Reflexology, Metamorphosis and Natural Health Courses and Workshops.
Emma Gierschick, Australia's Reflexology specialist works with your body to help bring it back into balance.
Reflexology or Metamorphosis, are both extremely powerful therapies, neither of which require you to get undressed, as only your feet or hands would be worked on.
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Introducing Emma Gierschick
'Australia's reflexology specialist'
Emma Gierschick is a passionate advocate for reflexology and natural healing. She serves as an International Director on the International Council of Reflexology (ICR) board and is a past National President of the Reflexology Association of Australia (RAoA).
The Principal of Acorn Academy of Reflexology and Natural Health, Emma has been teaching reflexology for over 10 years at well known educational institutions in Melbourne. She has received several awards during this time including an Academic Blue for teaching excellence and Honorary Life membership to the RAoA for her work developing the Reflexology industry in Australia.
Emma works closely with the media and is published in many National and International magazines, journals and other publications. She has frequently appeared on National TV and Radio, and holds a regular slot on local radio in Melbourne offering health and wellbeing advice and tips.
She has presented around Australia and overseas and is frequently invited to present her work Somatic Reflex Therapy at conferences and seminars.
To promote natural health and wellbeing, Emma consulted with the Federal Government to create several national awareness weeks in Australia. These included national Health and Fitness week, Natural Medicine week, and modality specific Naturopathy, Aromatherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Musculoskeletal therapy (MST) weeks, she is working towards getting international recognition for some of these weeks.
In response to the Australian Bush Fires in Feb 2009, Emma organized a National fundraising event in several major cities to provide reflexology and massage services for the public raising over $20,000. She was also instrumental in the creation of APERN - the Australian Practitioners Emergency Response Network, which recruited and coordinated volunteer therapists to provide support for the emergency service personnel and survivors of the fires.
Emma feels it a privilege to be able to follow her passion for natural healing and education, and enjoys sharing her skills and energy with each client, student, or practitioner on their personal journey.
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Qualifications- Current Director of International Council of Reflexology Board
- Past National President and Hon. Life member of the Reflexology Association of Australia.
- Senior Lecturer: Endeavour College
- Principal of Acorn Academy of Reflexology and Natural Health
- Diploma of Reflexology
- Cert IV Workplace, Assessment & Training
- Clinician, Writer, Presenter, and Lecturer
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a very simple, safe and effective form of non-invasive holistic healing used by people of all ages and health conditions to achieve internal balance and harmony. It is extremely effective and incredibly relaxing; a little like having a tune up in car – like a full body massage without having to get undressed!
Reflexology is based on the premise that reflex points on the feet, hands and ears represent the organs, limbs, muscles and glands in the body. By working those points with a variety of specialised finger, thumb and knuckle techniques it is believed there will be a direct effect upon the corresponding organ.
The toes represent the head area including the teeth, mouth, nose, brain etc, The ball of the foot represents the chest and breast area, the top half of the arch represents all the internal organs of digestion e.g. stomach, liver, gall bladder, spleen and kidneys etc, while the lower half of the arch represents the intestines and bladder.
The spine is represented on the inside of the foot running from the top of the big toe to the heel, while the shoulders are represented under the little toes.
Any imbalance in the body will show up to a reflexologist as congestion. This can sometimes be identified with visible markings on the feet, and usually shows up as a feeling of little ‘crystals’ under the skin.
Initially people may try reflexology because of a specific health condition and want to try a natural approach, however many also come as a preventative or maintenance programme. During a consultation, only the feet, hands or ears would be worked on, so it is also ideal for those who may feel self conscious about disrobing, as only the footwear needs to be removed.
Reflexology is very beneficial for helping with the following conditions : Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip or other Muscular/Skeletal problems, Digestive disorders, including Constipation or IBS, Hormonal, Reproductive or Fertility issues, Asthma, Bronchitis or other Cardiovascular / Respiratory conditions, Allergies, Fatigue or Skin disorders, Oedema, Stress reduction and as part of an overall general health maintenance.
“The aim of a reflexology treatment is to assist the body to restore itself back to balance.
Reflexologists do not treat specific conditions, but will spend additional time on areas of concern.
You do not need to have a health condition to benefit from reflexology”
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Why not give reflexology a try today?
