Reflexology
Reflexology Treatments
Reflexology is the technique of applying a gentle pressure to the reflexes on the hands and feet in order to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes, bring about a state of deep relaxation and allow you to return to a place of clarity and equilibrium thus aiding the body to work as well as it can. These reflexes correspond to various parts, organs and glands of the body, having an effect on their function.
Reflexology is incredibly effective in stimulating neural pathways, boosting the immune system and improving the body’s circulation as the entire body is linked by capillary and nervous tissue networks. It is a touch therapy that is based on the principle theory that all the systems of the body are mapped or reflected in smaller peripheral areas, for example, on the feet, hands, ears and face. As stress deteriorates body systems, as reflexologists, we work these points and reflexes on an individual basis, facilitating your body’s own potential for healing, improved well-being and optimal health.
The right foot reflects the right side of the body and left foot represents the left side. Reflexology is based on zone therapy in which we have 5 zones on each foot. These zones are longitudinal lines of the body and lines of energy ascending from the feet to the head. As we apply pressure to the feet we are working on the basis that stimulating these lines will have a rejuvenating and healing effect on the whole of the body.
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Aftercare Advice
I hope you enjoyed your treatment and feel a deep sense of relaxation and wellbeing.
During the the treatment, toxins are released and blocked energy channels become unblocked, releasing negative, toxic energies to rebalance the body’s systems.
The effects of reflexology are unique to each person and your body’s response to treatment will be individual to you. Some people respond to reflexology quicker than others and notice an immediate improvement in their symptoms. However, most people usually notice a difference after 4 treatments.
Directly after the treatment, many reactions can be experienced including:
Symptoms feeling worse temporarily
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Headaches/migraines
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Tiredness/fatgue
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Muscular aches/pains,
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Suddenly feeling very emotional
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Increased need for urination/bowel movements
Please do not worry, this is a very natural experience known as ‘The Healing Crisis.’ These symptoms are positive signs that your body has responded to the treatment and is beginning the healing process. Side effects should pass within 24-48 hours. If you are still concerned, please do feel free to give me a call.
Top tips post reflexology treatment:
1- Take time out to relax & practice self care
2- Avoid strenuous exercise for the remainder of the day – light, stretching exercise can be beneficial
3- Avoid stimulants - such as tea, coffee, alcohol, nicotine, or any non-prescription drugs
4- Rehydrate with water or herbal teas
5- Avoid heavy meals – eat a light, healthy meal instead
6- Get plenty of rest as you may feel tired after treatment
7- Daily hand reflexes: It can be helpful to optimise the effects of your reflexology treatment by working the hand reflex that you have been shown. Try and do these for 5 minutes every day
Retreat into Relaxation
Pregnancy Reflexology
Our beautiful reflexology treatments are specifically designed to support women & couples from the very beginning of their pregnancy journeys during pre-conceptual care through their 2nd & 3rd trimesters to natural labour induction from 37 weeks onwards and finally the postnatal stages, we will be by your side every step of the way.
Through our gentle and nurturing pregnancy reflexology treatments, we will aim to assist you by helping to relieve pregnancy related symptoms such as: muscular pain & discomfort, sleep disturbances, supporting changing of hormones as well as digestion and circulation, helping the nervous system to adapt to the many changes taking place and promoting overall mood & general relaxation. Pregnancy reflexology can begin from 14 weeks (no treatments will be offered during the 1st trimester) and we recommend treatments once a week from the start of the 2nd trimester.
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Preconception Care
This specialised, non-invasive therapy is aimed at supporting women & couples by optimising their fertility by calming the nervous system, supporting hormonal balance and communication, enhancing circulation to reproductive organs, easing stress which can quietly interfere with fertility and supporting overall reproductive health. Treatments are recommended to occur once a week for 12 weeks to establish the optimum body ecology and then once to twice a month pre ovulation.
Natural Labour Induction
Starting from 37 weeks, our popular natural induction treatments focus on encouraging the onset of natural labour by promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and stimulating specific points to release oxytocin: a chemical which is naturally released to trigger and strengthen uterine contractions for cervical dilation. Treatments can increase from once a week to once every 2 days from 39 weeks and then to daily up until due date.
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Postnatal Reflexology
This treatment supports new mothers' physical & emotional recovery by promoting relaxation, assisting with the balancing of hormones, easing muscle and body related aches & pains and aiding sleep. This gentle treatment offers a calming and effective way to nurture and restore the body after pregnancy and childbirth and also helps mum’s manage the early stages of new motherhood. Treatments are recommended weekly.