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Reflexology
is the art of applying pressure to specific areas of the feet known
as Reflex points. These reflex points correspond to certain points
or organs of the body, and the foot is seen as a mirror of the body.
When pressure is applied to these points, the nerve pathways are
stimulated and sometimes small crystalline deposits are cleared
which allow the energy to flow smoothly again. The human body has
the ability to heal itself, however during illness or times of stress
and following injury or disease, these vital energy pathways become
blocked which then results in imbalances which can cause pain and
distress and prevent us from functioning effectively.
During a treatment a Reflexologist can often detect imbalances in
the feet, and by working on these points releases the blockages
and tensions, which will help to restore the balance of energy throughout
the whole body
Reflexology is often found to be deeply relaxing and during a session
the whole body is treated, rather than just the symptoms.
Each treatment session lasts an hour and most people find they benefit
form a series of treatments, from which they feel their health and
well being steadily improving, although some people will report
considerable benefit after one session. Reflexologists do not claim
to cure diagnose or prescribe.
Reiki
originated in Japan at the end of the 19th century.
Reiki is a completely safe, gentle and non invasive hands on healing
technique, which uses universal energy to treat physical ailments,
and mental and emotional issues, without using pressure manipulation
or massage. It is a holistic system for balancing, healing and harmonising
all aspects of the person – body, mind ,emotions and spirit.
Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life force energy. It
is the energy within and around all living things. When you come
for a Reiki treatment you remain fully clothed. People normally
lie down to receive a Reiki session. However you can receive it
sitting. A treatment normally begins at the head and I will place
my hands in different position which correspond to the main body
organs and glands of the endocrine system. Occasionally people prefer
to receive the Reiki without being touched at all. Each position
is held for several minutes before moving on. During a treatment
you may feel a number of sensations usually pleasant and deeply
relaxing. As Reiki practitioners we say that Reiki always gives
the recipient what they need at the time. Some people feel very
energised whilst others will feel deeply relaxed and may need a
little time to reorientate. Others will drift off to sleep. Stress
Management/Relaxation : In these sessions I teach a variety of techniques
which can be Taken home and gradually incorporated into ones daily
life to relieve stress and tension. The whole idea is to have tools
so that the tension does not build up. We all have stress in our
lives. Some is good an motivates us. However it is the degree of
stress that determines whether it is positive or negative. To learn
how to meditate or to relax is so beneficial that as soon as we
have a problem we can use the methods we have learned. I use a number
of breathing techniques which are all quite simple, also Visualisation
and muscular relaxation. We normally work with a couple of methods
per session for a few sessions. Some people will find that some
techniqes are more effective than others and also that different
stressors require different methods of Relaxation. Stress Management
usually helps people to sleep well and to be more effective and
creative in everyday life. I often incorporate simple relaxation
into my Reflexology and Reiki treatments.
I
love one to one with people, getting to know them and I love massage
so Reflexology seemed the perfect job for me. I believe in value
for money so I use a fairly strong touch to route out problems and
people say they are very relaxed at the end. However I can do gentle
if required.
Reiki
is a spiritual journey for me aswell as a beautiful treatment. It
is the one I often choose for myself. It has allowed me to really
grow and it has been a privilege to use it.
TFH
Kinesiology uses touch and massage to balance the meridians and
is a fantastic treatment to use and really suits some people well.
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