Episode Summary

Reflexology isn’t just a foot massage — it’s a powerful tool for pain relief, preventive healthcare, and emotional balance. In this episode, Dr. Njideka Olatunde, naturopath, author of Reflexology Today: A Family Affair, and founder of the Focus on Healing Wellness Institute, explains how reflexology works through the nervous system to reduce pain, relieve stress, and restore the mind–body–spirit connection. We explore why reflexology is recognized as healthcare in some countries but overlooked in the US, how intentional touch can act as a peace-making practice, and simple reflexology techniques you can use at home to support your own wellbeing.

What We Cover

• How reflexology works with the nervous system to relieve pain without medication
• The cultural roots of healing practices and why touch is a universal connector
• Why reflexology is recognized as healthcare in some countries but sidelined in the US
• Reflexology as a peace-making tool for individuals, families, and communities
• The patient–practitioner relationship and why healing begins with the question, “What do you want?”
• Practical techniques listeners can try at home, including Njideka’s “touchology handshake”

About the Guest

Dr. Njideka Olatunde is the founder of the Focus on Healing Wellness Institute, a master reflexologist, educator, and consultant specializing in pain relief and preventive care. She is the author of Reflexology Today: A Family Affair and the creator of Touchology Reflexology Therapy. With decades of experience bridging traditional healing and modern healthcare, Dr. Olatunde has helped thousands of people reclaim control of their health without dependency on medication.

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Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
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