There are some days in life that you never forget; Friday,
December 4, 2015 was one of those days. I had just finished a sales call with a
prospective client, as I was working at the time for the world’s largest online
faith and spiritual website. Working from home was a dream! Flexible schedule,
the ability to take care of my wife who was recovering from knee replacement
surgery and connecting with people all around the United States; what’s not to
love? I receive a phone call from the home office in Denver and it was the
president. The CEO is a High A, driven, ex-military, commander in chief at our
organization and thankfully he liked me and we had a great rapport. I could
tell by the tone in his voice that today’s call was serious. He just came right
out with it;”Troy, we like you and you do a great job, but we are selling the
company and your position is being eliminated.” I was stunned but had peace. As
he went on with details and the standard separation speech, my mind was racing
with worry, fear, and trying to determine next steps. This was the fifth layoff
in my career and I was done working for corporate America!
It’s amazing how things from your past, play an important
role in your future. 18 years ago I became fascinated with Reflexology, the
science of reflex points in the feet and hands that correspond with specific
organs in the body to help stimulate blood flow and bring about natural healing.
My wife’s aunt is a practitioner in a little town in Blue Ridge, GA and her passion
and zeal to help others utilizing this form of work made a lasting impression
on me. I decided to take the course and become certified in the art of
Reflexology and for a short while worked part time in this healing art. It was
actually more of a hobby and when people were ailing with aches and pains that
could not be corrected with traditional medicine, I’d offer a hand and they
experienced amazing results! I was in need of Reflexology myself and went to a
local studio to get some work. While there, I mentioned that I was a
reflexologist and to keep me in mind if they ever needed assistance. A seed was
planted and started to germinate and as it turned out, their reflexologist
became ill and could no longer practice and they offered me an opportunity to
serve.
At the urging of my incredible wife, she suggested that I
give it a try; “What do we have to lose? You’re a gifted man, great
reflexologist and you’ve always wanted to work for yourself, so go for it.” I
was in awe of her support, love and belief in me and we started in January
2016. I started working one day a week and my mom was my first client! As word
spread, my practice continued its growth and then two full days a week started
becoming the norm. It soon became necessary for me to move to a larger practice
space and I started at The Wellness Collective on Fifth, in June 2016. An
amazing health and wellness center with other likeminded phenomenal practitioners,
I had found my tribe, my calling and my new journey to help others! I’m happy
to say that I now work five days a week and have helped hundreds of people with
their health and wellness goals through the power of Reflexology.
Along this journey, I’ve accepted the mantle of becoming a
healer. I’m thankful for my Christian roots and faith and also grateful for my
intuitive gifts that I have discovered along the way. People have often asked
me if I had ever thought about becoming a minister; funny, because I used to do
that type of work in various capacities. Although this work is “Hands On”
physical work, stimulating the feet to help increase blood flow, it’s much more
spiritual and emotional than one may realize. So in a many ways, Yes, I am a
minister, but not in the traditional sense of the word. I am also a Reiki
practitioner and taking classes to become a medical intuitive, to continue my
abilities to help others. I’ve learned many things on this new journey and one
of the most important discoveries: Never underestimate the power of love and
encouraging words! Having my wife believe in me, when I did not believe in
myself was more powerful that she realized. Listening to my client’s needs and
concerns aids in the healing process. Listening to the body’s needs is
important as well, for if we stop, ask and listen it will tell us what needs to
be done to help facilitate healing. Although fearful at first, I am now
fearless in my passion to help educate others to the healing power of
Reflexology, the healing power of words of encouragement which leads to healing
of the spirit, soul and body. I am now truly happy and have found my calling;
service to others is the greatest work on earth!
Troy Hurst is located at The Wellness Collective, 823
West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 and can be reached by calling 336-831-5615,
Planetreflex@gmail.com, Planet
Reflex Wellness Management.
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