Reflexology
Reflexology is a therapy that has been practised for thousands of years and is based upon the premise that the feet are linked to the whole body and hold mini maps of the body’s anatomy, and so therefore any body system can be accessed and stimulated by massaging and applying pressure to the corresponding area on the feet.
By manipulating and applying pressure to certain parts of the feet the whole body can be brought back into a natural state of balance. Reflexology aims to stimulate the body’s own healing processes to keep it in homeostasis and maintain health and well-being. It works on the whole person, mind, body and soul, encouraging both relaxation and stimulation on a physical and subtle level.
Benefits include:
Reduces stress and tension, induces relaxation and revitalises energy
Improves circulation of both blood and lymph
Encourages more efficient removal of toxins and impurities
- Strengthens the immune system
- Activates the body’s self healing
Relief from conditions such as; migraine, back pain, allergies, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders
First session will last anywhere between 90 minutes to 2 hours, to include a thorough consultation process, to enable me to tailor and deliver the best treatment for you and your individual needs.
An average session will last about 90 minutes. In most cases a course of treatment is advised in order to obtain best results; the duration of course will vary depending on your individual needs. This will also be discussed and agreed upon during the first session.
Baby & Children’s Reflexology
Baby/Children’s Reflexology works using the same principles as Reflexology (using the feet as maps, or mirrors, of the whole body) with the use of gentle massage and pressure techniques for little feet! Reflexology is a safe and effective treatment for babies and children. It is calming, comforting and soothing. Treatments can be tailored specifically to your child’s needs or simply to support good health. Each treatment includes a practical lesson for parents to treat at home.
Benefits include:
Promotes balance and harmony
Helps to boost the immune system
Relief from digestive ailments such as; colic, reflux, constipation
Acts as a pain reliever and a sedative by releasing endorphins into the bloodstream
Relief from growing pains, teething pains
Calming for children with hyperactive disorders
An average session will last about 60 minutes; with a thorough consultation process that will have been completed with Parent/Guardian over the phone in advance of treatment.
Pre & Post Natal Pregnancy Reflexology & Massage
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life, but it can also bring many unsettling changes to your life, not least to your ever changing body, so therefore it is so important that you feel safe and secure in my ability and intention to take care of you, allowing you to enjoy feeling pampered and relaxed.
Maternity Massage & Reflexology both offer natural and gentle relief from some symptoms that present during the pregnancy journey. As well as symptom relief, let’s not forget that your wellbeing is essential to the health of the little one that will soon be here!
I am aware that some of you may be reluctant to have treatments for fear that it would harm the baby or that it be too uncomfortable for them. This can be especially true for your first pregnancy. Therapeutic massage and reflexology have been used for centuries to care for a woman during this most precious, yet vulnerable time. A touch can convey comfort, love, awareness and many other sensations. It can also help alleviate aches and pains. All of these are a benefit, especially when you are pregnant.
Even though prenatal massage has often received ambivalent responses from the health community regarding their safety and purpose, modern investigation and research has shown that prenatal massage therapy can be instrumental ingredient in a women’s prenatal care and but that it should be given careful consideration.
Pregnancy Reflexology works using the same principles as Reflexology, with the use of massage and pressure techniques tailored to the specific needs of the mother-to-be and supporting her changing body. As well as helping to prevent and treat a wide range of pregnancy disorders, Pregnancy Reflexology improves general health and well-being, increases energy levels and promotes balance of the mind, body and soul.
Pregnancy Massage is a gentle, nurturing and comforting massage specifically designed to support you and your changing body throughout each stage of your pregnancy. Using a combination of various movements and techniques, Pregnancy Massage can help to relieve a wide range of pregnancy related issues, while at the same time inducing feelings of calm and deep relaxation to soothe the mind, body and soul.
Benefits include:
Reduces morning sickness, which can persist past 3 months
Relieves heartburn, indigestion, constipation and haemorrhoids
Relieves back-pain, sciatica, oedema and pubis symphysis disorder
Reduces anxiety, tension and headaches, promotes better sleep, boosts energy levels
Prepares the body for labour and balances hormones
Babies born to mothers who have regular Reflexology treatments tend to be calmer, suckle better and are less prone to colic
Post-Natal Reflexology is a soothing and relaxing treatment specifically aimed at restoring balance, boosting recovery and supporting changes in the new mother.