There are 3 treatment options to suit all budgets, interests and time constraints:
§ Reflexology Health Maintenance Programs – 1 hour durationUpon arrival you will receive a glass of filtered water, while a comprehensive health history is recorded. This will be used to ensure that a personalised treatment plan can be designed taking into account your particular health requirements.
The treatment commences with a relaxing aromatherapy footbath treatment, incorporating essential oils specifically beneficial to your needs.
Should you require it, VRT - Vertical reflexology techniques will be applied for approx 3-5 minutes, before you will be asked to recline in a specialised reflexology chair or massage table.
A range of relaxation moves will be applied to release any tension that may be present before all areas of both feet and ankles are worked on thoroughly. his will be followed by a series of original and advanced reflexology techniques, involving the thumb, fingers or knuckles.
Areas of concern or congestion will receive extra attention, and you will find the treatment extremely relaxing.
An endocrine balance or lymphatic stimulation routine will then be applied, and your feet will once again be worked thoroughly with aromatherapy infused lotion.
Your treatment will conclude with a hot towel cleanse.
A verbal summary of any areas noted as congested, and suggestions of suitable homework for self administration in between treatments will be recorded on a personalised information sheet for you to take away. You are advised to drink plenty of water after your initial reflexology treatment to help flush away any toxins that may have been stirred.
Weekly treatments are advised for 4 -6 weeks after initial consultation, followed by fortnightly or monthly treatments as part of a preventative health maintenance program. In the case of fertility programs, it is advisable that both partners attend for treatments.
It is recommended that you bring comfortable footwear to travel home in.
§ Deluxe Reflexology Programs – 1˝ hours durationUpon arrival you will receive a complimentary cup of organic herbal tea, or filtered water while receiving a relaxing aromatherapy footbath treatment.
A comprehensive health history assessment will be taken, and a personalised treatment protocol designed to target your specific health issues and requirements, taking into account your requests. This protocol may include working on specific auriculotherapy points located on the ears and special ‘master points’ which can assist with many issues including allergies, negative pessimistic thinking, insomnia, chronic stress, depression, worry, shock, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalance or excessive sensitivity.
Advanced VRT - Vertical reflexology techniques will be applied for approx 3-5 minutes to assist with any musculoskeletal issues you may have, before you will be asked to recline in a specialised reflexology chair or massage table. An eye patch will be available to enhance your relaxation.
A foot analysis and assessment follows, before all areas of both feet and ankles are worked on thoroughly, commencing with a wide range of relaxation moves and followed by a selection of advanced reflexology techniques. This will involve using specific palpation of the thumbs, fingers, or knuckles. Areas of concern or congestion will receive extra attention, and you will feel extremely relaxed.
You will then receive either, an Endocrine balance, Brazilian toe massage or Chakra massage on the feet, depending upon your needs, followed by a Lymphatic stimulation routine, to flush away any toxins. All the reflexes on both feet are once again worked thoroughly and simultaneously with aromatherapy infused lotion.
The treatment on your feet will conclude with a hot towel cleanse, before being wrapped in a soft towel while either your hands or ears are palpated - again targeting any areas of concern.
A verbal summary of any areas noted as congested, and suggestions of suitable homework for self administration in between treatments will be recorded on a personalised information sheet for you to take away.
By adding Hand reflexology or Auriculotherapy to your treatment, the effect is likely to be intensified.
It is recommended that you bring comfortable footwear to travel home in and try to relax for the rest of the day allow for the treatment to take full beneficial effect.
§ Metamorphosis inner transformation programs – 1 hour or 1˝ hours durationMetamorphosis is an incredibly relaxing and deep form of healing that is truly transformational.
Metamorphosis is ideal to assist you during any period of transition, whether it is birth, death, marriage, divorce, changing jobs or schools, moving house or if you are looking to make positive changes in your attitude or behavior, or to empower yourself. It can also be helpful if you have high stress levels, irrational fears, self sabotaging patterns, anger issues, difficulty in taking the next step, problems standing up for yourself, lack of direction, or poor self esteem / image problems.
Your initial consultation will be to gather only essential personal information e.g. contact details. The nature of the work is such that energy is never directed towards a specific outcome, and knowledge of a condition has the potential to cloud the practitioner’s judgment. It is a totally intuitive art. The practitioner’s role is to act as a catalyst only - it is your own innate intelligence that is effecting the changes, deciding what can be released and the manner and timeframe this will occur.
