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18/11/2025

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Supporting the Nervous System

One of reflexology’s greatest gifts is how beautifully it supports the parasympathetic nervous system, our rest, digest, and repair state.
In today’s world, most people are busy and/or stressed, and the body may forget how to relax. Reflexology gently reminds it.

As tension melts away, breathing deepens, the heartbeat slows, and balance returns. The body feels safe again, and in a safe, gentle way, healing begins.

This is why regular sessions bring such lasting benefits. Each treatment strengthens your body’s ability to restore itself naturally.

17/11/2025

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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. 😴

13/11/2025

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Fatigue - whether chronic or seasonal - affects both body and mind 🍂 🍃
Changes in light, temperature, and daily rhythm can lower energy and disrupt our natural balance.

Reflexology offers a gentle, evidence-based way to support recovery.
Reflexology can be tailored to each person - whether through the feet, hands, face, or ears - with each area offering its own gentle way of restoring harmony within the body.

By stimulating reflex points linked to internal systems, it helps regulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and promote deep relaxation.

Reflexology reminds the body how to rest - helping energy flow where it’s needed most.
A calm, grounded practice for times when you feel depleted.

Recent research supports reflexology as an effective complementary therapy for reducing fatigue and improving wellbeing. Meta-analyses and clinical trials show that stimulating reflex points on the feet can significantly decrease fatigue severity, improve sleep quality, and lower stress levels.
Studies published in journals such as The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2011), Journal of Clinical Nursing (2018), Medicine (2023), and Holistic Nursing Practice (2025) found consistent benefits across various groups - including individuals with chronic illness and treatment-related fatigue. These findings suggest that reflexology promotes relaxation and autonomic balance, offering a gentle, evidence-based approach to managing both chronic and seasonal fatigue.
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12/11/2025

Come and say hi and chat to me about all things Reflexology .

With now over 10 years of experience and a variety of reflexology qualifications under my belt I’d be very happy to offer any advice about the treatment and how it may bring about a sense of wellbeing to the body and how it can be tailored and effective in treating many conditions .

Also my homemade hand poured soy wax candles will also be available for sale with 17 fragrances to choose from . Making great stocking fillers or secret santa gifts.

See you there 👋

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09/11/2025

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Your feet carry your entire story. Every joint, every muscle, every reflex holds a memory of how you move through life.

With foot reflexology, we release tension, awaken circulation, activate multiple nerves in each foot and restore the natural flow that supports your body from the ground up.

Clients often say they leave the treatment feeling lighter, and more at peace, as if the weight they’ve been carrying, both physically and emotionally, has gently lifted.

This is the difference between a simple foot massage and true reflexology. Reflexology invites your body to participate in its own healing. It’s grounding, powerful, and deeply restorative.

When your feet feel free, your whole being follows.

07/11/2025

It's the time of year to cosy up in front of the fire and have a treatment come to you!

Reflexology is a non-invasive, relaxing treatment where pressure is applied to specific reflex points on the feet and face.

Reflexology can be used to improve symptoms listed below to name just a few :-

👣Migraines
👣Digestive problems
👣Arthritis
👣Depression & anxiety
👣Sleep disorders
👣Energy levels
👣Circulation
👣Menstrual problems
👣Fertility
👣Aches and pains
👣Symptoms of stress
👣Menopause

Simply enjoy an hour of peace and relaxation.
Or maybe give that gift to somebody else.

Please message me to ask any questions or to book a treatment.

27/10/2025

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18/09/2025

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Your Body Knows How to Heal

Reflexology doesn’t force change; it reminds your body how to find balance again:

🥦 From digestion to brain function
💩 Improved focus
💏 Conception
👨‍👦‍👦 Pregnancy
😴 Stress relief to better sleep
💧 Flushing lymphatic fluid
🔆 Balancing hormones
👍 Etc.

This gentle therapy supports the whole person and all body systems. The intelligence is already within you; reflexology simply helps it shine.

16/09/2025

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Breakthrough in Reflexology Research

Reflexology is making history!
Recent brain scan research by Dr. Stefan Posse and Kevin Kunz shows unique brain activity patterns lighting up after reflexology.

This is a proof that this gentle therapy truly supports brain function and whole-body balance. You feel it and I have seen many amazing benefits with clients, now the science is showing it.

Information: https://www.reflexology-research.com/home/

10/09/2025

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Reflexology activates the brain for physical, mental and emotional health

Every reflexology session on the feet, face and/or ears sends messages through your nervous system to your brain.

The latest research now captures those messages on brain scans, and the results are incredible.

Reflexology isn’t just relaxation; it is your brain and body working together for better health.

10/09/2025