A brief speech about the 11 facial Reflexology additional techniques will also be given.

A new technique in reflexology where treatment of the feet enhances the circulation in the head and the cranial organs. The cerebro spinal fluid will be treated, stimulated and transported to all parts of the body. The 12 cranial nerves will be treated individually following a certain technique via the autonomic nervous system. Extremely useful t help chronic headaches and migraine, stress and whiplash injuries. The technique can be added at the end of a conventional treatment. A few minutes is all that is needed to get a result.

Feet, as the basis of our foundation, provide fundamental security and stability, as well as fascinating and beneficial insight into the workings of our sub-conscious mind. Foot laden messages generously display any form of inner disturbance that could be potentially harmful to our personal well-being, and they do this long before illness and dis-ease take a relentless grip on our body. Our feet also lovingly reveal innate talents and deep inner wisdom, especially at times when we need help in climbing from the depths of despair to rediscover personal freedom and lightness of being. The wealth of information mirrored on our feet enriches our mind, nurtures our body and liberates our soul. As an extension to Reflexology, �what the feet say about you and your health� is an exciting and rewarding way to help ourselves, and also guide others into helping themselves, to a happier, healthier and more fulfilling way of life.

Padabhyang, the ancient Indian foot and leg technique with rare and unique Ayurveda Aromatherapy blends (going through some of these oils and their therapeutic values) and the technique of using the Kasa bowl. The principles, history and philosophy of this ancient science of Ayurveda will also be explained together with the Marmas (pranic or life-force centre). Nadis (subtle channels) and charkas. Participants will go away understanding a new modality that would complement their original work. They can incorporate this with their existing treatments. It will be a wonderful adjunct to the science of Reflexology they have known and practiced without taking away the essence of Reflexology.

Bowtech, the original Bowen technique, is a very non invasive state of the art technique and has profound effects on various chronic disorders including degenerated spine, arthritis, rheumatism, stress, chronic fatigue, acidity, fractures, sprains, sports injuries, musculo-skeletal disorders, asthma, nervous disorders, mental and emotional equilibrium, women�s problems including fertility and many other ailments. In Bowen, specific moves are made on ligaments, tendons or muscles which most likely activate the Golgi receptors and send signals to the brain, the neurological pathways, the fascia and also activate the meridians and the electro magnetic field of the person. Unlike other treatments, the body does its own rectification and the will of the practitioner is not imposed on the client. It has been suggested that the Bowen Technique may introduce specific harmonic frequencies to the body systems on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels.

Natural remedies and therapies once thought to be only for humans are now becoming increasingly popular with our animal companions.
Studies have shown that most people who use holistic therapies for their own wellbeing wish the same for their pets.
More of us than ever before are interested in finding natural ways to keep our animals healthy. As we discover the limitations of conventional care we search ways to care for the whole pet.
Massage, acupuncture, homeopathy and herbs are now being used by our animal friends because they are safe, cost effective and very beneficial.
Reflexology is potentially part of this growing trend.

• COLLEEN MACDOUGALL, CAE, - THE CAM LANDSCAPE IN CANADA.
  
  

  Executive Director and Registrar, Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
  
  Colleen MacDougall, CAE was Chair of the National Board of the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) in 2007. The CSAE is the only national, professional body representing the massive not for profit sector in this country. Represented by 350 CEO�s across Canada and involving 14 million Canadians, the CSAE manages Canada�s most progressive associations as well as suppliers of essential products and services. Ms MacDougall was also previously involved with the CSAE�S Edmonton Chapter, where she served as President in 2000 and 2001. She helped raise the profile of the Chapter and Alberta to the National level.
  
  She was formerly Executive Director of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association from 1985 � 1999 and has also served on several provincial environmental boards. She was bestowed an Honoured Life Member of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association in 2000. Ms MacDougall is a graduate of the University of Alberta, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and is a Certified Association Executive. She is published in several technical and scientific journals.
  
  Since 2001, Ms MacDougall has been the Executive Director and Registrar of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (formerly the Association of Massage Therapists and Wholistic Practitioners), a national, not-for-profit association, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She is responsible for developing and implementing business partnerships, fund development and effective advocacy relationships with stakeholders at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
  
  Under her management the association has grown from 1,200 members to 6000 members; strategic priorities have been initiated in research and advocacy on behalf of complementary and alternative medicine; a Code of Ethics has been developed, a multi-category model for massage therapy and Continuing Competency Program have also been developed.
  
  Under Colleen�s direction the association continues to grow and gain recognition nationally; internationally, new alliances are being formed to assist and compliment the CAM genre globally.

  
  
  

• Linda Baril
  
  Working With Pregnant Women

• Alain Simard
  
  Using Indigenous Oils of Quebec as Healing Tools

Il est vrai de dire que chaque individu s�acclimate et s�identifie � la r�gion dans laquelle il habite. Comme nous vivons au Qu�bec, et que notre organisme s�est habitu� au fil des ann�es au climat et aux stresses de la vie quotidienne d�ici, il serait aussi vrai de dire que certains maux ou probl�mes nous appartiennent en propre.

C�est pourquoi le fait d�utiliser des huiles essentielles fabriqu� � m�me notre v�g�tation qu�becoise aura une meilleure r�action sur notre organisme que tout autre produit ext�rieur.

Alain discutera des propri�t�s des huiles essentielles du Qu�bec ainsi que leur utilisation en r�flexologie et en massage.

