Maternity reflexology is a safe and gentle treatment during pregnancy, labour and in the postnatal period.
Women attend treatments for all sorts of reasons. Some book treatments for general relaxation, for aches and pains, for sleep problems, digestive disorders, for example constipation and many others reasons. Others book to enhance fertility or to balance hormones in order to try to conceive. Some book when they go over the “due” date in pregnancy for relaxation. Some use during labour and birth. In the postnatal period mothers may want to rebalance their hormones or just want a good old pamper!
Reflexology today is a precisely defined form of treatment based on the principle that the anatomy of the body is reflected in miniature on reflex zones on the feet and also on the hands (though a little less defined). By using specific techniques of holds and pressures on these regions, healing is both initiated and accelerated in the corresponding area of the body. Sometimes the body is in a state of ‘imbalance’ following illness or injury, disease or stress and energy pathways are blocked preventing the body from functioning effectively.
Reflexology helps restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium and encourage healing. One of the wonders of Reflexology is that it can bring about the same sensations of relaxation and restfulness that a full body massage can produce and therefore it can be considered most useful in the treatment of stress.
A reflexologist uses hands only to apply pressure to the feet. The therapy and the effects are unique to each person. Sensitive, trained hands can detect tiny deposits and imbalances from touching the feet and by working on the reflex points can release blockages and restore the free flow of energy to the whole body. Tensions are eased and the circulation and elimination improved. The body is encouraged to heal itself. Since reflexology treats the whole person, not just the symptoms of particular problems, most people can benefit from treatment; therefore reflexology can be considered ideal for:
– Preventative therapy, general well being and health
– Trying to relax when you have gone over that “due” date in pregnancy
– Pre conception, to get healthy before trying to conceive
– Fertility Support, to enhance or maximise fertility (see fertility section)
– Use during pregnancy, Labour, Birth and Beyond
– Stress related conditions, anxiety
– Acute and chronic conditions
– Sleep disorders
– Digestive disorder, including constipation
Indeed Reflexology can benefit almost everyone. An increasing number of people are using this safe, natural therapy as a way of relaxing, balancing and harmonising the body.
Cost: £45 First treatment with medical history and lifestyle questionaire, please allow an hour and a half for this.
Cost: £35 Second or subsequent treatments, allow an hour for this.