Irish Institute of Natural Therapy

11/05/2026

Do you need support for your emotional health and happiness?
Try the Bach Flower Remedies for emotional well-being and Rescue Remedy for stressful situations.

Learn more about the Bach Flower Remedies at www.BachFlower.com

07/05/2026

04/05/2026

New dates coming for September 2026 to be announced soon.

01/05/2026

Thinking about getting back into reflexology but feeling a little out of practice?

This refresher course is the perfect way to rebuild your confidence and reconnect with your skills.

Designed for qualified reflexologists who haven’t been practicing in a while, this course offers a supportive space to revisit techniques, update your knowledge, and explore how reflexology can help with a wide range of conditions.

Over two days, you’ll sharpen your skills, refine your accuracy when locating reflex points, and most importantly, get plenty of practice.

Feel free to get in touch with any queries!

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29/04/2026

BOOST YOUR IMMUNE DEFENSES NATURALLY
Did you know acupuncture can help strengthen a weak immune system?
By promoting circulation, reducing stress, and supporting your body's natural healing processes, acupuncture helps you stay resilient all year round.
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29/04/2026

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

Work stress isn’t just about a busy inbox or long hours. It can impact sleep, mood, performance, and overall health.

So what actually helps?

One study exploring reflexology in a workplace setting found:
✔️ 96% of participants showed improvement after reflexology was applied
✔️ Over half experienced a complete disappearance of stress symptoms after a course of sessions
✔️ Stress levels decreased significantly in those at high risk of work-related stress

And this isn’t an isolated finding…
Other research has also shown that reflexology can reduce work stress and anxiety levels, particularly in high-pressure roles like healthcare management

But here’s the important nuance:
👉 The effects can be temporary if sessions aren’t continued
👉 Regular treatments may be needed to maintain the benefits over time

So what does this tell us?
Reflexology isn’t just a one-off reset. It can be a consistent tool for managing stress, especially when built into a regular routine.

Because when stress is constant…
your support systems should be too.

📚 Source: Foot Reflexology for the Management of Work Stress (2024) González Méndez et al.



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