Irish Reflexologists' Institute

Irish Reflexologists' Institute The Irish Reflexologists' Institute is the membership institute of choice for Irish reflexologists. The office now operates with fluid opening hours.

The Irish Reflexologists' Institute (IRI) is a self regulating members representative body established in 1985 to represent and promote Reflexology in Ireland. A Voluntary Board of Directors made up from the membership of practicing Reflexologists are elected by the members each year at the AGM. All members are welcome and encouraged to give their time to assist the work of the IRI. The office is currently located in Sligo and is supported by secretarial services and business and IT consultants. Enquiries should preferably be directed by email to administrator@reflexology.ie or a message can be left on the IRI phone 085 2153475. The IRIL offers annual membership to all qualified Reflexologists at home and abroad in addition to offering student membership for those training to be a reflexologist. The application is now available online. Please see www.reflexology.ie for further details on the current membership requirements. The membership options are Full / Associate / Student memberships. The IRI are proud of the high standard maintained by its members which ensures and safeguards the quality of treatments being provided to the public. We ensure that all our members carry Professional Indemnity Insurance and are trained in First Aid. In addition we ensure our members update and refresh their skill set annually by completing 100 Continuous Professional Development points in each calendar year. The IRI have negotiated a refund system with all major Private Health Care providers including VHI, Laya, and Irish Life. Depending on their policy and level of cover, members of the public with private health care policies can claim a refund when they receive a Reflexology Treatment after submitting a receipt provided by one of our current members. Only fully paid up current members of the IRI are eligible to participate in this refund system. Please see our website www.reflexology.ie for a comprehensive list of Reflexologists who wish to be promoted through our website as providing Reflexology treatments.

Many people arrive for reflexology feeling overstimulated, tired, or disconnected. Regulation is about helping the nervo...
16/01/2026

Many people arrive for reflexology feeling overstimulated, tired, or disconnected. Regulation is about helping the nervous system move out of constant alert and into a calmer state.

Reflexology supports this gently through rhythm, touch, and stillness. When the body feels safer, everything else can soften too.

Regulation isn’t dramatic. It’s quiet, steady, and deeply valuable.



💜 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. 💜

Reflexology doesn’t just feel relaxing. It supports your nervous system to shift from stress and tension into calm, bala...
15/01/2026

Reflexology doesn’t just feel relaxing. It supports your nervous system to shift from stress and tension into calm, balance and repair.
By working specific reflex points on the feet, reflexology helps the body move out of fight-or-flight and into a state where healing, digestion and sleep can happen more easily.

This is why people often leave a session feeling lighter, calmer and more grounded.



💜 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. 💜

Healthy circulation is essential for every part of the body. Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues, while the l...
14/01/2026

Healthy circulation is essential for every part of the body. Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues, while the lymphatic system helps remove waste products and supports immune function. When circulation is compromised, people may experience cold hands and feet, fatigue, slower recovery, or a general feeling of heaviness in the body.

Reflexology works holistically, encouraging deep relaxation and supporting the nervous system. When the body moves out of a stress-response state, blood vessels can relax, which may help improve circulation throughout the body. This shift also supports lymphatic movement, allowing fluids and waste products to move more efficiently.

By supporting both blood and lymph flow, reflexology may help improve tissue health, energy levels, and the body’s natural ability to repair and restore itself. As a complementary therapy, it does not replace medical care, but it can be a valuable part of maintaining whole-body wellbeing and resilience over time.



💜 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. 💜

Check on the next instalment in our 2026 Zoom CPD Calendar:Christine Courtney has been teaching and practicing a wide ra...
13/01/2026

Check on the next instalment in our 2026 Zoom CPD Calendar:

Christine Courtney has been teaching and practicing a wide range of complementary therapies, which include Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Massage, Chinese Medicine and Reiki among others, since July 1999. She is principal and founder of OBUS school in Leixlip. She teaches nationally in a number of colleges in Ireland as well as internationally in Malta, USA, China and Taiwan.

