Embrace Reflexology in Falkirk

14/12/2025

Another week of cosy tips. My fav one is the thermal leggings and blankets but with the lights dimmed! 🎄🤍🎄

12/12/2025

Embrace had their Christmas Day out yesterday. Fun was had by all and the boss was very relaxed! We did the cocktail extravaganza at Somewhere by Nico!
🎄🍸🎄

07/12/2025

Here is a week of tips to look after yourself in December and not get caught up in too much craziness!
🎄👣🎄

03/12/2025

This is Grief Awareness Week.
💜Reach out to someone you feel may need your support, may need you to be there, let them know you could be there if they want it.
💜This might not be the right time for them so check in again.
💜Just because you may feel uncomfortable doesn’t mean you shouldn’t reach out as what they are experiencing can be incomprehensible to others.

This week is Grief Awareness Week 💜

At some point in our lives, we will all be impacted by grief. And yet, it's something so many people don't talk about or have misconceptions of.

We wanted to start Grief Awareness Week by sharing some reminders- are there any you would add to this list?

If you need support, you're not alone

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

02/12/2025

Give an experience this Christmas not another ‘thing’ or more stuff! 🎄

12/11/2025

A bit of a different day today with a visit to the Scottish Parliament with the Guide Dog family to raise awareness - which basically meant the MSPs and other politicians and staff got to pet all the puppies in training! The youngest one today was just 19weeks old.

07/11/2025

Friday Feeling 😘
No I don’t have some sort of skin disease or infection but have been receiving some ‘cupping’ as part of my ongoing treatment with Gemma at Full Potential Recovery
This looks worse than it is but it is quite nippy when placed where it’s needed. It helps release tight muscles and get the blood flowing through. I had pain which started in my buttock and lower back so I have spared you any photos of that! Gemma has worked my legs previously using this technique and has now moved up as the tension is evident elsewhere!

See NHS info attached
https://www.nhstaysidecdn.scot.nhs.uk/NHSTaysideWeb/idcplg?IdcService=GET_SECURE_FILE&dDocName=PROD_383478&Rendition=web&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&noSaveAs=1

06/11/2025

Reflexology isn’t just relaxing. Studies show it can lead to real, measurable changes in the body.

A review published in National Center for Biotechnology Information looked at what happens physiologically and biochemically when people receive reflexology. Here’s what they found 👇

✅ 1. Stress hormone levels can change
Several studies showed reductions in cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone) and salivary amylase after reflexology. Lower stress = better balance for many systems in the body.

❤️ 2. Heart rate and blood pressure may respond
People often experience a calming effect — including lower heart rate and blood pressure during or after a session. This reflects activation of the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system.

😊 3. Improved relaxation and emotional wellbeing
Participants consistently reported feeling calmer, more centered, and less anxious after reflexology. This isn’t just subjective — some studies observed measurable shifts in physiological markers of stress.

⚠️ Important note:
These changes don’t mean reflexology treats or cures disease. But they do show that what happens during a session is more than surface-level pampering. It can support the body’s natural stress regulation pathways.

A relaxed body has more capacity to heal, regulate, and restore balance. Reflexology supports the body’s natural balance by encouraging deep relaxation and reducing stress. Small shifts inside can make a big difference in how you feel on the outside.



Source: McCullough, J. E., Liddle, S. D., Sinclair, M., Close, C., & Hughes, C. M. (2014). The Physiological and Biochemical Outcomes Associated with a Reflexology Intervention. National Center for Biotechnology Information

30/09/2025

If you are due for an appointment in the next 2 weeks we have a house guest! Meet Hamlet who is here on his holidays from his guide dog duties! I am hoping he will be very quiet and not disturb any treatments but if you want you can maybe get some doggy loves at the end but beware he will leave his golden confetti all over your clothes! 🐾🤍🐾

24/09/2025

One of my favourite sounds 🐝
This fluffster hung about the cyclamen for a while and made late summer feel good!

Susan
💕

22/09/2025

A few appointments still available this week!
There may be one of the issues you need a bit of ‘rubbing out’ - maybe several.
Book in with me or another lovely reflexologist near you.
👣💕👣

Image designed and shared by Tarryn Fowler’s daughter.

13/09/2025

Hip pain

Quite a few of you might find this helpful. I have attended them before and they are informative and a chance to ask questions. From previous experience it wasn’t a big sales pitch but there was a mention of their services.

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM British Summer Time.