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Head massage has been shown to reduce anxiety levels and the stress response by activating the parasympathetic nervous system to moderate, calm and relax the stress response. When we massage the head, we are working directly over the brain so it very quickly sends calming messages to the whole nervous system. Head massage has helped with many ailments, including sleep difficulties, migraines and sinus issues. 

Reflexology can help with conception as it reduces stress and tension in the body, This can be very detrimental when trying to conceive. Reflexology also helps to stimulate our reproductive organs and rebalance hormone levels which together will give the ideal environment. Treatments will be given depending on which stage of their menstrual cycle a client is in to adapt to the needs of the body. Reflexology can also be given to support clients undergoing IVF treatment.   

The holistic approach is also valuable when looking at male and female infertility issues. We will look at positive steps to balance the hormones and increase sperm count. We will look at ways to reduce the impact of synthetic oestrogens on the body; this can help with fertility as well as any oestrogen-dominant conditions like fibroids or endometriosis.

Baby Reflex™ and Toddler Reflex™ is specially adapted Reflexology for babies and toddlers. The techniques were originally developed for bonding and over the years have helped to ease, relieve and eliminate many baby discomforts proving to be very popular and successful with parents. It can be used from the age of 4 weeks onwards.

What are the benefits?

• Natural – a non-invasive therapy that aims to promote good health
• Nurturing – encourages a natural bonding between Parent and child
• Nourishing – aims to ‘feed’, calm and support the growing child
• Most children love it

How does it work?

It works in the same way as reflexology on adults, however, it is specially adapted to suit the needs of babies and toddlers, taking into account their size and well-being. It is believed that the treatment can boost baby’s immune system, help with pains such as teething and colic, and may help to improve the quality of life for babies with conditions such as asthma.

How is it taught?

Baby Reflex™ is taught in small workshops and is broken down in to three weekly sessions, lasting around 1 hour. 

Over the three weeks the following will be taught.

Week 1 – Feeding & Digestion

Week 2 – Sleeping/Comforting

Week 3 – General Well Being (includes teething, ears & sinus)

Toddler Reflex™ is taught in small workshops and is broken down into two weekly sessions themed with nursery rhymes for simplicity and applied to the hands. There is an option to deliver a third week workshop if required where the techniques for the feet can be taught.

The workshops are:

• Fun and easy to learn
• Small, friendly, informal groups
• The technique can be tailored for your baby’s particular needs
• Individual attention from your tutor throughout the class

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• All the learning tools including full reflexology charts are provided so that you can confidently practice at home.
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Who can attend these workshops?

Parents or guardians to use exclusively on their baby or toddler. It is not a training course for parents/guardians to use on any baby or toddler.

Who can teach Baby Reflex™/Toddler Reflex™ ?

Only a reflexologist who has qualified as a Baby Reflex™ practitioner and is fully insured. Parents ‘work’ with their own baby or toddler individually, or in groups with other parents.

A combination of hot and cold stones can be used to promote deeper relaxation. 

Hot Stone Reflexology penetrates deeper into the tissue resulting in 5 times longer lasting effect upon the body. Stones may be used to ground and calm. Hot stones have been shown to lower cortisol levels and help to support the parasympathetic nervous system to help the body reverse the ‘flight’ stress reaction. It is documented that ancient civilizations believed that the use of stones cleanses the body, relaxes the heart, grounds the soul and soothes the mind.

Cold Stone Reflexology may help with:

• Easing Inflammation
• Headaches
• Sinus Congestion
• Muscle Strain
• Improves Immune Function
• Invigorating and Refreshing

NEPIP – (Neuro – Endo – Physcho – Immuno – Poddy) Reflexology

NEPIP, the scientific study of the relationship between our brain, our nervous system activities, and their direct relationship with the endocrine system.

This is an advanced reflexology treatment exclusively performed by Level 5 Practitioners. It is a unique treatment routine working the feet simultaneously where the systems of the body are encouraged to work together to bring about harmony. Especially effective in helping people suffering from past and present trauma, grief, and anxiety. It is also a useful tool in tackling high stress on the body and the mind, due to either emotional or physical factors and reducing the impact of persistent stress on our bodies.

