Women's Wellness Holistics

29/07/2026

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17/06/2026

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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.

10/06/2026

Do you notice that your digestive symptoms become worse during stressful periods?

You’re not imagining it.

Your gut and nervous system are closely connected. When stress, overwhelm or anxiety become part of daily life, digestion can be affected too.

Reflexology works through the feet to support relaxation and nervous system regulation, helping the body shift away from “fight or flight” and towards “rest and digest.”

A calmer nervous system can support:
• Reduced tension
• Improved relaxation
• Better digestive comfort
• Greater overall wellbeing

👣 Supporting the body from the ground up.

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28/05/2026

Reflexology can be a deeply supportive complementary therapy for people navigating addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.

When the nervous system is under constant stress, the body can remain in a prolonged state of fight, flight, or freeze. Reflexology offers a calming, grounding space where the body can begin to relax, regulate, and reconnect.

Many people struggling with addictive behaviours or disordered eating experience high levels of stress, emotional dysregulation, poor sleep, digestive issues, and disconnection from their bodies. Through therapeutic touch and relaxation, reflexology may help support emotional wellbeing, improve sleep quality, reduce tension, and encourage a greater sense of balance and self-awareness.

Research is continuing to grow in this area. A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis found that reflexology significantly improved anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in adults, suggesting it may help support nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing alongside conventional care.

While reflexology is not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment, it can be a valuable holistic support alongside professional care, helping clients feel nurtured, safe, and supported in their healing journey.

Read the study here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7512096/

Every person deserves compassionate care and a space where healing can begin gently, one step at a time.

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31/03/2026

Local teenagers are you feeling stressed out with revision? Women’s Wellness Holistics can help calm you during this pressure filled exam period.

Reflexology can provide you with the space to deeply relax and help reset your nervous system. This in turn helps sharpen focus and also allows for good quality sleep for max brain power.

Student discount offered, please get in touch for further info.

27/03/2026

POV: Booked a relaxing foot treatment…
experienced a whole-body reset 👣

Reflexology is based on the principle that the feet mirror the body.

A gentle pressure point…
Your body: “Ah yes, thank you. I’ve been waiting since 2007.”

Friday reminder: you don’t have to push through everything — sometimes you just need pause… and a few pressure points.

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23/03/2026

Reflexology supports chronic pain relief
by calming the nervous system, easing muscular tension, and improving circulation.

Chronic pain is not only physical—it is closely linked to the nervous system.

When the body remains in a heightened stress state, pain can become more intense and persistent. Reflexology involves the application of gentle pressure to specific points on the feet, which correspond to different areas of the body. This can help encourage a shift into a more relaxed, parasympathetic (“rest and repair”) state.

📖 What research suggests:
Studies indicate that reflexology may help reduce pain in conditions such as lower back pain, arthritis, and migraines. Proposed mechanisms include:
• Stimulation of nerve pathways that may help modulate pain signals
• Improved circulation, supporting tissue health
• Promotion of deep relaxation, which can reduce pain perception

While not a cure, reflexology is increasingly used as a complementary approach to support the management of chronic pain.

Pain relief does not always require intensity—consistent, calming support can play an important role.

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17/03/2026

❤️ the POWER 💥 of Reflexology 👣🙏🏽

15/03/2026

💐The 2 lucky winners of the free Reflexology taster sessions are:-

Carol Jane
Anya Duffy

🌸Please get in touch to book in.🌸