Reflexology Blog

Reflexology in the Workplace

Karen Ball — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:58:07 +0000

At the recent RAA conference, Ko Tan, of the American Academy of Reflexology, gave a spirited presentation on the considerable need to take reflexology into corporate America. As I listened to the shocking stats of employee need and reflexology’s impressive ability to positively affect the bottom line in business, I started to think about the enormous career possibilities for reflexologists. . . . → Read More: Reflexology in the Workplace

Stick & Stones May Break My Bones, But…

Karen Ball — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:06:44 +0000

reflexology will help me! Although most of us think physiology when we think of reflexology, I want to share a powerful story of reflexology’s effects on the body’s anatomy. It’s also the story of how the largest federally funded grant for reflexology was awarded. . . . → Read More: Stick & Stones May Break My Bones, But…

Successful Protocol for Breast Cancer Patients

Karen Ball — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:25:06 +0000

Barbara Brower, lead reflexologist in the largest federally funded study involving reflexology, was on hand at the Reflexology Association of America’s conference 10 days ago, to pass on the results and the protocol used to receive the astounding results that emerged from this 5-year study. The results are very significant, because of the size of the grant ($3.1 million) and the fact that it was the first robust reflexology study completed in the United States . . . . → Read More: Successful Protocol for Breast Cancer Patients

Working with Children with ADHD

Karen Ball — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:01:38 +0000

At the recent Reflexology Association of America conference in Orlando, Dr. Jesus Manzanares of Spain shared his findings from a small study he conducted with children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The results will be of importance to any parent whose child lives with ADD (with or without the hyperactivity component) or any reflexologist wishing to provide therapy to this population. . . . → Read More: Working with Children with ADHD

Living from Intention

Karen Ball — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:34:44 +0000

I am often asked how I got “into reflexology”. I’d like to say that my career choice was the result of a well-thought-out trajectory or a mid-night dream-induced epiphany – but that would be lying. . . . → Read More: Living from Intention