Irish Reflexologists' Institute

Zoom Basic First Aid - Saturday 10th May 2025
2025-05-10 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Online – Zoom
Topics covered are:

Activation of the emergency services
Choking
Head injury
Burns
Recovery position and unconscious casualty
Sprains and strains
CPR ( if you can have a sofa cushion ready to practice the CPR that would be great )
Epilepsy and much more

This is a live class so you will need a working camera.
And time for Q&A
The cameras must be on as we treat this the same as if it were a face to face class.
Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance valid for 2 years.

Zoom Basic First Aid - Thursday 3rd April 2025
2025-04-03 09:30 - 13:30

Zoom CPD - Don Kim - Korean Hand Therapy, A Perfect Complement to Reflexology
2025-04-02 20:00 - 21:00
Don Kim SELF Treatment Specialist /Acupuncturist. NZ acupuncturist, Korean Hand Therapy teacher, Offering self cancer care program (now); a founding director of ‘Hamilton College of Oriental Medicine’ (2000-2002)
Don will talk about what Korean Hand Therapy (KHT) is, why Don’s KHT course is different and how much practical benefit you can get from this unique course which is likely the only one of its kind in the world.

This presentation will be recorded

Zoom Basic First Aid - Saturday 1st March 2025
2025-03-01 09:30 - 13:30

Zoom Basic First Aid - Thursday 13th February 2025
2025-02-13 09:30 - 13:30

Zoom CPD - Arno Schouwenburg - Flying Wild Reflexology Balms & Creams
2025-02-05 19:00 - 19:30
Many therapists love working with Flying Wild products in their treatments. In this presentation Arno will discuss the benefits of the individual ingredients he uses to make Flying Wild Reflexology Balms & Creams. This will support you in answering any questions your clients may have about the Flying Wild products you work with.
Arno is the founder of Flying Wild and has been making Reflexology Balms and Creams for almost a decade. In that time Flying Wild’s handmade treatment products have become a firm favourite with many therapists around the world. Flying Wild is a small rural Irish business based in Portumna, County Galway.
This presentation will be recorded.

Zoom CPD - Annette Strachan - Reflexology Adaptions & Considerations when treating Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
2025-01-28 19:00 - 20:00

Zoom Basic First Aid - Saturday 25th January 2025
2025-01-25 09:30 - 13:30

Zoom CPD - Christine Courtney - How to introduce Essential Oils into your practice and stay within your scope of practice
2025-01-20 19:00 - 20:00
Christine has been teaching and practicing a wide range of complementary therapies, which include Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Massage, Chinese Medicine and Reiki among others, since July 1999. She is principal and founder of OBUS school in Leixlip.
Essential Oils offer amazing healing to the body, mind, and spirt. They are powerful when used in an Aromatherapy treatment. Can you use them in Reflexology? Should you use them? How do you use them? Join us and find out!

This presentation will be recorded.

Zoom CPD - Mary O'Brien - Endometriosis
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:00
he benefits of reflexology for this with Endometriosis.

Mary, a mom to three lovely children, a nurse and reflexologist. Mary is registered with the IRI, which reflects her commitment to professionalism and her passion for reflexology.

Mary’s experiences as a mother, a nurse and reflexologist, combined with her passion for women’s health, has integrated reflexology to support women’s health and wellbeing. Reflexology adds a holistic dimension and aids in promoting wellness and balance throughout the body.

Mary will explain about the retreat, the first endometriosis retreat in Ireland and the benefits that she has seen with women who manage endometriosis with reflexology practice.

This presentation will be recorded

Zoom CPD - Jane Sheehan - Foot Reading
2024-12-09 19:00 - 20:00
This will be a fun, interactive talk with jane Sheehan, Amazon bestselling author of Let’s Read Our Feet!

Come along with your questions about the different blemishes you have seen on the feet of your clients, your family and that cute guy at Yoga class. Jane will help you to interpret them for emotions and personality.

Whilst this will be a fun talk, there is a serious side to foot reading.

Imagine knowing the emotional landscape before you even start your reflexology treatment. It can bring a much more holistic approach to your treatments. Plus, it can be a separate income stream.

You can see more on Jane’s “Free Stuff” page on her website where she has the top 10 secrets that your feet reveal about you. Https://www.footreading.com

This presentation will not be recorded.

Zoom CPD - Deborah Brock - The Microbiome in Reproductive Health
2024-12-02 19:00 - 20:00
This talk will delve into the pivotal role of the microbiome in reproductive health, focusing on the Gut, Endometrium, Seminal and Vaginal microbiomes. We will explore how these diverse microbial ecosystems influence fertility, hormonal balance and overall reproductive health. Attendees will learn about recent research highlighting the connections between microbiome imbalances and reproductive challenges such as infertility, endometriosis and poor sperm quality plus how supporting these microbiomes can enhance fertility and well-being.

