Resources

Having come from the academic world, I tend to follow the literature. Here’s some studies to inspire you about reflexology.

Anxiety / Depression

Clients’ perceptions of the benefits of reflexology on their quality of life

The effects of foot reflexology on depression during menopause: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Use of reflexology foot massage to reduce anxiety in hospitalized cancer patients in chemotherapy treatment: methodology and outcomes

Constipation

A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women

The effect of foot reflexology on constipation and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. A randomized controlled trial

Frozen Shoulder

Therapeutic Effects of Low-Level Laser and Reflexology on Adhesive Capsulitis in Elderly Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Headache / Migraine

A pragmatic case series of clients living with medically diagnosed migraines self-referred to reflexology

Pain

Effects of Reflexology on Pain in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Reflexology in the management of low back pain: A pilot randomised controlled trial

The impact of hand reflexology on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during minimally invasive surgery under local anaesthetic: A randomised controlled trial

Vagus Nerve

Foot reflexology can increase vagal modulation, decrease sympathetic modulation, and lower blood pressure in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease

Hack Your Vagus Nerve to Feel Better: 14 Easy Ways

Stimulating The Vagus Nerve With Reflexology