Understanding Robert St John’s Work: Metamorphosis-rsj
Robert St John discovered that gentle, non-invasive touches to reflex points on the feet, hands, head, or spine can lead to noticeable changes in behaviour. Clients often become more focused, confident, and may experience shifts in careers or relationships. He called these reflex points the “Prenatal Pattern.”
This approach, called Metamorphosis-rsj, is a simple yet powerful method that can transform your life and positively influence those around you.
What Is a Metamorphosis-rsj Session?
Feet: Represent the “going centre.” Light work on foot reflexes helps individuals move forward and release past limitations, allowing their true self to emerge.
Hands: The “doing centre,” facilitating inner change.
Head: The “thinking centre,” helping clarify and make sense of internal shifts.
Recent research shows inherited behaviours can run in families. Robert St. John initially called his work “Prenatal Therapy”, emphasizing that traits inherited from our mother and ancestors are present from conception,—before birth— not shaped during the pregnancy itself.
Inherited feelings of rejection or nervousness can be reinforced during pregnancy if the baby experiences these feelings, but traits cannot be passed on after conception.
Metamorphosis-rsj offers a way to release these inherited patterns, helping you become more focused and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
Natural Inheritance and Transformation
All beings inherit traits—birds' instincts to build nests, plants’ growth patterns—through ancestral memory.
People often associate “Metamorphosis” with physical transformation, but Robert St John clarified that his meaning isn’t about shape-shifting. Instead, it’s about clearing inherited memories and traits. Once released, you can transform into a new version of yourself—free from unwanted inherited patterns—so these traits are not passed on to future generations.
Emotional, mental, and physical blocks can be released, often without awareness, revealing your true self and fostering visible positive changes.
Why Did Robert St John Rename His Work?
He realized his approach isn’t therapy, which seeks to cure. Instead, it’s a process of self-healing, working with the body's innate intelligence—sometimes called the subconscious mind—that stores all memories. The practitioner acts as a catalyst, helping this natural self-healing process happen safely and effectively for all ages, from babies to seniors.
Practitioner Training and Sessions
No prior qualifications are required to become a Metamorphosis-rsj practitioner.
You can help friends and family or train to work professionally, setting your own schedule.
Sessions can be conducted in a calm, quiet environment with relaxing background music.
Clients remain fully clothed, only removing shoes, and experience deep relaxation.
Additional Insights & Benefits
Robert St John’s teachings also explore personality patterns, distinguishing between two types: Afference and Efference, which explain different reactions and underlying causes.
Who Can Benefit?
People of all ages and backgrounds.
You can:
Perform self-sessions
Help family and friends
Become a practitioner
Special Applications:
During pregnancy (helpful for midwives and hypnobirthing practitioners)
Reflexology (enhance practice, as they work on the reflexes)
Supporting children and adults with physical, mental, or behavioural challenges
Working with animals (brief touches on the spine; animals indicate comfort by staying nearby or walking away)
Frequently Asked Questions
Session length: About an hour for adults; shorter for children.
Interaction: Some clients prefer quiet, and to remain detached, others enjoy talking and interacting—either way, it doesn’t affect results.
Self-application: Yes, using your fingers on reflex points, as often as needed.
Learning Metamorphosis-rsj with us
Our teaching is Robert St Johns authentic work.
You can learn to help yourself and others or become a practitioner. The course fee includes lifetime registration and support from The International Metamorphosis-rsj Association.
Available via home study (sent by email) with tutor support
In-person courses are also offered
Home Study Cost: €95 (no hidden fees. No fees to register with us or to Practice and Teach the Prenatal Pattern)
In Person: Practitioners set their own fees, so they may vary.
For full details of our training and benefits, click here to visit our courses information page.
