Barbara and Kevin Kunz are internationally recognized authorities in reflexology as well as best-selling authors of 24 books about reflexology and the newest edition about prolonged sitting. The Kunzes published in 24 languages with 60 foreign editions. The Kunzes have practiced, taught, and researched reflexology for close to 48 years.

Currently we are working with neuroscientists in an fMRI reflexology research project conducted at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. To consider proof of concept for reflexology fMRI brain scans were taken as reflexology technique was applied to specific reflex areas of the foot by Kevin.

Areas of study for their Reflexology Research Project include documenting reflexology techniques and ideas; how reflexology works in the nervous system; a data base of research studies in reflexology (500 and counting); the structure and function of the foot as well as the activities of standing and walking; and reflexology paths. These topics and more have been explored and experienced, described and written about in books for self reflexology users, family reflexologists, professional reflexologists and health professionals. Kunz and Kunz Web presence includes: a popular Web site and newsletter as well as active participation in social media—Facebook, blog, forums and Twitter.

"My main focus right now is on paralysis particularly as it relates to stroke and Parkinson's. With reflexology there is always something new and interesting. I have never stopped being amazed at the results that we have seen with reflexology. the effects of reflexology is truly incredible even after all these years" says author, Kevin Kunz.

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People always ask how we got started in reflexology. Kevin tells them how he was walking down the aisle of a book store and found a book on reflexology. It’s one of life’s little moments where we always wonder what would have happened if he’d been walking down another aisle.

For Barbara it was experiencing the results of Kevin’s work. His work provided a solution to her sinus headache problems and was the beginning of Barbara’s interest. For her, development of self applied reflexology techniques and hand reflexology techniques followed.

Our on-going in depth exploration of reflexology was launched by a question Barbara asked a client while she was doing reflexology on his hands. The question was “Jimmy, are you moving your fingers?” His answer was, “No, Kevin is.” That was quite a surprise. Our client was a quadriplegic paralyzed from the neck down. Yet, his moving fingers had interrupted Barbara’s work. As it turned out, Kevin’s reflexology work on Jimmy’s left foot had prompted the fingers of Jimmy’s right hand to move. Why? The answer took a year to research and realize. The discovery was to change everything for us. We discovered reflexology’s value is in the pressure it provides to the feet and hands. Just as vitamins serve as nutrients, such pressure application provides nourishment to the body and creates healthful changes. We were off on our journey to work with further clients and make more discoveries.

It’s been a forty-year, never-ending fascination with reflexology. Every pair of feet and set of hands are unexplored territory waiting to be discovered. The greatest excitement and reward has been helping others. Every one of our 22 books is an effort to research and explain about how and why to use the incredible healing tool of reflexology.

We invite you to come along, to start your own journey, helping yourself and others feel better.

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