Soothing Souls Reflexology

01/05/2026

We often talk about how reflexology feels - calming, grounding, restorative.
But what’s happening underneath that?

A double-blind randomised controlled trial (the gold standard in research) looked at what happens in the body during a reflexology session.

Researchers measured real-time cardiovascular responses in healthy volunteers and found:
✔️ Immediate changes in haemodynamics (how blood flows through the body)
✔️ A measurable effect on cardiac function, specifically the cardiac index
✔️ Effects observed during targeted reflexology on foot areas linked to the heart

In simple terms?
This wasn’t just “feeling relaxed” — the body showed objective, physiological changes in real time.

It’s a powerful reminder that touch therapies like reflexology can have measurable impacts beyond relaxation alone.

📚 Source: Jones et al. (2012) – Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

23/04/2026

Reflexology helps these symptoms 😊

WHY YOUR PAIN MOVES AROUND YOUR BODY 🛑

Do you feel pain in different parts of your body at different times? One day it’s your back, another day your leg, and sometimes even your shoulder?

Most people think they have multiple problems… but in many cases, it is actually one irritated nerve system sending signals to different areas.

When a nerve root is irritated, the brain can interpret pain in different locations along the same pathway. This is called referred pain.

This leads to:

Pain that shifts location
Confusing symptoms
No clear single injury site

It’s not multiple injuries… it’s one source sending multiple signals.

That’s why:

Pain location changes over time
Treatment of one area doesn’t fully solve it
Symptoms feel unpredictable

Understanding nerve referral patterns can help identify the real source behind changing pain patterns.

23/04/2026

The hayfever season has started and reflexology can help ease the symptoms.
The typical pollen months for the UK are:
● Tree pollen usually starts around March
● Grass pollen peaks May-July
● W**d pollen can continue into September

Combined with treatments such as antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays, and saline nasal rinses, reflexology can reduce the symptoms with benefits such as:
● Less congestion
● Better sleep
● Reduced headaches/sinus discomfort
● Feeling calmer during allergy season

If you would like to start your reflexology sessions please contact me either on Facebook or 07768530937.

20/04/2026

Are you struggling with sleep? Under chronic stress? Or are you seeking relaxation or mental clarity?

The calming nature of reflexology may help support brain health in many ways including:
● reducing mental fatigue
● improving focus
● creating a meditative state

This is especially helpful for people experiencing burnout or cognitive overload.

Working specific pressure points in a reflexology session can influence stress and overall balance.
Most people feel deeply relaxed - sometimes even fall asleep. You might notice:
● A warm, heavy feeling in your body
● Slower breathing
● A sense of mental "quieting"

This ties into activating the parasympathetic nervous system - the part of your body responsible for calming you down.

16/04/2026

04/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣

03/04/2026

I'm currently doing a charity raffle to raise money for my son's football powerchair and one of the prizes is a voucher for £40 reflexology with me. If you would like to try and win yourself a free treatment (as well as many other great prizes from great places) please see the copied post. Thank you in advance x

26/03/2026

Life gets busy, and it's easy to keep pushing through - but your body needs moments of stillness to heal, and to restore balance and energy.

Reflexology is your time to reset. To switch off the noise, reconnect with yourself, and give your body the care it deserves.

16/02/2026

What's happening when you fall asleep during reflexology?

If you drift off during your treatment, it's a lovely sign.

Your nervous system has shifted out of 'stress mode' and into 'rest and repair'. This is when the body really resets - stress hormones drop, muscles soften, breathing slows, and the body starts focusing on healing instead of coping.

Your brain moves into slower, calmer waves (like meditation), allowing a deep relaxation and emotional release.

And yes... even snoring is a compliment 😁. It means your body feels safe, supported, and completely relaxed.

So please don't apologise - your body is doing exactly what it needs to do.

09/02/2026

A client came to see me today for her regular reflexology session. She was feeling particularly low and was looking forward to her treatment. During the session, she experienced noticeable relaxation in her shoulders, neck and face. She also became aware of her jaw unclenching, realising how much tension she had been holding.
Reflexology encourages the body to relax deeply, helping release tension we often carry unconsciously.
She said "as my jaw was unclenching, it made me smile and feel happy."
After feeling low, beforehand, she left feeling lighter and happier.
Moments like this are another reason why I love being a reflexologist.

Client was happy for me to share this.