Holland Reflexology Institute

We received an email today from the RAA (Reflexology Association of America) stating that Regis Philbin (of ‘Regis and Kelly’) was bragging about having a reflexologist work on him because of a kidney stone issue. According to Philbin, after one treatment, the stone passed. I guess this was aired on NBC during his show.

Even though I thought, ‘that was nice that someone in the entertainment industry gave credence to reflexology to help share information with the 98% of the public that’s never heard of it’, I had no idea that hours later an individual had seen this episode and scheduled a treatment and was hoping that reflexology would help her specific condition. I guess ’star-power’ does work.

Update: Here is the show clip that has him talking about his experience in reflexology.  The issue he had starts at the 4:41 mark of the video.

Here is a great video to keep your feet healthy. Run without shoes.

As a Reflexologist, I am very happy to see people discover that shoes cause a lot of our problems.

Still almost unknown in Britain, the Grinberg Method is the ultimate in holistic therapies – curing chronic pain, heavy scarring and deep emotional wounds.

Victoria Oldham is telling me how she too used to be a sceptic. ‘When I first went and saw a Grinberg Method practitioner I wasn’t into that sort of thing at all. I was incredibly sceptical, but I was also curious. I went because I had had neck ache for a long time and then one morning I couldn’t turn my head one way. I was in Switzerland at the time, and someone told me to try the Grinberg Method, which is very well known over there. And I went and saw this person, and she gave me a foot analysis, and I was quite blown away by the things she said to me and the insight she had into my life.’

After two sessions Oldham’s neck… read on

This week, reflexologists around the world are working to raise awareness of reflexology therapy.Special events are being held in conjunction with World Reflexology Week, including here in Agassiz.

Katharina Helfer, a local RCRT, will be at Black Sea Organics throughout the day tomorrow (Friday, September 25) providing mini introduction sessions.

“This is so they can see what reflexology is all about,” Helfer says. The sessions are by donation to the local food bank.

Reflexology is an art and science that has existed in one form or another for centuries. The art of Reflexology is the way that the reflexologists use their thumbs and fingers in a walking technique on the feet. Their thumbs and fingers are sensitive and aware of changes in the feel of the feet that can indicate tension or lack of well being in certain areas. The science of Reflexology is that there are reflexes on the feet that relate to every gland, organ and part of the body, which is mapped in miniature on the feet as well as the hands and ears. Reflexology is a therapy with professional standards of practice and code of ethics.

The Reflexology Association of Canada (www.reflexologycanada.ca) founded in 1976 is Canada’s only national reflexology association with active chapters in many provinces. It has a standardized professional training program for foot, hand and ear reflexology leading to certification as well as teacher training certification. RAC is now a Registered Profession with specific standards and ongoing education and training for reflexologists to maintain the status of Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT).

For information, research results, and to find a Certified RCRT Reflexology Therapist check out RAC BC Chapter website: www.racbcreflexology.com.

This month RAA has been approached by two celebrities :

1. The Dr Oz Show in New York City contacted RAA , interested in filming a segment on Reflexology to be shown on his  TV show.  A reflexology  group and individual reflexologists have also been approached….this is GREAT NEWS – a segment will do wonders for Reflexology in America !

2. The Oprah Magazine in Chicago – wants to partner with  RAA giving membership a discount to attend Oprah’s conference this fall.

The Oprah Magazine comes to life!

O You! 2009 - will take place at the Kansas City Convention Center on Oct.24^th

A new career option for the blind? For Siddagangamma, the last six weeks have been a journey towards discovering reflexology.

practicing reflexology

For more on the story go here

Nice article picked up by a paper on Dwight Byers doing reflexology and why here.

Interesting way to promote reflexology by way of an ad can be seen here