NEW MASTERCLASS "Pouring Wisdom into Practice with the Pythagorean Cup"

 A One-Time Masterclass for Reflexologists

Join us for a unique and enriching masterclass that blends modern pain science with the timeless clinical insights of Hippocrates. 

This session is designed specifically for Reflexologists who want to deepen their understanding of pain, refine their clinical reasoning, and confidently educate clients dealing with chronic discomfort.

Discover the power of the Pythagorean cup, patient history, and pain science—all in a single, practical session for reflexologists.

• Why understanding pain matters for reflexologists
• How to educate clients in pain neurophysiology
• Clinical reasoning inspired by Hippocrates
• The “Cup of Pain” – a powerful tool for client conversations

Perfect for experienced reflexologists who are passionate about truly helping clients with chronic pain.

This course includes:

2 hours on-demand video webinar with unlimited access  

• 1 downloadable powerpoint used in the presentation    
• List of resources
• Certificate of completion 
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• This is more than just a class—it’s a deep dive into the art and science of healing.

  If you’re a Reflexologist, or any other therapist, on a path to continuing education, looking to integrate wisdom with modern science, this is for you!

  Watch the promo to get an idea...

Cost and Payment

This 2 hour webinar costs 100 euro. 

(You can either download it or watch it through a link I will provide you with.)

Until the end of World Reflexology Week 28th Spetember 2025 it will be offered at 60 euro.

If purchased during the ICR conference in Athens, a original complementary cup of Pythagoras will be included for free. 

For Reflexologists who have attended a Orthopedic Reflexology training in the past a          50% discount is offered. 

Payments may be made by paypal email: spirosreflex@gmail.com

Or by a bank deposit, please contact me for details.

ALL TRANSFER FEES ARE TO PAYABLE BY THE BUYER

Reflexology is shown to be clinically and statistically significant in reducing pain

Recent randomized controlled trials (RCT) which are the Gold Standard of clinical research, have shown that Reflexology was both clinically and statistically significant in reducing pain. The analgesic effects of Reflexology was shown to be between 42% to 48% more effective in reducing pain, compared to the standard of care group.

The most significant pain reduction in the reflexology group was observed among patients who had moderate‐severe baseline pain. Study participants included patients who were admitted to the general surgery department. The paper, published last year by the University of Haifa, goes on to conclude that: "Adding reflexology to standard analgesic care is effective in reducing postoperative pain at rest and in motion, especially for patients experiencing moderate to severe pain".

https://www.openpr.com/news/1853733/reflexology-is-shown-to-be-clinically-and-statistically

City Marshall is a Cardiff based reflexologist, with 22 year or clinical expertise with clients suffering from pain-related chronic and acute conditions. For further information about the clinical benefits of reflexology see the City Marshall web site here - https://www.citymarshall.co.uk/footandhandreflexolgy.html

Stephenson Study Shows Reflexology Delivers Relief

In a two-year study, an East Carolina University School of Nursing researcher saw significant decreases in pain and anxiety in cancer patients whose partners used reflexology or manual pressure applied to specific points on their feet.

The findings of Nancy L.N. Stephenson, associate professor in the School of Nursing and principle investigator, were published in the January issue of “Oncology Nursing Forum.” Co-investigators include her colleagues in the nursing school, Melvin Swanson and Martha Engelke, as well as JoAnn Dalton at Emory University and Frances J. Keefe at Duke University. The study was funded by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health.

Stephenson, a certified reflexologist, has applied for additional federal funding to continue her research into the effects of partner-delivered foot reflexology.

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/news/poe/2007/207/stephenson.cfm?fb_locale=pt_BR

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/dhs/newsStory.cfm?id=1124

Study claims reflexology is 'effective pain relief'

Dr Carol Samuel, who is a trained reflexologist and who carried out the experimental procedures as part of her PhD studies, said it was the first time this therapy had been scientifically tested as a treatment for acute pain.

She said the results suggested that reflexology could be used to complement conventional drug therapy in the treatment of conditions associated with pain such as osteoarthritis, backache and cancers.
Reflexology is a complementary medical approach, which works alongside orthodox medicine, in which pressure may be applied to any body area but is commonly used on either the feet or hands.
Read the whole article here.

