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.

www.suericks.com

 

 

 

Angela from Leicester has sent these thoughts:

Gentle Touch Reflexology Original foot chart A wonderfully coloured and easy to understand foot chart, detailing all aspects of the foot reflex points. I have found this to be an absolutely invaluable addition to my studies.


Training DVD 1
An absolute must for all Gentle Touch™ Reflexology Students! This step-by-step guide takes you through all aspects of a reflexology treatment, with full explanations of each reflex point, what to look for and about caring for your client.


Chakra Chart
A beautifully coloured chart showing each of the 7 chakras with the meaning of each relating action, details of each endocrine link and the chakra colour.
I love this chart both for the information it provides and for it’s uplifting colours!


3 Steps to Enjoying Life
Everyone should read this book! It is a wonderful book packed with easy exercises and tips on how to enjoy life, the photography in it is superb!

I love this book and it has made such a difference to my life that I would wholeheartedly recommend it!

Angela- Leicester

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

New ARCB Courses Approved (American ReflexologyCertification Board)

Great News - All of the following courses have been approved by the ARCB (American Reflexology Certification Board). Please email me at suericks@suericks.com if you  would like to know where courses are being held or see my website www.suericks.com for more information

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

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

Lillies and Hand Cream

 

I love the way that a stream of thought gives rise to our reality! As Mike Dooley’s  fabulous website,  www.tut.com says “thoughts create things …….. choose the good ones!”   I remember thinking that I would love to have some lilies in my living room again and made a mental note to add them to my shopping list.  And guess what  - last week a client brought me a beautiful bunch of white lilies that graced our treatment area during our Gentle Touch Reflexology course weekend and now my living room!  A few days later I was given another huge bunch of star gazer lilies that are currently looking totally amazing too.  When I walk into the lounge I am met by the heady aroma of the lilies and am reminded of how quickly our “unattached thoughts” can appear. The more needy we are, the more the barriers go up and act as a block. The more flowing they are the better. “create the desire and release the need”. 

 

Yesterday I started doing the “behind the scenes stuff” to create a newsletter. I so enjoy writing as it is another way for me to stay in my flow!  I read somewhere about it being the "correct way" to do things is to focus on one thing at a time, however I am not sure if it is my dyslexia or just plain curiosity but my mind jumps about all over the place and so I need variety. Well variety is the spice of life!  So far today I have done a telephone consultation for a lady who has just broken up from her relationship of many years and wanted to go through the impact of that and discuss the best ways to move on with love for herself and her ex partner, I have visited a friend who’s life has taken a very significant up turn of events. It was great to hear all her news, I have done a batch of ironing(!) and written two more pages of my book. I have marked two pieces of home study, planted a plant I was given yesterday and answered ten emails.  If I was doing the same thing all the time I may go nuts, but at least I never get bored!  I was doing another phone consultation last night with a man who is feeling over whelmed about something and so I did some NLP with him over the phone.  Sometime it is the simplest things that make the biggest difference!  Try some reframing for yourself (a great NLP tool). Here’s an example that I have just used with a client who is stuck on the motorway. The motorway has had to be closed (hence he is not here for his appointment and I am writing my blog instead). If you are stuck in a traffic jam, use the time to think about the great things in your life and also experiences, things etc you would like to create in your life.. Be glad that you have time to do that, rather than being in the potential cause of the traffic jam! (Click here for more information on the NLP courses)

 

I am about to go into clinic to treat a client who has booked in for Hand Reflexology.  It is not often that someone books in for Hand Reflexology alone as I frequently do reflexology work on both the hands and the feet, but this lady has a phobia of anyone touching her  feet.  Her friend has been to see a reflexologist who only does feet and advised her to find someone who does hands too.  I love hand reflexology treatments and we focused on it last weekend in the Gentle Touch™ Reflexology teaching session for the students who are doing the full diploma course.  Everyone commented on how deeply relaxing it is.  I think it surprises people just how soothing and almost immediately relaxing hand treatments can be.  Even if you are just applying hand cream, then the benefits can be superb.  Imagine if every elderly person had a skilled hand reflexology treatment on a regular basis?  How much good could that do?  It is easier to reach someone’s hands rather than their feet, so can be quicker and easier to apply the treatment.  (Click here for details about Hand Reflexology).  I long for the day when hand treatments are the norm!  I probably use hand reflexology treatments (informally and on an impromptu basis) several times a week. Add to that the number of times I show my clients how to help themselves though working on their hands plus the times that I apply it for myself too!  That's alot!  

 

Click here for details of all course available:- www.suericks.com

Complementary Therapy and Personal growth and Development Courses

Held in Loughborough, Leicestershire. UK

 

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Free Course and Dream Night's Information

Free Course and Dream Night’s information

 

Thank you all of you who have let me know that the link to the free course does not work!

 

Here is the correct link to Mark Sharrat’s workshop. Click here

 

www.energyalchemy.co.uk/success

 

Dream Nights.

I have been asked what the dream nights are and realise that unless you have been or spoken to someone who has been, you may be wondering!  Well here goes!

