Reflexology
About Me...
My name is Karen Roberts and I am qualified Reflexologist, Reiki Practioner and Founder and Formulator of My Goodness Natural Skincare, which offers a range of magnesium products that are used in treatments and available for purchase or order from the treatment room.
After working as a Primary School teacher for 20 years, I decided to move from the profession to pursue my passion for Reflexology and to help others in taking steps to improve their well-being.
I trained at the Devon School of Reflexology, where I qualified with a Level 3 Diploma and Distinction in Reflexology. I am also a member of the Association of Reflexology (AoR).
I later trained as a Reiki Practitioner at the Intuition Alchemy Academy, where I was awarded a Reiki Level Two Diploma and a Professional Energy Healing Diploma.
To combine my love of Magnesium and supporting our clients with aftercare, I qualified in Natural Skincare with a Level 4 Diploma with Distinction. This led me to develop my own skincare range - My Goodness Natural Skincare.
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a non-invasive, complimentary therapy, which helps to alleviate stress and tension that we experience in our fast paced and modern life.
Reflexology has been practised as far back as Ancient cultures. It is based on the theory that different points or reflexes on the feet or hands correspond to different parts of the body. The feet and hands are mini-maps of the body and by applying pressure to the reflexes, the whole body can be treated.
Reflexologists help to ease congestion in the nerve pathways throughout the body. By using pressure techniques to breakdown the blockages, the nerve pathways can work better, enabling messages to flow more smoothly to the relevant body parts, therefore restoring and balancing the body naturally back to homeostasis.
Reflexology treatments are also available in the comfort of your own home and are offered in the local Saltash area, providing relaxation and balance directly to you.
Benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology is an individual treatment, which treats the whole person and promotes well-being.
It should not be used as an alternative to seeking medical advice as reflexologists do not diagnose, prescribe or cure.
Reflexology provides many benefits, such as:
• Relaxation
• Release of tension
• Better sleep
• Positive mood change and boosted energy.
• Enhanced nerve function
• Elimination of toxins
• Increased circulation
Reflexology enables an improved body and frame of mind, which results in a greater sense of well-being and most importantly a state of happiness.
Your Treatment
Your first appointment begins with a FREE consultation, where medical and lifestyle details will be taken and needs and goals will be discussed. It would therefore be helpful to know your choice of treatment and reason for reflexology at the time of the booking.
Reflexology is an easy treatment to receive, only needing to remove socks and shoes for the feet or relaxing back in the chair for your hands.
While sitting in an ergonomic, reclining chair, warm towels will be used to cleanse and relax the feet before the treatment begins and the option of a soft, cosy blanket to nestle beneath.
Magnesium based foot cream, with essential oils is used to massage into the feet to promote relaxation, help to relieve aches and soften the skin. Talc and sensitive skin options are also available.
The reflexology treatment involves applying pressure to the reflexes on the feet or the hands using thumbs, fingers and knuckles. The pressure can be adjusted at anytime to suit your needs.
At the end of the treatment, feedback and aftercare information is provided.
A course of 4-6 treatments is often recommended to enable the beneficial effects of reflexology.
After Treatment
Reflexology acknowledges that everyone is unique, so each person will respond and react differently.
Many people feel relaxed and sleepy as tension, held in the body, has been released. Others feel energised or invigorated. Most people after one or two treatments feel an improved sense of well-being and encounter a feeling of relaxation.
Often a ‘healing response’ is experienced and this is a good, positive sign that the body has responded well to the reflexology treatment as it is reacting to the flushing away of toxins and starting to re-balance itself.
Signs of healing responses may include:
• Tiredness
• Mild headaches
• Feeling emotional
• Changes in sleep patterns or more dreams
• Aches and pains
• Frequent use of the toilet
• Feeling cold
It is possible for existing conditions to get worse before it gets better. This is also part of the healing response. These after effects are usually mild and should pass within 48 hours.