R&R Therapy

07/12/2025

When you purchase a voucher as a Christmas gift from R&R Therapy it’s dated from 25th December rather than the date of purchase, unless you request a specific date, I’m happy to accommodate that too.

Just ask 😀

29/11/2025

Some posts needs sharing, this is one of them!! 🙌🏻
I love no 5

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

29/11/2025

Crying during reflexology isn’t uncommon, and there is nothing wrong with shedding a few tears so there’s no need to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.

It’s the magic of Reflexology! As the body begins to respond to the treatment it can stir up stored emotions.
It triggers an emotional release, unlocking the tears, as they fall hormones are being released, which can leave you feeling much calmer.

Reflexology activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and when you feel safe & secure suppressed emotions begin to ease, you’re in a safe space here at R&R Therapy so there’s never a need to worry or fret 🤗There’s a tissue, a hug (if you want one) and sometimes even a cuppa.

I offer a safe space to release, rebalance, and restore—helping you step forward feeling lighter and calmer.

17/11/2025

I love my workspace just as much as my clients, I open the door and feel instantly calmer, just as they do 🥰
I light the candles, turn on my Himalayan lamps, twinkly twig lights and close the blinds.

The blanket is put on the radiator to warm though (ideal for these chilly days), the under heated blanket is turned on and the mitts are placed in the towel warmer.

I prep my desk with my diary, turn my laptop on, make sure I’ve grounded myself and I’m ready for the day to unfold.

Are you ready?
Would you like a have 60 minutes or more to focus only on yourself?

Get in touch, let’s chat and I’ll explain how I can help, alternatively you may book in and look forward to creating space and time for your self care in 2026.
You can look forward to being welcomed here at R&R Therapy.

I’m open on a

Monday 10 - 4
Tuesday 2 - 5
Wednesday 10 - 5
Friday 10 - 4

I Offer

👣 Traditional, Conception, Maternity, Menopause, Mindful, Facial & Lymphatic Drainage Reflexology.

🌟 Reiki

💆🏼 Holistic facials using

🫚🌼🌺❄️ Season’s Of Change experiences- carefully created blended treatments for whatever season of life you’re in right now 🤗

My prices are from £50

Gift Vouchers are available - a perfect Christmas gift 🎄

And I’m very happy to have a chat with any queries you may have 🤗

15/11/2025

A new client visited on Friday. When a client visits for the first time I have a consultation form to complete, I ask a few questions to understand their needs, I can create a more bespoke treatment and ensure they’re really very comfortable.

I always like to know how they got to hear of me too, was it my website, Instagram, Facebook, business cards in the building, (I don’t pay to advertise) or a referral (most are these days).

This time the answer was “Well my son met a girl at a party, and her boss comes to see you!”

I was blown away by this,
1 - a boy meets girl ( not unusual) 😁
2, it wasn’t a direct referral 🥰
3, I was being talked about at a party 🎉🤣
4, the party was over 6 months ago and the lady remembered me! 🤯
Something quite special I feel, so thank you to all involved! You made my week ❤️

06/11/2025

Here in a nutshell, if you’re considering visiting for reflexology this article explains why it helps you and your wellbeing. Feel free to message for a chat if you’d like anymore information.

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

05/11/2025

It’s time for quiet, it’s time to breathe, it’s time for peace.
Now don’t for a minute think I say that 😀 a client does, othertimes the chatter just quietly ends..

I’m happy to chat, I’m happy when there’s silence, even when there’s gentle snoring, and yes, at times there is.🤗
I’m at my happiest when a client gets the very best from their visit.

This could be your time too.

There aren’t many appointments left before the end of 2025, so if you can’t squeeze in an hour for yourself just yet then my diary is open for 2026, visit

https://www.randrholistictherapy.co.uk/book-online

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01/11/2025

As October closes, Menopause Month may end—but the lived experience doesn’t. For many women, the struggle is silent, persistent, and deeply personal. Did you know 1 in 12 leave work because their symptoms make it impossible to function as they once did? Shocking hey?!

This is not a phase of life for surface-level care & wellness. It’s a time to nurture. To cherish. To feel worthy—because you are. To soothe, to pause and listen to what your body is saying.

Because when a moment of nurturing reminds you that you are cherished and worthy, a gentle pause becomes the whisper that truly soothes your mind, body & soul.

Menopause reflexology is one of my most popular therapies, aiding sleep, easing stress leading to feelings of improved wellbeing, let me know if I can help 💚💜

01/11/2025

A time to quieten, embrace the comfort of home, even the cosiness of my therapy space 🤗, to slow your mind and body in whichever way suits you, it’s time to let yourself soften in the slowing of the seasons.

29/10/2025

This is great news, however i think smaller companies need this too. I do understand the implications financially but surely to keep a great workforce is more important, did you know 1 in 12 women walk away from their employment because of menopausal struggles and don’t have the support they need. When a valued member of staff leaves there’s financial implications anyway.

As part of the Government’s Employment Rights Bill roadmap, a new Menopause Action Plan will be introduced to strengthen workplace support.

Under the proposals, larger businesses (those with 250+ employees) will be expected to publish an Equality Action Plan outlining how they support employees experiencing menopause. This will be voluntary from April 2026, before becoming a mandatory requirement in 2027.

Employers...how we can help you get ahead with your Menopause Action Plan, before it becomes mandatory in 2027

From April 2026 large employers should voluntarily publish an Equality (or Menopause) Action Plan; by 2027 this becomes mandatory. The plan must cover menopause support (alongside gender pay gap action).

To help with that we can now offer companies and organisations, large or small, the opportunity to subscribe to the Digital Version of Menopause Matters and enable their employees/members access to the online magazine.

Email us for further information and pricing -

info@menopausematters.co.uk

How We Can Help Business and Organisations..Online or Face-to-Face

Dr Heather Currie MBE and Ruth Devlin offer online or in-person educational sessions across all sectors including large and small and community groups and employers.

please email us for more information email address above 😊

18/10/2025

Does this resonate with you?

🤦‍♀️I get frustrated when the kids don’t listen, in a way I wouldn’t normally

🙄I don’t have the patience at work that I used to?

😣Even my husband breathing irritates me (yes, that’s in the has been said before)

🥲My reactions are over the top nowadays

😩Anxiety is creeping in over the silliest of things

😠The anger is so frightening because that’s just not me

Who am I becoming?

Yes, perimenopause can create so many feelings, emotions and symptoms but
believe me you can and will feel normal again. Your confidence will return, you aren’t going mad, your patience will be restored, this will pass, it may take time but it will pass.

Most of our adult lives we can and do hold it together, but this is a turbulent phase, think back to puberty and the tears, rages, low self esteem, lack of confidence now it’s in reverse and this really is the time to nurture yourself.

Whether you choose menopause reflexology (read my blog, link is in my stories or the link is in the bio), reiki a holistic facial or something else, make a promise to yourself that you’ll spend 60 minutes (more if you can) purely on yourself!!! Because you are worthy of feeling calm, restored and relaxed.

Rachel 💜💚

18/10/2025

So, this morning I meant to share my blog in celebration of World Menopause Day but like so many of us do..it slipped my mind! 🤣

So here you go..better late than never 🥰

It’s been around five years since I became post-menopausal, and as I was moving through that stage of life, many of my clients were too. After a little lull, where my focus shifted to supporting busy mums in their late 30's and early 40's, I now find myself drawn back to working closely with women...