Reflexology
* a pressure massage that is applied to the feet in order to balance the whole body
* a holistic therapy, which means treating the person as a ‘whole’ and not just the individual symptoms
* not a substitute for medical treatment and is never used to cure or diagnose
* a complementary and a holistic approach to supporting pains, strains and illnesses.
* Applies pressure to certain areas on the feet, known as ‘reflexes’ to gently stimulate the corresponding eight systems and organs of the body (skeletal, muscular, neurological, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, vascular and reproductive/urinary)
* This helps to create homeostasis (balance) within the body to instil a sense of well being and help the body to heal itself.
Maternity Reflexology
StressTakeAway is also certified to provide maternity reflexology which can support couples who wish to conceive or have conceived and are in need of additional holistic support to re-balance their lifestyles.What is Maternity Reflexology?
Maternity Reflexology is aimed specifically at women during pre-conception, pregnancy, labour and the post-natal period.
During your pregnancy, your body will go through significant changes; this can affect the emotional hormonal and physiological balance of your body.
Reflexology can help to ease or avoid discomfort and restore the body’s balance. It has been found, that regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy can shorten the duration of labour, where women have used less pain-relief during delivery.
In preparation for labour, a course of six sessions from week 30 is recommended for maximum benefit. Put your feet up and relax!
What will happen?
Prior to treatment a full consultation will take place. This will enable your therapist to provide you with an individual treatment plan to suit your needs.
In the first consultation lifestyle, diet, exercise and other related details may be discussed and any information given is kept strictly private and confidential.
Your shoes and socks will be removed, the feet examined and cleaned. A gentle massage will be given to the feet followed by pressure techniques applied to the reflexes.
Reflexology can relieve:
• Stress
• Insomnia
• Muscular pains eg.back problems
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Anxiety
• Arthritis
• PMS / Menstrual difficulties
• Asthma
Reflexology can benefit:
• Infertility / Trying to conceive
• Grief
• Depression
• Strains of pregnancy
• Energy levels
• M.E.
• and many more symptoms
