Orthopedic reflexology Indian Summer training 2019 in Tolo Argos

For the 5th time Orthopedic Reflexology training will be offered to international students in Greece. This time our (Indian/late) Summer course will take place during the 26th-29th September.
Our venue location will be the old seaside village of Tolo in the Argolis prefecture with the beautiful sandy beaches. This is where are first two courses were held with much success!

More specifically the course will take place at the T7 beach bar, you can have a look at the location on the map here .
But also this video will give you an idea of the surroundings.




I have chosen this venue because it is a very beautiful place and thus a great oppurtunity to combine a summer vacation in Greece with one of the most popular and successfull reflexology trainings offered at the moment. It is also very near to historical archaeological sites so we will be able to visit those too.

Regarding the date, I chose late September because the weather is still great yet not that hot, there are less tourists, and most importantly airfare tickets and accomodation costs are lower then usual.

There are plenty of hotels and offers through airbnb at great prices nearby. I recommend you choose something near the beach. You can look into your accomodation at this link here.


The dates of the course are 26th-29th of September and the course will begin in the morning and finish late afternoon/evening. 
I avoid being specific about the timetable because their is no stress about it, during the four days training we will spend a lot of time together and within our small group (maximum number of participants is 8) we will make the daily planning together.


During your 4 day course my full attention will be at you the participants so as to accomodate your visit and you get the most out of it!
A visit to Mycenae , the Pyramid of Elliniko, Nafplio  and other attractions will be organized. 
(Admission fee's to museums and meals are at the participants expense.)



Orthopedic Reflexology Course Fee: 380euro/320euro* 

*Early Bird Course Fee until 15th of August 2019.

Included as a gift will be the "cup of greed of Pythagoras", organic beeswax handmade by me and the OR training DVD!
Most importantly you get an extra day of Hippocratic Anatripsis training for free! More information here.

For persons who have already completed the OR training but wish to attend a 50% discount applies.

Coffee, tea, fresh fruits will be offered at the breaks and are included in the course fee.

For enquiries or to book your place please contact: spirosreflex@gmail.com 
WhatsApp: + 03 6936163040

ORTHOPEDIC REFLEXOLOGY

Orthopedic Reflexology is about utilizing the experience one has obtained in discriminating the reflex areas or the condition of the foot's tissues and then applying the correct technique, the proper amount of pressure for the appropriate amount of time, to achieve the "medium" as taught by Hippocrates in order for nature to heal. Orthopedic Reflexology practitioners use the condition of the tissues of the feet as a guide. Anatomical charts to understand the reflexes, zones, meridians and fascia, as well as to effectively manipulate the feet.

Orthopedic Reflexology will teach the theory and practical approaches of Hippocrates and Galens guide on the effects of "rubbing" – Anatripsis; the four meridians of Hippocrates, Orthopedic reflexology maps, understanding pain and a deeper exploration of the history and origin of reflexology and the "science" behind it. In Orthopedic Reflexology we also learn how to assist many local foot problems such as halux valgus and hammer toes, which in turn affects and helps treat disorders of the myoskeletal system and the internal organs.

Summer school 2016

Orthopedic Reflexology is based on the teachings of Hippocrates, the father of western medicine.This regards the art of rubbing - Anatripsis. Hippocrates wrote small concise passages on rubbing which he considered easy to learn and apply. Scattered in the Hippocratic corpus many references to rubbing (and of the feet) can be found.

During this 3 day instructive course you will be taught the anatomy of the feet which will include the four muscle layers, connective tissue e.g plantar fascia and retinaculum, the location of the bones of the feet and the route of the tendons and peripheral nerves entering the feet. Participants will be taught how to effectively treat all these structures, and make correlations within their existing knowledge and integrate the new techniques into their own existing practice.

The basis of the training is learning the theoretical and practical approaches of Hippocrates and Galen on the effects of "rubbing" – Anatripsis, as they have been handed down to us from their original books. Hippocrates describes in detail four main “veins” that are considered the forefather of the Chinese meridians. The Hippocratic veins will be outlined theoretically in detail, and approached practically until the knee and elbow respectively.
During the course attention is given to understanding modern concepts of pain and the “science” behind Reflexology and utilizing this knowledge in our every day work. The history and origin of reflexology is reviewed.

