Treatments

REFLEXOLOGY

With so many nerves ending in our feet, it’s no wonder that treating them has an instantly relaxing effect on the whole body. Many people find reflexology relaxes them so much they either fall asleep or go into a dream state, during the treatment. 

After massaging the feet to encourage relaxation, I use a firm pressure to either stimulate, relax or bring into balance specific reflex points. This may help to release areas of congestion, or stuck energy, elsewhere in the body, which presents itself as symptoms. I use either a balm, body butter or powder depending on suitability to the client.

MASSAGE

A massage with me draws on my training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy and Indian Head Massage, as well as regular supervision to bring you a treatment that focuses on where you need it most in a manner that is suitable to you.

Whether you are looking for a calm quiet time to relax and feel nurtured or whether you have particular aches and knots of tension you want to be treated, as part of the initial consultation process we will talk through your wishes and what outcome you are hoping for.

For massage, I use an unfragranced base oil and for tight areas of tension I use the Neal’s Yard Remedies Arnica Salve, a beeswax based balm with lavender, rosemary and ginger essential oils. 

MATERNITY

Pregnancy is a very special time to treat and be treated. We’re not only working with the mother, but I’m always curious to hear how the baby responds. Reflexology may help with many pregnancy symptoms, including sickness, pelvic girdle pain and particularly sleep and anxiety. From 37 weeks, we would work on preparing the mothers body for labour and when the baby is ready this may help to expedite the birth.

Massage during pregnancy is a great time for the mother to set aside time to focus on her connection with the baby, her breath and creating that calm needed for labour. I always try to incorporate some reflex points in a treatment to aid with relaxation.

I am fully qualified and insured to work throughout pregnancy. I like the client to be beyond the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and then postpartum to have had their 6-8 week check and be signed off from care.

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

Indian Head Massage can be both invigorating and relaxing. It includes massaging the upper back, arms, shoulders and neck, before moving onto the scalp and hair, ending on the face.
I use a plain base oil for the shoulders, a richer jojoba oil on the hair and a Neal’s Yard Remedies facial oil on the face.
Your hair will get oily and it is best to leave the oil in for as long as you can for it to nourish the hair. When it comes to washing it out, apply shampoo to the hair, before any water, this will help to break the oil up.