Holistic Sole Reflexology

August is National Wellness Month.

Nurture your Soul and bring yourself back to you with reflexology.

Better sleep and a calm nervous system makes for a better day tomorrow.

Call/message Zoe Holistic Sole Reflexology on 07756 325862
https://holistic-sole.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

Check out my availability for the next two weeks and book yourself some me time. I shall then be taking some time out with my family and be back at the beginning of September ready to offer A Mian Dui facial treatment to add to my existing services.

Contact Zoe on 07756 325862 or alternatively follow the link
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Summer feet facts

Incorporating reflexology from feet to face. A fusion of East meets West, a seamless, uplifting, relaxing treatment that boosts circulation and supports the lymphatic system creating overall wellbeing and balance.

👣 A gentle reminder water supports reflexology. and your wellbeing. Think of water as one of the simplest acts of self-care - it supports your body every single day.

Our bodies are made up of around 60% water, and every cell relies on it to function properly. Water helps transport nutrients, regulate body temperature, support digestion, and flush waste products from the body through the lymphatic system.

During a reflexology treatment, your body is encouraged to relax, rebalance, and support your body's natural healing processes. Staying well hydrated helps your body function at its best before, during and after your session.

It’s even easier to become dehydrated during the summer. Warmer weather means we lose more fluid through sweating, with longer hotter days, we're naturally more active so our water needs increase.

A few simple ways to stay hydrated:
Coconut water full of electrolytes great for hydration.
Sip water regularly throughout the day rather than waiting until you’re thirsty.
Enjoy water-rich refreshing foods like cucumber, watermelon, oranges, and strawberries.
Remember that tea and coffee don’t replace water, especially on hot days.

So next time your reflexologist reminds you to drink more water, you’ll know it’s because we want you to get the very best from your treatment 👣

To book your appointment 07756 325862
https://holistic-sole.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

Brain Scan Research Confirms Reflexology Affects Multiple Areas of the Brain

Dr. Stefan Posse, a researcher at the University of New Mexico, presented groundbreaking functional MRI (fMRI) findings on the “Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology” at the International Society for Medical Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Annual Meeting in Cape Town on May 12, 2026.

The research maps brain activity during foot reflexology to understand what happens in the brain in real time while reflexology was being applied and neurological impact in patients with stroke. Advanced MRI technology was used.

What They Found in Healthy People

Scans revealed distinctly different activation patterns for different reflex areas. Importantly, the brain responses weren’t limited to just the foot area of the brain — multiple regions were activated. One area that consistently responded was the supramarginal gyrus, a part of the brain packed with “mirror neurons,” which are linked to empathy, learning, and body awareness.

For the first time showed reflexology technique applied to different reflexology reflex areas activates different areas and networks of the brain in healthy controls and stroke patients.

What They Found in Stroke Patients

In people who had suffered a stroke, the brain activation looked different — more one-sided — and varied depending on whether the left or right foot was worked. Following the application of reflex stimuli, patients demonstrated increased two-point discrimination and improved sensorimotor function in their hemiplegic hands.

Who Is Behind the Research

The team is led by Dr. Posse and includes well-known reflexology educators Barbara and Kevin Kunz, graduate student Arthur Schoen, and researchers from the University of Minnesota.

What Comes Next

The team is now expanding the study to better understand the timing of brain responses during reflexology and to identify exactly which brain networks are involved in stroke recovery.

In short: this research is building scientific evidence that reflexology creates specific, measurable responses in the brain — and may play a meaningful role in stroke rehabilitation.