Στοιχεία της έρευνας (στα Ελληνικά) αναρτήθηκαν εδώ http://wp.me/p32qvz-9X

Ρεφλεξολογία όπως λέμε... παυσίπονο

Παρόμοια δράση με τα παυσίπονα φάρμακα έχει η εναλλακτική θεραπεία, σύμφωνα με μελέτη

 

Λονδίνο

Παυσίπονη δράση και με διάρκεια έχει η ρεφλεξολογία σύμφωνα με νέα βρετανική μελέτη που διεξήχθη από ειδικούς του Πανεπιστημίου του Πόρτσμουθ. Όπως έδειξαν δοκιμές, τα άτομα που υποβάλλονται σε θεραπείες ρεφλεξολογίας βιώνουν κατά 40% λιγότερο πόνο, με αποτέλεσμα να μπορούν να τον υπομένουν για 45% περισσότερο χρόνο, συγκριτικά με άλλους.

Οι ερευνητές υποστηρίζουν ότι πρόκειται για την πρώτη φορά που η εναλλακτική ιατρική μέθοδος που βασίζεται σε μαλάξεις και πιέσεις των άκρων δοκιμάζεται επιστημονικά για την αποτελεσματικότητά της ενάντια στον οξύ πόνο.
Σύμφωνα με την δρα Κάρολ Σάμιουελ, τα αποτελέσματα δείχνουν ότι η ρεφλεξολογία θα μπορούσε να χρησιμοποιηθεί ως συμπληρωματική θεραπεία σε περιπτώσεις ασθενών που ταλαιπωρούνται από οστεοαρθρίτιδα, πόνους στην πλάτη και καρκίνους.

http://www.tovima.gr/science/medicine-biology/article/?aid=507097#.UWVs6V83GDo.facebook

An investigation into the efficacy of reflexology on acute pain in healthy human subjects

Samuel, Carol (2011) An investigation into the efficacy of reflexology on acute pain in healthy human subjects. PhD thesis, University of Portsmouth.

Abstract - read it here

Though the whole paper is interesting and arises many thoughts-questions some stand out - at least for me.

iii) Chapter 5a - standard and light reflexology in an ice pain experiment. Thirty healthy volunteer subjects participated in this study to compare the effects of standard and light reflexology with a ‘no treatment’ control. Outcome measures were recorded for pain threshold (s), pain tolerance (s) and post treatment pre and post ice plunge heart rate (bpm). Subjects participated in one 45 min session each of standard and light reflexology and one 45 min control session consisting of no treatment given one week apart in a Latin square design. The results showed a significant increase in pain threshold following both standard and light reflexology and significant increases in pain tolerance for standard but not light reflexology. Pre-ice plunge, post treatment heart rates (bpm) were significantly lower following both standard and light reflexology and there was a transient decrease in heart rate post-ice plunge, post treatment for light reflexology. 

vii) Miscellaneous Chapter – pressure applications in reflexology. This study was carried out using the Tactilus® Freeform Sensor system to measure the effects of three distinct pressure modes of reflexology: a) static, b) standard dynamic and c) light dynamic on four different regions of the foot sole: i) medial edge, ii) arch, iii) heel and iv) the ankle on different foot types. The data showed variations in average maximum pressure values according to the foot type and area treated.

Conclusion
Manually applied reflexology increases pain threshold and tolerance which seems to be independent of any changes in autonomic function.
 

Κλινικό φροντιστήριο Ρεφλεξολογίας στο 14ο Συνέδριο της ΠΑΡΗ.ΣΥ.Α.

ΚΛΙΝΙΚΟ ΦΡΟΝΤΙΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΡΕΦΛΕΞΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΣΤΟ

14o ΠΑΝΕΛΛΗΝΙΟ ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΟ ΠΕΡΙΟΧΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΑΙΣΘΗΣΙΑΣ ΘΕΡΑΠΕΙΑΣ ΠΟΝΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΡΗΓΟΡΗΤΙΚΗΣ ΑΓΩΓΗΣ

http://www.grpalliative.gr/

Clinical Reflexology Workshop at the 14th Panhellenic congress of regional anaesthesia, pain therapy and palliative care.

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