Reflexology . baby massage ,acupressure for pregnancy and labour, Chalfont St Peter. Gerrards Cross
what is reflexology
reflexology is both
a science and an art.
It is a science that deals with the
theory or principle that within the feet, hands and ears there are reflex areas that correspond to the organs, glands and
all parts of the body.
The therapist will use specialized
techniques such as reflex rotations and walking the thumbs and fingers on these reflex areas.
It is often referred to as one of the healing arts. Reflexology treats the whole person
not just the symptoms of any dis ease or illness. Reflexology is a drug free therapy.
The origins date back to the ancient Egyptians and ancient Chinese cultures. Also the Incas used zone therapy which
is still being used in North American Indian cultures.
A therapist
by the name of Eunice Ingham, instigated what we know today as reflexology.
Eunice dedicated her life to the study of reflexology. She, through
her research found that the feet provided a mirror image to the entire body. Eunice Ingham was the mother of modern reflexology,
she wrote two books in her lifetime one Stories the feet can tell and Stories the feet have told.
How Reflexology works
The therapist uses
various techniques of the thumbs and fingers to help clear blockages in any particular zone, therefore helping the body to
balance, thus creating homeostasis.
The belief that disharmony
in the body arises from chi that lies stagnant and reflexology can help free the blocked energy by
working on a particular zone. Sometimes the therapist may find a small crystal deposit, which is a build up of uric acid and
the therapist helps to break these down using a technique called reflex rotation.
Benefits of Reflexology
- Reflexology reduces
stress and induces deep relaxation
- Reflexology improves circulation
- Reflexology
aids in the cleansing the body of toxins and impurities
- Reflexology balances the whole system
- Reflexology revitalizes the energy
- Reflexology is preventative health
care
- Reflexology stimulates creativity and productivity
- Reflexology
is great for sinus problems
- Reflexology clears the mind and promotes clear thinking (exams)
Key
words about Reflexology
- revitalise
- mind clearing
- energy
- stress free
- office therapy
- healthy living
- health
- powerful
- cleansing
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Baby massage classes.
Learn how to massage your baby, classes held, also
individual tuition.
Baby massage is commonplace in many eastern and ancient cultures. I will
teach you how to gently massage your baby over a four week period.
Benefits include
- enhanced bonding between the two of you
- strengthening of the immune system
- Improves the quality of baby's sleep
- Relief from symptoms of colic
- Baby development is enhanced
- Can help relieve birth trauma
- Helps baby to build social skills
- Helps you to understand how baby communicates
- Its great fun and it
feels good
- Is beneficial in the treatment of post natal depression
- Empowering
for you to feel in control of your childs wellbeing
- Helps with milk production for breastfeeding
mothers
Classes held for mums and primary carers
Classes
for dads only
Grandparent classes
nanny classes
individual tuition available.
Classes involve talking about the benefits of massage and
answering any questions. Relaxation techniques for YOU. Demonstration of whole sequence then week by week covering a different
part of the baby's body until week four when the whole sequence is put together. I will cover some basic reflexology techniques
that will be useful to help baby in times of colic and teething pains and just to help baby and you relax. Will also incorporate
some advanced techniques in the sequence.
All oils are supplied and you take home a free sample
to try on your baby the first week.
All Changing mats are supplied.
I
also stock a range of organic baby products that are vegan and bio degradable including Nappies, baby bath, nappy sacks and
other products.
The cost of the class is £48 for the four weeks payable on the day or £45
in advance.
Individual tuiton in your own home is £48 an hour or you can get together with
a friend and share the cost.
MOXIBUSTION FOR BREACH BABIES
Moxibustion for Breech Presentation
The turning of breech babies has long been well known to repsond to a treatment called moxibustion. By burning a fragrant
herb over one of the acupuncture points, it can relax the muscles in the uterus allowing the baby to turn.
The moxibustion is done by taking a moxa stick (a stick of compressed herbs the size of a candle) and lighting the end.
This herb then smoulders and the heat radiates into the point. This is done over the point on each side for fifteen minutes
each day for 1 week.
Moxibustion is a completely safe and very gentle way of attempting to turn babies. The best results are often gained before
week 36/37 as after this stage there is so little room for the baby to move. I have however had babies that have turned at
week 38/39.
Usually only one treatment is required, where the therapist will guide you how to use the moxi stick to continue the treatment
at home.
ACUPRESSURE TO RELIEVE PROBLEMS IN PREGNANCY AND FOR NATURAL BIRTH INDUCTION
It has been shown in studies that acupressure in pregnancy can
be very beneficial to help facilitate labour and prepare the body for labour.
- Great
relief from morning sickness
- Headaches
- Stress and holding on to negative emotion
- calms fears
- It has been effective in helping babies to turn from the posterior position
- Excellent analgesic properties
- Helps to facilitate labour
- Prepares the body for labour
- Used extensively for natural induction
with great effects
- Great for birth partners to use
- Helps with milk production
- Very useful for after-pains
Some points can be used throughout pregnancy others from 37 weeks. I can incorporate this into other therapies or
use it on its own.
I will show your birth partner how to do the points to help
you through labour.
Some of the points are easily accessible for you to use for
yourself.
Free consultation
Free
instruction for your partner.