Summer school 2017

Upon completion of training in Orthopedic Reflexology participants will have the capacity to alleviate complementary to standard care of local foot problems such as hallux valgus and hammer toes, which in turn reflexively affect and help treat disorders found in other parts of the body.

Please note - Orthopedic reflexology is open to all, not only reflexologists. Therapists who are new to working the feet will notice the differences, and body workers can integrate the techniques learnt immediately into their practice.

In short...

- if you ever wanted to specialize in the lower limbs (anatomy physiology),
- if you ever wondered why what you already do with Reflexology is helpful,
- if you wonder why you are NOT helping,
- if you ever wanted to be introduced to the sphere of Greek medicine

This course is for you!

The majority of the course is focused on the practical applications of the Orthopedic Reflexology techniques. There are many structures in our feet and each one requires a unique technique.

Summer school 2018 Athens

Orthopedic Reflexology 3 Day Course 

• Hippocrates and Galens guide on the effects of "rubbing" Anatripsis
• Anatomy of the foot
• Hippocrates 4 pairs of Veins (meridians)
• Muscle chains/ Zones/ Chinese meridians/ Nerve pathways
• Orthopedic Reflexology Maps
• Hippocrates Holistic approach
• The 'science' behind reflexology
• Effective techniques for local foot problems such as hallux valgus and hammer toes
• Explain Pain-understanding the modern concepts
• Referenced Reflexology History - Why is this important for the outcome of your treatment and for our future as a profession?

Orthopedic Reflexology training Spring 2019

Athens

Accredation for oncology hospital providing holistic approach.

It seems in order to earn accredation a holistic approach to treating oncology patients is required,

reflexology included!

The Montefiore Hospital has earned the Bupa Cancer Survivorship Programme accreditation as well as the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark.

“As well as up-to-the-minute medical care, the St Ann’s Well Suite, staffed by highly experienced nurses who are Macmillan-registered, offers emotional and practical support and alternative therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology and aromatherapy.

Spire Healthcare, which runs the Montefiore, said: “This national assurance reflects the hospital’s commitment to providing a holistic approach to treating patients in its dedicated oncology unit, the St Ann’s Well Suite.

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Montefiore-Hospital.jpg

Thank you for the trust 💪👣

You are all experienced, working many years and knowledgeable, some of you teach too, and this alone was a challenge for me I want you to know. 

I am very happy that Hippocrates teachings will travel to five countries (Belgium, Denmark, Holland, France and Luxembourg).

Medicine is one of two things,
be of benefit, do no harm.
-Hippocrates

Summer course early September 👣

"The body is a single unit and consists of identical parts, but without them having the same arrangement, both small and large, both those below and those above. And if one wants to take the smallest part of the body and cause harm to it, the whole body will feel this injury, whatever it is, and that's because the smallest part of the body has exactly what the largest has. This smaller part, whether it feels pleasurable or unpleasant, will pass it on to his or her relative part so the body feels pain and pleasure because of the smaller part, because in the smallest part there are all the parts, and they convey what they feel to their relative parts and announce everything."

On the Places in Man 1.
Hippocrates

Το σώμα είναι ένα ενιαίο σύνολο και απαρτίζεται από όμοια μέρη, χωρίς όμως αυτά να έχουν την ίδια διάταξη, τόσο τα μικρά όσο και τα μεγάλα, τόσο αυτά που βρίσκονται κάτω όσο και αυτά που βρίσκονται πάνω . Και εάν θελήσει κανείς παίρνοντας το μικρότερο μέρος του σώματος να προκαλέσει βλάβη σε αυτό, ολόκληρο το σώμα θα αισθανθεί αυτήν την κάκωση, όποια και εάν είναι, και τούτο γιατί το μικρότερο μέρος του σώματος έχει ότι ακριβώς έχει και το μεγαλύτερο. Αυτό το μικρότερο μέρος, ότι και εάν αισθανθεί, είτε ευχάριστο είτε δυσάρεστο, θα το μεταβιβάσει στο συγγενικό του μέρος έτσι το σώμα αισθάνεται πόνο και ηδονή εξαιτίας και του μικρότερου ακόμη μέρους γιατί στο μικρότερο μέρος υπάρχουν όλα τα μέρη, και αυτά μεταβιβάζουν ότι αισθάνονται στα συγγενικά τους μέρη και αναγγέλλουν τα πάντα.
ΠΕΡΙ ΤΟΠΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΚΑΤ’ΑΝΘΡΩΠΩΝ 1.
Ιπποκράτης

I had to see it to believe it, ..the Sim's are having Reflexology

From reflexology to stone massage, your Sims can now receive and give a variety of massages that offer a range of benefits. 

