Reflexology

Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands, which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body.

Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way, a type of preventative maintenance. Reflexology is a serious advance in the health field and should not be confused with massage. When we talk about 'stimulating' reflexes on the feet and hands, we are actually rousing energy that produces a reaction in a specific organ or gland.

Reflexology helps to:

Relax and calm

Balance the body

Improve nerve and blood supply

Reflexologists do not:

Diagnose

Prescribe

Treat for a specific condition

Reflexology is a complementary therapy which means that it sits very well alongside orthodox medicine. It should never be used as a replacement for seeing professional medical advice.

Maternity Reflexology

Reflexology, one of the most popular complementary therapies used by women during pregnancy. Reflexology treatment during pregnancy will put you in the best possible condition for whatever type of birthing you experience.

Benefits of Antenatal Reflexology:
Reflexology improves general well-being, is very pleasant to receive, and induces a deep relaxation so your body can adjust more smoothly to the major changes required at this time. Treatments help ease or prevent the many discomforts and ailments commonly associated with pregnancy.

It reduces the effects of stress and modern day pressures on mother and baby: improves vitality, circulation, breathing, digestion and sleep, and helps normalise blood pressure.

Reflexology has established it reputation and popularity by the effective results people experience. Trials have found that those receiving regular treatments during pregnancy tend to deliver closer to term and have shorter labours. With many expectant mothers having to work close up to their expected due dates, with a risk of going into labour already exhausted, the restorative effects of reflexology can be immensely valuable. It helps prime your body for birthing.

Benefits of Postnatal Reflexology:

Balancing, harmonising and restorative at this demanding time

Reduces anxiety and helps you establish a "calm inner centre"

Reduces tension, aches and stiffness

It helps restore the body to a non-pregnant state.

Increases vitality and aids restful

Benefits of Baby Reflexology:
Your Maternity Reflexologist can show you some reflexology techniques to use for your baby to him calm, healthy and happy.

Sports Massage & Rehabilitation Massage

What is Sports Massage?
Sports Massage is the term applied to the discipline of using massage for the specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. It covers the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of the soft tissues of the body eg. muscles, ligaments and tendons.Sports massage should be tailored to each individual¹s needs to positively enhance ones ability to perform.

Benefits of sports & rehabilitation massage:

Improve circulation & lymphatic flow

Assist in the removal of metabolic waste

Sedate or stimulate nerve endings

Increase or decrease muscle tone

Increase or decrease muscle length

Remodel scar tissue when required

Assist in mental preparation for sporting participation

Sports massage can be beneficial at various stages of participation. For example:

The conditioning / training phase

Pre competition

Inter competition

Post competition

Post travel

Injury prevention