In many ways reflexology has been a part of my life for a long time. The entire body; especially the feet, was a focus for me growing up in classical ballet and spending many years as a professional ballet dancer. The importance of the foot was ingrained as a way to prepare for the day. As I learned more about reflexology theory and technique, it became a natural transition for me as a career. Working as a reflexologist encompasses a lifetime passion of understanding and healing the body. Ever since I was young, I have had a certain awareness of the human body. I have always been drawn to working on people and helping them feel better. I have been a reflexologist since 2001. My experience is that reflexology assists the body’s ability to heal itself. It is deeply relaxing, and causes a positive effect.
In June, 2008 I became the Lead Clinical Reflexology Interventionist for Reflexology: An Intervention for Advanced Breast Cancer, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois and Northshore University Health System, Evanston, Illinois. This is the first multi-site randomized clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health(Principal Investigator: G. Wyatt, East lancing, MI) to test a standardized reflexology intervention(compared to placebo and control groups) that will assist in improving quality of life(QOL) for Women Undergoing Chemotherapy for late stage(III and IV) breast cancer within the context of conventional medical care.
