Welcome to the official page of the
First International Conference on Maternity Reflexology.
Beit Hel Haavir, Herzliyya, Israel, October 11th. to 13th, 2009
Initiative and organization: The Israeli Forum of Reflexology - www.isreflexology.com/en

Updated August 3rd, 2009.
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LIST OF SPEAKERS:

Ms. Hana Almagor - Nurse and Reflexologist
Israel
Reflexology in the First Trimester of Pregnancy.
Dispelling the Old Myths. The Great Contribution of Reflexology in the First 12 Weeks of Pregnancy.

Through this lecture, Hana aims to shed light on this controverted period and brings tips from her long experience.
During the lecture, a demonstration will be performed and projected to a big screen in real time.

Ms. Hana Almagor is a Reflexologist specialized in Maternity. She has been a Nurse for 30 years.
She is the founder of "Mebeten UmiLeida" (From Belly and Birth), "The Center for Fertility, Birth and Paternity".

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Mr. Frank Berger - Reflexologyst
Denmark
Reflexology Techniques to Improve the Quality of Sperm in the Male.
Reflexology and Fertility in Women.
How to apply the theories of acupuncture from the Taoism and combining with practical Reflexology on the feet. How to treat the male. How to treat the female.

Through this lecture, Frank  will share his empirical experience from 25 years of working, teaching and researching the techniques of Reflexology oriented to fertility.
A demonstration of these techniques will be performed and projected to a big screen in real time.

Frank Berger has worked as a profesional reflexologist since 1983.
He has been teaching practical Reflexology and theroretical holistic thinking since 1985 on Danish schools of Reflexology. At present, he is the head of the project oriented to set new standards for the Danish education of Reflexology under the Danish organisation FDZ. He works daily as co leader and therapist in The Clinic of The Five Elements in Copenhagen. 
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Ms. Shirley Tidhar - Reflexologist, Naturopath, Homeopath
Israel
Reflexology Techniques to Improve Fertility in Women
Reflexology as a Tool to Enhance the Conventional Fertility Treatments in Women.

Rythm and quality of life in the western world of our times bring many couples to face serious difficulties when trying to conceive naturally. Hence the dramatic increase in the number of couples searching help in both traditional medicine and holistic therapies.
What kind of conventional fertility treatments are available today and what are the consequences that they have in the woman's body? How Reflexology can help preserve the natural balance in the woman´s body and how can it enhance the effectivity of conventional fertility treatments?

A demonstration of Shirley's techniques will be performed and projected to a big screen in real time.

Shirley Tidhar is Reflexologist and Naturopath N.D., graduated at the Reidman College of Complementary Medicine in Israel.
She has developed her expertise and specialized in Gynaecology and Fertility, having attended a thorough education including Homotoxicology (Modern Homeopathy) and working at prestigious medical centres specialized in fertility problems both in women and men.
Shirley is the author of many articles, is the owner of two busy clinics in Tel Aviv and Haifa and together with Reflexology she combines Herbal Medicine, Natural Nutrients, Homotoxicology and Bach Flowers.
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Ms. Mireia Marcos – Midwife and Reflexologist
Spain
Reflexology in the Puerperium.
A Glimpse of What Reflexology Can Do for The New Mother.

Mireia herself describes the purpose and the content of this lecture:

"...As a Midwife, following women through all the process, I've realised that the hardest bit is the puerperium, although is not usually cared enough. I present few experiences to show the potential of reflexology after the birth: As a start, management of emergencies: postpartum haemorrhage, avoiding drugs thanks to manual resources. Solving a postpartum high fever related to acute mastitis, avoiding the call to a hospital and use of antibiotics . Followed by some examples of the benefits in physical pain after caesarian, helping with breastfeeding and bonding..."

A demonstration of Mireia's techniques will be performed and projected to a big screen in real time.

