Claire's Reflexology and Beauty

01/12/2025

Limited space now leading up to Christmas if you need any appointments book now to avoid disappointment !
Remember gift card are available.

17/11/2025

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. 😴

11/11/2025

One week only ! Radio frequency facial which includes deep cleanse, exfoliation and facial massage. Regular price £50 next week £40 you can’t beat that. Give your skin a boost for Christmas. Upgrade to the collagen facial £60 instead of £70. Appointments Monday to Thursday.
Week 17th to Thursday 20th.
Monday fully booked.

03/11/2025

Snuggled up in a warm blanket is a perfect way to spend an hour or more out of the cold and wind 💨. Appointments available this week Tuesday and Thursday.

03/09/2025

Looking for case studies to promote this fantastic treatment. You must be willing to have photos which will be used on social media. Obviously I do not need a head shot and no name disclosed. A course of 6 treatments for great results at a huge discount of £300. Perfect for the little black dress season coming soon 🎄🎅book now !

03/06/2025

And the winner is !!!! Vikki Watts congratulations and thank you everyone for taking part much appreciated xx

02/06/2025

Last chance to enter the raffle ! Go go go 😄

27/05/2025

Still time to enter ! Come on people ! Xx

21/05/2025

Competition time !
Win a reflexology treatment or luxury facial. To be in it click on the link and make a £5 donation to my St Luke’s charity skydive make sure you add your name and drop a message below. Names will be pull out of a hat on June the 4th .
Many thanks and good luck

https://www.justgiving.com/page/claire-kidd-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015

22/04/2025

Thank you to all my wonderful clients for your kind words of support and understanding in cancelling appointments.
I am back to work this week with limited space feel free to message me for appointments look forward to seeing you all.

23/02/2025

28/01/2025

New year new you ! Introducing the radio frequency facial the ultimate in relaxation with fantastic results. Special offer £50 or combined with microcurrent lifting treatment for £75. Huge discount why …. Because you’re worth it !!