Cranial Reflexology

Cranial Reflexology Bergman Method is a holistic healing technique that focuses on the stimulation of specific points on the cranium to promote overall health and well-being. The practice is rooted in ancient healing traditions that believe the head is a microcosm of the entire body, with each point on the map of the cranium corresponding to a different organ or system. By applying gentle pressure to these reflex points, Cranial Reflexology aims to release blockages and restore the body’s natural balance.

The principles of Cranial Reflexology are based on the idea that the body has an innate ability to heal itself when given the proper support. By working with the cranial reflex points, practitioners can help to improve circulation, release tension, and stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Cranial Reflexology is often used as a complementary therapy for a variety of conditions, including stress, headaches, and digestive issues.

What are the BENEFITS of a Cranial Reflexology treatment?

Cranial reflexology is a holistic treatment and can be enjoyed as a treatment to reduce stress and improve wellbeing. It may also help support people who are living with conditions or experiencing symptoms such as:

Complex regional pain syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Headaches including migraines
Neuralgia
Post-concussion syndrome
Trauma
Stroke
Temporomandibular joint syndrome
Bruxism
Alopecia

Cranial Reflexology may:

Encourage a feeling of wellbeing
Relieve physical and emotional stress
Improve circulation to the head and neck assisting in the removal of toxins
Relieve mental and physical strain and improve concentration
Help headaches, insomnia, bruxism, eyestrain
Improve Mood and alertness
Improve symptoms for Newborn Babies such as colic, reflux, breast feeding latch on, constipation and loose stool, birth trauma.

Cranial Reflexology is not suitable

for everyone

Treatment is not suitable for clients with:

An active infectious or inflammatory illness
Thrombosis or embolism
A fever
Epilepsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leakage
Severe hair or skin conditions like eczema, or dandruff
Localised wounds or sores
Undiagnosed lumps, bumps, swellings
Sebaceous Cysts

If you have suffered any of the following we can treat but after a time indicated in brackets:

Acute Stroke, Acute Cerebral Haemorrhage or Cerebral Vascular Conditions (after 6 months)
Epidurals: (after 6 weeks)
Skull Fractures: (after a minimum of six weeks)
Recent Facelift (after 3 months)
Botox (after 3 weeks)

Caution also needs to be taken in the following circumstances but often treatment can be adapted but your practitioner must be made aware of:

Arnold Chiari Malformations (where the lower part of the brain pushes down into the spinal canal): Cranial Reflexology may reduce symptoms but practitioner will exercise caution
Recent scar tissue – massage should only be applied once the tissue is fully healed and can withstand pressure.
Neck conditions
High/Low blood pressure

Medical Clearance from your consultant should be requested prior to treatment for:

Severe circulatory disorders and heart conditions
Cancer patients
Recent operation – depending on the site of the surgery it may be necessary to seek medical advice.

What To Expect at Your Cranial Reflexology Treatment

After consultation you will recline on the heated treatment couch and be supported with pillows and covered in a blanket, if desired.

The cranial treatment starts with relaxation techniques and palpating the cranial rhythm, which is very gentle and still, before moving through a sequence of reflexology points on the head. The treatment is slow, gentle and includes some massage techniques. It's slow pace and gentle touch provides an hour of quiet and calm in today's fast paced world. It can feel incredibly balancing and relaxing.

At the end of the treatment, I will share any feedback with you, and give you some aftercare recommendations such as specific reflex points or massage techniques that you can work on at home. My aim is for you to leave experiencing a sense of inner calm, a greater sense of wellbeing and feeling relaxed and balanced.

The effects of Cranial Reflexology are cumulative, often changes can be seen after one treatment with more significant changes noticeable after 4-6 treatments and the benefits are increased with regular continued treatments. For babies, we often see improvements within 1-2 sessions.

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TREATMENT OPTIONS

Cranial Reflexology can be taken as individual treatments or as part of a combination treatment:

30 mins - Cranial Reflexology

This treatment provides a shorter sequence of cranial reflexology covering 16 reflexology points all designed to relieve stress and improve wellbeing.

60 mins - Cranial Reflexology

A longer treatment sequence of cranial reflexology, covering reflex points for the whole body, with some additional massage and relaxation techniques. An hour of calm and stillness in today's busy and hectic world.

60 mins - Cranial Combination treatment

Add 30 mins facial or foot reflexology to the shorter sequence of cranial reflexology.

90 mins - Cranial Combination treatment

Your choice of the full or shorter cranial reflexology treatment with facial or foot reflexology.

New clients will need to add a 30 minute wellbeing consultation to their treatment choice (choose your treatment from the New Client menu on the bookings page)

The effects of Cranial reflexology are cumulative, often changes can be seen after one treatment with more significant changes noticeable after 4-6 weekly treatments and the benefits are increased with regular continued treatments.