Liz Strangways MAR, Holistic Therapist

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity"
Reflexology works on your feet to restore and maintain your body's natural equilibrium, thereby promoting your health & well-being.
Reflexology is a pressure technique applied to your feet to affect another part of your body. Pressure sensors are stimulated, triggering a relaxation response throughout your body.

Stress lies at the root of most ailments. Reflexology works as a stress reducer in the nervous system, promoting beneficial effects on your whole body.

Research has shown that reflexology creates positive change in your body, and can improve the functioning of virtually every organ.

Reflexology can help to:

reduce congestion

relieve pain

improve circulation

relax muscles

calm your mind

encourage recovery from injury

aid sleep

enhance your sense of well-being

improve your quality of life.

Regular reflexology supports you in dealing with the stresses of life.

A treatment requires only the removal of your shoes and socks. I will make you comfortable in a reclining chair and use my hands to apply pressure and massage techniques to your feet. No oils are used.

Reflexology can bring relief from:

back pain

migraine

arthritis

sleep disorders

hormonal imbalances

sports injuries

stree-related conditions

digestive problems

pregnancy-related health conditions

Call me now on 01525 372772 to make an appointment.

Approx 1 hour £35.00 *over 65's receive a 10% discount*

Initial course of 4 treatments: £120

Try a 30 minute taster session: £15


SOME MORE ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY...

What exactly is reflexology?
Reflexology is a method for activating the healing powers of the body. It is both old and new. From ancient texts, illustrations and artefacts, we know that the early Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Russians and Egyptians worked on the feet to promote good health. Today many of these same techniques have been developed into a modern scientific method called reflexology. What joins the ancient and the modern is the long-established principle that there are energy zones that run throughout the body and reflex areas in the feet that correspond to all the major organs, glands and body parts.

Reflexology reduces stress and induces deep relaxation.
Stress cannot be avoided. We live with it every day. In itself, stress is neither good nor bad. Stress becomes a problem however when we fail to manage it well; the body's defences break down and we become susceptible to illness and disease. It's been estimated that over 75% of all illness is stress-related. Reflexology reduces stress by generating deep, tranquil relaxation which in turn helps the body balance itself and allows healing energy to flow smoothly and gently throughout.

Reflexology improves circulation.
We all know how important it is for blood to flow freely throughout the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the cells that make up the tissues of the body and removing waste products of metabolism, and other toxins. What you may not be aware of is that the blood vessels contract and relax in this process and that their resiliency is most important for proper functioning. Stress and tension tighten up the cardiovascular system and restrict blood flow. Circulation becomes sluggish. By reducing stress and tension, reflexology allows the miles of cardiovascular vessels to conduct the flow of blood naturally and easily.

Reflexology cleanses the body of toxins and impurities.
The body has built-in mechanisms for cleansing itself, mainly the lymphatic, excretory and integumentary system (ie the lymph nodes, kidneys, colon and skin). If these become blocked or function improperly, toxins and waste matter build up. A healthy body is like a healthy home. You have to take the garbage out regularly. By deepening relaxation, reflexology causes all the systems of the body to function more efficiently, including those that eliminate waste products.

Reflexology balances the whole system.
For the body to be healthy, everything must work together in homeostasis. If one part is out of whack, other parts suffer. To keep the body running harmoniously, a tune-up is often needed. As after an engine tune-up, the end result is a machine that runs smoothly, with all its parts contributing synergistically.

Reflexology revitalizes energy.
Sometimes energy is exciting and invigorating; at other times it is calm and restful. We all experience our energy levels in personal and subtle ways. But one thing is certain: energy flows. It circulates consciously and unconsciously throughout the body on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level. By relaxing and opening up energy pathways, reflexology revitalizes the body and supplies it with energy on all levels.

Reflexology is preventative health care.
Preventative health care has become more important as we realise the health risks of our environment: stress, fatigue, chemical additives, radioactivity, pollution, etc. These added strains on our immune systems require that we find time to unwind and relax, because the immune system functions at its peak only when we successfully manage the stressful situations of daily life.

Reflexology stimulates creativity and productivity.
Few of us can perform at our best if we are sluggish and tired. Like exercise, reflexology restores mental alertness and improves the attention span. By reducing tensions and calming the mind, we are free to think our best thoughts, come up with our best ideas, and work longer and with greater clarity at difficult tasks.

How does reflexology work?
Since ancient times various methodologies have been employed to strengthen and balance the flow of energy. Many of these systems, including acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology agree that this energy flows in zones or meridians throughout the body. Reflexologists specify that there are ten energy zones that run the length of the body from head to toe - five on each side of the body ending in each foot and running down the arms into the tips of the fingers. All the organs and parts of the body lie along one or more of these zones. Each zone can be considered a channel for the intangible life energy, called chi or qi in oriental and martial arts. Stimulating any zone in the foot by applying pressure with the thumbs and fingers affects the entire zone throughout the body, revitalizing and balancing the entire zone and improving the function of the organs in that zone.