Sue Ricks

Happy New Year - all the best for 2012

Wishing everybody a really happy New Year.

It has been a really super year with many challenges, experiences and changes both personally and professionally. I've been lucky enough to spend longer than I thought with my mum before she peacefully passed away in November. I feel very lucky that I had time to truly be with her. We had a magical holiday in France in July where she revisited a favourite area of Brittany (France) and we even took her to her special place where she was able to dangle her feet in the sea.  My beautiful second grandson, Charlie was born and is adored buyye veryone including his big brother Oscar. We just spent a lovely Christmas together as a family. I feel very lucky to have a wonderful partner, children, grandchildren and all my family.

2011 was many things including a time of travelling within the UK,  America, Ireland and Europe.  We've seen lots of students complete some superb complementary therapy and energy work. We been blessed with a beautiful group of new Gentle Touch Reflexologists (GTR) and in all our new 2012 courses are now launching as well.

We've revamped the clinic room and the training area so that it is really beautiful peaceful and restful and gives an added ambience to the work that we do together. We are very lucky to be working in therapy and training as it is immensely rewarding to see people going out and changing other people's lives for the better.

This year has seen a total relaunch of www.SueRicks.com where we can offer a range of treatments and online booking service and a completely new range of courses. There are now evening courses, daytime courses, full-time courses and part-time courses.

The clinic is operating in Loughborough, Leicestershire where I plan to be offering the people of East Midlands a range of therapies including reflexology, Hopi ear cancelling, Reiki, electro crystal therapy, NLP,  life skills and coaching, personal mentoring, EFT (emotional Freedom technique). There are some specific reflexology treatments available in is Gentle Touch Reflexology, reflexology for babies and children (infants), maternity reflexology and treatments to support those hoping to become pregnant (fertility and preconception care). Treatments available.

We really pleased to be able to offer some super courses in 2012 that include reflexology, hand reflexology, foot reading, Hopi ear cancelling energy and vibrational healing, chakra balancing understanding illness and disease, reflexology and retirement, reflexology for babies and children (infants), personal development seminars, the mirror principle, Reiki, Indian head massage, NLP  and feng shui.

It's been an exciting time of growth and development. We've got some online distance learning programs that are just about ready to be launched is there some webinars, and new training packages to suit all.

I'm so grateful to my mum who first introduced me to the healing arts, I feel her presence.

With love and blessings to everyone for a lovely 2012.

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Crystals for Children

Crystals for Children

Children just love crystals. They loved everything about them and are frequently found exploring the baskets of tumbled stones in visitors’ centre and gift shops. The key to getting the right stones for your child is simply to follow their lead. Each one of us has an instinctive side that blossoms when we let it. Your child will naturally pick up the stones that are just right for them.

If we think about it too much or ponder which will be best stone for us then you can guarantee that you will pick the wrong stone or crystal for you. The best way is to simple notice which stone you or your child is attracted too and then  just allow your hand not go to the stone or ‘hover’ over it to “feel” for the best ones. Children are especially  good at this.

Click here to read more and find out what crystals suit your child

USA Courses available - ARCB approved

The ARCB have approved the following courses for CEU's (Continuing Educational Units). (Also see www.suericks.com for details of current course dates)

Sue Ricks School of Complementary Therapies, P00133, is approved as a provider of continuing education by the American Reflexology Certification Board.

Alphabetical Order

Subject	Course Title	Duration
Advanced Foot Reading	Advanced Foot Reading	One day
Advanced Foot Reading	Advanced Foot Reading Highlights	Three hours
Advanced Reflexology for Younger Clients	Gentle Touch ™ Reflexology for Younger Clients	Two days
An Introduction to Reflexology for Babies and Children	The Gentle Touch of Reflexology for Babies and Children	One day
EFT	Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)	One day
EFT	Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)	Three hours
Energy and Vibrational Healing	Energy and Vibrational Healing via the Feet	One day
Energy and Vibrational Healing	Energy and Vibrational Healing via the Feet	Three hours
Feng Shui	Feng Shui for Practitioners	One day
Feng Shui	Feng Shui for Practitioners	Three hours
Foot Reading	Foot Reading	One day
Gentle Touch ™ Reflexology	An Introduction to Gentle Touch ™ Reflexology	One day
Gentle Touch ™ Reflexology	Gentle Touch ™ Reflexology Techniques	Two days
Gentle Touch ™ Reflexology	Three day GTR Workshop	Three days
Hand Reflexology	Gentle Touch ™ Reflexology Hand Reflexology Techniques	One day
NLP	NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)	One day
Reflexology for Babies and Children	The Gentle Touch of Reflexology for Babies and Children	Two days
Reflexology for Endocrine Imbalances	Gentle Touch Reflexology for Endocrine Imbalances	One day
Reflexology for the Elderly	Gentle Touch Reflexology for the Elderly	One day
Understanding Illness and Disease	Understanding Illness and Disease – bringing it all together	One day

