He Gives Me a Priceless Gift

The first time I ever saw him, in 2007, I was a struggling therapist, thinking about giving up therapy for good and sticking with my "day job". I heard about a Masterclass he was giving and decided that I might as well go, "just to see what this guy has to say".

Within 15 minutes of arriving, I just knew that I had to do his course, even if it meant going to Australia to do it. Of course, "fate" or something intervened, and a place magically was available for me, just three days hence. During the three days that followed, Ross changed my outlook on therapy for ever. The reluctant therapist was reborn as a fledgling bodyworker...

Time passed, I left my day job and set up my own Therapy Centre. I took over the role of Ross's co-ordinator from Gillie La Haye and arranged Ross's long-awaited return to the UK in April 2009. This time, his gift was different. After his work schedule was complete, I took him "touristing" in Wiltshire where, to my horror, I woke up one morning at 4am, quite unable to move, as my back had completely seized up. Somehow, I got through the next hours, and by the time I heard Ross's door open around 8am, had managed to drag myself out of bed and get dressed. "Please help me" I called, and within two minutes, he had got me moving again. I was able to go downstairs for breakfast, then drive to Stonehenge, walk around, spend the day sightseeing and drive the 150 miles home. Ross did all this with a series of three moves, which anyone who has done Module 5 will know.

This was the greatest learning I ever had as a bodyworker and I am thankful for it every day (except that day!) Since then, I have become known locally as a specialist in so-called "sciatica" in my home county. At least three times per week, I watch (and smile) as disbelief spreads across the face of someone who has been in agony, when they stand, and sit, and stand again.....easily, and with only a remnant of discomfort to remind them to take it easy for the next few days.

Regular readers of this newsletter will already know about the gift I received in Switzerland, when I was privileged to watch Ross working with a seriously ill gentleman (see Emm Chat vol. 4). This was a reminder to me of the therapeutic relationship; of the "dance" initiated by the client, the intent shown by the therapist and of the beautiful harmony which follows.

My next gift is "in the post". Ross has very kindly agreed to treat one of my long-standing clients; a man who needs not only the "magic" physical touch, but who also needs the special salve of the right words. Ever-generous, Ross will allow me to be there in the background and will offer feedback on what he does, so both my client and I will benefit.

Debbie Kinley, Emmett Therapies Co-ordinator, UK.