Reflexology with Rieko Oshima-Barclay DipPhyto, MNIMH, MCPP, MIFPA, MAR

What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is the technique of applying gentle pressure on the reflex points of the feet and hands. This brings about a state of deep relaxation, stimulates the body’s own healing processes and encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance.

Anyone can benefit from a reflexology treatment and it may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

It is important to stress that reflexology does not aim to diagnose or cure.

Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:
   *  Stress related conditions
   *  Migraine
   *  Sleep disorders
   *  Digestive problems
   *  Back pain
   *  Arthritis
   *  Sub-fertility
   *  PMS and period pain

A course of several treatments is advisable to improve conditions.
A client will often require four to six treatments to alleviate or overcome a specific problem. However every client is an individual and therefore each treatment plan is different.

Maternity Reflexology                                                                                     Maternity reflexology is specifically tailored to assist with the conditions of
sub-fertility, IVF Support, pregnancy and childbirth.

Sub-fertility
"Sub-fertility" is the term used if conception has not occurred naturally after 12 months of trying for a baby. The inability to conceive can depend on many different factors (e.g. anxiety, stress, erratic eating patterns, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, over or under exercising) and it is important that both partners are in optimum health to encourage this to happen.
How can reflexology help?
Reflexology is a safe and calming therapy that helps to ease emotional and physical stress and tension.  It works by balancing all the body systems, thereby helping to provide a healthy body in which conception can take place. Gentle pressure on reflex points balances the hormonal system and stimulates the reproductive organs to function more efficiently.  Both men and women can benefit from treatments for different reasons, such as regulation of menstruation or stimulation of sperm production.

Please note whilst all the therapies I offer (whether combined or used alone) have been successful, in my experience, the speediest results, for both partners, were achieved from the following combination: Herbal Remedies and Aromatherapy.
Also commitment to lifestyle changes by both partners can be important in helping to achieve a successful outcome.

During Pregnancy
During pregnancy our bodies go through structural, physiological, psychological, spiritual, and social changes. Some of these changes may produce discomfort and emotional problems. Reflexology, massage and aromatherapy can ease these discomforts and give you a warm feeling of well being.  It can also help a mother to prepare physically and emotionally for the changes that occur during pregnancy.

Most women can benefit from having reflexology during pregnancy and there is NO EVIDENCE to suggest that Reflexology causes miscarriage. However there are some cases where you may be advised to wait until after the 1st trimester. There are also some conditions during pregnancy that can be contraindicated, so I would suggest that you obtain a referral or advice from your Medical doctor or midwife before your first appointment.

I also offer various types of massage therapy, aromatherapy and western herbal medicine at the centre.  If you need to speak to me before booking an appointment, please call me on 07946 651742 or email me at rieko@thesunflowercentre.co.uk

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Reflexology with Dahnen Murdanaigum

Reflexology is a holistic therapy that can effectively treat anyone from newborn babies to the elderly. The body is mirrored onto the feet and hands through ‘reflex points’ that directly correspond with our organs and bodily systems. Gentle but firm pressure is applied systematically over the whole surface of each foot or hand stimulating these reflex points to create a deeply effecting “whole-body” relaxation response. This in turn helps to restore inner balance and harmony between all of the body’s interconnecting systems resulting in the body being able to function more efficiently and thus heal quicker.

Reflexology can help in the treatment of:

• Hormonal Imbalances (e.g. thyroid problems)
• Stress-related conditions (e.g. insomnia)
• Digestive disorders (e.g. IBS, constipation) 
• Disorders of the nervous system (e.g. MS, Parkinson’s Disease)
• Stiff joints/lower back pain • Skin conditions (acne, eczema)

I also offer Deep Tissue Massage and Indian Head Massage at the centre.  I can be contacted on 07890 318492 or by email at dahnen@thesunflowercentre.co.uk for more information.

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