I was born in a low-income family of more than ten family members, staying in a 3-room flat. My family never had extra money, but my parents never allow any of their children to go hungry. Life was healthy and happy. The love and teaching of my parents impacted and benefited my life.

When I was in primary 3, I would carry my heavy school bags to the hawker centre daily after school to help my parents sell Laksa, Mee Siam, and Zi Char.

Shortly after completing my secondary school studies, I was accepted by the top designing college, currently known as Temasek Polytechnic. Unfortunately, my mother suddenly fell severely ill, and I am therefore unable to pursue a full- time study due to the family’s compromised financial situation. I had to work as a construction worker and did my study part-time. I finally completed my study in 3 years and received my professional diploma (year 1981 to 1983)

My mother was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
In 1980, my mother was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and many other illnesses, including womens’ disease. Western doctor strived their best to treat her with multiple radiotherapy treatments. Due to medical science and medicine’s limitations back then, the doctor finally announced that her disease left her with the most, one year of life span.

We discontinued our hawker business due to mother’s health condition, and everyone in the family was very worried about her health condition. During that period, my younger sister and I were staying with my parents. My other siblings were all married and had their own family.

Family of Traditional Chinese Medicine
At the age of seventeen, I was a devout believer of many religions except Christianity. Being very concerned about my mom’s illness, I went to many places to worship and participate in many religious rituals to pray blessings for her. I was hopeful that, through the power of gods, she could be healed. Simultaneously, as I am from a TCM practitioners’ family, I also began learning traditional Chinese medicine. Many of my great uncles, grandfather, my 2nd elder brother was all trained TCM practitioners.

I am only 18 years old when I practice Reflex-therapy on my mother twice a day
In 1982, my 2nd elder brother (who later became a TCM practitioner) was employed by the Ministry of Education as their Head of Physical Education after returning upon completion of his overseas studies. He brought along with him the Foot Reflex-Therapy treatment method, commonly known as Foot Reflexology which was then not known to many in Asia. I earnestly learned the skill of foot reflexology from him and also self-studied on relevant topics such as Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Medicine, and especially Naturopathy.

Besides performing what I have learned in reflexology twice daily on my mother, massaging her body, hands, and legs, I desperately applied all the skills and knowledge I managed to acquire on her.

However, whenever I performed reflexology treatment on my mother, I could feel her two major physical and mental pain…

Unwilling to see my mother suffers, I tried all I could

1. My poor mother was bruised from my eager massage treatment on her. Her shoe size increased from size 6 to 8 from my persistent reflexology treatment. You can imagine her pain.
2. When my mom knew of her possible shortened life span, she deliberately kept a distance from her husband (my father) as she did not wish to see him suffer if she was to leave. Many years later, after her recovery, she disclosed to me her reason for being so difficult towards my father then. Most importantly, she dreaded the fact and pain that she might have to leave her beloved children if she was to die.

My mother stayed with me then, as my 2nd elder brother was very busy due to his role as a civil servant. I naturally became the primary caregiver, performing hour- long foot reflexology treatments on her daily. My intense massage treatment on her went on for about nine months.

Learn now, use immediately
During the reflexology sessions, I would apply whatever I had just learned on my mother, regardless of its origin, from whichever denominations or clan. I was determined to give my all to make my mom healthy again. I stood firm to this famous saying: “It doesn’t matter if it’s a black or white cat, as long as it catches a mouse, it is a good cat!” I was determined to treat my mother and make her well.

Improved symptoms with good response
My mother was expected to experience some side effects after each radiotherapy; however, she displayed positive responses after each of the reflexology treatment I performed on her:

• Reduction of the soreness and dryness to her face and neck. The symptoms of dryness of the mouth are all reduced, and she could even have saliva production.
• The feeling of nausea was reduced
• Appetite improved greatly
• Severe constipation improved
• Hair loss reduced
• Sleep pattern improved
• Strength and warmth returned to her original weak, cold hands and feet
• Normal bodily perspiration was resumed
• Pain to the waist and back significantly reduced
• Numbness on hands and legs was gone
• Mood and energy level improved
• Weight increased by 8 kg within two months

Strive to learn different health knowledge
These daily improvements to my mom’s health gave me great motivation. It prompted me to excel further by learning more and more different health care knowledge.

I was only 18 years old then, serving in the Police Special Taskforce for my national service. Besides attending training and classes, I was only requested to stand by for emergencies, which allows me more free time on hand.

My supervisor from the unit I was serving put great emphasis on education. As such, I was granted approval to study a part-time night class diploma in interior design. I also paid frequent visits to the national library to borrow books on medical science for self-enrichment (due to my family’s compromised financial condition).

Every time I came home from national service, treating my mother’s body, hands, and legs for her wellness became a massive project for me, awaiting my exploration and research. The remarkable improvement in my mother’s health boosted my confidence in applying all the health knowledge I acquired daily to her. So, day after day, along with a healthy diet, I diligently massage, apply finger pressure, and Tui-Na on my mother.

