Reflexology is the second most commonly used Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapy in Denmark and is used all over the world. Researchers from www.cambrella.eu estimate that half of EU citizens have experienced CAM. However, there is a lack of information, particularly regarding published reflexology studies. Professor Nicola Robinson and Leila Eriksen have both been participating in research conferences around the world.
In 2014 they were in Miami, where more than 700 delegates from 22 countries, comprising of researchers, practitioners and policy makers from all over the world, gathered to participate in the 9th ISCMR Annual Conference "Strengthening Research In Integrative Healthcare Around the World" (http://webcast.ircimh.org/). 8 keynote speakers, 43 sessions/workshops, 65 oral scientific presentations and more than 300 research posters were presented, to share what is happening around the world regarding CAM. Why is reflexology almost invisible at Conferences such as this? What can be done to help reflexology to become recognized and an integral part of health care systems - for all age groups?
The presentation, at the ICR conference, will take you through a journey. Learning about what is happening in the world regarding integrated medicine, hearing how practitioners and researchers can work side by side to promote evidence based practice and passing on information to relevant institutions.