 

Please feel free to contact me for more information or for details of arranging a class in your area.

suericks@suericks.com

Feng Shui in Loughborough and Leicestershire

After this kind of winter it seems that we are all ready to make a fresh start and Feng Shui is such a valuable aid in getting the life you desire.  Two weeks ago I was asked by one of my students to help her get her life back on track and so we spent a super snowy day together going through her home.  It was fascinating, as everything that she wanted to sort out revealed itself through her house. In other words all the sectors (in Feng Shui) that needed adjustment were directly related to what she was aiming to fix. 

By the time we had got back she had already sent an email to say that she had implemented many of my suggestions and that her house felt better and much more like her home.  She has just sent anther email saying that she can really feel the difference and that she is delighted with the effects it is having on her life.

Having your Feng Shui done is enjoyable; however people do not seem to know that it can work so well for them.  Once you know the best colours to use, and what to put where, and what to avoid doing, it can be easy to get each room working for you.

Have fun with your home……..

Courses Available - Understanding Conditions to Building Better Relationships

Additional Subjects Available  In Short Courses
Reflexology Specific Courses
Gentle Touch™ Reflexology an Introduction	A first glimpse into the wonderful world of Gentle Touch™ Reflexology Includes - -          what it is -          a basic guide to how it works -          who benefits? A simple self help starter techniques	2 hours	£20
Understanding meanings of Illnesses and Conditions	Skeletal Issues -          Head -          Neck -          Shoulder -          Arms -          Hands -          Back -          Hips -          Knees -          Ankles -          Feet	½ day	£45
Gentle Touch™ Reflexology for people with back pain	Meanings and interpretations Spinal reflex treatments Practical routines Energy re balancing Clearing and alignment	½ day	£45
Gentle Touch™ Reflexology  for people with Neck and shoulder issues	Meanings and interpretations of neck and shoulders Neck and shoulder reflex treatments Practical routines Energy re balancing Clearing and alignment	½ day	£45
Gentle Touch™ Reflexology for people with intestine/ bowel challenges	Meanings and interpretations of bowels and associated conditions Gentle Touch™ Reflexology Practical routines to assist clients Energy re balancing and Clearing.	½ day	£45
Simple Hand Reflexology - self help techniques	Simple, easy and effective techniques for self help.  Can be used as an addition to other therapies as well. Covers main stress conditions that people may experience. Instruction on practical techniques	½ day	£45

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Other Courses
Understanding meanings of Illnesses and conditions Part One	Skeletal Issues -          Head -          Neck -          Shoulder -          Arms -          Hands -          Back -          Hips -          Knees -          Ankles -          Feet	½ day	£45
Understanding meanings of Illnesses and conditions Part Two	Health Challenges and Body locations & meanings -          Eyes -          Ears -          Lungs -          Heart -          Digestive system -          Kidneys -          Etc	½ day	£45
Chakras - an Introduction	-          An introduction to what chakras are, -          Where they are located, -          What colours relate. -          What do they link to? -          Why it’s useful to understand them. -          Linking People, conditions and chakras.	½ day	£45
Heart connections How to improve your relationship to anyone that you love	-          What is love? -          How does it influence our life? -          What we can easily do to get surprisingly pleasing results -          Enjoying your own space and acknowledging  theirs too -          The cycle of life - a magical tool to get life running smoothly.	½ day	£45
Small shifts to a better life and work	-          The “how to” for getting the life you desire. -          Quick and easy results guaranteed! -          Tested programme - instant results -          How to easily spot whatever you ate doing wrong and knowing how to get it right!	½ day	£45
Dream work shop (min five people	See your life in pictures. Design your life, discover your hidden thoughts and see the way forward. A picture says a thousand words!	3 hours

Courses and Training DVD's

I have been spending much time getting the new DVD’s ready.  I did the filming on November and we have been doing the final editing on it recently. There will be three DVD’s and each DVD has a button per subject so that you can watch it all or just review the item you wish to see again.

