Welcome to Spring everyone! It's been a while since my last blog but I'm back now.
I have had a busy year with having reconstructive ankle surgery in March and then last week I had further surgery to remove the screw from my foot. So as you can see it has been a difficult time for me. However, due to having some fantastic friends to help out and some special friends to give me reflexology treatments my recovery has been quite good.
Back to Reflexology: it's time to revitalise yourselves after a long and very wet winter. What better way than a treatment to get you back on track and looking forward to the Summer and hopefully some nice warm days.
Spring Special $60 for September / October only - so get in quick.
During the last few months I have been treating a pregnant lady and as my very first experience of Reflexology was during my first pregnancy I thought it would be a good idea for this Blog to offer some insight into how it can help during this special time of a woman's life.
Life Stages : Reflexology and Pregnancy
It is not only during the pregnancy that reflexology can be helpful but can also assist with pre conception issues. Many women out there have difficulty getting pregnant due to many reasons. Reflexology can assist not only with the stress relief during this time but also can assist with the balancing of hormones.
During pregnancy a woman may experience all kinds of symptoms from constipation, nausea & vomiting, back ache, fatigue, unstable emotions - just to name a few.
It is important to keep these symptoms managed and for the woman to maintain the best health possible during this time, not only for herself but also for the best outcome for the baby.
Some of the symptoms are due to physical changes within the body IE posture changes as the baby increases in size, therefore placing more pressure on the muscles of the abdomen and in turn on the back as she instinctively leans backwards to counter this.
Sleep patterns can also become affected, most commonly in the third trimester.
Therefore the benefits of Reflexology can offer gentle hands during pregnancy, labour, birth and post natal support.
Reflexology has also been shown to assist with the labour pains and with having treatments prior to delivery has also shown reduced labour time. I know the lady I treated had a very quick delivery and loved the treatments she had for the last 6 weeks of her pregnancy.
I hope there are more pregnant ladies who wish to come and see me soon as it is a special interest area of mine!
Next time in my Blog I will speak to you about Chronic Pain and how reflexology can assist with it. I have lived with Chronic Pain for over 11 years now and I take nothing for the pain I just have regular reflexology session to manage the pain. More details to follow!!!
Thanks for checking in, speak soon.
Jo
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Benefits of Reflexology in Pregnancy
Due to some recent enquiries and the fact that I was first introduced to Reflexology during pregnancy by my midwife 16 years ago I thought it was time to give more information about the benefits of Reflexology during Pregnancy.
We have started to talk about the benefits of Reflexology during Pregnancy but first I want to just clarify the importance of Health and Well Being of BOTH a woman and her partner before conception! There may be health issues that need addressing before you even become pregnant to ensure the best health for your baby. The baby's health can be put in jeopardy from long standing medical conditions, genetic defects and also from the parents 'lifestyle' prior and during pregnancy.
It is not always possible to be prepared as statistics have shown about half of pregnancies are not planned. It is a known fact that healthy, happy parents can contribute to having healthy, happy children.
For many people becoming pregnant can also be a problem with years of trying. It is important for you to know about things like Smoking is one factor that can cause a low sperm count, it can increase risk of miscarriage, damage to the placenta, low birth weight and a number of foetal abnormalities. Alcohol can also damage the sperm and ovum prior to conception as well as the developing embryo. It can also cause problems with development of the brain and nervous system. One major problem which is often overlooked is 'stress'!!! This needs to be addressed as it can lead to hormonal changes in the body which can in turn lead to fertility problems.
There are obviously many more things to consider when planning for a baby!
So although I am talking about the benefits of reflexology in pregnancy, it can also help with Infertility,Menstrual problems and also Menopause
Reflexology is a gentle, non invasive, holistic therapy. By working reflex areas on either or all of the ear, face, hands and feet we can treat the whole body.
It is relaxing on many levels : soothing, calming, balancing, revitalizing and boosting your whole body.
All systems of the body can benefit from a treatment.
When pregnant our body goes through many changes physically and emotionally to cater for the growing baby.
Every system is affected so it is important for your health to remain balanced so as to pass on this good health to the new life inside you.
Reflexology can help with nausea, backache, constipation, poor circulation and swollen ankles, high or low blood pressure, fatigue, headaches, anxiety and other symptoms/discomforts.
We can balance the fluctuating hormones with an Endocrine Balance technique.
