Services
Specialized in advanced Reflexology training for oncology care, fertility, and dementia, Balancing Massage, as well as Facials and Artisan Skincare Products for sustained-well being.
Specialized Reflexology
I studied Clinical Reflexology in Scotland and have found reflexology beneficial for supporting clients with anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, grief and stressful changes in their lives. I have also completed advanced reflexology training in oncology care, fertility and dementia, in order to focus on treating and supporting people living with cancer, fertility challenges and dementia on their health journeys. For best results, regular treatments are recommended as part of an ongoing well-being protocol.
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Reflexology is a well-being treatment that promotes deep relaxation and helps to improve quality of life for people living with cancer. It has been shown to provide relief from symptoms and side effects associated with conventional cancer treatments, such as stress, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, inability to relax, pain, peripheral neuropathy, nausea and constipation.
Oncology Care reflexology is normally a 1-hour Foot Reflexology session. I can also work on the hands if the feet aren’t accessible. The initial appointment may take up to 1.5 hours as I get to know and complete a consultation with you.
Reflexology can also be a wonderful support for caregivers to help prevent caregiver burnout.
Acupuncture and Reflexology for Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Cohort Study
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Couples experiencing difficulties conceiving often reach a point where they feel stressed, anxious, exhausted and have a sense of desperation. All of these emotions are counterproductive to your fertility journey, but how do you manage it and build greater resiliency to navigate life’s challenges?
Fertility Reflexology is an excellent treatment to reduce stress and help you to address intricate mental and emotional factors which may be affecting your fertility.
Reflexology may help to help to ease the pain and symptoms of reproductive conditions e.g. endometriosis and PCOS. It can also act as a supportive treatment for couples undergoing conventional fertility treatments such as IUI, IVF and ICSI.
Fertility Reflexology is normally a 1-hour Foot Reflexology session. I can also work on the hands if the feet aren’t accessible. The initial appointment may take up to 1.5 hours as I get to know and complete a consultation with each client.
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I combine Hand Reflexology and Validation Therapy to improve quality of life for people living with dementia.
Validation Therapy is a holistic therapy where you validate the person’s own reality rather than imposing a different view. When practicing validation, you do not lie or let the person believe what they want to believe, nor do you try to ground them in reality with harsh truths. Validation Therapy empathizes with emotions, validates your feelings and opens communication that embraces memory without living in it.
These techniques help to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, relax muscles and improve digestion. It can also be useful to help people adapt to a new care community.
Reflexology for people living with dementia is normally a 45-minute Hand Reflexology session. The initial appointment may last a little longer as I get to know and complete a consultation with each person. I am willing to travel to local care communities to offer a day of shorter treatments to residents – please contact me to enquire.
Hand and/or foot reflexology can also be a wonderful support for caregivers to help prevent caregiver burnout.
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Foot reflexology is beneficial for people living with diabetes as it helps to improve circulation and flexibility in the feet. It may help to reduce peripheral neuropathy in the feet by having regular treatments.
Since reflexology is a deeply relaxing and balancing treatment, it could support women going through peri-menopause and menopause, as it promotes a sense of wellbeing, releases tension, improves mood and sleep.
In cases where a client suffers from PTSD, it is possible to do a shorter massage while you remain fully clothed.
Balancing Massage
I use light pressure touch techniques that aim to down-regulate your nervous system and move you from the ‘fight, flight or freeze’ mode into the ‘rest and digest’ state.
We are living in an age where we are constantly aware of our own and other peoples’ stress and trauma. Sometimes we can get stuck in the fight, flight or freeze response where our nervous system remains on high alert. Studies have shown the benefits of human touch and that it communicates directly to our nervous system. This type of massage soothes the nervous system and creates a safe, relaxed environment where the body can release stress and trauma, moving into the state of rest and digest and becoming more resilient. Calm and comforting touch has been proven to:
Reduce your stress and anxiety levels by consistently reducing both cortisol and adrenalin
Improve sleeping patterns
Reduced symptoms of PTSD
Reducing aches and pains, as well as relief from chronic medical conditions
Strengthen your immune system as touch increases our production of the all-important killer T-cells
Improve your clarity of thinking and creativity by soothing the ‘fight or flight’ centre within the brain and thus restoring normal blood circulation to all areas of the brain
Move you into a greater state of health and well-being
Stroking the body gently stimulates the C-Tactile afferent nerves which have the ability to replace stress/trauma signals with pleasure signals in the limbic brain.
The pressure of touch reduces stress and increases the release of the ‘feel good’ endorphins of serotonin, oxytocin and dopamine. This rush of calming and resilience building endorphins can actually be felt as ‘wooziness’ during the massage.
How does Touch do this?
Touch accesses the limbic area of the brain directly, just like the sense of smell. This means that the soothing signals of touch are impacting directly on the very area of the brain where our trauma is stored.
Touch induces a delta wave brain state, creating the right environment for the trauma receptors in the limbic brain to literally dissolve.
References: Pyves, G, 2019, The NeuroTouch Project, and Pyves, G, 2019, Trauma Discharge Therapy
I also offer onsite workplace chair massage using a portable professional chair. Please contact me for more information.
Facials
Achieve radiant and healthy skin with a series of facial treatments tailored to your skin’s needs using my own natural handcrafted products packed full of amazing herbal properties. All my facials include custom made masks, incorporating fresh herbs when in season. Calming lymphatic stimulation massage aids detoxification and rejuvenation by using gentle hand movements, soft brushes and fragrant contrasting compresses.
As a qualified organic skincare formulator with many years of working experience in the medicinal herb and natural health arena, I am able to forage, grow and process many of the herbal ingredients in my products. This allows me to create high-quality products that are as unique and local as we are!
I follow a holistic approach to skincare which means I look at the whole person (lifestyle, diet, sleep, exercise, stress management etc). I enjoy working with people suffering from acne, scarring, eczema or rosacea.
Artisan Skincare Products
I truly love creating skincare products in my artisan apothecary on our farm. As a qualified organic skincare formulator with years of experience in medicinal herbs, I take great care in foraging and growing many of the herbs I use, following organic principles. With my husband’s support as an organic farming consultant, we ensure everything is done sustainably and with love.
Each Vibrant Harmonies product is handmade by me in small batches, allowing me to focus on quality and attention to detail. I carefully select organic, cold-pressed oils and minimally processed, GMO-free ingredients to ensure your skin gets the full benefit of nature’s goodness. Plus, I package everything in eco-friendly materials, staying true to my values of nurturing both your skin and the planet.
My approach to skincare is holistic—I look at the whole picture, including lifestyle, diet, and well-being. I believe our bodies are always seeking balance, and my goal is to support that natural process. Some of my suggestions, like oil-free night care, may surprise you, but I’ve seen it make a real difference. I invite you to experience the care, warmth, and dedication that go into each product I create.
Visit my Products page for a full line of available skincare products.
