1.What happens when I go for a treatment?

Sharon will take a fully detailed consultation to determine your present and past health and lifestyle. An explanation of the chosen therapy will be given and a treatment plan will be discussed with you. A course of treatment may be recommended depending on your body’s needs. All consultations are strictly confidential.

a) Reflexology

Following the initial consultation Sharon will request that you remove your socks and footwear if you are receiving reflexology and make sure you are comfortable in a reclining chair or couch (whichever you prefer). A blanket is normally offered as body temperature tends to drop as relaxation gets underway. Your feet will be cleaned with a wet wipe after Sharon has cleansed her hands and a written health assessment will be taken.

b) Aromatherapy or Holistic Massage

Following the initial consultation Sharon will ask you to remove the items of clothing necessary to reach the areas in need of therapy. A private space will be offered for this and privacy will be maintained at all times, both prior to receiving massage and during the treatment. You will be asked to lay on a couch (assistance will be provided if necessary) and you will be covered with towels. Sharon will ascertain that you are warm and comfortable before commencing the treatment.

Relaxing music is played (unless you would prefer it to be quiet) and clients are free to chat if they wish to – but many like the opportunity to rest in peace and some fall asleep!

2. Who can benefit from Reflexology?

Reflexology is suitable for ALL ages from children to the elderly and also pregnant ladies after the first trimester (12 weeks).

It is suitable for those suffering from cancer and may help the affects of chemotherapy, nausea and peripheral neuropathy.

If you have had heart conditions or stroke Sharon may consult with your medical practitioner before commencement of treatment.

3. What are the perceived health benefits of Reflexology?

There is some suggestion that reflexology may aid:

- Stress-related conditions

- Back pain

- Migraine

- Fertility issues

- Sleep disorders

- Bowel disorders

- Asthma, Sinusitis

Sharon also offers Reflexology Lymph Drainage techniques. Clinical experience and further evidence from a growing body of case studies suggests RLD may be useful for clients with non-cancer related auto-immune disorders e.g. rheumatoid arthritis fibromyalgia, allergies, migraine and many other inflammatory conditions as well as secondary lymphoedema.

4. Who can benefit from Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is suitable for ALL ages from children to the elderly but the percentage of essential oils (or the number of drops used) in the massage blend will be reduced according to the age of the child or of the adult.

Aromatherapy works through the sense of smell and skin absorption not only of massage but using products such as diffusers, inhalers, body lotions, and hot and cold compresses

5. What are the perceived benefits of Aromatherapy?

The soothing, balancing treatment of aromatherapy massage creates a deep sense of relaxation and peacefulness and may benefit many conditions such as:

- Muscle aches

- Menstrual/menopausal problems / PMT

- Headaches / migraines

- Insomnia/fatigue/stress-related conditions

- Depression/anxiety

- Digestive disorders

6. What treatments are appropriate if I am suffering from cancer?

Refexology, holistic massage and aromatherapy massage are all treatments which you may choose to receive if you are living with cancer. Sharon may, on occasions, request information from your medical practitioner(s) prior to your treatment session

7. Can I have a treatment if I am pregnant?

After 12-14 weeks of pregnancy it is safe to receive complementary therapy. A full consultation will be taken prior to treatment - there may be occasions when Sharon may need to liaise with your GP. Your treatments will be tailored to you, to achieve maximum benefit, relaxation and comfort at all times.

Have another question?

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