Dream Nights are when we have an evening when we gather to get in touch with our wishes etc. Some people call them goals.  All you need to bring is a selection of magazines (to share) or photos of things that you would like or represents something that you like. Bring a pair of scissors and a sense of fun and wonder.  These nights help us to accelerate towards what we want. I will lead the evening and give the instructions on what to do. I will explain why it works and how to get the best out of the evening. As they say “a picture says a thousand words!”.  You will work on your own project and may choose to keep that to yourself or share it with the group before you take it home.  I have been running these for about ten years and they have been extremely popular and so it is now time to restart them again.  If you would like to come along, please email me suericks@suericks.com

 

The next Dream Nights will be 16^th and 19^th June (7.30 -9.30 in Loughborough Leics.)  £5 per person. Making dreams come true!

 

 

Are you doing what you love?  Do you love what you are doing?  There are some great books out there on the subject.  I am just re-reading the Attractor Factor by Joe Vitale.  It is a great book and quick and easy to read.  I love wrking with great people, eiether in person or via their teachings. I was on a course with Roger Hamilton last week and loved it. I met some amazing people who I know I will keep in touch with.  How great that when we all pull together we can make significant changes. 

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world” Buddha

“Things are only impossible until they are not” – Jean-Luc Picard – Star Trek!

Have you ever wanted to change something in your life and wished for it but then cancelled out the wish by going “oh well, it will never happen”?  When we all work as a “team” we bring out the best in each other.  When we all support and encourage each other to follow our dreams we bring about multiple opportunities.  Working together raises the collective energy and is also great fun.  So many great things can happen! The next “Dream nights” will be on 16^th and 19^th June.  If you would like to come along, please email me suericks@suericks.com . It will be held at Loughborough 7.30 – 9.30, £5 per person. 

I also have a free offer for a workshop “The Secret of Success” with Mark Sharratt for anyone with access to

London

on either 9^th July or 19^th July. Click here for more information.

Keeping in mind what we love is so important.  Even my cousin reminded me tonight that it is so important for her family to keep remembering the concepts in my book “Three steps”.  Keep in mind what we love about our lives, ourselves and what we are doing etc.  Look for anything , however small. Even better, add a laugh or giggle!  I met up with Karen at the weekend and saw the great work she is doing in Gentle Touch Reflexology and especially with new Mum’s and babies. She trained here some years ago and now weaves her magic in

Peterborough

. We had a fabulous time together chatting, discussing and walking.  The laughs were constant around the chiminea and helped with some lovely red wine.  She has a lovely husband and also two gorgeous daughters (who proudly showed me their fabulous prom dresses), how lucky they are to have each other. They all pull together and love and support each other.  We even did some beer mat entrepreneur stuff and drew out the basic concept for a new product whilst cooking breakfast. What fun!

“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed that’s all who ever have” Margaret Mead.

 

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

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining

I spoke to a colleague yesterday and we were discussing how when the unexpected happens, it often brings an unexpected benefit. Some say “every cloud has a silver lining” but if you do not look inside you only see the cloud and never see the beautiful silver lining.  Both of us found last year gave us opportunities to grow and wonder how many people experienced the same.  Maybe you know someone who has faced challenges and become stronger and more self aware as a result of it.  I found myself going back to basics and remembering all the good things in life and about me (as written about in my book, “Three Steps to Enjoying life”. I am glad it is there for me too! A recent student told me that she lends it to every client in her hairdressing business and took another six with her as the old one was getting very tattered. I am not surprised but delighted as I wrote it to be shared.  I originally wrote it to get the information down into a book as the system had transformed my life and I hoped it would help others too, so that fact that it is being shared around it great. I have just put the Positive Health Book review on the Pages (on the right hand side of this post).

Yesterday’s discussions led onto how the world does (and does not) acknowledge the field of Complementary medicine and how much we enjoy our work. We both sat in a gorgeous coffee shop getting more and more excited about the ideas that we were sharing with each other.  He is writing a book about the qualities of certain health professionals and I was telling him about my Foot Reading book.  We are both developing ways of putting together more information sources and tuition video clips.   Click here to see a great site.

The advanced reflexology DVD’s are looking good. I still have some more work to do with them. One is the advanced reflexology techniques and the other includes essential supporting techniques like the “bubble” and Hot Air balloon etc. Both great everyday techniques for both practitioners and our clients too. I will put a notice on here when they are available. I use these techniwues with all my clients and many students too.

The Three Steps to Enjoying Life book is now available on the website at a reduced price of £5.50 (RSP 6.99). Click here to order

Download of this book will be on the site later this week. There will also be another on the Ten Things that you may not know about Confidentiality at about the same time.

Click here to see the Telegraph’s opinion on Reflexology “ Reflexology – Suddenly I can sleep”

and a review of the nights TV including Alternatives –Click here

Just off to prepare for the Energy and Vibrational healing course tomorrow.  I will be releasing some additional dates next week. Click here for the article about the course