1) Advanced reflexology techniques (this includes all the optional extra techniques that you can add into your current treatments to enhance them and create the perfect blend for your clients needs. This Features techniques such as the pelvic rock, triple balancer and peace point.

2) Success tips for reflexologists

This DVD included the features that I have found have made a difference for me and for my students. It is a training and safety aid in itself. It includes “how to deal with difficult client.” “What to say and what not to say” plus energy protections exercises.

3) Everyday Essential for All.  This features the four most versatile and essential techniques that are invaluable for all. Includes “The Hot Air Balloon, The Bubble, The Pyramid safety technique plus Three Steps to Enjoying Life.

I hope to have them available to purchase in July.

I have also put the latest course dates together. The list of courses is provided below. I will do my best to get these onto the website ASAP!  Not being a techi it can take a while!

If you meet up with me soon – ask me about the Magnificent Yellow Teddy bear!!

 ******************************** COURSE and  DATES******************

FuFull Practitioners Diploma CoCourse	·         See our website www.suericks.com for details.
	G
GeGentle Touch™ Reflexology 3 D3 Day Introductory Workshop RReReflexologists who are in training or qualified.	·         Wed / Fri 18th – 20th June 2008 ·         Wed / Fri 22nd – 24th Oct 2008
ReReflexology for Babies and ChChildren	·          Tues 15th July 2008 ·          Tues 28th October 2008
HaHand Reflexology	·         Thurs 7th August 2008 ·         Tues 11th November 2008
FoFoot and Toe Reading	·         Wed 21st May 2008 ·         Wed 8th October 2008
AdAdvanced Foot Reading	·         Thurs 22nd May 2008 ·         Thurs 9th  October 2008
EnEnergy and Vibrational HeHealing / Chakra Balancing/Time reflReflex therapy	·         Tuesday 3rd June 2008 ·         Wed 13th August 2008
HoHopi Ear Candles (1 Day Practitioner course) (FHT & Babtac approved)	·         Friday 6th June 2008 ·         Monday 4th August 2008
ReReiki - 1st Degree (R	·         Mon / Tues  23rd & 24th June 2008 ·         Mon / Tues 11th/12th August 2008 ·         Thurs / Fri 25th/ 26th Sept 2008
ReReiki II – 2nd Degree (2 "2Days)	·         Wed / Thurs 11th / 12th June 2008 ·         Frid / Sat 5th / 6th Sept 2008
ReReiki Master	·         Thurs/ Fri 3rd / 4th July 2008
NLNLP:  Certificated Course (2 days)	·         Mon/ Tues 28th & 29th July
FeFeng Shui – An introduction	·          Tues 30th September 2008
FirFirst Aid for Appointed Persons (Half day)	·         Saturday 9th August 2008
Emotrance	·         Wed /Thurs25th / 26th June 2008

Relaxation and New Courses.

I have enjoyed taking a break and spending time with my family. I have had chance to notice so many things and feel so grateful for my numerous blessings.

It's good to stop sometimes and take stock. I feel blessed that I have done that.

I have now released the dates for my next series of courses and these are listed below as well as on the main website.

There is also a little Google calendar with the latest dates on the left of this blog entry.

The next courses are the Energy and Chakra balancing (via the feet) on

Friday 22nd Feb '08, followed by Reflexology for Babies and Children

on Tuesday 26th Feb.

The Hopi Ear Candles course is on Tuesday 4th March with our full Gentle Touch

Reflexology course being held over the following weekend (8th/9th March).

Courses available:

(All courses are running in Loughborough)

February

Friday  22nd February - Energy and Vibrational Healing (also on 03/04 & 03/06)

Tuesday 26th February - Reflexology for Babies and Children

March

Wednesday 5th March - Hopi Ear Candles

Saturday/ Sunday 8^th/9^th March – Gentle Touch™ Reflexology – Full diploma course weekend

Saturday/ Sunday 15^th/16^th March – Reiki 1 (1^st degree)

Saturday / Sunday 29^th/30^th March – Indian Head Massage

April

Thursday 3^rd April – Energy and Vibrational Healing

Saturday/ Sunday 12^th/13^th April -– Gentle Touch™ Reflexology – Full diploma course weekend