During a session the spine reflex of the feet will be worked on, and you may experience heat, cold, a buzzing, tingling, a magnetic pull, a floating sensation, a wave of emotion, something totally different or possibly feel nothing at all. Many people will fall asleep during a consultation.
Regardless of what is experienced, within a couple of days, significant energy shifts will take place, and it is not unusual to suddenly become aware of a behavior pattern and immediately change it e.g.: no longer feeling the need or desire to smoke.
For those who are especially sensitive to metamorphosis, it is not usual for the work to start as soon as an appointment has been made, before you even arrive at the clinic. It is important that regardless of any internal shifts that are occurring you commit to your treatment. It’s a little like the first domino in a grid has been pushed over, the journey has already begun.
While I am always guided by your own personal sense of self, experience has shown me that the effects are often more profound after several sessions.
What is Metamorphosis?
Metamorphosis is essentially a self-healing art. It is more about ‘undoing’ or releasing what is already in existence rather than creating something new.
The term metamorphosis implies a complete change or transformation. Once the changes have occurred, life is no longer the same as before - it is usually much better and easier. The changes or transformations that take place are internal. It is your own innate intelligence that is effecting the changes, deciding what can be released and the manner and timeframe this will occur.
Energy is never directed towards a specific outcome. During a session the spine reflex of the feet will be worked on, and you may experience heat, cold, a buzzing, tingling, a magnetic pull, a floating sensation, and a wave of emotion, something totally different or possibly feel nothing at all.
Regardless of what is experienced, within a couple of days, significant energy shifts will take place, and it is not unusual to suddenly become aware of a behavior pattern and immediately change it e.g. no longer feeling the need or desire to smoke. Physical changes have also been known to take place with facial features or other parts of the body changing.
Quite often, you won’t be aware of what has been released you will only know that there has been an energy shift, and that you feel different, lighter or free er and less stressed. There is no need to re live or re-experience an event in order for it to be released. While it can sometimes be a little cathartic for some people, the changes don’t have to be traumatic. A healing crisis is usually nothing more than a resistance to change.
Metamorphosis is ideal to assist you during any period of transition, whether it is birth, death, marriage, divorce, changing jobs or schools, moving house or looking to make positive changes in your attitude or behaviour, or to empower yourself.
It can also be helpful if you experience any of the following:
high stress levels, physical disorders or illnesses, accidents or injuries, irrational fears, self sabotaging patterns, anger issues, difficulty in taking the next step, problems standing up for yourself, lack of direction, poor self esteem / image problems, mental / emotional imbalances, compulsive or addictive behaviour, ADHD & hyperactivity, autism or down’s syndrome, and many other situations
Metamorphosis appears to deal with issues and health concerns on a far deeper level than any other modality I am aware of. Many clients have undergone a dramatic healing after experiencing a metamorphosis session.
If you are particularly sensitive to metamorphosis, you may find changes begin to occur once the decision has been made to experience a session, before you even book an appointment and in some cases, merely reading about the work can start the ball rolling.
What is Somatic Reflex Therapy?
Somatic Reflex Therapy is a whole system analysis that interprets some of the subtle messages being conveyed by the body.
Whether they are clients, friends, family members or colleagues, Somatic Reflex Therapy offers unique insight into the hidden health and mannerisms of all. Learn how to read and interpret marks and lines on the feet, hands, and face. Could they have possible fertility issues, digestive conditions or even a murderer’s thumb?
What does the footwear tell you and the manner in which a person walks? Discover where tension is being stored in the body, and learn what the possible underlying cause could be. Identify possible health conditions with subtle visible signs and how life is being experienced on a mental, emotional, spiritual and physical level.
Somatic Reflex Therapy is a complete body of work that has been developed over many years, based on the teachings of Reflexology, TCM, Homeopathic and Naturopathic principles. It is also developed from ancient folk and tribal wisdom, direct channelling and experience drawn from many years of private practise.
The information shared in Somatic Reflex Therapy is an ideal precursor for anyone working with others, whether it is as a health professional, counsellor, teacher or negotiator.
Together it forms a very comprehensive overview of the map of the human body.
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