What is reflexology?

Reflexology is a technique that applies gentle pressure to your feet or hands. It aims to bring about a state of relaxation and help the body's own healing process.

What happens during a Reflexology Treatment?

Reflexology uses some massage techniques and gentle but firm pressure on specific places on the feet with the intention of bringing the body back into balance. It does NOT tickle nor should it be especially painful. It has an all-over body effect but the best bit is that you don’t need to remove any clothes apart from your shoes and socks!  When you come for your first treatment I will take a thorough consultation to make sure I understand how best to help you and to find out what is going on for you at the moment. I will then get you comfortable and gently cleanse your feet. I will use a range of gentle stretching and warming techniques to help relax you before starting the reflexology treatment itself. You will be able to have a few minutes to ‘come back into the room’ and I’ll explain to you how to maximise the effects of the treatment with some aftercare advice.

What are the Benefits of Reflexology?

•  Relieving tension in muscles

• Improving sleep patterns

• Relaxation

• Reducing stress and anxiety levels

• Improving sense of wellbeing

• Allowing you time out for yourself

• Lifting low mood

• Menopausal symptoms

• Fertility issues

• Reflexology can also be helpful during Pregnancy
  

What is Indian Head Massage?

Indian Head Massage (as its name suggests) is a massage originally from India that focuses on the head. neck, shoulders, face, upper back, and scalp. Usually deeply relaxing, Indian Head Massage is great for reducing tension in the upper back, head, neck, and face. It may be helpful for reducing the occurrence of migraines and headaches and for helping the hair look strong and luscious.

Benefits of Indian Head Massage include

• Increasing blood flow to the scalp which aids hair growth.

• Relieves Stress

• Relieves tension in the muscles

• Improves concentration

• Improves symptoms of sinusitis

• Alleviates mental exhaustion

• Decreases Insomnia and helps restore good sleep patterns

• Improves movement in upper body muscles such as shoulders and neck

• Increases energy levels

 What is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a gentle but powerful healing modality that originated in Japan. Usually deeply relaxing, reiki helps soothe away the stresses of everyday life. It is useful for balancing body, mind, and spirit and is suitable for the shyest of clients as no clothes need to be removed other than your shoes or boots. Reiki works on the principle that we all have life force energy and when this flows freely we feel well. When it gets blocked or stagnated we suffer pain or feel ill. Reiki aims to help keep the life force energy or ‘chi’ flowing easily. The Reiki practitioner channels energy from ‘Source’ or ‘all that is’ This energy is a gentle, loving, energy. It feels like the warm feeling that you get when you hurt yourself and instinctively put your hand on the injured part. Soothing, nurturing, and warm.

Benefits of Reiki

• Inducing a sense of deep relaxation

• Reducing anxiety

• An increasing sense of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing

• Calming body, mind, and spirit

• Reducing physical and emotional stress

• Releasing tension in the body

• Unwinding tired minds

• Relieving insomnia

• Being calm and supportive during pregnancy

• Providing support and comfort when life is a challenge

• Supporting those who have a chronic illness or condition

• Helping you feel more able to cope