May

Thursday 8^th May – Hand Reflexology

Wednesday 21^st May – Foot Reading

Thursday 22^nd May – Advanced Foot Reading

June

Tuesday 3^rd June – Energy and Vibrational Healing

Wednesday/ Thursday - 11^th/12^th June – Reiki 11 (2^nd Degree)

Wednesday – Friday - 18^th – 20^th June – Gentle Touch™ Reflexology Three day course

July

Thursday/ Friday 3^rd/4^th July – Reiki Master

Since Christmas I have been enjoying working less hours as I realised that I had done

too much and was not finding time for me or my family. My rebalancing time has been invaluable.  It's hard when you love the clinic and teaching as much as I do!  I was

tempted to over book myself and have now decided to work at a much more relaxed

pace.

I apologise to anyone who has sent me an email that I have not answered. I get so

many emails that it is physically impossible to answer them all.  I often wish I had a

magic fairy who could rattle off replies to everyone. I love it!  I now am working

and spending lots of time with family and friends. I can recommend it!

I have also enjoyed making a few mini micro teaching videos.I intend to have these

available on the website in the future. I have found them very helpful when

explaining points to people as I am quite a visual person and find video works well

for me and others like me.  I will keep you posted.

Although I have not been teaching since Christmas, I have been working in the clinic

and have been continually reminded of how easy it can be release the pressure that

people are finding themselves in. Sometimes just simple reflexology technique or a

simple energetic exercise can work wonders. Obviously it is not all that "easy" but I

have seen so many great examples over the recent weeks that it has been good for

my to be reminded of the phrase "sometimes the simplest is the best".  Since cutting

back on my hours I have found so many simple pleasures and had time for some life

enhancing realisations. All have been simple shifts but profound in their effect. 

Sometimes our world seems to be moving so fast and it is good to stop and do the

simple stuff.  My new work schedule allows for lots of that!  On the Energy course on

Friday (also available on the 3rd April and 3rd June) we will be going through a number

of techniques that look as if they are "nothing" and yet they are so powerful. 

Nothing is an interesting word "no" "thing". In appreciation of music is said that the

music is actually in the spaces between the notes. In quantum physics the spaces

between the particles is the "energy" that is the potent force.  The "no" thing is

the "real" thing.

The importance lies in the spaces.  As Echkart Tolle (author of the power of Now),

says in his lecture all life happens in the dash between the dates between our birth

and death, i.e. 1926 - 2001!  It is the moment that counts and how we utilises that!

I have now idea how frequent or infrequent my blog entries will be as I am just

going with the flow! 

Love and best wishes. Enjoy all moments of stillness..........

Fun, Feet and Facts

What a lucky week! I had a great time with the Gloucestershire AoR group on Sunday. We had eighteen qualified reflexologists who were learning Foot Reading for the first time.  It was such a lovely day as we were able to use a room in the Hospice and the atmosphere was gorgeous. It was such a peaceful place.  The foot reading day went beautifully as they were all so good at it!  There were lots revelations going on both personally and professionally as people saw the accuracy of reading both their own and their client’s feet. 

I have now amassed a very large collection of photos and am currently well underway with my simple photographic explanation of feet reading.  My aim is that it is an easily accessible book that provides a photograph on one page and the explanation and detail on the other page. For anyone who has read my other book “Three Steps to Enjoying Life” – it will be in the same format.

On the way home I met up with my son who was visiting his girlfriend and we travelled back up the M5 and were rather surprised to find snow!  We were really lucky and can thank our angels, as it became really bad conditions for driving quite quickly.  At one point we were crawling along and finding it difficult to see the lane makings on the road. Everyone was travelling so slowly but one car in front just touched the brakes and went immediately into a spin and we both thought he was going to hit us but we were lucky and he missed us, however he was not so lucky and really dented his car on the wall.  It was like glass and we were glad to get home!  It was very pretty though!

Feng Shui Tips

After clinic yesterday I was speaking to a group in Leicester about Feng Shui.  The group were really interactive and joined in with lots of good questions.  We got into quite a discussion about the principles of healthy spaces in the bathroom and how it can help you to feel healthier too. Click here to read more information on things to avoid in toiletries often found in your makeup bag and bathroom.

We also discussed the quickest way to give your home an energy boost or clear away any unsettling energy ie after a difficult or unsettling discussion/ arguement.