Happy Hands and Feet Chair. This comfortable chair is where Sims can get hand and foot massages! While at the Spa look out for the Reflexologist NPCs that stand by the chair – they’ll be the ones to give out those relaxing massages.

Strength in numbers...

Backlash to government's natural therapies rebate ban spurs new review

Remember that recently, since April 1st, CAM therapies were not covered by private health insurance in Australia? The government decided on this.
Now it seems the government has changed its mind!
...CAUTION fellow reflexologists, it hasn't changed for all 19 methods but for four.
Reflexology not included.

She wrote to Health Minister Greg Hunt seeking an overturn on the rebate ban for yoga, naturopathy, tai chi and western herbal medicine.

Mr Hunt has conceded that the government should consider new evidence in support of certain natural therapies that has emerged in the five years since the last review.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/backlash-to-government-s-natural-therapies-rebate-ban-spurs-new-review-20190407-p51br2.html

13.323 wrote to the minister
110.000 people signed the petition
And... A poll of nearly 4,000 people conducted by YHYC in 2018 showed that 95% would either cancel (50%) or reduce (45%) their level of private health cover if the policy went ahead.

The Your Health Your Choice consumer campaign welcomes the Liberal National Government’s announcement to commission an updated review of natural therapies, including a five year update to its 2014-15 review of natural therapies – providing it is done transparently and ethically.

YHYC spokesperson Ms Petrina Reichman said, “This announcement is a result of the LNP bowing to pressure from the 13,323 Australians that personally wrote to Minister Hunt and LNP MPs and Senators since February this year, in addition to thousands of others that wrote to Minister Hunt after the policy became law in September 2018.” Other groups and experts have also presented the Government with up to date research demonstrating effectiveness for many of the affected therapies.

https://www.yourhealthyourchoice.com.au/news-features/breaking-2mil-pledged-to-update-natural-therapy-reviews/?fbclid=IwAR1GCIyb3xcKS3gHc-SnVGD8y4C49__Moyg1i1PqaM9GeU-flz_0pW5TTcU

Reflexology training in prison

Unfortunately the article does not get into the reflexology training, but a picture speaks a thousand words...

https://cilisos.my/to-solve-overcrowding-malaysia-is-putting-inmates-back-into-the-workforce/

Prince Charles's Scottish stately home offer's reflexology

While Dumfries House has not yet held a seance that we know about, the

Ayrshire mansion does have a new alternative health centre in its grounds. In a bid to take pressure off the NHS, Charles set up the multi-million-pound clinic, which he officially opened in January.

Will Charles persuade Hancock — whose, wife, Martha, is an osteopath — to open similar alternative health centres elsewhere in the country?

Nicknamed the ‘Royal NHS’, the clinic gives free treatment to patients with conditions such as chronic pain, diabetes, anxiety, infertility and the side-effects of menopause. It also offers a wide range of complementary therapies, including reflexology and hypnotherapy.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6926013/Prince-Charless-Scottish-stately-home-promoting-nearby-spiritual-sanctuary.html

Reflexology, chronic pain and the sensorimotor cortex.

In the recent issue of Massage & Bodywork (March/April 19) Til Luchau through his article Understanding Inflammation and Pain, makes a very important reference regarding chronic pain (something characteristic of reflexology clients) and "pain sensitization" directly at the injured area, the related dorsal root ganglia along the spine, inside the related spinal cord and in the regions of the homunculus (brain) associated with both sensation and movement of the painful area.

This would mean for a reflexologist attending to someone's chronic low back pain with sciatic nerve pain, that he/she should examine the reflexes associated to the lumbar region and leg, the spinal refexes of lumbar 4&5 and sacral 1&2, but also to the reflexes of Pennfield's homunculus (sensorimotor cortex) of the lumbar and leg areas.
Pennfield's homunculus is in the brain so the relevant reflexes are to be found on the tips of the toes distributed respectively in the five zones and/or as a micro sytem of five zones distributed in the hallux or big toe.
Remember that sensitization of the homunculus might possibly occur in chronic pain, which is persisting pain over a period of 3-4 months.

Hope the pictures help, I have drawn in red the areas in both systems that we would look into regarding our example.

