Let’s keep the Feet Funky!

Embracing new science to secure the future of reflexology

To still be playing a role in the future of healthcare, we find it crucial that reflexology keeps up with new breakthroughs in our understanding of the human body.

Examples of recent discoveries include: Communication through the connective tissue matrix, lymph vessels and immune cells in the brain, new properties and connectivity of body water, placebo research, the role of the microbiome; the self-governing “gut brain”, and many more.
We have science available; how do we integrate and turn new knowledge into a wider approach and new techniques in reflexology?

In this presentation we have chosen to focus on new brain science.

The “Dishwasher” in your brain
How reflexology can help keep your brain clean and healthy!

We have developed new reflexology techniques to stimulate cleansing of the brain. This was inspired by new anatomical findings: The presence of lymphatics and immune cells in the brain and the discovery of a fourth meningeal membrane. The effects are improved sleep, better cognitive functioning and possibly a reduced chance of developing inflammatory neurodegenerative diseases.

From the new science an extended view on the brain’s fluid system is emerging. There is a much larger exchange of fluid in the brain than previously known, and especially during deep sleep we see a drastic increase in fluid production. Besides protecting and nourishing brain cells, the cerebrospinal fluid is also important for removal of waste products and circulation of immune cells.

With updated knowledge and techniques reflexology is a brilliant tool to stimulate the free flow in and around the brain.

Presentation headlines

• New anatomical facts
• The brain’s water system
• The importance of sleep
• The relation to new water science
• A link to consciousness
• New look at brain reflexes with a focus on flow
• The foot sole as a big brain reflex