Rodrigues Relaxation

21/02/2026

Leaply LYMPHATIC RESET PROGRAM quiz

20/02/2026

On 12 May 2026, reflexology research will be presented on a global scientific stage.

Dr. Stefan Posse, lead investigator of the Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology study, has been invited to give an oral presentation of preliminary findings at the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Cape Town - a conference attended by 6,000–8,000 neuroscientists and medical professionals from around the world.

For reflexology research, this represents an important step in visibility within the wider medical and neuroscience community.

The study has already completed three rounds of brain imaging and has attracted interest from reflexologists in 94 countries. Ongoing funding is in place to continue research with healthy participants at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, with plans to expand the work to include stroke patients at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine.

The research team includes Barbara Kunz, Kevin Kunz, Dr. Posse, Essa Yacoub, and Ann van de Winckel.

Those who wish to learn more about the research, or support its next phase, can find further details via the Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology Fund at the University of New Mexico:
https://www.unmfund.org/fund/npar-fund/

This presentation marks an encouraging moment for reflexology research as it continues to be explored through rigorous scientific methods.

20/02/2026

In addition to enhancing fertility by working with your own body’s mechanisms, Reproflexology™ has several physical and mental health and wellbeing benefits.

Couples who experience difficulties conceiving naturally often reach a point where they feel stressed, tense, anxious and exhausted. Reflexology is a relaxing, non-invasive complementary therapy, frequently found to reduce stress, alleviate pain and reduce symptoms associated with some reproductive health conditions.

Reproductive reflexology may help to regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle and reduce the pain and symptoms of PMS. Overall, it can leave you feeling calmer, more balanced and more able to sleep.

This is what our members learn about as part of their Reproflexology™ course work. It's not just the fertility enhancements it's working with the whole person, for both parents.

19/02/2026

We love to hear fertility success stories.

Rowena (one our member reflexologists) supported a family and mum shared this feedback:

"I highly recommend this treatment, after nearly giving up hope and being declined IVF me and my husband had no clue where to go and we had heard reflexology could help.

Rowena, completely relaxed me. We took time to look at my cycle and timed treatment around this.

After 6 years of trying and nothing... then on my 3rd treatment cycle, bam it happened!

You might not believe, but it's worth a short, believe me, I know it worked for us."

Well done Rowena, congratulations to Mum and Dad! What a lovely positive story.

15/02/2026

Stress shows up in many forms, and it doesn’t have to be carried alone.

Reflexology provides a calm, supportive space to slow down, unwind, and allow the body to settle out of stress mode. By encouraging relaxation and balance, it can support overall wellbeing during busy or challenging times.

If your body has been asking for a pause, reflexology may be a gentle place to start 🌿







💜 The Irish Reflexologists’ Institute (IRI) is the professional body for reflexology in Ireland, supporting reflexologists through education, professional standards, continued learning, and a connected practitioner community. 💜

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

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12/02/2026

In our members experience men are often more sceptical about Reproflexology™ than women.

What we find is after the initial consultation where they learn about our tests and protocols they tend to come round to the idea.

Reproductive reflexologists know that despite s***m being delicate and easily damaged, there is much that can be done to improve both quality and quantity. S***m quality can be affected by diet, poor sleep, high stress levels, heat, some forms of exercise and these can be fairly easily remedied.

And like other health practitioners we use Semen Analysis and S***m DNA Fragmentation testing to help us to understand where the issues may be and repeat testing to measure progress.

Well trained reproductive reflexologists (like our members), know what to look out for:

"I had a s***m test which came back pretty fine but the reflexologist spotted raised white blood cells, so she suggested I go for some further tests. I had bacteria present, which the GP and hospital hadn’t noticed, and was treated with antibiotics." - Male participant from a small phenomenological study in January 2023.

Whilst reflexology, or any other form of complementary therapy might not suit everyone, it can be a useful form of support and provides a means of reducing stress and an integrative approach to fertility.

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Why the Feet Tell the Whole Story

The feet carry the experiences you have taken in your life: physical, emotional and energetic.

Stress, overwhelm, tension and fatigue often show up there long before they become symptoms elsewhere.

Reflexology works because it listens to the feet and communicates with the whole body through them helping body and mind to relax. It is gentle, intelligent and deeply respectful of the body’s timing.

The body is intelligent to respond to how Reflexology supports on our body and mind.

This is why people often say: I didn’t realise how much I needed this.

09/02/2026

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