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On April 4 and 5, 2023 an fMRI scanner was used to create brain images of study participants while reflexology technique was applied to specific reflex areas of the foot by Kevin Kunz. The data collection was the culmination of two years of preparation and raising the necessary $25,000 to fund Phase One of Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology Research Project.

During Phase One use of fMRI brain imaging showed that reflexology technique application produces “significant results found to be intriguing.” Dr. Stefan Posse, neuroscientist heading the research, sees the results to be so intriguing that perceptions about how the human body works could be changed.

Additional funds are urgently being sought for Phase Two of the research project, analysis of the thousands of brain images gathered during the fMRI scans. The quicker funds are raised the faster will be moved forward the possibility of an exploratory grant from the National Institute of Health. Resulting with the full reporting and publication of results are additional grants and the inspiration for studies by other neuroscientists.

Data collection for Phase One of Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology Research Project was conducted at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR). Researchers are reflexologists Barbara and Kevin Kunz and neuroscientists Dr. Stefan Posse of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Dr. Essa Youcab of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. All researchers volunteered their time and efforts.

Data collection continues during summer 2023 with study participants who have experienced a stroke.

Donate Now!!! https://www.unmfund.org/fund/npar-fund/

Funding Phase Two will result in the hiring for a year a post doctoral expert to draw needed conclusions from the data about what happened to activity in the brain as indicated by blood oxygen levels as reflexology technique was applied. Indications that reflexology technique results in changes in brain activity create “proof of concept.” Further, clinical research such as with individuals who have experienced stroke provide an opportunity to assess changes in brain activity associated with stroke and possible therapeutic applications.

An fMRI is used to assess activity in the brain to diagnose conditions such as: epilepsy, mental illnesses (i, e, schizophrenia), neurological conditions (i. e. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson's disease), tumors, and pain.

Help fund reflexology research

On April 4 and 5, 2023 an fMRI scanner was used to create brain images of study participants while reflexology technique was applied to specific reflex areas of the foot by Kevin Kunz. The data collection was the culmination of two years of preparation and raising the necessary $25,000 to fund Phase One of Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology Research Project.

During Phase One use of fMRI brain imaging showed that reflexology technique application produces “significant results found to be intriguing.” Dr. Stefan Posse, neuroscientist heading the research, sees the results to be so intriguing that perceptions about how the human body works could be changed.

Additional funds are urgently being sought for Phase Two of the research project, analysis of the thousands of brain images gathered during the fMRI scans. The quicker funds are raised the faster will be moved forward the possibility of an exploratory grant from the National Institute of Health. Resulting with the full reporting and publication of results are additional grants and the inspiration for studies by other neuroscientists.

Data collection for Phase One of Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology Research Project was conducted at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR). Researchers are reflexologists Barbara and Kevin Kunz and neuroscientists Dr. Stefan Posse of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Dr. Essa Youcab of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. All researchers volunteered their time and efforts.

Data collection continues during summer 2023 with study participants who have experienced a stroke.

Funding Phase Two will result in the hiring for a year a post doctoral expert to draw needed conclusions from the data about what happened to activity in the brain as indicated by blood oxygen levels as reflexology technique was applied. Indications that reflexology technique results in changes in brain activity create “proof of concept.” Further, clinical research such as with individuals who have experienced stroke provide an opportunity to assess changes in brain activity associated with stroke and possible therapeutic applications.

Note: An fMRI is used to assess activity in the brain to diagnose conditions such as: epilepsy, mental illnesses (i, e, schizophrenia), neurological conditions (i. e. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson's disease), tumors, and pain.