Reflexology and Cancer Symposium
The First International Event Gathering in Israel October 2008
Doctors and Reflexologists will gather in October 2008 to present the many benefits of Reflexology for cancer patients and their families.
Can Reflexology benefit someone diagnosed with cancer? This question has been asked much more frequently in the last few years by Reflexologists, patients and their parents, and doctors from around the world. In October 2008 the Israeli Forum of Reflexology will answer that question and many others at the First International Symposium on Reflexology and Cancer.
Speakers
Numerous Reflexologists and doctors are scheduled to present at this conference:
- A pilot study of Reflexology’s use in five hospitals (UK, France, USA, Iceland and Australia), for cancer patients will be presented by Dr. Martine Faure-Alderson.
- Nava Ridi’s Hodgkins Lymphoma is in complete remission; she shares her experiences receiving Reflexology alongside radiation and chemotherapy.
- A doctor from Barcelona, Dr. Bibiana Carrasco, presents her experiences using Reflexology with children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer at the Sant Joan de Deu Hospital.
- Beryl Crane, an internationally-known author and instructor, offers a presentation on Effective Reflexology in cancer.
- Considered the source of information on Reflexology research, Leila Eriksen of the Danish Association of Reflexologists will share two research projects.
- Dr. Dorit Gamus will offer guidance on how to conduct a research project for Reflexologists.
- Ayelet Dor discusses the Integrative Approach of Complementary Therapies in Reflexology for Cancer Patients.
- Carol Donnelly, a nurse and Reflexologist from Ireland, will explore continuing education needs for Reflexologists working with persons diagnosed with cancer.
- In a lecture to help Reflexologists cope and understand the needs and concerns of using this therapy as palliative care for children, Ruti Springer speaks from her own experience working in the Hemato-Oncology Department in an Israeli hospital.
- Developer of the Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) method of Reflexology, Lynne Booth will discuss the use of VRT in palliative care.
- President of the Israeli Forum of Reflexology, Mauricio (Moshe) Kruchik, talks about the future of Reflexology.
- The author of Clinical Reflexology and Massage and Bodywork for People with Cancer, Edwina Hodkinson, will present the ever-changing landscape a Reflexologist working with cancer patients will observe.
- Dr. Alex Kanevsky will demonstrate his invention of an electric skin impedance reader that is used to diagnose ailments and diseases.
Interview with the Israeli Forum of Reflexology's President
When asked “what prompted you to organize this event?” Mauricio (Moshe) Kruchik responded, “The whole idea was maturing for a long time. Great achievements made with Reflexology for cancer patients drove me to think that all these experiences are being done without any knowledge from one another, completely isolated. Isn’t this a shame?”
“I saw it clear: there must be an international conference that unites the terms Reflexology and Cancer and that brings the necessary discussion to public awareness.”
He continued, “I would say that this conference was born on the need of positioning and upgrading the reputation of Reflexology as a therapy. So many important things are being done, so many excellent results are being achieved, why not scream about their existence instead of silently talking within the close frame of Reflexologists?”
Prompted with the question “How do you see Reflexology being added to care programs for those diagnosed with Cancer?”Mr. Kruchik replies, “I think that we must do something to create and cultivate public awareness about the benefits of Reflexology as a friendly, harmless, enjoyable and effective therapy. My dream is to see Reflexology being added to care programs for those diagnosed with all the illnesses. Cancer, not more and not less, is the first in the list. If we succeed to create this public awareness of Reflexology we will be able to create care programs for every single physiological process. The great outcome and aim of the ISRAC is that we will be able to open doors to introduce Reflexology to these care programs for those diagnosed with Cancer.”
In response to our question, “What is your biggest goal for this event?” Mr. Kruchik replies “My biggest goals are divided into three sections:
- For cancer patients – to deliver a new great hope, to invite them to try human touch as a part of their treatment.
- For the children with cancer who will come – to be pampered by the Reflexologists in the audience, to have a great day of pleasure, happiness and hope.
- For Reflexology as a therapy and for Reflexologists – to upgrade the reputation of Reflexology, to create public awareness and to be brought to every single house and hospital in earth as a natural way of healing oneself, to gain the necessary respect and public recognition.”
For more information on this conference visit the First International Symposium on Reflexology and Cancer website.
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