Reflexology with Stella

21/04/2026

01/04/2026

If you suffer with Seasonal allergies, these reflex points may help alleviate symptoms.

For rounded areas use a press and rotate thumb technique and for other areas use a caterpillar like thumb technique.

There are many other points that may help and these are included in a full Reflexology session.

The Illeocecal Valve is a particuarlly important reflex...as the Illeocecal valve helps to maintain gut integrity, reducing systemic inflammation, and preventing the overactivation of the immune system.

• Prevents Immune Overreaction (Leaky Gut Reduction)
• Lowers Total Histamine Load
• Supports Immune Tolerance
• Reduces Chronic Inflammation

It is often recommended to avoid roughage-type foods (nuts, seeds, popcorn, raw vegetables) for a few weeks, as well as refined sugars and caffeine to help it heal.

The reflex points shown are based on reflexology principles and are intended for general guidance only. Reflexology is a complementary therapy and should not be used as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have a medical condition, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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28/03/2026

✨️Perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms.

I've been using this in my oil blend and diffuser in the treatment room this week. Many of my clients are transitioning through this time and Pink Grapefruit is one of the oils I choose alongside, lavender, clary sage and ylang Ylang. 👣

Pink grapefruit essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to manage several menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms, primarily by enhancing mood, increasing energy, and assisting with stress management.

Its uplifting scent and active components, such as limonene, help address the emotional and physical sluggishness often experienced during this transition.

Before using at home, please consult a doctor if you are on HRT.

Avoid ylang ylang if you have low blood pressure.

24/03/2026

✨ Even when life feels heavy, you are allowed to rest.

✨Your worth is not measured by what you do or earn. You are enough as you are.

✨️Take this moment to breathe, to feel safe, and to let your body and mind relax. 💛

22/03/2026

https://youtu.be/e0_XljRl7d0

Stop second-guessing yourself — learn to trust your intuition.

Have you ever felt something was “off”… but then found yourself explaining it away?

In this video, we gently explore what it means to reconnect with your intuition — especially if you’ve learned to override it in order to stay safe, keep the peace, or maintain connection.

If you notice yourself overthinking, second-guessing, or needing reassurance from others, you’re not alone. These patterns often begin in environments where your feelings weren’t fully seen, heard, or validated — and over time, they can lead to a kind of internal self-doubt that feels hard to trust.

This isn’t because something is wrong with you.

It’s because your system adapted.

15/03/2026

Open heart. Clear boundaries. 🌿

Staying open doesn’t mean giving everyone unlimited access to your energy. Boundaries protect your compassion and presence, so you can say yes authentically and no without guilt. Real connection happens when love and self-respect coexist.

✨ Take a moment today: where in your life could you hold both openness and protection?

14/03/2026

https://youtu.be/WGMMOS7TYCk

From Scarcity to Belonging: A Real Moment That Changed How I See Manifestation

Most people think scarcity is a mindset problem.
But very often it’s a nervous system problem.
When the body feels unsafe, it scans for lack, threat, and survival.
And when safety returns, something shifts…
Suddenly there’s room for belonging... and abundance.

14/03/2026

Safety doesn't require self-abandonment

Over time, healing usually involves learning things like:

“I can have needs too.”

“Conflict doesn’t always mean danger.”

“Someone else’s emotions aren’t my responsibility to manage.”

That’s the retraining layer.

It involves:
boundaries
self-trust
relational repair
sometimes therapy or coaching

Calming the nervous system doesn’t automatically change appeasement patterns, but it gives us the regulation and awareness we need to start making different choices in relationships.

If you would like help regulating your nervous system, Reflexology and Hypnotherapy can support you with this.

And if you'd like to uncover and work to change the feelings and thoughts that drive this pattern, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a great way to start. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss this further.

Booking link in bio.

06/03/2026

In dangerous situations flight mode is doing exactly what it is supppsed to do, even if there is no visable signs of danger our bodies can percieve a threat before our mind can catch up.

But sometimes flight mode can show up when it is reacting to a conditioned response that avoids discomfort and it would be better to move through the moment whilst regulating the nervous system.

So next time flight response shows up, it can be helpful to ask yourself...

"Is my safety at risk right now?
Or am I uncomfortable, embarrassed, or stressed?"

If safety = YES → flight is appropriate.
If safety = NO, but discomfort = high → regulate, don’t run.

How to regulate when your body wants to flee but you don’t actually need to

Try:
Slow, deep diaphragmatic breathing
Naming what you’re feeling: “This is anxiety, not danger.”

Grounding (5 senses method) 5 things you can see, 5 things you can hear, 5 things you can smell, 5 things you can touch/feel, 5 things you can taste.

Relaxing shoulders, jaw, and hands

Taking a short break rather than disappearing from the situation