Deborah Brock is the Founder of Nua Fertility, a company dedicated to supporting reproductive health through innovative approaches that integrate microbiome research. With a strong passion for fertility and women’s health, Deborah combines her extensive knowledge and personal experience to help individuals and couples navigate their fertility journeys. Through Nua Fertility, she aims to empower others with the latest in science-based fertility solutions.

This presentation will be recorded.

Zoom CPD - Karen Middleton - Ear Reflexology
2024-11-26 19:30 - 20:30
Auricular/Ear Reflexology is a term that applies to a technique that is administered by working on the ears. The ear, just like the hands and feet, is a micro system, on which the entire body is ‘mapped’, in Reflexology terms, on the outer portion of the ear, called the auricle.
Karen Middleton is a Reflexology Practitioner and Tutor in Auckland, New Zealand. She operates a thriving full time reflexology practice, and runs the Auckland School of Reflexology, which she opened in 2018.
Karen is a member of Reflexology New Zealand RNZ), and on their Committee.
Karen’s love for the ear work is second only to working on the feet. She looks forward to enthusing you with the ‘power’ of the two tiny reflexology ‘maps’ on either side of your head ….. your EARS!
During this presentation you will be introduced to 8 of the most powerful points on the Ear. You will learn how, and when to use them, and integrate them in to your existing practice to enhance the relaxation process for your clients.
Plus, hear about the addition of the use of Ear Seeds on these points as an added support.
This presentation will be recorded

Zoom Basic First Aid - Tuesday 26th November 2024
2024-11-26 09:30 - 13:30
Tuesday 26th November 2024 – First Aid For Everyone 9.30am – 1.30pm
Topics covered are:

Activation of the emergency services
Choking
Head injury
Burns
Recovery position and unconscious casualty
Sprains and strains
CPR ( if you can have a sofa cushion ready to practice the CPR that would be great )
Epilepsy and much more

This is a live class so you will need a working camera.
And time for Q&A
The cameras must be on as we treat this the same as if it were a face to face class.
Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance valid for 2 years.

Zoom CPD - Dr Robin Hadley - Investigating the complexities of male childlessness
2024-11-11 19:00 - 20:00
There are more childless men than equivalent women but there is little research on men’s lived experience of unwanted childlessness. Not fulfilling the status of parenthood may lead to a complex form of bereavement and be a significant challenge to individual and cultural identity. Findings drawn from qualitative interviews show the social, emotional and relational impact of male involuntary childlessness across the life course.
Robin is an associate lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. He specialises in the impact of male childlessness across the life course. His careers include research consultant, counsellor, deputy technical manager, scientific photographer and kitchen assistant. He is a founder member of the campaign group Ageing Without Children.
This Presentation will be recorded.

Liadh Fitzgerald - Fertile Mitochondria (Nov 2024)
2024-11-05 19:00 - 20:00
“Fertility is dependent on so many dynamics, not least of all the body’s ability to produce robust cellular energy. The female egg, being the largest cell in the body, requires lots of this energy to mature healthily and divide correctly, and sperm, although tiny in comparison require equal amounts to synthesise correctly and develop into super swimmers! Our mitochondria drives energy production, and this talk will walk you through its role in fertility and teach you how to support your clients to self-assess – and support – their own mitochondrial health.”
Liadh (MSc, mEFS, mIFM, mBANT, mIAPC&M, Reg NT, AFM, AFC, Dip NLP, Dip Ac, ND) is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, BANT Registered Nutritionist, Naturopath, Accredited Business Mentor & Coach and member of: European Fertility Society; Institute for Functional Medicine; British Association for Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine and; International Authority for Professional Coaching and Mentoring.
Liadh runs the global community www.womenshealthnetwork.co.uk which is an education, training & mentoring platform for practitioners & students and delivers a range of programmes that hold high level internationally recognised accreditation, including CPD accreditation.
This presentation will be recorded.

Workshop - Laura O'Reilly
2024-10-30 07:00 - 08:00
Workshop – Laura O’Reilly
€20.00

Laura O’Reilly BScH MNutr Laura is a Registered Nutritionist and holds a BSc Honours Degree in Nutrition & Health Science and a master’s degree in human nutrition. Since qualifying ten years ago, she has worked and gained valuable experience in many areas of nutrition such as a Nutrition Analyst and Nutrition Tutor. Laura also works in a private clinic, specialising in treating patients with obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type II diabetes. She is accredited with the Association for Nutrition and a member of the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism. Laura strives to equip her clients with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to take control of their own health – not just for now but for life! Her purpose is to make this change as easy as possible by creating an individualised plan which is very adaptable to a person’s own lifestyle and specific needs, to achieve and maintain their desired health and weight goals. Spaces limited – booking essential

Zoom CPD - Martina Barrett - Appreciation of Colour
2024-10-24 20:00 - 21:00
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