Reflexology in the Menopause
There are many benefits to receiving reflexology both in the perimenopause and menopause. Stress can play havoc with our hormones, affecting how we feel, and function. Reflexology can help reduce this stress and improve your mood and wellbeing. Reflexology treatments can help to support a woman’s menopausal journey both physically, emotionally and mentally.
There are many symptoms that can be associated with menopause including:
Hot flushes, Night sweats, Clammy, Palpitations, Irritability, Mood swings, Insomnia, Irregular periods, Low libido, Dry vagina, Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression, Poor concentration, Poor memory, Incontinence, Itchy skin, Achy joints, Achy muscles, Headaches, Migraines, Bloating, Allergies, Weight gain, Hair loss, Facial hair, Dizziness, Gum disease, Bad breath, Weak nails, Tinnitus etc.
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Studies have shown reflexology to be hugely beneficial in the menopause. Links to these can be found here.
Please contact me to discuss how I can help support you through your menopause journey. Every woman will have her own story and symptoms that she might be struggling with and together we can discuss how reflexology can help you through this natural life cycle.
I have undergone additional advanced and specialist training in Reflexology for Menopause and wherever you are in your menopause journey I am able to adapt your reflexology treatment to suit your individual needs. Do please contact me to see how I might be able to help you.
Reflexology for Stress
Stress is any change in the environment that requires your body to react and adjust in response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses.
Stress is a normal part of life. Many events that happen to you and around you and many things that you do yourself, put stress on your body. You can experience good or bad forms of stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts.
Too much stress and tension can take their toll on our physical, mental and emotional well being and can manifest in physical discomfort, pain and illness and may worsen certain symptoms or diseases.
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According to Webmed up to 90% of visits to the doctor are for stress-related ailments and complaints.
The reduction of stress is regarded as being one of the major factors in maintaining good health.
Reflexology can help with reducing the effects stress has on you by putting the body in a state of complete and deep relaxation. Reflexology encourages the body’s own natural healing responses.
Whilst in this state the body is able to function more efficiently, improving respiration and blood supply to vital organs. Muscular tension is released, nerve function improved, blood and lymph circulate freely and overall health and wellbeing improve.
Cancer and Palliative Care
Reflexology is used widely in cancer care, especially for relaxation, stress relief and wellbeing. A reflexology treatment can be adapted and integrated with conventional medical care to help support the individual needs of the client.
Research has shown that cancer patients who receive reflexology, show significant improvements in their physical and emotional symptoms.
Reflexology may help:
- reduce nausea and vomiting
- increase energy levels
- improve quality of life
- improve the quality of sleep
- help to improve mood and frame of mind
- help alleviate pain and anxiety
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Home, hospital or hospice visits available on request. Treatment times can be adapted to suit your needs. Treatments can take place in your bed or wherever you feel most comfortable. Whilst treatments are generally on the feet, hand reflexology can be used as an alternative if preferred.
Two short video clips on how Reflexology can support people living with cancer:
Fertility Reflexology
Deciding to start a family can be a wonderful and exciting time and reflexology can help to support both men and women with fertility planning, whether the aim is to improve general health, introduce some relaxation time to reduce stress and anxiety levels or to address specific medical health issues.
As many as 1 in 6 couples will have trouble conceiving with 30% of cases attributed to female fertility issues, 30% of cases to male fertility issues, 30% to the couple and in 10% the problem is unexplained.
Anxiety can negatively affect your ability to conceive, whether it is caused by worrying about becoming pregnant, pressure from family members, stress in the workplace, or from a host of other factors in your life. We lead such busy lives with demanding jobs and home lives which can result in poor health, feeling exhausted and stressed.
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Stress has been shown to have a major impact to the balance of hormones in the body of both men and women. Hormonal imbalance has been shown to adversely affect fertility. Reflexology has been shown to be an effective treatment to reduce stress and so help restore hormonal balance in the body.
Initial treatment will include a detailed health, diet and lifestyle consultation including an in-depth look into your gynaecological history so a personalised treatment plan can be designed for you. Fertility reflexology treatments are available for both male and female clients.
Although reflexology cannot claim to be a cure for infertility, many couples have found it an effective treatment on their journey to having a baby.
Reflexology for fertility support video.
Pregnancy Reflexology
Reflexology is a safe, effective and deeply relaxing treatment to receive throughout your pregnancy. Reflexology treatments can help the body’s systems to regulate themselves and thereby encourage a natural uncomplicated pregnancy and a timely delivery – mothers who have regular pregnancy reflexology are much less likely to need a medical induction.
Pregnancy can be a challenging time in many ways and regular reflexology treatments can provide you with valuable mental, physical and emotional support through every trimester. Pregnancy reflexology can help you feel more comfortable, healthy and calm so that both your mind and your body are in good condition in preparation for the birth. It offers you the opportunity to regularly take time out to nurture both yourself and your developing baby.
Many midwives recommend reflexology as a useful tool throughout pregnancy and to prepare for labour. Research has shown that women receiving reflexology treatments during pregnancy had shorter labours and required less pain relief.
How many Reflexology sessions will I need?
- Monthly sessions up to 28 weeks
- Fortnightly sessions up to 36 weeks
- Weekly sessions up to 40 weeks
This is a guide but as I’m often asked I thought it would be useful information.
Reflexology is safe to use throughout pregnancy and aims to optimise the physical and emotional health. It can also help provide relief from many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy such as:
- morning sickness/nausea
- headaches
- backache
- pain and discomfort
- stress and anxiety
- digestive issues/constipation
- heartburn
- fatigue
- insomnia
Reflexology may be a great support at this time bringing about deep relaxation and creating a sense of well-being.
Reflexology for pregnancy video
Reflexology in the Workplace
A company’s biggest asset is its employees. A fit and healthy workforce is key to an organisation’s performance, and each year millions of working days are lost to stress-related illnesses.
During 2024-25 an estimated 964,000 workers were affected by work-related stress, depression or anxiety and a staggering 22.1 million working days were lost as a result of this.
Although stress, depression or anxiety seems to be more prevalent in public service industries, such as education; health and social care; and public administration and defence, it can affect almost anyone at anytime.
Employee wellbeing continues to rise up the corporate agenda with managers taking mental health seriously, with most putting additional measures in place to support their employees.
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Health and wellbeing at work survey report (2025) found that over 75% of organisations said that they are taking some action to improve employee health and wellbeing.
Employers should ensure they have a holistic framework in place to support people’s physical health and safety and mental health.
Benefits to the company when Reflexology is introduced into the workplace can include:
- Increased morale, workplace satisfaction and staff loyalty
- Enhanced concentration, accuracy and efficiency
- Improved relationships between staff and management
- Staff feel more valued
- Increased productivity
- Pain relief for stress-related conditions such as headaches and migraines which can result in reduced absence from sickness
Stress Management Policy
Please contact me to discuss a plan on how reflexology could play a part in your company’s ‘wellbeing at work’ policy. Each company chooses its own level of involvement. It could be a weekly basis or one day a month or part of an away day event that staff attend.
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Please get in touch if you’d like to book an appointment or have any questions about reflexology.
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