Dear fellow reflexologists. It is early morning here in New Mexico. Still dark. I am still excited about the fMRI study and the potential it holds for Reflexology. I can’t wait to get back to University of Minnesota to start scanning on Phase 3., the clinical scanning stroke patients. The one disappointment we have experienced over the years is watching excellent research like Dr. Samuel’s research on pain or Dr. Manzanares ground breaking research not getting the attention they deserve, This study seems to be a tipping point for our field. Hopefully it will float all boats as t ..read more

 The feet are an important part of the neuromatrix. • The bottom of the foot is one of the most important parts of the body because of its role in survival. The feet helps us go out for lunch or the feet helps us avoid being lunch. • Human locomotion requires an integrated response from the entire body. If this response malfunctions the results can be catastrophic. In the wild you could become someone’s lunch.  • Information sharing is one of the most important things the body does and it does it through the reflexes. It contributes to movement intelligence.  • Fighting ..read more

 Dear Fellow Reflexologists, I have been sitting here thinking about all you wonderful reflexologists out there. The amazing efforts you all make each and ever day keeps us going. The fMRI study Is just the beginning of a journey into becoming  a trusted and recognized science.  There is a lot of research out there on reflexology. Good research. But so far little or no reaction from the medical or scientific communities. But for some reason this study seems to be a tipping point. It has fired up the reflexologists imagination. It has even gotten attention from the medical ..read more

  Thought this might be of interest. Fantastic response from our Irish colleagues. I shall encourage all VRT practitioners on my mailing list. I have attended the RiEN conference in Yecla, Spain this week.  I heard an inspirational presentation from Kevin, Barbara, and Stefan. This level of exciting MRI research could give reflexology an incredible scientific platform judging by the early indications. Kevin says: If every reflexologist chipped in  $10 now then the reflexology project to examine the scans would be funded for the year! Lynne Booth VRT https://gofun ..read more

Another interesting meeting with the lead investigator of the fMRI study, Dr  Stefan Posse. We talked about the future and the potential for becoming a recognized and acknowledged science.  I asked if we could develop a method to test the various approaches of reflexology. No problem according to Dr. Posse.  We are learning at this point a methodology that could used to test and verify different approaches. And we can make this a global effort with other universities coming onboard.  We can also test the effects of reflexology on a wide range of disorders. It ..read more

 What is the effect of your reflexology work? We had an opportunity to get a specific answer to that question. What would be reflected by fMRI and a scan of the brain as technique was applied to a specific reflex area? Planning for the fMRI reflexology research project Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology included selecting reflex areas for inclusion. The pituitary reflex area was our immediate choice for the first reflex area to which technique would be applied to the feet of study participants. Within reflexology theory technique is applied to specific parts of the feet to elic ..read more

 Irish Reflexologists Institute We were honoured and privileged to facilitate this wonderful presentation from Dr. Posse and Barbara and Kevin Kunz last night on the Neural Pathways of Reflexology Study in support of the Kevin and Barbara Kunz Research Project. Thank you for helping bring awareness to this amazing project. If you missed it you can catch up on it here:   https://www.reflexology.ie/event/zoom-cpd-kevin-kunz-and-dr-posse-2/  If we contribute a little we can achieve a lot  https://gofund.me/fb4def7f https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1016356152 ..read more

  Help fund reflexology research Donate Now!! https://www.unmfund.org/fund/npar-fund/ On April 4 and 5, 2023 an fMRI scanner was used to create brain images of study participants while reflexology technique was applied to specific reflex areas of the foot by Kevin Kunz. The data collection was the culmination of two years of preparation and raising the necessary $25,000 to fund Phase One of Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology Research Project. During Phase One use of fMRI brain imaging showed that reflexology technique application produces “significant results found to be i ..read more

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