Good reflexologist

CathalGlynn

Hi there,

Could anyone recommend a good Reflexology person/place in south dublin or north Wicklow?

Thanks,
CG.

RacoonQueen

Here's a place in Wicklow, only have a facebook page I think but phone number is there.

https://www.facebook.com/kamakarana?sk=info

ilovelamp2000

http://www.muladhara.ie/reflexologyzone/

MrTsSnickers

Thats's an oxymoron.

Journal of Advanced Nursing Volume 62, Issue 5, Article first published online: 15 MAY 2008. (Wiley online library).
The efficacy of reflexology: systematic review.
Mei-Yeh Wang, Pei-Shan Tsai, Pi-Hsia Lee, Wen-Yin Chang & Che-Ming Yang. (Authors).


Abstract
Title. The efficacy of reflexology: systematic review.

Aim. This paper is a report of a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of reflexology in any condition.

Background. Anecdotal evidence has shown potential benefits of reflexology in a variety of health conditions. However, the efficacy of reflexology has yet to be determined.

Data sources. Cochrane library, PubMed, MEDLINE, EBM review, ProQuest, Medical Bundle and SCOPUS databases were searched using the following medical subject headings or key words: reflexology, foot reflexotherapy, reflexological treatment, foot massage and zone therapy. Chinese articles were searched through the Chinese electronic periodical services and Wangfane database. The publication date was limited from 1996 to 2007.

Review methods. Studies were selected if they were written in English or Chinese, used a controlled clinical trial design, used reflexology as a stand-alone modality, and reported such outcomes as symptoms relief, quality of life and patients’ perceptions of reflexology. Study quality was reviewed based on the evidence rating system of the United States Preventive Services Task Force, and studies with the evidence rating of II-2 fair or above were included in this review.

Results. Among the five studies suitable for review, there was only one report of a statistically significant treatment effect. Among the 12 outcome variables examined, the treatment effect size for urinary symptoms was large, whereas the effect size for other conditions was negligible.

Conclusion. There is no evidence for any specific effect of reflexology in any conditions, with the exception of urinary symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis. Routine provision of reflexology is therefore not recommended

maurdunne

http://www.irishholistichealing.com/index.html

Very good therapist in south Dublin (she works in Dublin 12 and Dublin 4), I've been to her a few times and i would highly recommend her

BellaLily

I am also looking for a good reflexology clinic in Dublin, any suggestions?

hidinginthebush

I suggest you visit your GP

RacoonQueen

hidinginthebush wrote: »

I suggest you visit your GP

Thats not very helpful. Unless their GP is a qualified reflexologist...

hidinginthebush

Well since its not a protected term, anyone can call themselves a qualified reflexologist, so give me €60 for half an hour and I'll sort you out.

ThirdMan

MrTsSnickers wrote: »

Anecdotal evidence has shown potential benefits of reflexology

If Cathal is benefiting from it, anecdotally or not, then he's entitled to use it.

I agree that a lot of this stuff is pseudo-science, and totally lacks regulation. And of course it's important that people don't avoid allopathic medicine if they're suffering from a serious illness. But, generally speaking, people should be aloud to do what they feel is right for them.

I suffered from a skin condition when I was in my early 20's. I visited my GP multiple times, to no avail. I tried a number of different ointments. None of them worked, and the steroid based ones actually aggravated it.

I had just about given up on it when it was suggested that I visit a herbalist. And guess what, it cleared up within a month of starting on a course of herbs.

Now, herbalism is different from reflexology in that there are known active agents. So it's possible that the remedy did actually work. But for me, what I think 'worked' was the methodology/philosophy behind it.

I had been used to walking into my GP's consultation room, having my skin given the once over, being prescribed a bottle of jollop and then forking over €50. Five minutes. In an out.

I spent an hour with the herbalist. We spoke about my diet, my job, my childhood. Almost everything related to my emotional and physical well-being. I was given advice on everything from my posture to how to get a better nights sleep. I listened to what she had to say, took the course of herbs and tried to put into practice most of what she said. And it worked. Looking back, my skin condition was most likely related to stress. So I think I benefited from being in a relaxed environment, being spoken to in a caring manner, and being treated as if my life mattered.

Anecdotal evidence, absolutely. Placebo effect, almost definitely.

My point is this: For many people, visiting an alternative therapist isn't just quackery. I think it says something of people's relationship with their GP, and with allopathic medicine in general.

A person came on here looking for information on something that may be of use to them. For all you know, it may already have been of use to them. But your immediate response was to tell them they're wrong in doing so.

Now we could get into a debate about the responsibility of science in counteracting bogus claims, and for 99% of that debate I'd be in agreement with you.

But there is an arrogance in how you have represented yourself. And it turns people off what you're trying to say. You've already admitted to being "a little caustic", so perhaps it's something you're already aware of.

Live and let live.

Doug Cartel

I had a skin condition when I was in my early twenties that didn't respond to treatment. Then after nearly a year it went away spontaneously.

I like stories.

ThirdMan

Yep, absolutely. That can happen. And if you read my post again you'll see I'm not advocating alternative medicine. I was simply commenting on why some people prefer it over allopathic medicine.

UL_heart_throb

ThirdMan wrote: »

I spent an hour with the herbalist. We spoke about my diet, my job, my childhood. Almost everything related to my emotional and physical well-being. I was given advice on everything from my posture to how to get a better nights sleep. I listened to what she had to say, took the course of herbs and tried to put into practice most of what she said. And it worked. Looking back, my skin condition was most likely related to stress. So I think I benefited from being in a relaxed environment, being spoken to in a caring manner, and being treated as if my life mattered.

Don't worry ThirdMan, we are not all too pig headed to see there is some merit to what you're saying.

RacoonQueen

hidinginthebush wrote: »

Well since its not a protected term, anyone can call themselves a qualified reflexologist, so give me €60 for half an hour and I'll sort you out.

It's up to the consumer to make sure they're going to someone who has studied it and has regulated qualifications. I know little about reflexology, have no interest in it myself had the option to study it in college but chose aromatherapy instead (which I also had no interest in and don't 'believe' in) but I've seen other people get results from both, and have seen reflexology being done. I'm a skeptic but I've seen the body be 'read' by a reflexologist via the feet. There's something to it, without a doubt, whether it's beneficial to health or not is another thing.

UL_heart_throb

RacoonQueen wrote: »

It's up to the consumer to make sure they're going to someone who has studied it and has regulated qualifications. I know little about reflexology, have no interest in it myself had the option to study it in college but chose aromatherapy instead (which I also had no interest in and don't 'believe' in) but I've seen other people get results from both, and have seen reflexology being done. I'm a skeptic but I've seen the body be 'read' by a reflexologist via the feet. There's something to it, without a doubt, whether it's beneficial to health or not is another thing.

what college do they teach reflexology and aromoatherapy ? Clown college?

RacoonQueen

UL_heart_throb wrote: »

what college do they teach reflexology and aromoatherapy ? Clown college?

Chortle, chortle. You're funny.

UL_heart_throb

UL_heart_throb wrote: »

what college do they teach reflexology and aromoatherapy ? Clown college?

Depressingly enough they're recognised/accredited under FETAC and the state pays for people people to undertake such courses.

UL_heart_throb

serious?

hidinginthebush

Buttonftw wrote: »

Depressingly enough they're recognised/accredited under FETAC and the state pays for people people to undertake such courses.

Depressing indeed!

UL_heart_throb

UL_heart_throb wrote: »

serious?

Super cereal. Google it to check yourself.