1. NEW Reflexology Path at Bastyr University, Seattle, Washington
Everyone knows there's nothing like a good foot massage. But at Bastyr University, a new pathway studded with jutting, smooth river stones is intended to offer more than relaxation. "It's preventive medicine", says Elizabeth Marazita, a licensed acupuncturist and a doctoral student in oriental medicine at Bastyr. Marazita designed the ...
by lslade on 09/23 10:11AM - Story - 6,170 Hits

2. "Meet the Fokkers" Star uses Ear Reflexology for ...
What do Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro and the Universal College of Reflexology have in common? They all use Ear Reflexology! In the hilarious hit movie "Meet the Fokkers" Barbra Streisand plays the role of a Sex Therapist who uses Ear Reflexology as an aphrodisiac technique for her clients. Ms. ...
by lslade on 03/22 05:57PM - Story - 5,614 Hits

3. Distant Learning - A Success Story
In the West it is easy to think that everyone has access to the Internet or a local college or community. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Universal College of Reflexology is happy to announce an ever growing student family that now has home study students in over ...
by lslade on 11/13 09:08PM - Story - 5,422 Hits

4. New Dates Announced for Reading the Feet
NEW CLASS DATES JUST ANNOUNCED - October 18th and 19th, 2007. Due to many requests from our students we are delighted to schedule another Reading the Feet Class. If you were unable to get into the last sold-out class - please register early for this one. Read the report from ...
by lslade on 05/26 04:49PM - Story - 4,854 Hits

5. Reflexology & Diabetes Type II
I was very excited. It was a week that I would never forget - it was the first week of my new Reflexology practice and my promotion had already created two customers. My very first customer won a session at “half-price” for coming in second. Actually it wasn’t such a ...
by lslade on 12/20 12:53PM - Story - 4,728 Hits

6. Can I perform Reflexology on my baby?
We have lots of very interesting questions asked from our students and clients. A lot of them relate to family reflexology, and specifically working with babies. A most popular question is "Can I give reflexology to my baby?"
by lslade on 11/13 06:41PM - Story - 4,625 Hits

7. Balancing Chakras with Reflexology
The seven major chakras located in the body each work with a specific endocrine gland. Treating the chakras is extremely important when treating any hormonal imbalances or endocrine gland problems. A Chakra is a spinning vortex of activity crated by the presence of consciousness within the physical body. These vortices ...
by lslade on 07/18 05:04PM - Story - 4,419 Hits

8. Reflexology & Cerebral Palsy - A Case Study
One of our Australian students emailed me that she was volunteering with special needs kids – this email inspired me to write the following article. Several years ago in my West Vancouver, British Columbia clinic I experienced my first client with Cerebral Palsy (the British Columbia Association of Cerebral Palsy ...
by lslade on 03/23 04:39PM - Story - 4,357 Hits

9. Vibrational Reflexology Courses - Just Released
The Universal College of Reflexology Annual Conference held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada was the launching pad for the long anticipated release by the newly formed UCR Faculty of Integrated Medicine of three brand new Distant Education Vibrational Courses. The 3 new courses are: "Healing with Crystals" - DE Course #RVM5 ...
by lslade on 10/28 01:36PM - Story - 4,000 Hits

10. China's Booming Reflexology Industry Gives Employment to the ...
Foot Massage / Reflexology offices are sprouting up all over China. In big cities, like Beijing, there are shops on many street corners, and foot massage / reflexology chain stores employ thousands of workers. This mushrooming industry is producing thousands of new jobs for the blind, who traditionally in Asia ...
by lslade on 08/23 11:21AM - Story - 3,702 Hits

11. Pope John Paul II Received Foot Reflexology
On November 26, 2003, on the recommendation of the Taiwan ambassador to the Vatican, Reverend Josef Eugster, who is originally from Switzerland but who has lived in Taiwan for decades, made his first visit into the bedroom of Pope John Paul II. Reverend Eugster situated himself at the feet of ...
by lslade on 04/06 12:53PM - Story - 3,346 Hits

12. What do Obesity, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes and even ...
They may each be blamed on a Stress Hormone! The alarm clangs late again, over-whelmed only by the sound of the kids screaming about who got more milk. In the middle of a traffic jam, your spouse reminds you of the overdue electric bill and then someone tailgates you all ...
by lslade on 07/15 12:22PM - Story - 3,169 Hits

13. Combining Colour Therapy & Reflexology
All humans are powerfully motivated by colour. The colours nature surrounds us with and the colours we use in our clothes and décor have the power to lift or depress our spirits, to stimulate and tranquilize. Different parts of our physical body are known to vibrate naturally to colour and ...
by lslade on 07/18 03:57PM - Story - 3,034 Hits

14. Reflexology & Breast Cancer UK Research
More clinical trials are needed into the benefits of complementary therapies for cancer patients, says one expert. Professor Leslie Walker said many patients benefit from relaxation therapy and "guided imagery" - or visualising the body beating tumours. The Cancer Research UK scientist says trials should look at the safety and ...
by lslade on 02/07 06:46PM - Story - 2,938 Hits

15. Breast Cancer & Reflexology – A Case Study
Over the past 10 years I have had the honour of being a facilitator in the healing of many, many clients with a diverse array of diagnosed and even undiagnosed conditions and diseases. In some cases, the clients are nearing the end of their journey. This article is about one ...
by lslade on 07/18 05:12PM - Story - 2,729 Hits

