(Barbados)
Pre-conceptual, Pregnancy and Post Natal Reflexology
Reflexology for Pre-conception
There may be a range of factors as to why you might be experiencing difficulties in conceiving and this can be a worrying and stressful time for couples trying to get pregnant. A course of Reflexology sessions may assist with fertility and pre-conception. Following a holistic consultation a comprehensive programme will be developed to assist you in the process. The course of treatments will initially focus on working various reflex points on the feet to encourage the release of toxins in the body and re-balance your hormones. As the sessions continue there will be an increased focus on the nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems. The aim is to enhance fertility to its optimum level in correlation with your ovulation cycle. The amount of sessions are determined and dependent upon your individual circumstances and needs and this will be discussed during the consultation. The treatment is also suitable for male clients.
Pre-Conceptual Reflexology can help....
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To relax your body and mind to help prepare your entire system for achieving a healthy pregnancy.
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To monitor ovulation cycles in order to identify the optimum time for conception.
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Balance your endocrine system, aiming for optimum hormonal levels to help achieve and maintain a viable pregnancy.
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Work with both partners to help aim for the best physiological set-up they can achieve within themselves to encourage a healthy pregnancy.
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To help rid your body of excess toxins and unwanted hormones in order to help your system function optimally.
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Boost your immune system to keep you well and help avoid infections that could lead to miscarriage.
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To look at nutritional elements to help alter your body ecology to create an optimal environment to nurture a viable pregnancy.
Reflexology for Pregnancy
Many women experience frustration and disappointment that coping with pregnancy is not as straightforward as they may have hoped. They’re often unaware of the options available to them to help optimize their physical and emotional health during pregnancy, and help them prepare for a straightforward birth.
Reflexology is a therapy that involves massaging and manipulating reflex pressure points/energy zones found on the feet and hands. It is believed that the reflex points correspond to glands and organs within the body. From 16 weeks onward reflexology can be used to treat a range of symptoms and may be beneficial for constipation, nausea, heartburn, headaches, lower back pain and other associated pregnancy conditions. The working of the feet can be used to treat the whole body by releasing, unblocking and alleviating any tension in order to restore and re-balance the body. It is not only relaxing for the mother to be but it can also be beneficial for the unborn baby.
Pregnancy Reflexology can help to:
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Provide deep relaxation
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Release toxins
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Improve circulation
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Boost immune system
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Alleviate stress
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Rebalance hormones
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Rebalance pelvic and spine
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Reduce fluid retention and swelling
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Aid digestion and prevention of heartburn
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Improve sleep
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Relieve discomfort and back ache
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Reduce stress induced hypertension
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Relieve symptoms of symphysis pubis dysfunction
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Reduce the likelihood of medical induction at the hospital
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Increase energy levels
Reflexology for labour
From 37 weeks onward reflexology can be specifically useful in the latter stages to induce labour. The session(s) will involve the manipulation of various points on the feet with an increased focus on the endocrine, skeletal and reproductive system to help stimulate various hormones; to bring on the natural onset of labour.
Research studies have shown that women who have regular reflexology treatments:
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Generally have shorter labour
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Are more likely to have natural births with less interventions
Post Natal Reflexology
Post natal reflexology aims to help the body recover from birth and return to its non pregnant state. It is a wonderfully relaxing and balancing treatment, allowing mum to relax and be spoiled after her hard work giving birth.
Post-Natal Reflexology can help...
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Rebalance hormones to assist with regulating moods.
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Boost and maintain energy levels, which may be lower due to the exertions of labour, the task of looking after a new baby, and disrupted sleep patterns.
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With breast milk production and healing/strengthening the breast area.
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Release any compression of the spine and sciatic region that may have occurred during pregnancy.
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Regulate sleep-wake cycles and encourage good quality sleep.
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Boost the immune system to keep new mums in good health.
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Increase circulation to help with any remaining water retention.
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Increase flow of energy and fresh blood to organs to help them recover more quickly post-partum.
To relax your body and mind and provide some time just for you.