It is an effective protocol for accessing the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems through specific techniques together with powerful focused intent in the form of a client relative guided visualisation.

NEPIP works the Limbic, Nervous, Endocrine & Immune Systems and how this affects our health via the immune system, and all reflected on the feet.

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· Neurology is the study of the nervous system.

· Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system.

· Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour (the Greek word psyche - spirit/soul)

· Immunology is the study of the immune system.

· Pody means feet in Greek.

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NEPIP is based on the scientific principle of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) which is the study of the interactions that occur between the nervous and immune systems and their relationship with behaviour and health. PNI is an important relatively new field that lends solid research to our understanding of the mind-body connection.

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The NEPIP treatment works with the theory that each bodily system affects the other and by enabling the flow from one system to another we help the body and brain interact and communicate. NEPIP is a unique reflexology routine for accessing the immune, nervous, endocrine and limbic systems through specific techniques. This is further facilitated with powerful focused intent.

Palliative care includes all the care a patient and their families and carers receive, from the tests they have in the diagnosing stages, through to the treatment they receive, social care to help with other areas of their life and the care for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Depending on the prognosis of a client's cancer, the treatment may potentially lead to remission of the disease in which case, they may need support in returning to their life. In situations where prognosis is unlikely to lead to remission, then care in the final stages of life and also support for the bereaved family, can be included in supportive and palliative care.

There are many benefits to using reflexology in palliative care:

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• Reflexology can help improve quality of life by supporting emotional wellbeing and often helping to reduce the side-effects of some of the medical treatments.
• Reflexology can help you feel more in control.
• Reflexology can help to relieve anxiety, stress, and depression, which are symptoms that may often occur following a diagnosis of cancer, both for the patient and their careers.
• Reflexology can help improve sleep.
• Research has shown reflexology can help to reduce pain, therefore may reduce the amount of pain relief required, thus also reducing side-effects of higher levels of painkillers.
• Reflexology may help reduce oedema in the ankles.
• Reflexology is non-invasive, it does not require the patient to remove lots of clothing and does not invade personal space.
• Reflexology can be carried out on a chair or in the bed, so can be adapted to different settings.
• Reflexology can boost energy levels and improve a sense of wellbeing.

​Many people regard using reflexology as a positive choice they can make for their health and wellbeing. You may want to have some treatments to try and boost your health before, during or after cancer treatment.

I also work at the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity treating many different people with cancer.

Please get in touch to discuss a treatment plan for cancer care or palliative care reflexology – this will be specifically tailored to your individual circumstances.

There are many reasons for using Reflexology. It can be a good way of helping you cope with some of the stresses caused by chronic illnesses. The sessions are relaxing, and having an enjoyable experience may lift your spirits when you aren't feeling your best.

Reflexologists work with the person as a whole, not just the part of the body where the illness is. This is called a holistic approach and is something good healthcare practitioners also do.

Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is an award winning reflexology treatment built on the same principles as Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).
 

RLD focuses on stimulating the lymphatic reflexes on the feet.  It is a unique sequence that has been researched and developed by Sally Kay, whilst working in Cancer Care. The aim is to cause an effect on the lymphatic system in the body and to drain excess lymph from swollen areas of the body.

 
RLD’s groundbreaking techniques concentrate on working the lymphatic reflexes on the feet to boost the lymphatic and immune systems. RLD drains excess lymph from the body’s tissues - moving fluid from the swollen areas into working lymph nodes, where it can then be drained.
 

It’s a really effective treatment for people with Lymphoedema, auto-immune disorders, post-operative recovery and allergies, to name but a few. 

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.    

Hands are laid on to the chakra energy centres on your body, and universal energy flows through the hands into these centres.

Your body system draws into itself the universal energy for inducing a deeply calming relaxation state for inner well being.

Reiki is known for aiding the detoxification and purification process within the body system, which in turn can aid in healing experiences to take place.

As a Reiki Master I can also initiate and teach others the art of Reiki.