1)     Open the windows to let fresh energy in. Ideally on a day like today – just as I write this, the sun is coming out and shining through the remaining leaves on the trees. The leaves are glistening and the air is lovely. This is exactly the time to open the windows and draw in some lovely fresh clean air and energy. Out with the old and is with the new!

2)     Put on some music that you like, something that is calming and enjoyable and makes you feel good. The energy of music is new quantifiable as seem in the crystal photos (more on this in another blog!)

3)     These steps alone can change the energy and help you feel better fitter and happier.

4)     If you have more time then vacuum through is recommended as negative energy sinks into the recesses of the tufts of the carpet and any crack in the flooring.  Another good tip is but cheaper carpet that you may be able to afford to replace on years to come. If you have spent a fortune o the carpet in the first place you may be reluctant to change it in the future.  A new carpet gives you a fresh start and may reflect the change that you have made in the house and colour schemes.

Course Dates

I have had several emails about the course dates for next year and can tell you that

they will be on the site in a while. Keep watching if there is a course that you want to do in 2008. 

I feel a window opening session coming on!  Music and fresh air!

Quality Energy Flow

I was lucky enough to be invited to give a talk on Feng Shui to our Local Cancer Support Group.  We had a lovely night with fun, facts and questions. I recieved questions like “Which photos shall I leave in my bedroom?” and “Why are salt lamps good for your hallway?”.

There were some who had no knowledge of Feng Shui at all and others who practice healing and therapies who know a little, so it was  great to have a range of knowledge and interest.

Feng Shui often is misunderstood and I know that many have varying ideas of how effective it is.  The best way to appreciate the qualities of Feng Shui is to acknowledge that when we follow the principles of natural world, we have a smooth and harmonious flowing life and environment.  If we think of the gentle flow of a stream of water as opposed to a rushing torrent we nknow when we feel safe or threatened. We can use some of the same principles in our home and business.  What we are aiming for is a gentle flow of chi, so everything is geared around that and creating an environment that feels lovely to live and work in.

I love helping people to get the best out of their homes or businesses by creating the best possible environment throughout.  More and more practitioners use Feng Shui principles these days and many more would do so if they new how well it works!  I sometimes think that it should be described as being a home/ work energy consultatation. Last night I suggested that maybe my talk on Feng Shui could be renamed “how to improve the energy and feeling of your home”.  It makes such sense when you know what is involved.  Frequently it is common sense and often it makes sense when you understood the reasons behind it.

 

I love visiting the beautiful older houses of this country as we are so blessed with amazing country houses.  I visited Chatsworth House a few weeks ago and noted just how many great Feng Shui (natural world) features there are and how many principles they adhered too. Maybe we have become a bit too clever and lost the natural way of the world, but when places like these stately homes were built, the master builders still knew a thing or two about how the natural world works.

Here are a few Feng Shui pointers for you.

1)      Your kitchen is the most important part of you home, so start making improvements here. Always start with tidying the kitchen (before other rooms)

2)      Keep worktops clear. Only keep out the essential items like your kettle.  Aim to find a space for everything and then put things away after use. This helps the energy (chi) can flow round and through.

3)      Ensure that all electrical items in your kitchen actually work.  If they do not either get them fixed, replace them, or just throw them out, if not essential.

4)      Keep your rubbish bins screened and out of sight if possible.

5)      Ensure that your front door stays clean and clear as this the energy (chi) that you bring into your home.

Click here to see a short video of hints and tips.

These videos can take a few minutes to load. They do not take up space on your computer but you may need broadband to be able to see them.

Bracelets

I have just ordered another bracelet that looks and feel great.  Lots of people know about the benefits of magnetic bracelets and the ones that I wear are great. They are tri-phase so have three benefits:

• Magnetic Technology — is used in many performance bracelets favoured by professional athletes. Nikken improves this technology by providing exceptional magnetic coverage.      Each magnetic link is rated at 1,500 gauss.
• Negative-Ion Technology — replicates the negative-ion rich environment found in forest air and near waterfalls. Special ceramic inserts in the links produce more than 1,000 negative ions per cubic centimetre.
• Far-Infrared Technology — energy that is absorbed from various sources is reflected in     far-infrared waves for gentle warming. Far-Infrared Technology is selective, in that all energy wavelengths are absorbed, but are released only in the Far-Infrared range.

Click here to see my new video system where I show you the magnetic bracelet that I wear