Stone-Healing

Monthly, there are thousands of new graduates all over the globe, and I would really like to give back to them through the educational capacity of Stone Massage University.  Because, when I first started back in the early 1970’s as an LMT, I was well aware of the power of touch, but I never set out to change the world. I only wanted establish a positive reputation and bolster the creditability of our industry by changing people’s perceptions of the actual benefits of massage.

It became my life’s work, and decades later, my deepest desire now is to be able to provide the latest information on how to facilitate the transformative powers of massage, for both new and established practitioners, to the benefit their clients and their professional status.

I believe Stone Massage work is profoundly effective and changes how individual people respond on all levels – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

As a continuing education provider and industry pioneer, I have spent the last three decades bringing together all the resources  to develop distance learning materials and online e-courses for you.  Now, you have one place that you can turn to and find the educational tools to help you to achieve your personal goals while maintaining your professional standing.  Under my guidance you will discover advancement opportunities you may not have imagined before this.

Whether you are an individual practitioner or a business owner responsible for a group of talented employees, you will find that Stone Massage University was designed to address the needs of the next generation of body work practitioners, so they can expand their horizons, both personally and professionally.  Please know that I am here to be your Personal Holistic Coach and Mentor.

• Late in 2009, Massage Envy, a national massage franchise, to my delight has added Stone Massage to their service menu.
• NCBTMB now offers practice exams online.
• AMTA National Convention in 2009 had largest turn-out thus far, where they welcomed over 1,800 attendees.
• Liability insurers are now requiring practitioners to be familiar with the Fitzpatrick Classification Scale of Skin Typing, for the application of Stone Massage, Hot Fomentations, Thai Balls, etc.

Over the years, one thing I have learned from those I have assisted in their healing – physically, emotionally, and spiritually – it takes time to heal old emotional wounds.  No matter what we achieve in life, if we are haunted by feelings of abandonment, rejection, or other traumas that we experienced early in life, we continue to question our abilities to be our authentic selves, personally and professionally.  And, if we don’t heal these personal wounds first, it is difficult to help others heal.

Many of the workshops I have facilitated, I have been amazed on how profoundly and how necessary it is to be aware of these early experiences and their affect upon ourselves. As I spoke about and touched upon the healing of one’s heart, most of those present dissolved into tears.

I don’t see these wounds in a negative sense, since emotional wounds happen to all of us.  I see them as opportunities to do what is necessary in order to recognize them for what they are and to find the inner strength and courage to heal them.  Of course, there are times where you may need to work with a professional to complete this healing process.

My own search of 38 years culminated last year when I finally found my father’s brother and his wife in Hungary.  My father had abandoned my family when I was two-years-old, never to be seen or heard from again. As I searched for links to my heritage, I encountered many dead-ends. I didn’t have any Internet resources that are readily available today.  Also, at that time, Hungary was under Russian domination, so there was little or no information available to the outside world.

I finally found you!

Everything changed in 2008 after I found Joseph Shumway, AG, a genealogist in Utah.  He was able, after a year-long search and with the help of his European associates, to locate my relatives — my aunt and uncle, both of whom are 85, now, and have been married for over 60 years.

Even though I attended self-discovery workshops and applied all the self-healing techniques that I read about in books, it wasn’t until I looked into their eyes on July 16th, 2009, in Debrecen, Hungary, did I feel that intimate connection to who I AM and my roots … and, at that moment, my soul and heart were healed.

I would like to encourage all those who want to learn about their true heritage, to follow their paths and, if they can, without expectations.  Be open to all possibilities to heal your emotional wounds that have held you back from being the person you are meant to be.

It personally transformed my life, and it is my hope and desire, that you will experience this joyful transformation as well.

Helpful Resources:           

http://www.progenealogists.com/

http://www.ancestry.com/

http://www.nbc.com/who-do-you-think-you-are/

I am a supporter of His Holiness, the 14^th Dalai Lama, who is the spiritual leader of Tibet. His travels have taken him to more than 62 countries on six continents.  He has met with Presidents, Crown Rulers, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, well-known scientists and celebrities; and through it all he remains true to being a humble Buddhist monk. I have read all of his books, and “The Art of Happiness” holds a special place in my heart. I have embraced all of his peaceful teachings and you can imagine how I felt to be in His Serene presence when I saw him speak at Nova-Southeastern University in Davie, Florida on February 23, 2010.  It was a dream come true for me.

I sat only a few rows away from His Holiness, and the sheer vitality and intensity of the Love that radiated from him rocked me to my soul.

I have always thought that I lived a ‘conscious’ life, but after he shared the following profound insights, I realized that I have so much more to do and learn to make these words a part of my life from this day forward.

“Every day, think as you wake up, Today, I am fortunate to have woken up.

