Featherfoot Reflexology

19/05/2023

Perfect end to the week when your last client of the day texts to say
"That was heavenly Helen - aka 'Helen of the Capable Hands'.
I'm a different woman - old biddy be gone!!"
The power of reflexology to rejuvenate 👣🙌💣

06/07/2022

Fascinating series on BBC R4 - each just 12 minutes long.
Exploring and exposing menstruation, maternity and menopause - anatomically and politically. Some eye opening stuff 👀. Give it a listen 👌

Listen to the latest episodes of 28ish Days Later on BBC Sounds

02/05/2022

Ch4 tonight 9pm! A must watch for all the family!

Really delighted Ch4 have commissioned a further myth busting programme on the menopause.

I’m especially pleased it focuses on mental health issues as it was my experience of this that made me agree to take part in the first documentary last May. Crippling brain fog, forgetfulness, rage, and anxiety where my main issues – (despite my now notoriety for over the counter vaginal pessaries 😉). The effects of menopause definitely featured in my career change.

I think many of us wondered if we had done the right thing the night before broadcast. Davina’s celebrity magic has made menopause mentionable, and it looks like a lot more stories and professionals have come to the fore in this second episode now the taboo has been torn open. I know from speaking with the producers after filming last year there was enough footage to make 3 or 4 follow ups, so I’m hoping this isn’t the last – there is so much more to reveal.

It is exactly a year since the first programme aired, and seeing the new trailers has also made me realise what a lonely place it was 12 months ago – sharing stories whilst socially distanced was tough – there is a lot of hugging in the new episode. Definitely worth sharing your stories! Kate Muir

25/01/2022

Highly recommend both this book and reflexology to help you through the peri/menopause.
Written by the executive producer of the Davina McCall Channel 4 documentary 'S*x Myths and the Menopause' this is a no holds barred, witty and astute description of one of the most challenging times in a woman's life. The Audible version is a great listen if you haven't got time to sit and read 💃🏿🔥
Reflexology can help balance the body and mind 👣🙌
(Oh, and I'm quoted in the book - but not biased 😉😄)

‘I have huge respect for Kate. A forensic journalist and menopause warrior.’ Davina McCallAn eye-opening, no-holds-barred guide to the perimenopaus...

03/11/2021

We could all do with a little help to relax and sleep better 👣👐

One of the things that’s appealing about reflexology as a sleep therapy is that it can be practiced at home, on your own. Here is what you need to know about how it helps with stress and sleep!

08/01/2021

CNHC Membership guidance on practising reflexology during lockdown has now been updated (see below).

Given the current unprecedented situation I have made the decision to cease all face to face treatments. I am continuing to support some existing patients remotely and will review when physical treatments can start again in line with the guidance on a case by case basis.

I am still open for enquiries should you wish to contact me with questions about future treatments.

For now, stay safe, stay well, and stay home 👣🙌..........................
UPDATE: National lockdown approved by Parliament (updated 6 January 202)
On 4 January 2021 the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced that England would go into a national lockdown with effect from midnight that night. The Government published relevant guidance on the lockdown requirements. Under the section ‘Businesses and venues which can remain open’ it states: “The full list of these businesses can be found in the guidance on closing certain businesses and venues in England.”

The businesses that can remain open include “dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services relating to mental health.” Under the legal advice we obtained during the November 2020 national lockdown in England, CNHC Registrants in England meet the definition of “other…health services, including services relating to mental health” contained in Section 17(o), Schedule 3A of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020. The amended legislation on which Parliament voted today made no changes that section of the Regulations.

This means, as a CNHC Registrant, you can continue to practise in England during the current restrictions if you meet the criteria set out below.

In order to stay within the remit of providing “other…health services, including services relating to mental health”:

You must only provide the therapies you are registered for, on a one-to-one basis to clients, for an identified mental or physical health condition or injury that is causing them pain or having an adverse impact on their mobility or their quality of life.

You must be able to evidence that your therapeutic intervention is supporting your client with their condition. You can do this by recording their health condition and giving a clear rationale in your client’s care record for the treatment that you are providing,

You cannot provide treatment to a client in their own home unless you have received a direct referral from a statutory regulated health professional.

If your practice is based in your own home you can continue to work from there as long as it is COVID-secure. You can find our advice on following government guidance on working safely here.

We cannot stress enough the severity of the situation we are now in, with a surge in infection rates of the highly transmissible new variant of COVID-19 placing increasing pressure on the NHS. You must exercise the utmost caution and exercise your professional judgement in assessing the risks. You must carry out and record a risk assessment on whether the benefits of seeing a client in person outweighs the risks. Practise remotely where you can and follow our advice on following government guidance on working safely.