Robyn Alston Massage & Reflexology

13/03/2022

Little therapy room revamp 🧡

16/02/2022

The buzzing of deep oscillation therapy in action

06/02/2022

Spaced out…. Bespoke treatment from yesterday….. gorgeous lady relaxing under the light whilst having reflexology after a little facial with sculpting massage, cupping and gua sha. Swipe for ❤️ warming testo….

06/01/2022

Well done to volunteer, Robyn who has just finished a clinical placement with us. Jo Stewart, our Complementary Therapist was proud to present her with a Certificate of Achievement in Reflexology. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in completing a placement with our lovely team then please send us a message. http://ow.ly/2QYH50Hlh2b

12/01/2021

09/11/2020

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10/10/2020

New social touch brain pathways have been discovered that directly link gentle social stroking to the emotional centers in the brain.

10/10/2020

Effects of Reflexology and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life during Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

Abstract
Purpose: Our aim was to investigate the effect of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on pain, fatigue, and quality of life (QoL) of gynecologic cancer patients during chemotherapy.

Methods: Eighty participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: reflexology, progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises, both (reflexology + PMR), or a control group. Data were collected with a general data collection form, Brief Pain and Fatigue inventories, and Multidimensional Quality-of-Life Scale-Cancer.

Results: In reflexology and reflexology + PMR groups, a significant decrease in pain severity and fatigue and an increase in QoL were found (p < .05). In the PMR alone group, pain severity and fatigue decreased significantly (p < .05), but there was no significant change identified in QOL (p > .05).

Conclusions: Reflexology and PMR exercises given to gynecologic cancer patients during chemotherapy were found to decrease pain and fatigue and increase QoL.

[Randomized Controlled Trial Pain Manag Nurs- 2019 Feb;20(1):47-53. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2018.03.001. Epub 2018 Dec 13.] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29776873/