My Journey into Reflexology

I walked into my first reflexology appointment a chronic migraine sufferer.  This chronic neurological disorder was preventing me from the life I wanted to live, debilitating me for weeks at a time with pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. I had no control over my life.

A combination of things helped improve this, first was having a neurologist that listened and sought to understand my specific needs. Second was implementing a self-care regime that included an improved diet, tracking my menstrual periods, stress management and finding the right body modality the worked for me: Reflexology.

Reflexology helps minimized my migraine symptoms and some months diminishes them completely. I committed myself to this modality and have also benefited in other ways. I sleep better, my digestion is better, I lowered my anxiety, I gained libido, I manage stress better, and have prolonged sense of calm. This is known as  sustained Homeostasis. This process did not happen over night, it requires commitment and I continue to get reflexology weekly. I however changed my mindset, instead of looking for a cure I became curious about my condition and things I could control. It took about 6 months to establish what I needed to stay well but when I stuck to that regime, after decades of suffering, my quality of life has improved dramatically.

This positive change in my lifestyle pushed me to study reflexology. In 2018 I started my journey and finished my program in 2019. I then decided to get board certified through the American Reflexology Certification Board. They set the standard of reflexology in the US and are there to protect the public by certifying educated reflexologist that pass the written exam, practicum exam and case study process. This process is something I wanted to do to set myself apart from the unregulated, uneducated reflexology establishments that are every where in Texas. I encourage you to go to the ARCB website or the Reflexology Association of America website to vet anyone claiming to be a Reflexologist in Texas.

My Journey to Herbalism (please go to CR Botanical page)