What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a safe, relaxing and non-invasive therapy, it gently treats the whole body through compression massage of the feet or hands, encouraging overall balance and harmony. Reflex points on the feet are linked to various parts of the body by meridians (a type of energy line). Reflexology is deeply relaxing and helps to release stress, blockages and congestion in these pathways increasing overall well being. I have been practicing reflexology for over ten years and continue to be amazed by the powerfully beneficial effect it has on people. It can be exceptionally relaxing and restorative, and encourage the body in aligning to it’s natural state.
Maternity Reflexology
Maternity reflexology is a specialised form of reflexology to help support the parents and baby from preconception to after birth. At this time of immense change, reflexology helps to facilitate deep relaxation and reduce stress, benefitting you and your baby. It can help in preventing or alleviating many of the common symptoms associated with pregnancy, such as:
- Morning sickness
- Heartburn
- Hormonal and menopausal imbalances
- Nausea and headaches
- Back pain
- Swelling and discomfort
- Oedema
- Insomnia
- Digestive problems
It may also help with encourage the onset of labour (if and when you and your baby are ready).
Postnatal Reflexology
Reflexology can also be very beneficial after birth for you and your baby. It can help rebalance and restore your body and energy levels. It can assist with rest and relaxation, support milk production, easy any tension and restore balance and harmony. Here are some of the benefits:
- Induce calmness and relaxation
- Encourage well being and balance
- Reduce pain
- Increase energy levels
- Aid lactation
- Prevent or reduce post-natal depression
Additionally, reflexology can help to prepare parents for pregnancy, by increasing fertility and sperm production and regulating the menstrual cycle. It can help to balance and harmonize hormone levels.
Having your feet massaged during a reflexology session can be a wonderfully blissful and holistic experience. I work intuitively and sessions vary depending on your particular needs and preferences. One of my aims is to empower you to find alignment within. While reflexology is an excellent, physical treatment, it can be much more than that. By supporting you to open up and release tightness, it enables more of your natural energy or chi to flow through, which can profoundly enhance your life.
Costs:
1 hour session: £45, £33 or £22.50
1 and half hour (recommended): £60, £45 or £30
Concessions are available depending on family income, so please feel free to discuss this.
If you would like to get in touch for an initial chat, with any questions or to book a session:
Phone: 07846 118454
Email: fiona@pregnancyandparents.org.uk
Website: www.fionareilly.co.uk
What is Active Listening Support?
Active listening support sessions provide an opportunity to connect and explore together whatever may be arising for you, within a safe and accepting environment. Birth and becoming a parent is a momentous experience and an array of issues and emotions may come to the surface. It’s invaluable to explore your anxieties, pain or discomfort so that you can come through the other side and find your truth and lightness again.
I align with a person centred perspective and incorporate an intuitive, counseling approach to empower and support you in finding your own truth and solutions. I am naturally empathetic and sensitive to energy and we will work with what is present for you in a way that feels most appropriate. My approach is intuitive incorporating a range of skills that I have evolved and developed over the years and may include some gentle meditation, counselling skills, perceptive questioning, body movement or energy work depending on what feels right for you in the moment.
Pre-birth
Pregnancy and the time prior to birth can be an awesome experience and an incredibly powerful and spiritual time in a woman’s life. She and her body are going through enormous changes as she prepares to bring new life into the world. It can be a time when she is exceptionally sensitive and aware. Some times fears, anxieties, relationship issues or other blockages arise, that are best worked through prior to birth and I feel privileged to be in a position to support such exploration and potential transformation
Post-birth
Sometimes birth or the journey into parenthood isn’t what we anticipate and can be a source of discontentment for many varied reasons, sometimes you may not even be aware of why you feel dissatisfied. The support of another in acknowledging and sharing your experience can be invaluable in working through any trauma, fears or negative experiences and finding harmony again. I also hold (along with Daisy Dinwoodie) workshops entitled “Our Birth Stories” which is a space for you to share your experiences with others.
My aim is to support you in letting go of that which no longer serves you, so you can uncover your awesome beingness and live a full and joyful life.
Costs:
1 hour session: £45, £33 or £22.50
1 and a half hour (recommended): £60, £45 or £30
Concessions are available depending on family income, so please feel free to discuss this.
Feel free to get in touch for a chat, with any questions or to book a session:
Phone: 07846 118454
Email: fiona@pregnancyandparents.org.uk
Website: www.fionareilly.co.uk
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