Welcome to The Little Lavender Room...
After more than 20 years raising my family, I gained my VCTC Level 3 Complementary Therapy Diploma at Peter Symonds college in Winchester. My qualifications include reflexology, Swedish massage, anatomy & physiology and aromatherapy as well as Indian head massage. A continued program of CPD means that I've since extended my skills at the London School of Reflexology to add Advanced Facial Reflexology and, further to this, I have also completed courses in Reflexology Lymph Drainage and maternity reflexology. So, what is reflexology? Put simply, it is a relaxing and enjoyable holistic treatment involving the application of pressure to areas of the feet which are traditionally thought to correspond with the different organs and systems of the body. It is not used to diagnose or cure but it can assist the body to move out of 'fight or flight' and into 'rest and digest' and is an excellent therapy to help maintain existing good health or support the traditional clinical management of many chronic conditions. This therapy, which has its origins in ancient Egypt, China and India, is beneficial to help boost circulation, flush out toxins and lower stress levels. The aim is to assist the body to return to a state of homeostasis (balance) and, although it should never be painful, it is not uncommon to find tender areas which may correspond to symptoms you may be experiencing. While one session alone can bring much needed relaxation and even a blissful nights sleep, for the full benefit to be achieved it is recommended to make it a regular part of an ongoing wellbeing program. Facial reflexology works much the same way, using corresponding reflexes on the face, but with a more gentle pressure and is ideal for those who maybe don't like their feet being touched or who suffer from congestion, upper body tension or headaches. By way of a welcome bonus, it is excellent for relaxing the facial muscles and, as massage helps to boost circulation and cellular turnover, regular sessions can lead to a more youthful, glowing appearance! Whether you decide to book space on my therapy bed or just ‘like’ the page, I really hope you will find something of interest or even to make you laugh! Helen x
