Dianne Wells Reflexology

12/08/2026

7,000+ Reasons Your Feet Are Fascinating 👣 ❤️

Did you know that each foot has more than 7,000 nerve endings?

No wonder that working on the feet can feel so incredibly relaxing!

Our nervous system is the body's communication network, continually carrying information between the brain and the rest of the body.

Reflexology uses specific techniques on the feet, hands, face and ears, and one of the most fascinating areas of the current reflexology research is investigating what happens in the nervous system and brain while those techniques are being applied.

For many clients, one of the first things they notice during a treatment is simply:
"I feel so relaxed", relaxation matters with great benefits.

Giving an overstimulated nervous system an opportunity to settle can be an important part of supporting physical and mental wellbeing.

Our feet, being stimulated can give our busy minds permission to become quiet.

17/06/2026

Great research news ..👣for Reflexology 🙌

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.

13/11/2025

Your feet carry your entire story. Every joint, every muscle, every reflex holds a memory of how you move through life.

With foot reflexology, we release tension, awaken circulation, activate multiple nerves in each foot and restore the natural flow that supports your body from the ground up.

Clients often say they leave the treatment feeling lighter, and more at peace, as if the weight they’ve been carrying, both physically and emotionally, has gently lifted.

This is the difference between a simple foot massage and true reflexology. Reflexology invites your body to participate in its own healing. It’s grounding, powerful, and deeply restorative.

When your feet feel free, your whole being follows.

05/08/2025

A little mid afternoon dip into a gorgeous Reflexology book in my collection, saw me land on a couple of pages about the solar plexus reflex on the feet.👣

The solar plexus, also known as the celiac plexus, is a complex network of nerves located in the upper abdomen, just behind the stomach and below the diaphragm.

It plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system, helping to regulate the function of internal organs such as the stomach, liver, kidneys, and intestines.

Often referred to as the body’s “abdominal brain,” it is also a key energy center in many spiritual traditions, associated with personal power, confidence, and self-discipline.

Reflexologists give special focus to this point on the feet, so that clients can enjoy the supportive benefits that it offers.

If you’re keen to get this book, it’s written by Stefanie Sabounchian. I’ve popped a tiny photo of the cover of the book in the top corner of my photo.

x Karen x

21/07/2024

At first the brain was thought to be immune privileged, then it was found that there are many barriers and compartments between the brain and immune system

21/07/2024

What’s on OS ..would love to do this 👣🙌

Reflexology For Women’ Health Workshop in CORNWALL 💕

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2024 in Calstock

SO excited to be offering this workshop close where I live in West Devon in the Tamar Valley! Come and join us , long walks in glorious countryside right outside the venue in a beautiful location by the river.

Booking Now https://www.reflexologyacademylondon.com/courses/cpd-advanced/reflexology-women-health

This is an intensive 2 day workshop, and is 90% practical based. The techniques learnt will be demonstrated to participants followed by supervised practice. This is an experiential workshop which enables participants to feel the effects of the techniques during the practice.

This workshop covers the following aspects:

Specific methodology and philosophy of working the reflexes
Understanding pain and the reflex picture.
Implications of hysterectomy/Displaced uterus
Impact of Fear/Stress on Women’s Health
The importance of moving the energy - vital pelvic flow

The specific advanced techniques that will be taught at this workshop include the following, and much much more!

Endocrine System Balance HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)
The Spinal reflexes (Autonomic Nervous System ANS)
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
The Toes – Energetic Gateway
The Genitourinary System
The Psoas Connection
Lymphatic Flow Reflexes

The techniques learned can be for successfully working Peri/Menopause , Fertility , sexual Health & pregnancy.

reflexologyforwomenshealth

14/05/2024

17/04/2024

This is such an important message for us all. If we want our children to develop empathy and kindness, we need to speak to them about what kindness really means. We need to speak to them about inclusion and supporting those more vulnerable than themselves, whether these are friends, classmates, siblings or cousins. We need to show them in our own behaviour that we value kindness and inclusion and will stand up for those weaker than ourselves.

Don’t become preoccupied with your child’s academic ability,
but instead teach them to sit with those sitting alone.
Teach them to be kind.
Teach them to offer help.
Teach them to be a friend to the lonely.
Teach them to encourage others.
Teach them to think about other people.
Teach them to share.
Teach them to look for the good.
This is how they change the world.

09/04/2024

Reflexology : A great Modality 👣✨

Exciting Current Research already Reveals Reflexology's Impact on the Brain and Well-being! 🧠✨

Did you know that reflexology does more than just soothe your feet and relax you?
A current study started by Kevin and Barbara Kunz shows that this ancient practice has tangible effects on the brain, significantly enhancing overall well-being.

Research utilizing fMRI scans observes changes in brain activity related to stress and relaxation responses during reflexology treatments. This not only proves reflexology's ability to induce deep relaxation but also highlights its potential to improve physical and mental health as well as cognitive functions.
Reflexology is not just a foot massage; it's a key to unlocking a healthier, more balanced state of mind and body. Whether it's reducing anxiety, combating stress, or promoting better sleep, reflexology offers a holistic approach to well-being.

As a practitioner since 1999, I have seen many clients have amazing health benefits, and the vast majority improve their quality of life.

For more information: https://bit.ly/3wp6dyr

Ready to give your brain and wellness a boost? Explore the benefits of reflexology today.