Are you practising illegally?

I often find myself as a Holistic Health Practitioner, having to tell clients that I am not a “Therapist”, and that I don’t offer “treatments”. It shouldn’t really matter, right? A rose by any other name still smells as sweet…however, it does matter – and the reason is that I can be accused of practising MEDICINE without a license.
What? But medicine doesn’t even enter into what I do!
Exactly.

In terms of the Medical Scope of Practice Act, the word “therapy” may be seen to imply that that a diagnosis has been made and that a treatment is being given for that specifically diagnosed ailment. That is why a “therapeutic massage therapist”, for example,  is required to be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of SA. In fact, anyone offering anything of a “therapeutic” nature is required to be registered.

Another interesting section to the Act, is the implication that recommending ANYTHING can be seen as “prescribing” – another thing that only registered Medical professionals may do. Even if what you are “prescribing” is not medicine – in terms of the Act, it is still illegal.

Do yourself a favour and get to grips with the terminology – it may save your practice in the future as regulations toughen up regarding these issues. i’d really like to hear your thoughts on this – please comment below, or send me an e-mail.

November sees many new workshops and opportunities for learning. I was asked to bring these messages to you regarding a few workshops on offer:

The first is a workshop titled: “A Return to Original Innocence”, facilitated by Jenny Brown.  Phone Cell: 082 872 0376 to book.

Day 1: November 7^th 2009 10h00-17h00

Cost: R550

1^st Ray of Will and Power – Alpha Centauri

2^nd Ray of Love-Wisdom – Venus

4^th Ray of Harmony through Conflict – Lyra

5^th Ray of Concrete Knowledge – Arcturus

 Day 2: November 14^th 2009 10h00-17h00

Cost: R550

9^th Ray of Highest Potentials – Chiron

10^th Ray of Divinity – Pleiades

11^th Ray of Illumined Truth – Meldek

13^th Ray of Solar Service – Antares

 Day 3: November 21^st 2009 10h00-17h00

Cost: R550

14^th Ray of Interstellar Service – Alcyone

15^th Ray of Galactic Service – Sirius

16^th Ray of Intergalactic Service – Andromeda

17^th Ray of Universal Service – Orion

 Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

First ray of Will and Power – Alpha Centauri
In this guided visualization, you are going to travel in an external Merkaba Vehicle of Light to the etheric of Alpha Centauri, which holds the predominate energy signature of the first ray of Will and Power through the Alpha Centaurian Co-Creative Council of Twelve. You will be assisted by your Alpha Centaurian Higher Self of the Light, the archetypes related to first ray of Will and Power, and Overlighted by Chohan El Moyra, Archangel Michael, Faith and Khamuel, and Elohim Hercules and Amazonia. This process will clear any issues related to abuse and misuse of power as you find the symbols related to this ray, and through this, embody the associated magical images. Following this, you will be taken to the Ascension Seat in Alpha Centauri, where you will merge with the archetypes related to this ray, as well as your Alpha Centaurian Higher Self of the Light. You will take back your power and step into a deeper level of trust, surrender and union with the Divine.

For further information on the Return to Original Innocence Program see www.pleiadianlight.net

The second is a course offered by Felicity Aronson, Astrologer, to help you get to grips with Astrology and Numerology, and to assist with finding your “life signature”. Phone 021 – 790 – 5231 to book.  Or e-mail felicity FARRON22@yahoo.COm remember to use lower case when addressing the mail.

There’s also a Hout Bay Wellness Fair at the Health Path, Vitoria Avenue Hout Bay on 7th November 2009.

Have an abundant month!

Melody