Benefits include:
Reduces stress, tension and anxiety
Offers emotional support, relieves post-natal blues
Relaxes both body and mind, encouraging homeostasis
Improves lactation quality and supply
Reduces perineal pain, aching joints, backache, breast engorgement, mastitis
Boosts energy levels, promotes better sleep
First session will last anywhere between 90 minutes to 2 hours, to include a thorough consultation process, to enable me to tailor and deliver the best treatment for you and your individual needs during this precious time.
An average session will last about 90 minutes. In most cases a course of treatment is advised in order to obtain best results; the duration of course will vary depending on your individual needs. This will also be discussed and agreed upon during the first session.
Aromatic Massage
Aromatherapy Massage is the systematic use of essential oils in holistic treatments to improve physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils, extracted from plants, possess distinctive therapeutic properties which can be used to improve health and prevent disease. Both their physiological and psychological effects combine well to promote positive health. These natural plant oils are applied to the body using a combination of various massage techniques. They are readily absorbed into the skin and have gentle physiological effects. Aromatherapy is especially effective for stress-related problems and a variety of chronic conditions.
Benefits include:
Reduction in stress and tension, encourages deep relaxation
Promotes feelings of well-being, balance and calm
Improves circulation of both blood and lymph
Relaxes the nervous system, encourages better sleep and reduces pain
Boosts the immune system
Relief from conditions such as; anxiety, arthritis, back pain, digestive disorders and hormonal imbalances
First session will last anywhere between 60 minutes to 2 hours depending on the areas covered in treatment, to include a thorough consultation process, to enable me to tailor and deliver the best treatment for you and your individual needs during this precious time.
An average session will last about 90 minutes. In most cases a course of treatment is advised in order to obtain best results; the duration of course will vary depending on your individual needs. This will also be discussed and agreed upon during the first session.
Chakra Balancing Massage & Reflexology
The chakra system is located in the core of our being, in a channel that encompasses the spine and includes the tailbone to the crown of the head, as well as the nerve bundles associated with each individual chakra. Ayurvedic tradition recognises seven main chakras, energy centres in the body which are junctions between consciousness (mind) and matter (body) and which link the various aspects of what makes us human: our physical, energetic, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual selves. When we focus on the chakras, we can connect to these aspects and move toward balance, health, and well-being.
When working with chakras, think of health as being on a continuum. Depending on your diet, exercise, stress levels, emotional states, and many other factors, you are either moving toward greater health or away from it. It is similar with chakras. “Closed” or “imbalanced” qualities of the chakras are on one end of a health continuum and “open” or “balanced” qualities are on the other end. Depending on your lifestyle, you are either moving toward greater awareness and balance within the chakras or away from it.
This treatment focuses on balancing the chakras primarily through the body as a whole via the medium of Aromatic Massage, and secondarily through the feet.
The reflexology procedure focuses on two aspects of the chakras: the physical location of the chakra and the endocrine gland that is associated with each chakra by related function or close proximity.
Chakra Balancing is believed to promote health by maximising the flow of energy in the body, much as a tune-up enables a car to operate at peak efficiency. A Chakra Balancing Massage incorporates the practices of Reiki with Aromatic Massage & Reflexology, holistically treating the whole being, body, mind & spirit, as it aims to bring them back into balance.
Reiki
Reiki is an ancient, non-intrusive complementary therapy. A hands-on healing technique, Reiki enhances the body’s own innate ability to heal itself on all levels, restoring balance and harmony to the mind, body and spirit.
The energy involved in Reiki healing is the universal energy that surrounds all life. Reiki is used throughout the world by people of all creeds and belief systems. Reiki can benefit everyone.
Everyone has the ability to use Reiki however; most adults have closed off to the energy they were naturally channelling as children. Years of conditioning and the general ups and downs of life contribute to this.
Benefits include:
Reduces stress, tension and anxiety
Relaxes both body and mind, encouraging homeostasis
Boosts energy levels
Promotes better sleep
Cleanses the body of toxins and supports immune system
Clears the mind and improves focus
People may find that after Reiki they cope better with life issues and their energy is not depleted along the way. People with low self-esteem and poor self-confidence levels may have also noted remarkable differences following treatments. Reiki is something that pregnant woman can use and can be a great support during child birth. Some maternity hospitals now offer Reiki as a complementary form of therapy.
