Soul to Sole Reflexology

31/05/2026

How can reflexology help our vital sign numbers? In this 2022 study in Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the researchers found that short-term follow-up outcomes showed a positive effect on adverse changes with the participants' vital signs. "Changes in vital signs can indicate the state of physiological function and can also serve as an early warning system for disease," the researchers state. Read the study here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9489354.

Interested in learning about reflexology? Check out Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology's upcoming courses at https://lauranorman.com/reflexology-courses.

24/05/2026

22/05/2026

See you all at Markets at the Pier tomorrow bright and early.
Message Juliet @0437 565232 for a reflexology appointment 👣

16/05/2026

In this week's reflexology research post, we spotlight a study focused on how reflexology sessions can lower blood sugar level for patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Read the full study here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363141758_The_Effectiveness_of_Reflexology_Massage_to_The_Reduction_of_Blood_Sugar_Level_of_Elderly_with_Type_2_Diabetes_Mellitus

If studying the art and science of reflexology calls to you, check out our upcoming training schedule at https://lauranorman.com/reflexology-course-schedule, which includes Foot, Hand, Face and Ear Reflexology Certifications as well as Blending Polarity with Reflexology, mastery classes and ARCB prep classes.

08/05/2026

Stunning skies this morning at the Markets at the Pier

02/05/2026

Why it is so important to keep active.

30/04/2026

See you all at the Markets at the Pier Saturday morning, txt Juliet for a reflexology treatment - 0437 565232 😊👣

21/04/2026

Wonderful stuff!

13/07/2024

What role does the lymphatic system play in the detoxification process of the body, and how does reflexology support this function?

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in the detoxification process of the body. It is responsible for removing waste materials, toxins, and cellular debris from the body's tissues and organs. Here's how the lymphatic system supports detoxification:

1. Waste Removal: The lymphatic system collects and transports waste products, such as metabolic byproducts and cellular debris, away from the cells and tissues. These waste materials are carried by lymphatic fluid, which flows through a network of lymphatic vessels and nodes. The lymphatic system filters and purifies the lymphatic fluid, removing waste materials and toxins in the process.

2. Toxin Elimination: The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in eliminating toxins from the body. Toxins can enter the body through various sources such as pollution, chemicals, and processed foods. The lymphatic system helps to identify and remove these toxins by filtering them out of the lymphatic fluid and directing them towards the lymph nodes for further processing and elimination.

3. Immune Function: The lymphatic system is closely linked to the immune system. It contains specialized cells called lymphocytes that help to identify and neutralize pathogens, toxins, and other foreign substances. By supporting the immune function, the lymphatic system plays a crucial role in detoxification by defending the body against harmful invaders and promoting their elimination.

04/04/2024

Wonderful info

Ear Reflexology or Auricular Therapy is based on the idea that the body is mapped on to the ears as a micro system, just like on the hands and feet.

Visualizing the body on the ears is easily remembered as an image of the body in an inverted foetal shape. The lobe of the ear becomes the head, with the neck and entire spine extending up the curve of the outer ear.👂

A Reflexologist uses their fingers and thumbs to work all surfaces of the ear with a firm yet gentle pressure, squeezing the surface of the ear between thumb and finger, in small circular movements.👌

With ear reflexology there is also the addition of being able to apply an ear seed, to a specific point on the ear to further assist with pain management and issues in the body. This can actually be small black seeds from the Vaccaria plant, or small stainless steel and gold ball bearings or press spheres. 🌱

Auricular therapy has a long history from around 500 BC, and is the most scientific of the reflexology platforms.🥼

Ear Reflexology can be enjoyed as a stand alone treatment or combined in a session with other reflexology, and has the possibility of some rather phenomenal and rapid results. 🌟

Not all Reflexologists are trained to work on the ears, but if you find one in your area we highly recommend that you give it a try!