I am alive    /    I have a precious human life    /    I am not going to waste it

I am going to use all of my energies to further develop myself and to expand my heart to others to  achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

• I will have kind thoughts towards others
• I will not be angry or think badly about others
• I am going benefit others as much as I can

These are the words of The 14^th Dalai Lama.  As I take these words to heart, I find my spirit strengthened and lifted.  My spiritual path has been an integral part of the development of my Stone Massage educational programs, and the teaching of The Dalai Lama are a constant reminder of the unifying truth of Love and Peace which guide me in all that I do and give to others.

Healing the World One Stone at a Time

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Sonia Alexandra, the founder of Stone Therapy, is a dynamic and innovative professional.  She was one of the first holistic spa owners in this country, with over 30 years of experience in the beauty, spa, clinic and salon environments.  Sonia is also a visionary who excels in blending an array of cutting edge products and technologies into a holistic concept of body and mind, utilizing a unified vision of physical and spiritual elements conducive to health, harmony and beauty.    Sonia is an L.M.T., Esthetician, Cosmetologist and former owner of the Holistic Day Spa.  She is a workshop facilitator, mentor, instructor, keynote speaker, and an accomplished writer.  She is the author of The Art of Stone Healing, endorsed by Deepak Chopra.  Sonia has been quoted in several Health and Well-Being publications, and has been a featured editorial contributor to The Sun Sentinel, Happy Times and the International Health Expo.  She has been educating massage therapists in the art of Stone Therapy through her continuing education classes and continues to create new therapeutic solutions for people, pets and the planet.  

Sonia has made guest appearances twice on the Frankie Boyer Show in Boston on WBIX – the voice in Healthy Living, and as a regular guest on the Coach Judy Show Broadcast  – Empowerment and Motivational Speaker of many other venues. 

She has also appeared in November 2007 issue of TheSwankyPup.com newsletter, the October 2007 issue of Animal Wellness, as well as numerous other articles in health and wellness related magazines. 

Sonia is a participant, volunteer and supporter of organizations such as The Humane Society (to which we donate 10% of all profits), ASPCA, RSCPA, PETA, World Wildlife Fund and many other non profit organizations which benefit people and animals.  Sonia’s mission is to blend a holistic philosophy between humans, pets, and the planet.  In order the make the world a greener place to live, start small and live naturally.  Holism is a lifestyle that can be easily adopted and lends itself to going green and saving natural resources.  This way of life has led to her accomplishments and contributions throughout the world.  Sonia pioneered Stone Therapy in the early 1990’s to provide an additional accompaniment to traditional massage therapy.  Healing Stones are specifically chosen for their ability to transmit energy.  The power of the stones is to act as a catalyst by moving energy from over-stimulated areas of the body to re-energize depleted areas.  Stone Therapy combines deep healing massage techniques with the electro-magnetic energy of the stones and provides in insightful understanding to the human body.  Pain is replaced by relief and physical wounds heal, restoring, relaxing, balancing the body at its deepest level. Stone Healing is just another aspect of Sonia’s wisdom and creativity.  The recent pet food recall was the catalyst to develop healing solutions for pets.  Sonia realized that many pet needs are not being met by traditional western medicine and that alternate therapies could provide healing and relief to our precious friends.  Stone Healing addresses issues through it’s use of special stones.   Semi-precious crystals work via subtle energy transference.  Their crystallized structures mean they can absorb focus and transmit subtle electro-magnetic energy - a quality foremost in stone healing - with each specific stone operating at its own frequency.  This is true for people and animals.  An entire line of healing pet charms was born out of this realization.  Wearing a crystal close to the body allows the conduction of frequencies which promotes holistic healing.   Evolving from this idea was a full line of healing pet products that are beautiful, but also functional.  Healing Pet Stones are designed to fit snugly on your pet’s collar.  They are lightweight, durable, and add “charm” to your pet.  These baubles are made specifically for use by your cat, dog or horse.  The charms are so unique and special because they provide a beneficial result without the use of chemicals or other substances.  The Stone Healing line of products also provides stone massage sets for use in giving a gentle massage to your pet.  And the newest addition, the Doggiessage Educational DVD and booklet show you how to effectively use the warm stones and the proper application of this massage method.  The Stone Healing Products are available online at www.stone-healing.com  We want to hear from readers of this blog.  If you have feedback or a story of healing that you want to share, please respond to this posting.  We love to hear feedback and may include your testimonial in our seasonal newsletter.  Stone Healing is committed to providing holistic solutions that benefit, pets, people and the planet. Stone Healing is now available in newsletter format.  If you are interested in receiving a seasonal newsletter from us, just send an email to info@stone-healing.com with your email address.  Your information is confidential and will not be sold to outside sources. Holidays come and go, and we are all preparing for Christmas and the New Year.  Healing Stones for pets are available all year round and make great anytime gifts.  Give your special someone a Valentine’s gift in the shape of a stone dog massage set or a Meditational Chakra CD.  And for you pet lovers, keep your eyes open for the NEW Doggiessage DVD available NOW as well as a large array of healing pet charms.