Reflexology...
boosts circulation — improves mood — releases tension — improves sleep — increases well-being
Clients have described their treatments as ‘relaxed energy’, ‘my energy flowing
in the right direction’ and ‘like a full massage but I only had to
take my socks off!’.
Reflexology is a relaxing treatment on the feet, so you will only need to remove shoes and socks but sometimes I’ll work on the lower leg up to knee so feel free to wear loose trousers. I use hand, thumb and finger pressure techniques on different areas of the foot. These areas correspond to specific parts of the body (the reflexes) and its energy systems.
It is a holistic therapy, which means that the benefits of reflexology can be felt in body, mind and soul. These benefits begin to affect the body’s healing immediately - even during the very first treatment - because the treatment encourages the release of serotonin for that feel-good relaxation, which is essential to lowering stress and increasing resilience.
However, what is even more exciting is that the wonderful results of reflexology are cumulative… regular reflexology increases the therapeutic and rebalancing benefits.
... and how does it work with our busy lifestyles?
Reflexology is so effective because it is holistic, relaxing and the body's organs and systems are encouraged to harmonise it to your individual needs. It counters the effects of the symptoms you are experiencing whilst you relax and unwind. This is the rebalancing I want to help you achieve so you feel strong, resilient and energised… put simply, more ‘well’!
Our lives are challenged by life’s demands: tight time scales, fewer resources, more to do at work and at home, and life changes such a having baby, exam nerves, a new job or bereavement. It affects us all differently but it can lead to stress, which reveals itself in all kinds of ways but most of us would relate to feeling a decrease in well-being: tension, overwhelm, anxiety, indecisiveness, high blood pressure, back pain, headaches and migraines, poor circulation, itchy skin, hair loss, poor digestion, nausea, low mood, lack of confidence, broken sleep.
Longer term, the effects of those stress symptoms on our body can put our organs and systems out of balance, manifesting as pain, poor digestion, a sluggish immune system, inflammation, poor circulation, IBS, hormone imbalances, disrupted or painful periods, infertility, menopausal issues, poor posture, musculo-skeletal issues, congestion, mental and physical fatigue.
The good news is that signs of imbalance can be flipped, and the complete relaxation of my therapeutic approach is a vital element in allowing your body to counter signs of stress, feel more in control, have reduced pain, a calmer digestion, brighter mood, improved confidence, good quality sleep. Furthermore the AoR says “health professionals now recognise that physical, emotional and mental health are linked, and that by treating a patient as a whole person Reflexology can support individuals with multiple conditions”.