The Holistic Practitioner Interview #4 August 2018: Mary Ann Ratteree, Reflexologist

by | Aug 15, 2018 | The Holistic Practitioners Interviews

Hello, my name is Mary Ann Ratteree the owner of Deeply Touched Reflexology and Healing Arts.

I am a certified professional reflexologist.

My journey with reflexology started five years ago. I co-owned a flourishing, profitable catering company. I enjoyed many aspects of running a busy, exciting business, but deep down I knew I had a different purpose to my life.. One day, while floating on the water at my summer cottage, I asked the universe, please help me find my path. That day in August, five years ago, I heard the word “reflexology”. I had no idea what the word meant, what it was all about, I had no concept of what reflexology was. Later that day when I arrived home, I googled the word.

That’s how the journey to changing my life started.

Within six months I had given my side of the business to my business partner( she has continued the business and she is doing fantastic living her life’s purpose), enrolled  in reflexology school and trusted that the word I was given would lead me to helping people in the way that I was truly meant to help.
I started with an office in my dining room at home, who needs the dining room anymore? Ha!

After a year I found a office space in a medical building that has worked out beautifully for seeing my clients. I call this time in my life, as … jumping off the cliff. Looking back, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, I had no idea if I would be able to support myself financially, or if anyone would be interested in receiving reflexology.

Sure, I was scared of all of the unknowns and what if’s but I trusted the universe would provide.

The first couple of years I educated my community, or anyone that would listen about the benefits of reflexology. Reflexology is one of those modalities I have found that can be challenging to explain, and one needs to experience to truly understand the benefits. I believe reflexology has opened the door for me to help people feel better, body mind and spirit. It has led me on a path to learning more holistic healing’s to bring to my practice to help my clients. I am forever grateful for hearing that “word” while enjoying my personal favorite place on earth.

Reflexology is a holistic healing method to help the body relax and find balance.

When the body relaxes it wants to heal itself given that opportunity. I work on the feet, hands, and ears. Reflex points have been identified on all three areas that mirror the body. Foot reflexology is the most popular with my clients, usually a 60 minute session. At the beginning of each session I ask the client if they would like to share with me concerns or problems going on in their body. During the session when I am working on the feet I address those concerns. Every muscle, organ and system in the body is represented somewhere on the feet. My job is to help release blockages or crystals, and sometimes add energy to the body while working on the feet. This helps the body relax, and bring balance.

The physical benefits of reflexology can vary: pain relief, reduce blood pressure, activate nerve endings, relieve sciatica, help plantar fasciitis, reduce depression.

It is a practice that creates a sense of well-being and good health.

The client sits in a anti-gravity chair, fully clothed, listening to soft relaxing music, and is encouraged to let their daily life stay outside and to truly be present. At the end of a reflexology session, clients feel they’ve had a full body massage by just their feet being touched.
It is my belief the work gets deeper and richer for each client each time they come to experience reflexology.
Their bodies remember the work and allow the balance to return.
Sharing reflexology, has helped me expand my interest in helping people feel better, it has led me to learning other holistic modalities.
I also share Bio Magnetic Pair therapy. This practice is using strong magnets to rid the body of bacteria, parasites, fungus, and viruses.
Understanding that emotions can live in our bodies and can create physical problems, I learned Emotion Release Therapy. This therapy clears negative emotions from our subconscious mind to help us live in the present moment.
Just recently I have finished a very intensive training that helps people heal from old wounds, wounded child, old paradigms and thought patterns, past life stories.
Heart Lotus Evolution is a powerful healing to help people live a more conscious life.
The beauty of offering different ways to help people feel better … body mind and spirit has enriched my practice. I have a “toolbox” !
How may I help ? Many clients choose just reflexology, while others have a mix of emotion release or  energy work. We work together to decide what is best for them on that particular day.

I am a true believer in healing, moving forward, listening and trusting. Most of all I believe in “jumping off the cliff” to follow your life’s mission.

Thank you!
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