"Pain sensitization is a key link between the immune and nervous systems: sensitization amplifies the actual nociceptive signals (not just the experience of pain), either peripherally at the tissue receptors themselves, or centrally, within the spinal cord and brain.
Interestingly, inflammation-related sensitization isn’t limited to the directly injured areas. Inflammatory markers have also been found within related dorsal root ganglia along the spine (associated with processing chronic pain), neural pathways within the spinal cord, and perhaps most intriguingly, even in immune cells in parts of the brain associated with both sensation and movement of the painful area (glial cells in the sensorimotor cortex)."

Evidence for brain glial activation in chronic pain patients

What is reflexology, what is zone therapy, what are the differences?

Does anyone here need a lesson in history, is that person me?
Shall I ask any of the "old timers" around, maybe Hanne Marquardt or Dwight Byers?

On January 31st HB1848 was introduced by Rep Jenkins (R -Prosser). This Bill seeks to exempt Foot Zone Therapy from Reflexology Certification. Effective July 2013, in an effort to combat human trafficking in the State of WA, the law was changed to require reflexologists to meet certain minimum levels of approved training and to certify with the DOH to ensure the safety of the public.

"Foot zone therapy" means a service that is limited to applying pressure with hands and zoning tools from the ankle down to the bottom of the feet based on zoning maps. Foot zone therapy does not include the diagnosis of or treatment for specific diseases or joint manipulations.

"Reflexology" means a health care service that is limited to applying alternating pressure with thumb and finger techniques to reflexive areas of the lower one-third of the extremities, feet, hands, and outer ears based on reflex maps. Reflexology does not include the diagnosis of or treatment for specific diseases, or joint manipulations. Reflexology does not include foot zone therapy.

Link to the Bill, interesting read, really!

http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1848.pdf

Orthopedic reflexology spring training in Athens

Warm welcome to fellow colleagues.

Orthopedic reflexology spring training in Athens

Still some places for those interested, information here:

https://spiros-reflexologia.blogspot.com/2018/10/orthopedic-reflexology-spring-training.html?m=1

Reflexology Top 10 for 2018

Going over the news in 2018, once again it was a year with positive but also with a bit of negative news. 

Reflexology on its own as a modality did quite good, there was research, there were conferences with high attendance, around the world we noticed the integration of reflexology in hospices, chemotherapy clinics and palliative care, and definetely a lot of very good publicity.

As a method belonging to the realm of CAM, probably one of the smallest groups, we too will be affected by policies around the world that will no longer cover our services either through national nor (suprisingly) private health insurance. Even though for Reflexology these referalls and reimbursements were very low, still as an expanding and growing profession I imagine many would favor working with clients whose treatments would be covered by insurance.

It is a statistical fact that CAM use is growing steadily all around the globe, this is mostly observed in countries with very good economies and countries with very bad. Recipients of CAM are paying for these treatments with out of their pocket money. There were some excellent examples of these treatments being offered by a few countries through their national health systems but this will not be the case in 2019. Most western countries, with the exception of Switzerland and Denmark have put all CAM on the "chopping block". For policy makers it is unscientific and considered pseudoscience, if citizens want to receive CAM they can pay for it, or if lucky receive it for free from volunteers. What makes it even more interesting is that some private insurance companies also will cease to cover CAM. 

This in turn might have an effect on association membership numbers (and might have already), one reason to pay your membership fee is in order to be registered so as to finally be reimbursed by private or national insurance. 

Every action causes a reaction. 

Regarding associations I must take notice that though in the past conferences were held exclusively by them, but this year we saw a few individuals hosting with success conferences. Times are changing.

Research is always good and we definetely had interesting research papers published this year. Not so suprisingly, again this year the research came from countries you would not expect like Iran and Turkey. What has happened in countries like Denmark, the US and the UK?
Following the statistics of all the articles and posts I find it a bit disapointing that most reflexologists do not enjoy a research article as much as a post about a "new" reflexology chart. The numbers speak for themselves!
I know that a picture equals 1000 words but the same goes for articles that have to do with legislation or regulation in our profession.

Maybe this is because reflexology is most effective in its simplicity and this is enough for us. Maybe this is because in order to be a reflexologist the most important element is to have love for reflexology and humanity. 

And it is true that reflexologists have this!
I honestly hope that it will be enough for 2019 and for many years to come ahead.

