North Kerry Reflexology

01/06/2026

Welcome June! ☀️👣💜

29/05/2026

Endometriosis & Reflexology: A Holistic Approach to Relief 🌿

Endometriosis is when uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus, causing pelvic pain, inflammation, heavy or irregular bleeding, fatigue, emotional stress, and sometimes fertility challenges. There’s no cure yet, but many treatments and lifestyle supports can shift how you feel, and improve day-to-day life.

Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive therapy using pressure on specific zones (feet, hands, ears) which are thought to correspond to organs (for example, uterus, ovaries, pelvis). While reflexology is not a replacement for medical care, there is growing interest in its ability to help with:
• Reducing pain (especially menstrual pain) and discomfort associated with endometriosis.
• Easing inflammation by improving circulation and helping the body’s natural healing responses.
• Encouraging the release of endorphins (which help with pain relief and mood).
• Supporting hormonal balance and menstrual cycle regulation in some people (though evidence is more limited here).
• Lowering stress, improving relaxation, and enhancing emotional wellbeing.

If you’re thinking about adding reflexology:
✔️Talk with your doctor or specialist to see if it fits safely into your care plan.
✔️ Find a qualified practitioner with experience in women’s / reproductive health.
✔️Be consistent. Benefits may build over several sessions.
✔️Use reflexology alongside good self-care: rest, stress management, maybe mindfulness, healthy nutrition, gentle movement.

Endometriosis affects each person differently. What works for one may not for another, but a holistic approach that includes medical care, physical supports, emotional wellbeing, and gentle complementary therapies like reflexology can help build greater comfort and better quality of life. You’re not alone in this. 💜

21/05/2026

When you are struggling to get pregnant, it can be easy to assume you are alone in your difficulties.

Sadly, this is not the case. It is estimated that 1 in 6 couples need support.

Of those couples, the difficulties are experienced by 1/3rd men, 1/3rd female, and 1/3rd joint. This means that couples have equal responsibility in taking care of their fertility health and well-being.

Many couples turn to complementary therapies to support their path to pregnancy, often alongside varying forms of assisted conception such as Clomid, IUI, IVF, and ICSI.

In a study* that we (The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists) carried out, 68% of couples conceived whilst receiving treatment with our therapists over an average of 11.32 sessions.

Members of the Association of Reproductive Reflexologists (MARR) are specially trained in Reproflexology™, using structured and prescriptive treatment protocols. It's a global membership, too, meaning you will be able to find a local therapist.

If you are struggling to get pregnant, you are not alone. Visit our website to find one of our reproductive reflexologists near you.

*The study was conducted with 180 couples, and the results are available to view on our website.

13/05/2026

Let’s be honest. Constipation isn’t exactly dinner table conversation.
But it’s common, uncomfortable, and very much part of real-life body stuff.

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that foot reflexology may help improve constipation symptoms, suggesting it could be a helpful complementary support when things are… not quite moving as planned.

The study reviewed 11 articles, with nine included in the meta-analysis, and found a significant effect on constipation scores.

Reflexology isn’t a replacement for medical advice, hydration, fibre or movement, but it may be one gentle way to support the body’s natural rhythm.



Source: Azari, Z.A., Mirghafourvand, M., Hughes, C. & Havizari, S. (2020). The effect of foot reflexology on constipation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Shiraz E-Med Journal, 22(1)

11/05/2026

Many women come to see our reproductive reflexologists feeling frustrated and disheartened after trying to conceive without success. Often, they’ve never really been taught how the menstrual cycle works or how small imbalances can affect fertility.

One of the things we spend a lot of time focusing on is education, because understanding your cycle can make such a difference when you’re trying to get pregnant.

Alongside specialised fertility reflexology, we also support women with tools such as OvuSense and cycle tracking to gain a deeper understanding of what may be happening within the cycle.

We help women learn more about things like ovulation timing, progesterone levels, and luteal phase length.

The luteal phase is the second half of the menstrual cycle. It begins after ovulation and continues until your next period starts. During this phase, the body prepares for a possible pregnancy. If the luteal phase is too short or not well supported, it can sometimes make conception more difficult.

Something we see often is the impact stress can have on the cycle. Stress may contribute to irregularities or hormonal imbalance, which is why our approach focuses on gently supporting each phase of the cycle while also recognising the emotional side of this journey.

If you’ve been trying to conceive and feel like something may be getting overlooked, please know that support is available. You do not have to go through this alone.

Our reproductive reflexologists are here to listen, guide, and support you every step of the way.

You can find your local reproductive reflexologist in the directory on our website. We have members across the globe.

30/04/2026

We often talk about how reflexology feels - calming, grounding, restorative.
But what’s happening underneath that?

A double-blind randomised controlled trial (the gold standard in research) looked at what happens in the body during a reflexology session.

Researchers measured real-time cardiovascular responses in healthy volunteers and found:
✔️ Immediate changes in haemodynamics (how blood flows through the body)
✔️ A measurable effect on cardiac function, specifically the cardiac index
✔️ Effects observed during targeted reflexology on foot areas linked to the heart

In simple terms?
This wasn’t just “feeling relaxed” — the body showed objective, physiological changes in real time.

It’s a powerful reminder that touch therapies like reflexology can have measurable impacts beyond relaxation alone.

📚 Source: Jones et al. (2012) – Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

27/04/2026

There’s a lot of misunderstanding around reflexology - and to be fair, it’s often been undersold.

It’s not just a quick bit of relaxation at the end of a long week.
It’s not something generic or one-size-fits-all.
And it’s definitely not about “just lying there” while nothing happens.

A reflexology session is intentional. It’s tailored. It’s responsive to you. It's not a script.

It works through specific pressure techniques on the feet that relate to different systems of the body, aiming to support balance, reduce stress, and encourage the body’s own natural responses.

No pressure to perform. No need to push through.
Just space for your body to settle and do what it’s designed to do. 💜



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20/04/2026

13/04/2026

We often think of blood pressure support in terms of medication, diet, and exercise, and rightly so. But this study looked at something a little different: foot reflexology as an add-on.

In a randomized clinical trial led by Kotruchin et al., adults with stage 2 hypertension received a short, targeted reflexology treatment alongside their usual care.

What they found?
👉 A measurable reduction in blood pressure
👉 A decrease in heart rate
👉 Effects seen within just 30 minutes

This wasn’t a replacement for medical treatment, but it does point to reflexology as a useful complementary approach in managing hypertension.

It’s a reminder that small, non-invasive interventions can still have meaningful physiological effects.

📚 Source:
“The effects of foot reflexology on blood pressure and heart rate: A randomized clinical trial in stage 2 hypertensive patients” (Kotruchin et al.)