REFLEXOLOGY IN FELBRIDGE, EAST GRINSTEAD

Children’s reflexology sessions can be incredibly soothing and calming. I have given short gentle treatments to children dealing with anxiety, sleep and digestive issues, ADHD and ASD. It is widely believed that immune issues such as asthma and eczema can be exacerbated by stress. Many children love the feeling of contentment that reflexology can bring, and I can teach parents some simple techniques they can use at home between treatments. These can work amazingly well when incorporated into a bedtime routine.

Many young people will benefit from a little extra support through this major transformation. Through treatments and relaxation techniques teenagers can be helped to cope better with their changing hormones, with exam stress and with regulating sleep patterns which can help concentration at school. Our current cohort of young people have experienced a great deal of fear and upheaval in their lives having lived through the COVID lockdowns. Its no wonder many are presenting with poor mood and low energy. Extra stress can result in acne flare-ups, headaches, sleep disturbances and low immune system. Let reflexology help them on their return to normality and to stay healthy.

Reflexology is often a last resort for couples trying to conceive, but most then wish they had tried it sooner! Relaxing treatments can be incredibly helpful for couples.

Reflexology is fantastic during pregnancy! It can help expectant mothers to find a little calm. It can help to prepare the body for the birth, and thus reduce labour times, and also relieve any anxiety over the upcoming birth. I treat from 12 weeks right through to labour (if required!).

New mothers need a little ‘me time’, even if baby joins them for the treatment, it is often so soothing that baby will relax too. It is so important for new mums to take this time to focus on their own health and well-being, to recover from the birth and to cope in this new and busy phase of their lives.

Stress in the workplace and busy home lives are commonplace. Whilst it is impossible to eliminate stress completely, we do need to limit its damaging effects on mind and body. Regular treatments can help us to carve out time for ourselves and to take back control of our health and wellbeing. Let’s not forget that even perfectly healthy adults can still benefit from a time to pause, de stress and be the best version of themselves!

During this major life change, many women find that reflexology can offer that bit of extra support they need at this time. Whether it's to help them relax and therefore cope better as they deal with specific symptoms. Treatments will be specifically targeted to your needs, and leave you feeling a little more like yourself again!

The power of positive touch should never be underestimated and can be especially important as we get older. I see clients who really enjoy the nurturing touch of this ‘hands on’ therapy and find it a high point in their week, particularly those who live alone. Seeing your fitness levels gradually decline can be a lonely and emotional process, but reflexology can really give a mental and physical boost. I see clients living with arthritis, pain, poor circulation and low mood with the aim of improving their general wellbeing. It can also be incredibly reassuring for family members who naturally worry about the health of their loved ones, to know that they are regularly seeing a caring therapist. I can arrange regular home visits to those who would benefit from treatment but cannot travel to me.

Therapeutic touch and emotional release can help patients come to terms with the emotional trauma of surgery, particularly when it has lasting impact on appearance or fertility for example. General reflexology sessions post op can greatly speed your recovery and return to health and wellness.

Reflexology should never be used instead of medical treatment, but can almost always improve quality of life alongside it. Reflexology can work really well alongside conventional medical treatment and can support clients outside their medical appointments. Many patients feel adrift after conventional treatments have ended, or may be struggling with the side effects of medication, along with a plethora of other symptoms. It can become a very complicated web for doctors to unravel as they seek to treat each symptom. Reflexology treats the whole person, holistically; mind, body, and spirit. It can improve the quality of sleep which in itself allows your body to heal, and it can also allow you the time and safe environment to come to terms with the emotional toll of long-term illness.

Due to its gentle, non-invasive, nature Reflexology is one if the preferred complementary therapies foe clients living with cancer and for those suffering side effects of their treatment. Positive therapeutic touch can help patients come to terms with any surgery they may need, or appearance altering treatment. I can provide that safe and caring space for you to focus on yourself, without worrying about upsetting family members who may have found your diagnosis almost as difficult as you! My cancer clients often refer family members to me as caring can be hard too!

I also work voluntarily at Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre at Crawley Hospital, treating patients living with cancer.

Reflexology is ideal as it is such a soothing and gentle therapy and can be carried out anywhere without having to move the patient. I only need access to feet or hands to have a positive impact on quality of life. Reflexology can help to calm a frightened patient and improve their wellbeing.

Click here to read an article from ‘The Nursing Times’ explaining how reflexology is effective in pain management: Reflexology 'effective pain relief', UK study suggests | Nursing Times