Hagar Basis is the Director and Founder of Reflexology Academy, an established London-based school offering practitioner training and postgraduate courses in reflexology. A reflexologist and educator with over 36 years of professional experience, she began her training with Tony Porter and later served as Course Director for the International Institute of Reflexology (UK), where she taught the Original Ingham Method alongside Tony Porter’s Advanced Reflexology Techniques seminars.

In 2021, she established Reflexology Academy’s Practitioner Diploma in Clinical Reflexology, which she continues to deliver in London, complemented by her own advanced workshops that she teaches extensively across the UK and internationally. Hagar has evolved and adapted reflexology techniques to enhance their therapeutic effectiveness and teaches her own bi-manual integrated approach to working the reflexes. She has presented her work at major international conferences and, in 2017, was honoured by the International Council of Reflexologists for her outstanding contribution to reflexology education.

PRESENTATION TOPIC: THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF INTEGRATING BIMANUAL TECHNIQUES FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING IN REFLEXOLOGY PRACTICE

Dr. Richard Rocker is a Doctor of Integrative and Natural Medicine and Clinical Director of The Functional Naturopathic Clinic in Co. Clare, Ireland.

With decades of clinical experience, he specializes in uncovering the root causes of complex, chronic conditions through Functional, Integrative, Natural, and Quantum Medicine. His expertise spans autoimmune, metabolic, digestive, and hormonal health, supported by certifications in Functional Medicine, Functional Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Blood Chemistry Analysis.

As host of The Integrative Continuum podcast and Clinical Director of the Global Wellness Transformation initiative, Dr. Rocker brings a unique perspective that bridges science, energy medicine, and human potential, making him a passionate advocate for whole-person, root-cause approaches to healthcare. 

Spiros Dimitrakoulas is a experienced Reflexologist and the originator of Orthopedic Reflexology—an approach that explores through anatomy the deep structural and functional connections between the feet and the body’s systems. His method integrates the ancient healing principles of Hippocrates with modern scientific understanding, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional Reflexology and evidence-based medicine.

With extensive clinical experience and a passion for education, Spiros brings a distinctive perspective to the field. His work focuses on advancing Reflexology techniques that promote mobility, relieve pain, and help individuals reconnect with their body’s natural ability to heal through precise, targeted footwork.

Spiros is dedicated to elevating the role of Reflexology within integrated health care and continues to teach, inspire, and lead the next generation of Reflexologists worldwide.

,Maureen is a certified reflexologist and holistic practitioner with over a decade of clinical and teaching experience. She is passionate about promoting reflexology for its therapeutic benefits and believes that reflexology can and will become the go to complementary holistic therapy in the future. Maureen is also a qualified business coach.

In addition to running a successful private practice, Maureen delivers the NRRI accredited Diploma in Reflexology where she has a strong focus on assisting her students to launch their own reflexology practice.  In 2020 she established the Health Hub, an integrated wellness centre which is home to her school, MF WELLNESS School of Reflexology, and her practice alongside over 20 other practitioners.

She also hosts various  postgraduate training, including Hand Reflexology, Reflexology for Cancer Care, Reflexology for Maternity and Baby and Child Reflexology.

At the symposium Maureen will share with us how implementing 3 simple daily habits can accelerate your success and 3 proven strategies to elevate and develop your reflexology practice.  She believes that it is of the utmost importance to feel good in your business and to work for the highest good of yourself and your clients.  She achieves this by combining her heart, hands and head.

Gwendoline Cunningham began her career almost 30 years ago. 

Qualified in multiple therapies and disciplines from all aspects of Beauty Therapy and Body Therapy, she holds an impressive number of Diplomas from International Organisations such as I.T.E.C., C.I.B.T.A.C., C.I.D.E.S.C.O. and City and Guilds Science.   She is qualified in a multitude of massage types from Sport Injury, Hot Stone, Swedish, Chinese cupping and Indian Head Massage.  Gwendoline is also a Reiki Master Healer Teacher and Reflexology Practitioner and Teacher.

Gwendoline set up the South East Academy of Classical Reflexology in 2018 and has trained a multitude of students to date.  Her academy covers the South East (Wexford/Waterford) as the name suggests and is affiliated to both the National Register of Reflexologists Ireland (N.R.R.I.) and Rien International.  Gwendoline has previously held the position of Education Officer for two terms for the N.R.R.I. and is currently Secretary.  She holds Adult Education and Train the Trainer qualifications.