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Reflexology May Help You

Reflexology is known to aid relaxation, release tension, and improve sleep leading to improved mood, lower stress levels and a greater sense of wellbeing. Many symptoms of illnesses or conditions are made worse by increased stress levels. Therefore, reducing stress levels with reflexology treatments can lead to clients feeling better able to cope with their symptoms and symptoms indirectly improving due to lowered stress levels.

I support clients who are living with a range of different complaints including:

Anxiety & Depression

Stress & Overwhelm

Hormone Imbalances

PMS, PMT and irregular cycles

Digestive Issues such as IBS

Headaches & Migraines

Muscular & Skeletal aches & pains

Insomnia & Sleep issues

Fertility & Pregnancy Issues

Peri-menopause & Menopause


Reflexology can promote feelings of:

Relaxation

Calm

Contentment

Reduced Stress & Anxiety

Physical & Emotional Balance

Better Digestive, Immune & Lymphatic function

Reduced Pain Levels

Improved Sleep

Improved Circulation

Greater sense of wellbeing



What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a natural therapy founded on the belief that your feet, face and hands are a reflection of the systems in your body - where specific areas correspond to organs, glands and structure. By applying gentle pressure to areas of the feet or hands a Reflexologist can help the body restore its own healthy balance.


Reflexology aims to treat the individual as a whole, creating a state of harmony in both body and mind. It has the benefit of being a deeply relaxing therapy, and during periods of relaxation the body takes the opportunity to heal, restore and energise itself.


Reflexology is suitable for all ages, from baby to adult, and can be especially helpful for long-term and recurring conditions. Reflexology is a complementary therapy and should therefore not be used as an alternative to conventional medicine.

Please note there are some instances when I am unable to provide a treatment. Reflexology treatments are NOT suitable when:

  • You have an infectious or inflammatory illness
  • You have an active Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • If you have a significant infection on the feet such as Athletes Foot or numerous/widespread verrucas (one or two verruca are fine if covered)

What To Expect at Your Duopody Reflexology Treatment

Duopody reflexology is a unique treatment where both feet are treated simultaneously. This differs from the traditional Ingham method of reflexology where each foot is treated separately.

At your first appointment, we will sit down together and discuss your current health, any symptoms or issues you are experiencing, what your health and wellness goals are and your current lifestyle. After consultation, we will get you comfortable on the treatment couch. I will gently cleanse your feet with hot towels before applying a reflexology balm.

I start the treatment with some relaxation techniques to help you unwind. I use pressure to stimulate reflex points on the feet, working through each of the 12 body systems. Working through the body systems in this way enables me to tailor treatments to your individual needs and focus on areas that are of most concern to you.

In addition to the Duopody treatment, a variety of other techniques can also be used including; NEPIP (a specific treatment for Stress); ART (Advanced Reflexology Techniques); CALM technique; Chakra balancing and the traditional Ingham method of reflexology. Specific Treatments are also available for fertility, maternity and post-natal clients.

The treatment usually feels incredibly relaxing, although there can be some occasional sore spots, generally it feels like a massage, but with a purpose.


At the end of the treatment, I cleanse your feet with hot towels to remove any balm residue and then share my findings with you and recommend frequency of future treatments. I may also give you some aftercare recommendations, such as specific reflex points that you can work on at home on your hands or feet or some guidance on lifestyle changes you may benefit from.

My aim is for you to leave experiencing a sense of inner calm, feeling relaxed and ready to face the world with a greater sense of wellbeing.

After your first treatment, I follow up with you by email to see how you are feeling and whether you have noticed any responses to treatment, which vary from person to person. Treatment responses can include feeling floaty and relaxed, calm and balanced, needing to use the toilet more frequently (as your body releases toxins from your system) an improvement in symptoms being experienced. It is also possible, but less common, to experience a mild headache or to feel a bit emotional, or a short term worsening of symptoms before then feeling better. Any treatment response is good as this demonstrates that your body has reacted to treatment and that reflexology is a good therapy for you.


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Client REVIEWS

Menopause: Facial, Hand & Foot treatment

“Sam was so friendly, warm and informative. This was my first reflexology treatment but will return again. I was completely relaxed during the treatment and this continued for the rest of the day and following day as well. The products Sam used were not heavy and did not irritate my skin. I would highly recommend Sam if you are looking for a reflexology treatment.”

Suzi - June 2023

Reflexology: Multiple Treatment Types

“I honestly can't recommend Sam enough. She has supported and treated me for a number of issues and has helped me recognise where I need to place my focus.