So let's begin our countdown of 2018's top 10, this list was compiled on one hand because of what you the readers enjoyed or were interested in the most, and on the other hand because of their importance, the latter being sublective of course.

10. We begin with this chart from aunty.flo

Once we shared it, this chart got loads of likes, shares and interaction. It must be the artistic element that appeals to reflexologists. 

9. is the Reflexology Association of Canada.

We have noticed major changes in the way they conduct buisness and extend to them a thumbs up. Great new website, great videos promoting reflexology for members and non members to share, a magazine that is free for everyone and many more. I especially enjoyed on their webpage that they include various reflexology approaches and are not confined to classic foot reflexology. Of course there are other associations that also did good work but RAC showed the way this year.

Good work and keep it up!  

https://www.reflexologycanada.org/en/refresh-reflexology-magazine/

8. In Greece Reflexology training is being offered to prisoners in order for them to acquire new skills with the hope and purpose to prepare them for the outside world when they have completed their sentences.

Upon completion a Certificate of Achievement will be awarded to participants. 

It is going well, not perfect but well. Time is different in prison, so maybe even if its been 3 months already we are still in the early beginning. Many things we take for granted outside prison, inside they are not taken. 
The training is to last for 2 years, and I can tell you it is a unique experience. The class is once a week. 
Through donations books and charts have been offered
We have received encouraging words from everywere and are thankfull for this. 

7. The story of one man's journey to surviving cancer, and, through his treatment of reflexology, getting his feeling back and now walking again really got your attention.

According to the article "It was whilst I was in hospital that I heard about the  charity Full Circle Fund Therapies which delivers innovative programmes of support for hospitalised adults and children through evidence-based mind-body treatments. I went to them to undergo reflexology, massage and some meditation.

The charity helped me immensely during my time in hospital. Having friendly therapists to interact with on a regular basis really helped with staying sane during the monotony of a ward. The therapies helped me relax and take my mind of my troubles, and in the case of the massage, really helped reduce the pain in my back during my recovery from paralysis. Finally, and probably most importantly, during the paralysis, the reflexology kept my legs muscles twitching and moving, provided with me invaluable hope that I would walk again, and I like to think was partly responsible for my recovery from that paralysis after two months of nothing – after all, it was during a reflexology session that I had my first hint of movement in a toe and knee – the therapist had continually reminded me to keep visualising the movement."

6. The Worlds First Museum of Reflexology honouring the life and work of Eunice Ingham.

In September Anthony Porter informed us of this news from his blog. 

"Ignacio Sanchez in conjunction with Dwight Byers will be opening a museum of reflexology in the U.S. It will be based mainly on the life and work of Eunice Ingham (The Mother of Reflexology) Her nephew Dwight Byers has supplied all of her reflexology artefacts, most of which have never been seen before. The museum will chronicle the history of the development of reflexology up to and beyond the contribution which Eunice Ingham made."

5. What do Australia, England, Spain, some states in the US and some Canadian provinces, and the Netherlands have in common?

In a nutshell these were countries that offered CAM through their national health systems and/or through private insurance. As of 2019 this will no longer be the story. Policy makers have concluded that there exists no scientific evidence to validate tax payers money going to such treatments. CAM supporters are trying to fight back, for example Homeopath's in England went to court but lost, the others are trying to get people to sign petitions. If there ever was a year of petitions in favor of CAM 2018 is that year.

And though it seems a full scale war on CAM is in progress, there do exists examples from these same countries that not all share policy makers opinions.

For example the Massachusetts legislature passed a landmark opioid bill that includes help for people with pain. One highlight of the new law is mandated public and private insurance coverage for complementary pain treatments.

In Spain were they are planning to ban alternative medicine in health centres at the same time the Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Barcelona is offering courses in Reflexology and other CAM methods.

There was also a petition from Reflexologists in Texas requesting to separate the Reflexology profession from massage. 
What do these nice massage people want...? They are different modalities, leave us alone. 

4. Influencers
If you are a reflexologist or a CAM therapist then I feel you will like this category. 

“It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things.” 
― Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince

Turkey is rapidly advancing in CAM. 
All year long positive articles , 1 for reflexology were coming up. Besides that reflexology is being integrated more and more by the day and a lot of research is being done. And they are beyond just looking into the wellness tourism area where reflexology is included.

