Santangelis Holistics

21/06/2026

Longest light… let summer begin ☀️

16/06/2026

Breaking news! Brain Scan Research Confirms Reflexology Affects Multiple Areas of the Brain.
Recent research is building scientific evidence that reflexology creates specific, measurable responses in the brain — and may play a meaningful role in stroke rehabilitation.
Dr. Stefan Posse, a researcher at the University of New Mexico, presented groundbreaking functional MRI (fMRI) findings on the “Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology” at the International Society for Medical Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Annual Meeting in Cape Town on May 12, 2026.

The research maps brain activity during foot reflexology to understand what happens in the brain in real time while reflexology was being applied and neurological impact in patients with stroke. Advanced MRI technology was used.

What They Found in Healthy People

Scans revealed distinctly different activation patterns for different reflex areas. Importantly, the brain responses weren’t limited to just the foot area of the brain — multiple regions were activated. One area that consistently responded was the supramarginal gyrus, a part of the brain packed with “mirror neurons,” which are linked to empathy, learning, and body awareness.

For the first time showed reflexology technique applied to different reflexology reflex areas activates different areas and networks of the brain in healthy controls and stroke patients.

What They Found in Stroke Patients

In people who had suffered a stroke, the brain activation looked different — more one-sided — and varied depending on whether the left or right foot was worked. Following the application of reflex stimuli, patients demonstrated increased two-point discrimination and improved sensorimotor function in their hemiplegic hands.

Who Is Behind the Research

The team is led by Dr. Posse and includes well-known reflexology educators Barbara and Kevin Kunz, graduate student Arthur Schoen, and researchers from the University of Minnesota.

What Comes Next

The team is now expanding the study to better understand the timing of brain responses during reflexology and to identify exactly which brain networks are involved in stroke recovery.

14/06/2026

Great few days spent with this lovely group of Reiki 1 students
They’re all set to treat themselves, friends & family with this beautiful energy. Thank you for your openness, focus & dedication. 🙏💫

02/06/2026

19/05/2026

Upcoming Accredited Reiki Courses & Events - Sefton & West Lancs.
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15/05/2026

Sharing crystal love 😍💎🔮with Reiki students & practitioners Crystal Healing Certificate

14/05/2026

Grateful for spending the last 3 days with these beautiful students as I guided them through our Reiki 2 course ✨🙏

A heartfelt thank you to the staff hospice for welcoming our Reiki 2 students, allowing them the opportunity to visit and learn from the wonderful Carolyn in such a meaningful setting; a special experience. 💜

Thank you so much to my lovely clients for giving your time & for being willing recipients for treatments. 🧡

Watching students grow in confidence, compassion, and connection is always inspiring. Thank you all for bringing your energy, dedication, and light to the course. Oh, and for the hare for making an appearance & connection on day 2!

11/05/2026

Wonderful 2 days of Reiki Master training for Debbie, Becky and Michelle, learning advanced Reiki techniques. Lovely for Sarah and I to pop in to working alongside our fellow Reiki Master Teacher, Carolyn

08/05/2026

Wonderful 2 days of Reiki Master training for Debbie, Becky and Michelle, learning advanced reiki techniques. Lovely to be joined by fellow Reiki Master Teachers, Jane and Sarah