With her help I am coping well with my mental health and have managed to gain a endometriosis diagnosis. There have been huge improvements with my digestive system, my menstrual cycle and my overall mood.

Sam is now treating me and supporting me through managing my menstrual cycle, endometriosis symptoms and I am having fertility treatments to help me on my journey to conception.

She is full of advice, offering practical lifestyle tips on a variety of topics and researches my conditions thoroughly so she can best help me.

Seeing Sam for my treatments is like seeing a reflexologist, therapist and friend all in one awesome, relaxing session..”

Charlie - Jan 2024

Duopody Reflexology

“I found the whole experience to be truly amazing. I can't wait to return for further treatments. The client consultation was very informative and friendly. The first time I've ever felt truly relaxed! After treatment, I felt less stressed and slightly emotional but overall I feel a lot better already!”

Sharna - June 2023

Combination Treatment "The Stress Buster"

“What a fantastic experience. Sam is truly a healer. I’ve never had any form of reflexology, but today I had the “stress buster” treatment in a bid to help manage my stress levels and regulate my emotions. From the moment I walked in I felt a calming energy from Sam. What an amazing lady! Kind, friendly yet professional, a healer in every sense of the word. I would 100% recommend Become Calm to anyone, particularly so if you’re suffering from stress or anxiety. Sam is a credit to the industry. So glad I found her! See you next week.”

Jodie - April 2023

Duopody Reflexology - Facial Reflexology & Combination Treatments

“Sam is absolutely amazing and her treatments have helped me with a range of issues, the most troublesome being feminine health and anxiety. I honestly can't recommend her enough, give her reflexology treatments a try and you won't look back!”

Charlotte - Dec 2022

Duopody Reflexology

“I have regular reflexology with Sam which have helped enormously with anxiety, stress and womens health. She is a talented, professional reflexologist offering really effective treatments that feel deeply relaxing.”

Emily- Sept 2022

Duopody Reflexology

“Sam is lovely, listens and a great reflexologist, I would recommend her to anyone. Has helped me with just 2 treatments so far and looking for to my next”

Vanessa - June 2022

Duopody Reflexology

“Reflexology with Sam is great! She's so lovely and her hands are magic!”

Marianna - June 2022

How Does Reflexology Work?

There are several theories behind how and why reflexology works. Here are just a few:


Relaxation

Reflexology is a relaxing treatment to receive. So often we are living in our fight/flight/freeze stress response on a daily basis without even realising it. Reflexology can act as a trigger to remind your body to relax and return to your rest and digest mode. When we are in our stress response, our heart beat accelerates, our pupils dilate, our digestion is inhibited, our hormone production is inhibited, and our sweat glands are stimulated. It is very common during reflexology for clients to experience yawning, tummy rumbling, watery eyes and a general calmness as they return to their rest and digest mode, with clients often drifting in and out of sleep during treatment.


Touch

The nervous system uses both electrical and chemical energy and when we work on the feet signals are sent via the nerves to the relevant organ, body part or system. Touch therapies, such as reflexology, stimulate the release of oxytocin, which effects the nervous system and therefore the whole of the body. Oxytocin is one of our happy hormones and this being released during reflexology leads clients to feeling an increased sense of wellbeing. 


Pain Gate Control Theory

This is the theory that touch (or other non-painful stimuli) lessens pain by closing the gate to painful stimuli. An every day example of this is when a child falls over and hurts themselves, we immediately hold the area that is hurt. This interrupts the pain signals to the brain and so the experience of pain is reduced. By working on the feet a reflexologist is interrupting the pain signals to the brain and this is why clients often experience reduced pain following treatments.


Sensory Nerve Endings

We are stimulating sensory nerve endings in the feet during a reflexology treatment. This then effects the central nervous system which can in turn have an impact on the whole body. There are over 7,000 nerve endings in each foot!


Client Aftercare Information

  • Drink plenty of water in the next 24 hours to aid the detoxifying process
  • Rest as much as possible after treatment to help the body heal itself.
  • Avoid stimulants over the next 24 hours such as tea, coffee and alcohol as these may interfere with detoxification. Also avoid eating a heavy meal for at least 1 hour after treatment
  • Some reactions are part of the healing process and a sign your body is eliminating toxins. It is normal for you to feel any of the following: Feeling calmer, rested, uplifted, energised. It is also normal to be thirsty, some clients experience a mild headache, feeling emotional, mild tiredness, needing to visit the toilet more frequently. It is possible to experience a worsening of symptoms, before they then improve.