Relax & Rebalance with Claire Tellegen

11/12/2025

03/12/2025

Online booking system allows you see which times and dates best suit you. www.relaxandrebalance.co.uk/booking

02/12/2025

Ooh and if you choose one with real essential oils such as geranium it will be balancing, citrus - uplifting, vetiver - grounding....

01/12/2025

'Cosy Tip' every day until 25th!

28/11/2025

If you need some time out from all the busyness of December, Reflexology appointments are available:Tues 2nd 9:30am; Wed 3rd 9:30am and 1:30pm. ❤️

🍂 Reflexology & the Change of Seasons
As we transition into a new season, our bodies often work harder to adapt — from shifts in temperature and daylight to changes in energy, mood, and routine.
Reflexology can support this natural adjustment by:
🌿 Encouraging circulation
💆 Reducing stress and muscle tension
🧠 Supporting mental clarity
🌸 Promoting overall balance within the body
Many people find that a reflexology session helps them feel more grounded, centered, and resilient as the seasons shift. It’s a gentle, non-invasive way to support whole-body wellness during times of transition.
To explore how reflexology can support your seasonal wellbeing, connect with a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™) in your area.
🔎 www.reflexologycanada.org

27/11/2025

24/11/2025

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1. Your feet are basically filing HR complaints about your life choices.

2. Stress isn’t a badge of honour. You don’t get Tesco Clubcard points for it.

3. You’re running on vibes, caffeine and sheer stubbornness - and it shows.

4. Your body has been dropping hints so loud, it's basically shouting in capitals.

5. “I don’t have time for self-care” is the adult version of “the dog ate my homework.”

6. Your feet can’t lie. And trust me… they have opinions.

7. Rest is not a reward. It’s a requirement. Like moisturiser. Or WiFi.

8. If you treated your car the way you treat your body, it would be on DoneDeal for parts.

9. “I’m fine” is not a wellness strategy.

10. If your nervous system could talk, it’d be saying “for the love of all that’s holy, would you sit down for five minutes?”

11. You deserve care that doesn’t involve crying in the shower or lying on the couch scrolling till midnight.

12. One session won’t erase months of mayhem. But it's a great place to start. 👣💜

healing

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

Great explanation of your response to reflexology treatments. Really is powerful stuff!

It’s not unusual to feel sleepy, heavy, or even emotionally drained after a reflexology session, and it’s actually a good sign that your body is responding.

Reflexology activates the parasympathetic nervous system - the “rest and digest” branch responsible for slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and triggering recovery processes. When the body shifts out of a chronic stress state (sympathetic dominance), it finally has permission to relax, repair, and rebalance.

That deep relaxation can sometimes feel like fatigue, especially if your system has been running on adrenaline or stress hormones for a long time. The tiredness isn’t a side effect. It’s a signal that your body is resetting its internal balance.

📚 Research supports this response:

Studies, including McVicar et al. (Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2007), show measurable reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels following reflexology - clear indicators of parasympathetic activation.

A 2011 pilot study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that reflexology sessions produced significant decreases in salivary cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone), reinforcing the link between reflexology and stress reduction.

Improvements in sleep quality and relaxation have been documented across multiple clinical settings, from cancer care to maternity wards, all pointing to the same physiological mechanism of rest and regulation.

💧 How to support your body afterward:

Drink water to help the body process metabolic by-products released during deep relaxation.

Avoid caffeine or alcohol immediately after your session to prolong the calm.

Rest if you can, even a short nap or quiet time helps integrate the benefits.

Feeling tired after reflexology is simply your body exhaling and catching up on the rest it’s been asking for. 😴

18/11/2025

Morning Anne, could you be kind enough to foward this invitation to the WI please? All welcome. There will be refreshments and a warm welcome. Open from 10am to 9pm. Thanks, Claire

🎄🎄On Fri 21st November, you are invited to visit Relax and Rebalance with Claire Tellegen. 🎄🎄

I'll be converting my treatment room into a pop-up Neal's Yard Remedies Shopping Event. Personal shopping experience to help you tick items off your shopping list with special, thoughtful gifts for those near and dear.

☕️Refreshments will be served in the lounge, with just enough Christmas sparkle to get you in the festive spirit. Bring a friend, avoid the busy shops, and enjoy your time. 🎄