I'm Mireia Marcos, I trained as a midwife in England in 2005.
Currently I work in a family health center, Marenostrum, in Barcelona, Spain, caring for pregnant women, attending homebirth and following the puerperium.
Reflexology found me by chance in 2000, when I was still a hospital nurse. I started using it with friends and relatives and finally with patients and mothers.
I received some more training from Denise Tiran in UK and from Mauricio in Spain. It's the tool I always carry with me. I also practise Reiki, Quiromassage, Cromopuncture and Journey Therapy.
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Mr. Mauricio (Moshe) Kruchik-Biderman - Reflexologist, Doula and Antenatal Educator
Israel

Reflexology as a Preventative Therapy for Pregnancy.
The Reflexology Planner for the 9 Months of Pregnancy.

A demonstration of Moshe's techniques will be performed in real time and projected to a big screen.

Mauricio (Moshe) Kruchik is Reflexologist, Doula and Antenatal Educator.
He is founder and President of the Israeli Forum of Reflexology. In the last 6 years, Moshe has continuously travelled worldwide to deliver his courses on Maternity Reflexology (Part I - Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth and Part II - Advanced Maternity Reflexology - Reflexology in Puerperium, in Preconception and for the Newborn), which are accredited by several associations of Reflexologists as CPD courses: AOR, NRRI, IRI, SIR, etc.
He is also the author of the book Analyzing Personality Patterns Through The Feet and co-author and publisher of the book Reflexology for Cancer Patients - A Selection of 53 Treatment Reports.
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Ms. Harriet Ryan - Reflexologist
Happy Babies With Reflexology. The Positive Effects of Reflexology in the Character and Behaviour of Babies Whose Mothers Received Reflexology During their Pregnancies.

Treating pregnant mothers as well as newborns and children has given Harriet firsthand experience in discerning how mothers and babies who went through reflexology treatments during pregnancy, differed from those who had not undergone Reflexology. In her lecture Harriet will share the results of this study.

Harriet Ryan is a complementary therapist from Ireland. She practises several therapies, but her passion lies with Reflexology. Harriet qualified 6 years ago and has been actively practising since. However, her love for Reflexology started nearly 15 years ago when it helped her through and manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Ms. Nili Noam - Reflexologist
The Body-Mind Scope of Reflexology and Its Contribution to the Treatment of SubFertility.
The will of bringing babies to the world has lots of facets. When a couple find that they might be unable to conceive, they are usually invaded by negative feelings that like as a domino effect, trigger a chain of other negative feelings: anguish, anxiety, fear, guilt and anger. An apparently hormonal based problem may trigger negative feelings that like a vicious circle, triggers a negative hormonal response in the body. Reflexology, mainly a Body-Mind and balancing therapy, contributes to the treatment of Sub Fertility, adding hope, understanding and relax to this dramatic period of frustration, uncertainty and hopelessness.

Nili Noam is a Reflexologist and a multi-disciplinary therapist. Graduated at "Institute of Human Ecology" following studies with Rachel Hodadov. Nili is graduated from TRC, London, 1985.
She has an experience of 23 years as a therapist, 8 of them as part of the "Maccabi Natural"
Nili teaches Reflexology, Bach Flowers and facilitates body-spirit workshops.
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Ms. Lyndall Mollart - Reflexologist and Midwife
Australia
“Issues in the Tissues”: unresolved emotions on the pregnant foot! Reflexology in the Treatment of Fluid Retention

Lyndall’s talk will examine the findings of her single-blind randomised controlled trial on foot oedema in late pregnancy in a metaphysical perspective. Why do some pregnant women experience oedema if all factors of pregnancy, including hormone levels, are the same? Why do women who have had no oedema during pregnancy suddenly have very swollen feet after experiencing complications in labour?

