THE BOOK WHICH CHANGED OUR LIVES

4/5/2018

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the publication of Eunice Ingham's
'Stories The Feet Can Tell' (1938).
I can clearly remember being given this book in 1967 during my early physical therapy training days. Eunice Ingham's mantra of 'finding a sore spot and working it out' had a simplistic and yet convincing truth about it - after all this is what reflexology is really about.
It was through her determination, often against seemingly impossible legal odds which existed in that days that reflexology is so popular today.

Reading this book certainly changed my life, the reverberations of which are still active today. The main change came through working with the Ingham organisation and her nephew Dwight Byers. Dwight and I spent many years travelling the world promoting reflexology, something which I am doing to this day with A.R.T. (Advanced Reflexology Techniques)
So thank you Eunice (and Dwight) not just from me but from all of us reflexologists everywhere.
Tony Porter
It would be interesting to hear about how this book, also changed your lives.

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3 Comments

Allison Walker link

5/5/2018 09:38:58 pm

Today I was reading an interesting snippet from Eunice Ingham's book to my new reflexology practitioner class on their first day. You are right it is just as inspiring today and a book that all reflexologists should read and re-read. I have an article about her life and she was a truly amazing woman without whose dedication and hard work we might not have reflexology!

Tony Porter link

8/5/2018 05:30:05 pm

Dear Allison
Thank you for your comment to my Blog.
Yes, she was a remarkable lady. She worked in a very practical way, which is in stark contrast to the scientification of reflexology which is increasing in various reflexology circles.
It is of interest to note that Stories The Feet Can Tell and Stories Feet Have told (They are both combined now) continue to sell throughout the world.
My Best wishes to you and keep up your great work
Tony

Pat Elliott

20/5/2018 10:04:35 am

Oh how this book was part of changing my life!
I used to work in publishing, in management accounting. My husband had an accident at work and his consultant said he'd be in a wheelchair within two years.
One of my publishers gave me free rein to the books in her health section, and one, a Joseph Corvo book, led me to reflexology.
I started being taught by your sister, Ann -and this was one of the books she recommended.
Find the sore spot, work it out, became my mantra!
I qualified, started my own practice, and after a few years learned ART reflexology. My practice took off and most importantly, some 25 years later, my husband's still walking unaided.
Reflexology gave me hope, a walking OH, a business, a lifestyle and great satisfaction in seeing so many people helped.
On my latest holiday, I even helped a fellow camper with back pain.
For this book, all my reflexology books, you and your sister's training, I am immensely grateful.
None of it possible without Eunice and her dedication.
Mother of Reflexology, for sure!

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