Reflexology
What is Reflexology?
You may have heard people talking about this complementary therapy, but actually are unsure what is reflexology. I will attempt to describe it for you here. Reflexology is a special kind of massage on the feet, hands or face.
Points and areas are pressed and gently held or 'finger-walked' to balance and soothe the body. This brings about a deep state of relaxation and encourages homoeostasis. I work with a gentle, but not light, pressure, which can also vary as I move around your feet.
Over 7000 nerve endings are in the feet alone. Based on the ...
Pregnancy yoga classes
*NEW* Starting 10th September 2025 Venue: St. Paul's Church Hall, Quarndon. Wednesdays 7-8pm
Yoga during pregnancy is a gentle form of exercise, helps ensure optimum foetal positioning to ease back aches and facilitate an easier birth, and teaches you ways to help you relax, reduce anxiety, make space and keep you fit and flexible during your pregnancy. We prepare for labour and birth using postures, adapted sequences and breathing techniques.
Maintaining your strength and stamina are a key part of these classes.
Even if you know you are planning a caesarea...
Reflexology for Baby Loss or Miscarriage
Having reflexology for baby loss or miscarriage can offer you a comfort in your time of grief. Sometimes, through reasons we may not understand, some of us will miscarry a pregnancy at some point in our lives.
It can be an extremely difficult time, coming to terms with feelings about the baby we barely knew. Healing the body and mind is a lifelong journey. Sadly there may also be times when we have had to say goodbye to our baby or child of any age. The loss is physical as well as emotional.
Reflexology may support us through the grieving process and may help us to come ...
Reflexology in labour and birth
Using reflexology in labour and birth support is a wonderful way to help you relax and allow the fundus to build as your cervix opens through contractions. It is this fundus which creates the power for your baby's birth from your body.
"The key to a good birth is relaxation." Ina May Gaskin, world renowned midwife and author.
As you enter the most physically and mentally challenging time of your pregnancy, the labour and birth of your baby, you may realise you want to take additional support in to the birthing room with you. Reflexology can be done at any time in-between ...