After nine months, my mother fully recovers from cancer.
After nine months, the doctor in Singapore General Hospital (SGH) did a thorough check-up for my mother. He was surprised to inform us that
my mother was fully recovered from cancer!

My mom’s complete recovery caused quite a commotion in the hospital. Many doctors and medical personnel visited our home to find out how my 2nd elder brother and I treated my mother with reflexology (it was unheard of in Singapore back then). Even the doctors in KK Women Hospital responded in disbelief as my mother also recovered from her many years of women’s disease. As a result, we also had frequent visits from many doctors and medical personnel who hope to understand more.

With positive word of mouth recommendations, patients flock in
During that period, besides the daily maintenance therapy on my mom, I was also attending to 15 visitors on average daily for reflex-therapy. Many of them had their health improved, and many more were healed ‘miraculously”. Through word-of- mouth, many more came to seek my help. If you ask for Mr. Sim from Aljunied, Circuit Road, block 61, everyone in the area will point you to 5th story number 233. This resulted in patients having to wait from a few months to a year for an appointment. I could only take a break on Chinese New Year eve and 1st day of Chinese New Year. I started to observe that the appointment queue was too long during average days, and a majority of these visitors were seriously ill. I began setting guidelines to give priority to patients with a more severe complicated health condition. The patients I attended to are from all walks of life, ranging from civilians, businessmen, professionals, and even government officials!

In 1983, I was transferred from the Police Special Task Force ( PTF ) to the police station, where I was arranged to serve under Criminal Investigation Department till I completed my service term from 1981 to 1984. (1984-1986 as Police Volunteer Special Constable-rely, VSC ). My time with the police department allows me a more flexible schedule, so I was able to help my mother with reflex-therapy. With the testimony of my mom’s full recovery, it drew continual flow of patients to my clinic, and my therapy business prospered.

Started Cypress Therapy Centre
In 1984, with the recovery of my mother’s health and the long waiting list of patients, I was finally unable to cope. My two elder brothers gave up their jobs to join me. I conducted intensive training for them, and shortly after, we started Cypress Therapy Centre ( Sim Bros )

In 1985, I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at Chongqing Chinese Medicine College; in the same year, together with my brothers, we attended a ten-day customized course in Taiwan by RWO-SHR Health Institute International (Taiwan HQ).

From 1986 to 1987, my mother’s health continues to grow strong, and my healthcare business stabilized.

From 1988 to 1994, I entered the entertainment circle as an actor, but I left my actor’s job on and off thrice due to my busy healthcare business and other businesses. Still staying with me, my mom continues with routine health check-ups in the hospital after her recovery, and I continue my therapy for her unceasingly.

Leave the entertainment circle, focusing on developing business locally and overseas.
In 1994, I decided to leave the entertainment circle, focusing on developing my diversified business locally and overseas in property, food & beverages, trading, entertainment, and healthcare.

Due to differing ideas and values with my brothers in healthcare, I withdrew from our partnership and set up my own healthcare business, Eagle’s Therapy Management & Consultancy (since 1982), with three departments: Healthcare Therapy – Reflex-Therapy, Education & Training, and Community services.

In 1994, I attended Instructor Course (A94001) at RWO-SHR Health Institute International HQ and became the 1st Lecture instructor internationally, being awarded a diploma.

In 1994, I continued my quest to attend courses in China Traditional Martial Arts Injury Association. I became a permanent member and President of the branch in Singapore.

From 1995 to 1996, I continue with daily health treatment for my mother with reflex-therapy and health diet treatment.

Invited to give a speech entitled “My Aspiration.”
In 1997, I brought along my mother to attend a renowned Naturopathy research seminar conducted by RWO-SHR Health Institute International. Representatives from 45 countries participated in this 3-day research seminar. Those invited were specialists from TCM and western medicine, naturopathy and dietetics experts, scientists from different fields, including officials from WHO, etc. I was honoured to be invited to give a speech entitled “My Aspiration.”

Accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal Saviour in 2001
I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal Saviour in 2001. I then profoundly appreciate Jesus Christ’s salvation on the cross. His blood was shed on the cross to forgive, redeem, save, and provides a renewing power for all the people in the world.

Lord Jesus Christ is a Lord who grants life and the source of our soul and love. He is also the source of healing, the Lord who heals.

May all Glory be to our Almighty God!
“Thanks be to God for His mercy grace, and gift of Naturopathy- Reflex-Therapy in addition to the advancement of Western medicine treatment and professionals, which enable my mother to live healthily till this day. She is now 88 years old. Hallelujah!”

Thanks and praise be to our Lord, glory to our loving Abba Father in the highest. Amen.

The Lord’s humble servant,
Desmond Shen
14 December 2020