Elizabeth Rabone Holistic Therapy

06/02/2026

Today I did a much-needed massage for someone who'd won the treatment in a raffle. They were very stressed so had won the perfect prize.

05/02/2026

This morning I'm splashing out through the rain to do treatments at a local care home. Treatments are always popular there.

04/02/2026

It's World Cancer Day today. Please get in touch if you (or someone you know) are interested in finding out how complementary therapies can support cancer patients and those who care for them.

03/02/2026

Looking for a Valentines day gift? I have gift vouchers for sale.

02/02/2026

According to Diabetes UK, there's an estimated 12.1 million adults in the UK living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. This research from Turkey found that foot reflexology was effective at reducing pain from peripheral neuropathy in women with Type 2 diabetes:
https://www.painmanagementnursing.org/article/S1524-9042(25)00320-0/abstract?fbclid=IwY2xjawPtRl1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEet0Zn-46xPHgeLP-by7IMM0cKHrA2LRSNnM662pdT-3kwpbdA4D_r82n1Ijk_aem_BYBid4qEZDBG6skMFcemEg

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a significant cause of chronic pain in patients with type 2 diabetes. Although pharmacological treatments are available, complementary therapies such as reflexology massage may offer additional symptomatic relief. However, evidence on the efficacy of reflexology mas...

01/02/2026

30/01/2026

January nearly over already, where did the month go? How was your first month of the year?

29/01/2026

Some photos I took on my way back to the car park after a networking breakfast this morning. I have no idea what the little structure is, any suggestions?

28/01/2026

I still have a few appointments available in February, please get in touch if you would like to try reflexology, massage, Indian head massage, lymphatic drainage, facial acupressure...

27/01/2026

I use essential oil of lavender a lot in aromatherapy massages. This research from Taiwan found that inhaling essential oil of lavender reduced anxiety, improved sleep quality and lowered blood pressure in hypertensive, middle-aged adults.

23/01/2026

Have you ever tried manual lymphatic drainage? It's a very light, gentle treatment that moves lymph along into lymph nodes. Lymph is usually moved around the body by movements of the muscles, so lymphatic drainage is especially beneficial for people with poor mobility.