Lyndall is a qualified Nurse, Midwife, Reflexologist, Reiki Master, and has completed the Certificate IV Trainer and Assessor. Lyndall has 20 years experience working as a midwife in all areas of maternity care and is based in New South Wales, Australia.
Since completing her reflexology education with Susanne Enzer in 2000, Lyndall has utilised her reflexology skills for women to ease the discomforts of pregnancy, birthing and recovering from the birth experience. She was instrumental in introducing a reflexology policy in her local maternity unit with approval from the hospital’s ethics committee. Lyndall is the author of many midwifery and reflexology articles and research investigator. Lyndall facilitates maternity reflexology courses and workshops to midwives and reflexologist throughout Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

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Ms. Teresa Huelga – Reflexologist and Midwife
Spain

Africa, Maternity and Reflexology: an Experience in Malawi.

A Spanish midwife and reflexologist travels to Malawi following one of her dreams. There she finds wonderful people and a new reflexology concept. African women are 'true nature', their lives are touched with a different light. In maternity reflexology, they offer the therapist a blank picture where one can paint a masterpiece.

Teresa is a Spanish midwife trained in Ireland. She also did her reflexology training in Dublin. After travelling around the world, she came back to Spain and worked by following her thoughts in 'Natural and no-interventionist births'. She loves sharing with couples the most beautiful moments of their lives.

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Ms. Cheryl Cole – Reflexologist and Midwife
England

Homebirth: The Midwife Bag of Tricks.
Aiding Women Through Natural Childbirth With The Support of Reflexology.

 Simple and quick techniques in reflexology can change the way labour at home progresses, not only physically but emotionally. These skills are easy to learn but effective, and should be available to all women providing an additional ability for the midwives toolbox.

 Cheryl Cole qualified as a nurse in 1994 and as a midwife in 1998. She is currently working for Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust as a community midwife in South Devon, UK facilitating many homebirths. Cheryl first became interested in reflexology therapy whilst at school and took an introductory course at night-school to keep my mum company! She went on to use it at home on the family but eventually trained and qualified as a reflexologist in January 2007. Cheryl's private reflexology practice works around her job as a midwife.

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Mr. Mauricio (Moshe) Kruchik - Reflexologist, Doula and Antenatal Educator
Israel

Effectiveness and Benefits of the Use of Reflexology During Labour
Natural Stimulation in the Most Natural of Human Processes.

Mauricio (Moshe) Kruchik is Reflexologist, Doula and Antenatal Educator.
He is founder and President of the Israeli Forum of Reflexology. In the last 6 years, Moshe has continuously travelled worldwide to deliver his courses on Maternity Reflexology (Part I - Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth and Part II - Advanced Maternity Reflexology - Reflexology in Puerperium, in Preconception and for the Newborn), which are accredited by several associations of Reflexologists as CPD courses: AOR, NRRI, IRI, SIR, etc.
He is also the author of the book Analyzing Personality Patterns Through The Feet and co-author and publisher of the book Reflexology for Cancer Patients - A Selection of 53 Treatment Reports.

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Ms. Rita Zatelman – Reflexologist and Midwife
Israel

The Experience of Giving Birth. Where Does it Start And How Does Touch Empower the Process?

 The woman is responsible for the experiences she has and this will influence her course of life. Each experience becomes a feeling and is signed in the memory. What kind of experience she will remember? The last moments of the birth will stay in her memory and will determine the "birth experience".
The experience can start in the child birth education class. Meeting groups of expecting couples gives them the possibility to share and learn from each other. Gaining knowledge from a qualified person can reduce the fears.
The attitude of the midwife in regards to the "birth experience". The benefits of touching during birth; when, whom and does it important by whom it is given?

Rita is a nurse and midwife working in a Ramba"m Hospital in Haifa. She has a BA degree in criminology and sociology from Bar-Ilan University. She is a senior reflexologist who teaches reflexology in "Merav" school of complementary medicine. Rita also teaches reflexology in pregnancy and courses and in Ramba"m Hospital, prepare couples for moving birth in a child birth education courses and has a private practice. She uses also additional complementary medicine techniques, like aromatherapy, Bach Flowers and massage.

