Reflexology

We believe that Reflexology is extremely beneficial in pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a very happy time. For some people, there are some unwanted symptoms, as the body goes through many changes. We have treated pregnant ladies who have found that reflexology had a positive effect on:

• Nausea and sickness
• Sleep problems
• Back ache
• Symphysis pubis dysfunction
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Leg cramp
• Aches and pains
• Swelling in the feet and hands

You will discuss any of the above symptoms when you come in for your treatment – your therapist will ask what you would like to get out of the treatment and will be able to discuss this with you in depth.

Conceiving a baby is often referred to as the ‘most natural thing in the world’, but it does not work out for everyone, within the timeframe that we expect.

People often ask us how reflexology can help when a couple is trying to conceive? The best explanation is that we aim for human body to become a ‘constant internal environment’. Hormonal levels play a huge role in the body, and of course, in conception. Reflexology helps to balance out hormones by working on the body as a whole. If you are stressed, your hormones change a great deal, with raised cortisol (stress hormone). We also use reflexology to aid the reduction of stress levels and to help the body to be in a balanced state.

It’s not just people who are struggling to conceive that we see at Cheltenham Reflexology and Massage. We have seen an increase in the number of ladies seeking reflexology treatment in order to ‘prepare their body’ for when they will start trying to conceive.

We love the opportunity to work with ladies and men, especially when is comes to conception. A man’s general health is of course hugely influential on the quality of sperm.

We use a gentle touch form of reflexology when working with babies and children. Treatments vary in length, depending on the age of the child. We have found that parents have sought out reflexology to help with:

• Baby’s sleep
• Colic
• Digestive issues

Reflexology Lymphatic drainage (RLD)

Sally Kay, a lovely Reflexologist from Wales, pioneered RLD, through her university research project. She devised a protocol (sequence of reflex movements) that focuses on stimulating the lymphatic reflexes in the feet (or hands) and this in turn has been proven to have an effect on the lymphatic system in the body.

Sally’s research uses scientific processes to collect data, resulting in evidence that reflexology does improve lymphatic function. Limbs are measured before and after treatment and a reduction in circumference has been noted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyL7X4Nvbcs

Kerry uses RLD techniques for clients with oedema, clients with lymphedema and post surgery, especially involving the removal of lymph nodes. Kerry has seen clients who have a collection of fluid around their ankles or lower legs and seen a marked reduction through the use of lymphatic reflexology. Kerry has also used these techniques for ladies struggling with non-medical swelling during pregnancy.

Reflexology (55mins) – £55

Children (up to 12 years) – (30 mins) – £38

Babies and Infants – £38

*Please note that there is a 100% charge for any appointments made and not attended or with less than 48 hours notice, as we are likely to be unable to fill that treatment slot.

We offer courses of treatments for clients who are interested in regular reflexology appointments.

A course of treatments is to be used as a programme over a 5 month period, is non-transferrable and must be used within the stated duration by the named individual.

Course of 5x 55 minute Reflexology treatments – £255

All of your appointments will be recorded throughout the duration of the course of treatments.