Book your place now at www.reflexology.ie.

13/01/2026

❤️ Reasons to Love Reflexology No. 15 - Nervous System Regulation

When your nervous system softens, everything else can finally exhale. Reflexology helps your body slip out of stress and into rest 🌿



💜 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. 💜

What your reflexologist hears is often very different to what you feel.A tender spot, tiredness or anxiety on the surfac...
12/01/2026

What your reflexologist hears is often very different to what you feel.

A tender spot, tiredness or anxiety on the surface can reflect deeper patterns in the nervous system, digestion, hormones or stress response.

Reflexology works by supporting the whole body through these mapped reflex points, helping it move from survival mode into rest, repair and balance.



💜 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. 💜

In reflexology, balance isn’t about fixing or forcing the body into shape. It’s about supporting the body’s natural abil...
09/01/2026

In reflexology, balance isn’t about fixing or forcing the body into shape. It’s about supporting the body’s natural ability to find steadiness - physically, emotionally, and mentally.

So often, clients arrive feeling pulled in too many directions. Reflexology offers a pause, a chance to slow down and allow balance to return in its own time.

Balance doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means things feel a little more manageable.



💜 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. 💜

The immune system is closely linked to the nervous system, lymphatic system, and the body’s response to stress. When the...
08/01/2026

The immune system is closely linked to the nervous system, lymphatic system, and the body’s response to stress. When the body is under prolonged stress, immune function can become less efficient, affecting recovery and resilience.

Reflexology is a holistic therapy that works by encouraging deep relaxation and supporting the body’s natural self-regulation. By helping to calm the nervous system, reflexology may assist in reducing the physiological effects of stress, which in turn supports immune processes.

Reflexology is also thought to support lymphatic flow, an important part of immune function that helps the body move waste products and maintain internal balance.

By working gently with the whole body rather than targeting symptoms alone, reflexology supports balance and resilience, helping the body function as effectively as possible over time.



💜 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. 💜

Kicking off our 2026 Zoom CPD Calendar next week with Joan Molloy. 📚Joan is a Reflexologist and Intellectual Disability ...
07/01/2026

Kicking off our 2026 Zoom CPD Calendar next week with Joan Molloy. 📚

Joan is a Reflexologist and Intellectual Disability Nurse with over 30 years experience.

Book your place now at www.reflexology.ie/events

07/01/2026

❤️ Reasons to Love Reflexology No. 14 - Immune system support during winter

Colds and flus tend to circulate more easily during the winter months, especially when our bodies are under extra strain from busy schedules, reduced daylight, and disrupted routines.

Reflexology doesn’t claim to prevent illness, but it can play a supportive role by helping the body relax, reducing stress, and encouraging balance - all of which are important factors in supporting overall wellbeing during winter.

At a time of year when our defences may feel a little stretched, reflexology offers gentle, holistic support to help the body do what it does best.



💜 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. 💜

Nollaig na mban is a pause in the season. A day that recognises how much women carry, and gently invites us to lay it do...
06/01/2026

Nollaig na mban is a pause in the season. A day that recognises how much women carry, and gently invites us to lay it down.

Rooted in irish tradition, today honours rest, care, and connection among women - not as something earned, but as something deserved.

May this women’s christmas be a reminder: Softening is not weakness. It is wisdom.

Returning to routine after a few unstructured weeks can have a real impact on sleep.Later nights, disrupted patterns, an...
06/01/2026

Returning to routine after a few unstructured weeks can have a real impact on sleep.

Later nights, disrupted patterns, and a busy mind are common at this time of year, especially as work schedules and responsibilities resume. Quality sleep isn’t something we can force, but it can be gently supported.

Reflexology offers a calming, restorative space that helps the body slow down and settle. By supporting relaxation and balance, it can be a helpful part of a wider approach to improving sleep during times of transition.

As routines re-establish, small, supportive practices can make a meaningful difference.



💜 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. 💜

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