16. Exciting Response to New Courses...
Celebrating our 15th year as a Premier Teaching Institute, the Universal College of Reflexology, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is delighted to announce our *NEW* 2005 Calendar full of innovative and exciting programs. These events are designed to complement our extremely popular Reflexology and Reiki classes. This new range of continuing education ...
by lslade on 12/10 01:49AM - Story - 2,679 Hits

17. What is a Healing Crisis?
Many Reflexology books mention the possibility of a healing crisis occuring after a refelxology session. What is a healing crisis?
by lslade on 09/20 06:02PM - Story - 2,519 Hits

18. Ten Great Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Get a Reflexology Session - Reflexology refreshes, rejuvenates and relaxes the body, mind, spirit and soul. Create your own spa experience with a foot soak and your favourite aromatherapy essential oil or bubble bath. Add some smooth river rocks to the water, and move your feet around to stimulate all ...
by lslade on 12/01 12:12PM - Story - 2,495 Hits

19. UCR Reflexology Conference 2004
“I had a Fabuloso Day!!!” “Fantastic!” “Awesome!” “Loved it!” are typical quotes from the many Certified Reflexologists and students who attended the Universal College of Reflexology annual Conference in Edmonton. Theme was the Olympics “going for the gold” and the décor was Grecian! 68 students and guests from western Canada ...
by lslade on 11/04 09:43AM - Story - 2,444 Hits

20. Reflexology offered to UK Prisoners to Relieve Stress
Inmates at the new Peterborough prison are to be treated to soothing Reflexology and Indian Head Massages. Bosses at the prison are advertising for two part-time holistic therapists to give prisoners the kind of treatments offered by health and beauty salons in the city. United Kingdom Detention Services (UKDS), which ...
by lslade on 05/31 09:15AM - Story - 2,422 Hits

21. Medical Schools Embrace Healing Arts - Reflexology
PHILADELPHIA - Once largely dismissed as a leftover fad from the Age of Aquarius, acupuncture, herbal remedies and other forms of alternative medicine are finding their way into curriculums at traditional medical schools — most recently the University of Pennsylvania. Doctors at Penn are working with Tai Sophia Institute, an ...
by lslade on 06/09 06:37AM - Story - 2,412 Hits

22. Teaching Your Clients How to Treat You
Remember why you got involved in the Complementary Alternative Medical (CAM) health field? Perhaps to help resolve a personal health challenge?  Maybe you like working with people, or simply want to make a difference in the world by helping wherever you can.  Very rarely does anyone get into CAM to ...
by lslade on 05/18 11:22AM - Story - 2,388 Hits

23. Superman Dies of a Bed Sore!
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Christopher Reeve who worked so hard to bring hope to the lives of spinal chord injury sufferers. Mr. Reeve vowed to walk again and through his efforts medical science learned that nerves could be regenerated. He inspired Californians to pass the ...
by lslade on 11/02 09:20AM - Story - 2,300 Hits

24. Reflexology Relieves Holiday Stresses!
Did you know that Christmas is typically one of the most stressful events of the year? Stress, anxiety and depression are common during the festive season. Oh, the joys of Christmas shopping. Been to a shopping centre lately? Enjoy the crowds? Isn’t the rush and crush great? Of course, we ...
by lslade on 12/20 05:36PM - Story - 2,231 Hits

25. UCR has moved!!
The Universal College of Reflexology is extremely proud to announce they have moved. Our new space (just five blocks away) has an open concept design with 16 foot high ceilings, solid exposed 18 inch square fir beams supporting the structure of the building, with ceilings of natural exposed cedar and ...
by lslade on 09/09 12:05PM - Story - 2,210 Hits

26. The Queen, Canada & Reflexology
Queen Elizabeth, dressed in a red hat and khaki raincoat and carrying a clear umbrella with red trim, arrived at the Saskatchewan legislature with husband Prince Phillip on Wednesday for the second day of her nine-day tour to Canada. As was reported in The Sun last year, the Queen has ...
by lslade on 05/18 03:55AM - Story - 2,194 Hits

27. Christmas is full of Herbal Traditions
Herbs are intricately woven into Christmas tradition. Several are brought to us directly from the biblical Christmas tale itself. Myrrh and Frankincense were of course given to the infant Jesus by the Magi. Other herbs such as Sage, for immortality and domestic happiness; Lavender, a symbol of purity and virtue; ...
by lslade on 12/22 01:12PM - Story - 2,177 Hits

28. Tis the season for Vitamin Bashing Again!
Did you see the scary global headlines? It was the top news story on every network TV newscast in North America, headlines in most city newspapers and highlighted on nearly every local radio station, not to mention web news late in 2004!
by lslade on 12/23 03:19AM - Story - 1,759 Hits

29. Strengthening Your Hands - Exercises for Reflexologists
Exercises for the Fingers, Hands and Wrists Here are some great finger, hand and wrist exercises for flexibility, strength and preventative care that you can do anywhere. Remember only to work within your tolerance level, and be gentle.
by lslade on 09/24 01:08AM - Story - 1,346 Hits

30. Welcome to the UCR Student Level
Congratulations, you have reached the studently ONLY level of www.universalreflex.com. If you look up above this message to the date in the header - just to the left of that you will see your User ID. You will only be able to access the web site student levels when you ...
by lslade on 08/19 05:41AM - Story - 651 Hits