• Karen McNeill
  
  Marketing Reflexology

• Mary Thorne
  
  �So You�re a Reflexologist � Now What?: Closing the Gap between Education and Business Success"
  
  Just certified and not sure what to do next? Been certified for a couple of years but your practice hasn�t gotten off the ground? Or your practice is established, but you need to grow it? Often, Reflexologists learn how to do Reflexology, but they don�t know how to start or grow a successful practice.
  
  Mary Thorne, a partner in the complementary therapy educational company, Six Feet Productions and co-author of the new educational CD, �So You�re a Reflexologist � Now What?� will help you close the gap between education and success.
  
  During her PowerPoint presentation, she will walk you through a number of key areas to help you become more successful in your business. Drawing upon her practical, experience-based knowledge and education, she will challenge you to think about where to set up your practice; how to set your fees; what critical operational considerations and standards of professional practice you must adopt; and how a certain type of marketing is fundamental to your business.
  
  Mary invites you to join her for a presentation that could change your practice�and your life.

• Allain St Cyr, Marie McLelland-Leger, Carole Faguy
  
  So you want to offer an Introduction to Reflexology Workshop?
  
  This workshop is based on the personal experiences of Allain St-Cyr, Marie McLelland-Leger and Carol Faguy, all of whom are RAC teachers. They will share with participants different ideas of what one could cover during a three hour or a day long introduction to Reflexology. Participants will be asked to share their experiences and input ideas, which will help in creating a future Intro-Reflexology Guide for all certified reflexologists.
  
  Atelier
  
  Alors, vous voulez offrir un atelier-intro sur la r�flexologie?
  
  Quoi offrir pendant une formation allant de trois heures � une journ�e? Les ma�tres-formateurs, Allain St-Cyr, Marie McLelland-L�ger et Carol Faguy se feront un plaisir de partager leurs v�cus par rapport � ce th�me. Vos exp�riences dans ce domaine seront aussi not�es et aideront � d�velopper un futur guide d'introduction � la r�flexologie.
  
  
  • Master Do Duc Ngoc
    
    Vietnamese Qi Gong



• Thierry Pautrot
  
  The Feet as Special Portals to the Postural System
  
  

  Thierry Pautrot has a BSc and a degree in Chiropody (Podiatry) from the Universit� d'Assas in Paris and the Coll�ge International d'�tude de la Statique in Marseille. He has been practising since 1991, and has done further studies in osteopathy, acupuncture and auriculotherapy. Foot reflexology is what initially led him to study Chiropody.
  
  Posturology involves a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of chronic pain, using all of the above-mentioned modalities.
  
  Thierry arrived in Montreal in 1993. He is in-demand as teacher, lecturer and radio show guest, as well as running a private practice in the treatment of chronic pain.

  
  
  
Le pied, une porte d'entr�e particuli�re du syst�me postural



Thierry Pautrot a obtenu son D.E de Podologue de l'Universit� d'Assas � Paris en 1991. Il est aussi certifi� du C.I.E.S (Marseille) la m�me ann�e en posturologie et d�veloppe une pratique priv�e � Poitiers (France). C'est d'ailleurs la r�flexologie du pieds qui lui fit s'int�resser � la podologie... La posturologie �tant un carrefour multidisciplinaire pour le traitement des douleurs chroniques, il s'int�resse � plusieurs disciplines: l'ost�opathie, l'acupuncture, l'auriculoth�rapie et d�veloppe la posturologie tout en contribuant � l'enseignement du C.I.E.S en Europe avec le Dr Bricot ( M�decin Orthop�diste). Cela l'am�ne en permanence au Qu�bec � partir de 1993. Outre sa pratique priv�e � Montreal, il anime de nombreux cours, conf�rences et �missions radiophoniques. Ses liens avec de nombreux professionnels lui permettent de d�velopper un travail multidisciplinaire dans le traitement des douleurs chroniques...




• Martin Charest
  
  Analytical Reflexology
  
  

  Martin states he is working at this time to create an add-on to modern reflexology which he will name Analytical Reflexology (A.R.). Modern day reflexology touches 2 fundamental bases: neurological and circulatory. His method will add a third dimension: musculoskeletal. Working on a deformed foot can hinder the effects of a standard reflexology session, on a physical as well as an energetic level. A.R. looks at the cause of the deformity, and puts into action a plan, in the form of simple exercises, which would complement the reflexology session.
  
  Martin will use photographs to highlight the presentation.
  
  R�flexologie Analytique
  
  Je travaille pr�sentement � cr�er une nouvelle source additionnelle � la R�flexolgie Moderne que je veux appeler R�flexologie Analytique. Jusqu'� pr�sent, la R�flexologie moderne touche 2 bases fondamentales; la base neurologique et la base h�matologique (circulation sanguine). La R�flexologie Analytique vient � point avec la 3i�me base, i.e. Musculo-squelettique.
  
  Travailler sur un pied l�g�rement d�form� peut ralentir les effets de la r�flexologie au m�me titre que les blocages d'�nergie. La r�flexologie Analytique �tudie l'origine de ces d�formations, en trouve la cause et met en action un plan, sous forme d'exercices simple, � faire et continnuer � la maison, en cynergie avec le travail du th�rapeute. Elle se basera avec quelleques photographies, pour commencer, pour en assurer un suivi simple mais professionel.




• There will be special sessions for the student and the newly qualified.


Watch this space for details