Treatments towards the end of your pregnancy can assist with the preparation for the birth.
Studies have also shown that women who have regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy have far shorter labours than those who don't. I know from personal experience that both my labours were only 4 hours following reflexology throughout my pregnancy.
The benefits can continue postnatally helping in many areas such as breastfeeding, post natal depression, fatigue, stress and anxiety issues.
I hope this has been of some help and I look forward to seeing some of you very soon.
Jo
(information / statistics from the Reflexology Association of Australia - www.reflexology.org.au)
We have started to talk about the benefits of Reflexology during Pregnancy but first I want to just clarify the importance of Health and Well Being of BOTH a woman and her partner before conception! There may be health issues that need addressing before you even become pregnant to ensure the best health for your baby. The baby's health can be put in jeopardy from long standing medical conditions, genetic defects and also from the parents 'lifestyle' prior and during pregnancy.
It is not always possible to be prepared as statistics have shown about half of pregnancies are not planned. It is a known fact that healthy, happy parents can contribute to having healthy, happy children.
For many people becoming pregnant can also be a problem with years of trying. It is important for you to know about things like Smoking is one factor that can cause a low sperm count, it can increase risk of miscarriage, damage to the placenta, low birth weight and a number of foetal abnormalities. Alcohol can also damage the sperm and ovum prior to conception as well as the developing embryo. It can also cause problems with development of the brain and nervous system. One major problem which is often overlooked is 'stress'!!! This needs to be addressed as it can lead to hormonal changes in the body which can in turn lead to fertility problems.
There are obviously many more things to consider when planning for a baby!
So although I am talking about the benefits of reflexology in pregnancy, it can also help with Infertility,Menstrual problems and also Menopause
Reflexology is a gentle, non invasive, holistic therapy. By working reflex areas on either or all of the ear, face, hands and feet we can treat the whole body.
It is relaxing on many levels : soothing, calming, balancing, revitalizing and boosting your whole body.
All systems of the body can benefit from a treatment.
When pregnant our body goes through many changes physically and emotionally to cater for the growing baby.
Every system is affected so it is important for your health to remain balanced so as to pass on this good health to the new life inside you.
Reflexology can help with nausea, backache, constipation, poor circulation and swollen ankles, high or low blood pressure, fatigue, headaches, anxiety and other symptoms/discomforts.
We can balance the fluctuating hormones with an Endocrine Balance technique.
Treatments towards the end of your pregnancy can assist with the preparation for the birth.
Studies have also shown that women who have regular reflexology treatments during pregnancy have far shorter labours than those who don't. I know from personal experience that both my labours were only 4 hours following reflexology throughout my pregnancy.
The benefits can continue postnatally helping in many areas such as breastfeeding, post natal depression, fatigue, stress and anxiety issues.
I hope this has been of some help and I look forward to seeing some of you very soon.
Jo
(information / statistics from the Reflexology Association of Australia - www.reflexology.org.au)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year
Welcome to 2011 and may this year bring happiness and health to all of you. It is hard to believe that we are now in a new decade, it only seems like yesterday that we were all nervous about what the Millenium would bring to us all. Well for me it brought Reflexology and I am glad. Hopefully this new decade will bring it to you too!
I already have a few challenges this year with some family problems overseas to give my attention to and the upcoming surgery to my foot. But, no matter what I have to deal with I will approach it with optimism and strength that I have gained throughout the past years.
It is hard sometimes to deal with problems no matter how trivial you may think they are but I am grateful for Reflexology and how it has helped me to deal with problems and how it will continue to do so.
So for 2011 promise yourself and others close to you, that you will treat your body with the respect it deserves and remember that the longer you abuse your body the harder it is to get back on track.
Enjoy 2011 and don't forget to call for a treatment!!
Jo
I already have a few challenges this year with some family problems overseas to give my attention to and the upcoming surgery to my foot. But, no matter what I have to deal with I will approach it with optimism and strength that I have gained throughout the past years.
It is hard sometimes to deal with problems no matter how trivial you may think they are but I am grateful for Reflexology and how it has helped me to deal with problems and how it will continue to do so.
So for 2011 promise yourself and others close to you, that you will treat your body with the respect it deserves and remember that the longer you abuse your body the harder it is to get back on track.
Enjoy 2011 and don't forget to call for a treatment!!
Jo
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