When Dr. Ellen Tart-Jensen and Georgina Cyr asked me to write about my Iridology experience in Hong Kong, I thought of taking you back in time to understand a bit more about my Iridology journey that started way back in Brazil around 20 space years ago and culminated this year in Hong Kong.
So let me take you to Sao Paulo, back in the 90’s, when I was working in advertising – a very high-pressure industry, and was having a series of health issues.
From headaches to stomach aches and strong indigestion to most things I ate, I was really concerned about what was going on with my body. Having grown up as an allergic child, I was very used to having stomach pains, coughs, sneezes and itches all over my body. I was given high doses of cortisone, antibiotics, bottles and bottles of cough syrup all at one time. When nothing worked, we tried penicillin – yes, that’s how far the doctors went.
Things took a different turn when a friend told me about this fascinating experience she had with a doctor in Sao Paulo that was also an Iridologist and used Bach Flower Remedies in her consultations. I had nothing to lose, so gave it a try; why not?
I had the most amazing and first powerful educating experience in my life. Dr. Liane B. Crozariol, from Clinica Dasein, not only confirmed that I was a very allergic person, but she explained the potential source of my allergies, how I could manage them and uncovered a hidden tendency for hypoglycemia. She also introduced the concept of food combining which was completely unknown to me at the time. Wow, I finally understood more about my body, what it liked, what it disliked and how to manage my digestion. I felt empowered to take care of my own health and stop relying on doctors and endless medication! I finally knew how to manage my bronchitis! I was simply fascinated with the whole experience and the thought that someone could read my body just through my eyes. I was very happy with the learning experience and… at the back of my mind had this hidden desire to learn Iridology too, to do the same as Dr. Crozariol. However, I was discouraged with the thought that I probably needed to be a doctor by profession to be able to do so. I should have listened to my dad who wanted me to go to medical school instead of going into advertising! So it was off my list, at least I thought so!
To my wonderful surprise many years later, while living in Asia; I came in contact with Iridology once again during my annual detox trips to Koh Samui, and I learned even more about my potential overall health tendencies. This time I learned about my deficiencies in my colon, why I was underweight, and why I needed to cleanse. I learned my fat processing difficulties having come from a family with high cholesterol. So once again, I learned more about my body and how to take care of it. Each and every experience was rich and had a profound impact on me. I was
totally in love with Iridology!
In 2011, I had this unexplained desire to check more on Iridology and learn if in fact I needed to be a doctor to study it. Much to my delight, I found out that I did not need a medical degree and that I could do it!
On my birthday, Jan 1, 2012, I asked my husband for a special birthday present: an Iridology course! From all the names I looked at on the IIPA
website for distant-learning, I connected straight away with Georgina Cyr’s name. She would be my master I thought!
Exactly 2 years later and under the guidance and light of my master Georgina, I became an IIPA Certified Iridologist in Hong Kong. My almost
20-year-old dream came true! I felt and still feel overjoyed.
In moving forward I have just stepped down from my previous role as a Corporate Trainer on soft skills to fully embrace my new path as an Executive Coach and Holistic Wellness Practitioner in Hong Kong. I now offer Iridology sessions to my corporate clients and also at Shakti Healing Circle, which is my second home in Hong Kong. I work with two amazing souls, Pervin and Stephen Clasper, in assisting clients in their search for optimal wellness, as well as emotional and spiritual growth.
Hong Kong as many of you may know, is a city charged with energy, where the ‘work hard, play hard’ motto takes its toll on people’s physical, mental and spiritual health. 55% of the workers in Hong Kong say their stress level has risen in the past year. When living here you see this and you feel this, it’s everywhere. As if this is not enough, hard pressed Hong Kong professionals that work on holidays are the highest amongst Asia Pacific and above the Global average. This is a 24/7 nation; it’s all about doing and being productive, even during your well-deserved holiday!
To me this only confirms there is a big opportunity for Iridology in Hong Kong as people are more and more concerned about their overall health and are more proactive in finding balance to be able to cope with their hectic lifestyles.
My dream and journey may be as old as 20 years, but my practice is very new in Hong Kong. Iridology is still a new concept for many people. Lots of education is necessary here, so people can understand what Iridology is and the benefits of this wonderful health tool. As an IIPA Certified Iridologist, I wish to provide people the same amazing experience I had all these years with Iridology. I would like to empower them with information and knowledge so they can take the “driver’s seat” and take better care of their health. Iridology positively changed my life for a better and healthier me, and I hope it can change more lives too!
Best wishes from
Hong Kong …
Cristina Rodenbeck