During the International Traditional and Complementary Medicine Congress First Lady Emine Erdoğan, who is known for her personal support for traditional and complementary medicine, was the congress's honorary president.

In a keynote speech at the congress, First Lady Erdoğan said traditional and complementary medicine is not an alternative to modern medicine, rather, as its name implies, complementary.

"Medicine is as old as humanity but the problem is that modern medicine has severed its ties to the past and ignores this vast experience."

They are definetely growing in this direction. 

Tourism provides employment to the poorest of the poor. Gram seller earns something, auto-rickshaw driver earns something, pakoda seller earns something, and tea seller also earns                                          something.                                                                         - Narendra Modi

In June respected PM Marenda Modi shared in a video some wellness practises. This got a lot of attention and applause. ...he also inaugurated a Naturopathic Wellness Centre in New York then, ...and did dawn exercises with 50.000 people on international yoga day. 

With the coordination and support of the AYUSH ministry, India plans to play a major role in the world health/wellness sector. 

The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, (AYUSH) was formed with effect from 9 November 2014. 

The Prince of Wales. A true supporter of CAM and Reflexology. 

In January Professor Edzard Ernst launched a new book accusing the heir to the throne of putting patients at risk with his support for complementary health. 

In June he visited the Natural Health School officially launched by Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) which aims to teach revolutionary forms of treatment (courses in complementary therapies) for cancer patients. During their royal visit to the Sir Robert Ogden Centre, Denise had the chance to tell Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall about the benefits of complementary therapy.

In December Prince Charles visited City Hospice Cardiff. The Prince of Wales opened the new hospice in 2005 and has been the patron since 1998. During his visit he took the oppurtunity to chat with reflexology patients and volunteer reflexologist's.

The Chinese 
The World Health Organisation is including a chapter on China’s ancient medicine programme in its influential book classifying thousands of diseases. This took time to do, they want to see TCM theory and practice win greater acceptance in world medical circles so it can claim a share of the US$50 billion global medicine market.


On that note, Beijing is establishing 30 overseas TCM centres in countries along the route of its massive infrastructure plan, the “Belt and Road Initiative”.

By 2020, the government also seeks to register 100 TCM products and set up 50 international TCM cooperation model centres.

As TCM acquires legal status from Belt and Road countries, it is expected to evolve into a booming industry by 2030, according to the plan.

Tian Kan, a Nanjing University professor of Chinese medicine, said winning acceptance from the WHO might help spread the practice of TCM worldwide, but does not guarantee that non-believers can be converted to TCM users.

“The spread of TCM in the Western world does not rely on being recognised by local drug regulators but on the experience and recommendations of patients,” Tian said.

3. Research 

There were papers published this year and we know of ongoing projects which is always good. The one that really got your attention was 

Aromatherapy and Reflexology Drastically Reduce Pain, Anxiety in Cervical Cancer treatment 

Here are two more in case you missed them.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30265652

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388118303311?via%3Dihub

2. France

The profession of reflexologist was registered by the state in the National Directory of professional qualifications (RNCP). The professionals area of action have been difined to be wellness, stress management and sustainable health. 

I for one favor this evolvement very much, it is the best way to go forward as a profession. 




1. Anthony Larkin  “The Foot Man” 
    passed away.

Every day I go through the news looking for anything reflexology related. 
It is a sad day when a obituary comes up that has to do with a reflexologist.
I always read it and stare at the persons picture, I try to undertsand what kind of reflexologist they were. One common thing they all have is that they loved reflexology, another is that they had to put up a fight for reflexology.
For this I respect them all and never forget.



Anthony I had met over a yahoo group, when that means of communication was what was available. 
I remember him through the discussions as very helpfull and a passionate reflexologist. A big influence worldwide. He was proud of having the biggest collection of reflexology books.

http://www.anthonylarkin.com/book-list/foreign-language-reflexology-books/

The National Register of Reflexologists (Ireland) of which he was a co-founder, describe him as one of the greatest pioneers of reflexology. His hard work and passion to reflexology has resulted in huge success of this therapy in Ireland. 

Something not at all well known is written in his obituary, I thnik it is a nice way to remember Anthony and a great message to begin 2019, ...with humbleness.

He was awarded an honourary doctorate in alternative medicine in the 80s but was too humble to accept it, believing that the title doctor should only be applied to medical professionals.

I wish you a great reflexology year, with much health, happiness and love.

- Spiros Dimitrakoulas