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Ms. Iris Yossef – Nurse and Reflexologist
Israel

The Positive Effect of Reflexology in the Treatment of Baby's Ailment.

In her lecture Iris will talk about reflexology treatment for babies and children, and give examples from her professional experience. The lecture will concentrate on diseases like otitis, sore throats, digestive system problems (colics, constipation and diarrhea), respiration problems, and more…

Iris Yossef – nurse trained in South Africa. She came to Israel at the age of 21. In Israel she studied complimentary medicine – reflexology, Bach flowers, aromatherapy and diagnosis of childrens paintings. Today Iris is managing a clinic of an Expert in Family medicine doctor and giving a reflexology service to children in the same clinic.

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Workshops:

 Workshop #1 - Reflexology in Sub-fertility

Mr. Frank Berger - Reflexologyst
Denmark
Reflexology Techniques to Improve the Quality of Sperm in the Male.
Reflexology and Fertility in Women.
How to apply the theories of acupuncture from the Taoism and combining with practical Reflexology on the feet. How to treat the male. How to treat the female.

Through this workshop, Frank  will share his empirical experience from 25 years of working, teaching and researching the techniques of Reflexology oriented to fertility.

Frank Berger has worked as a profesional reflexologist since 1983.
He has been teaching practical Reflexology and theroretical holistic thinking since 1985 on Danish schools of Reflexology. At present, he is the head of the project oriented to set new standards for the Danish education of Reflexology under the Danish organisation FDZ. He works daily as co leader and therapist in The Clinic of The Five Elements in Copenhagen.

Ms. Anikó Kotroczó – Nathuropat, Reflexologist and Doula
Hungary

 Alternative and Natural Methods For Infertility - workshop

 Anikó uses the secrets given to us by Mother Earth, combined with the qualities of Hungarian medicinal preparation; ear acupunture and yoga therapy. In Hungary there is a big tradition of the natural therapheutic, like herbs, honey, royal jelly, propolis, spices.
Through this practical workshop, Anikó will share with us which Reflexology techniques, Yoga asanas and herbal combinations has helped her to achieve a 70% success rate for treating people with infertility.

Anikó has a Degree in Naturopathy. She specializes in fitotheraphy, biotheraphy ear acupunture, nutrition, alternative medicine movement, massage theraphy, acupressure, and reflexology. About 6 years ago, Aniko researched the cause of infertility, to see what alternative medicines could be used. She has published articles about alternative medicines, infertility, and pregnancy. She is an adept journalist for alternative medicines during pregnancy, infertility to many journals, and tv channels in Hungary.
International yoga teacher, pre- and postnatal yoga, licensed pilates teacher. She is soon to obtain a yoga master diploma.
She’s a doula, a childbirth educator, and a mother. The president of the Association of Doulas in Hungary.

Workshop #2 - Reflexology after miscarriage

 Ms. Lyndall Mollart - Reflexologist and Midwife
Australia

Lyndall is a qualified Nurse, Midwife, Reflexologist, Reiki Master, and has completed the Certificate IV Trainer and Assessor. Lyndall has 20 years experience working as a midwife in all areas of maternity care and is based in New South Wales, Australia.
Since completing her reflexology education with Susanne Enzer in 2000, Lyndall has utilised her reflexology skills for women to ease the discomforts of pregnancy, birthing and recovering from the birth experience. She was instrumental in introducing a reflexology policy in her local maternity unit with approval from the hospital’s ethics committee. Lyndall is the author of many midwifery and reflexology articles and research investigator. Lyndall facilitates maternity reflexology courses and workshops to midwives and reflexologist throughout Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

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Registration Fees

Conference Fee includes: Entrance to plenary sessions, coffee and tea breaks, simultaneous translation Hebrew to English and English to Hebrew, conference folder with lectures summaries.

Workshop Fee includes: entrance to one of the workshops (Subfertility or Pregnancy) and coffee and tea breaks.

 

***Lunch is not included in the fee.

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