Balancing Reflexions

New treatments using Aromatherapy!

2011-02-22T10:33:00.001-08:00

I am thrilled to announce that I am now fully qualified to use Aromatherapy within the treatments I currently offer.

So from now on, when you come for an Indian Head Massage I will add essential oils to enhance your treatment. I don't use pre-blended oils as many beauty salons do. At each and every treatment we will choose and create a blend to suit your needs on that day and as a result the treatment time has increased slightly to allow for this.

I will continue to offer the Reflexology treatments you have been used to, but will now also be offering the option of Reflexology with Aromatherapy. Why have just one therapy when you can have the benefits of two packaged into one treatment?! Using aromatherapy oils involves an initial discussion to establish which oils will be best for you at that time, then I will blend the oils into a base cream to use during your treatment. In addition you will get to take the remainder of the cream home with you! Great value at only £42 for 90 minutes of treatment time.

If you already come for, or are considering regular reflexology treatments you could maybe include aromatherapy from time to time, say every 3 months for example, and just enjoy your usual treatments at other times.

Do have a look at my website for further details and don't hesitate to give me a call if you would like to chat further about the treatments I offer and which would be best for you.

If you are a current client revisiting my site I look forward to seeing you again soon. If you are a new client I welcome you to Balancing Reflexions and hope I will meet you in person soon!

My Indian Head Massage Treatments

2010-05-14T14:50:00.001-07:00

When I trained in Indian Head Massage I was taught a routine which should take 30 minutes. After a year of trying I have now accepted that I just can't achieve this!! So rather than trying to squeeze it in - which just isn't my style! - I have finally given in and 'officially' increased my treatment time to 40 minutes.

You should always allow up to an hour for this therapy. As it can be so deeply relaxing you must give yourself plenty of time to become grounded again after, have a glass of water and prepare yourself to go back out and into the rest of your day.

Due to the increased time I have also reviewed my pricing for this treatment and it has now increased slightly to £20. I'm sure you will agree that this is still excellent value and I have a special offer of a course of three treatments for just £50 (a saving of £10!).

Vouchers for Indian Head Massage treatments have proved very popular to give as gifts for all occasions and if YOU have never tried this therapy before, why not treat yourself, book in and find out just how relaxing and rejuvenating it is.

Precision Reflexology

2010-04-02T09:59:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled and honoured to have begun my training in Precision Reflexology with Jan Williamson who has been integral in developing this exciting and advanced technique throughout the world.

In Precision Reflexology there are a series of 'linking' techniques where reflex points can be linked together to enhance the theraputic effect of the treatment.

If you are wondering if/how my treatments are going to change the answer is that you won't notice much difference at all except you may see that I incorporate some new techniques as I practice what I have been learning. What Precision does is help me to raise awareness of the subtle body of my client, their energy, which in turn helps me to work on a deeper physical, emotional and spiritual level. So in summary you will get a much more holistic treatment for mind, body and soul!

Puzzled? Interested? Want to know more? Do give me a call.... or just come along and experience the wonders of Reflexology!

Update on Ear Candling....

2010-04-02T09:32:00.000-07:00

After completing my training and case studies for Hopi Ear Candling.. and much soul searching ..I have decided not to offer this therapy after all.

Why? Because I just don't 100% believe in it's theraputic effects. I quite enjoyed having the treatment myself but I didn't get that 'wow' factor I get from the other therapies I do.

So would I recommend the treatment to others? Yes if you have ear/sinus congestion as I think it can be beneficial and I am happy to help you find a local therapist.

But if you are just after complete relaxation - no, I think other therapies are much better. For instance, I believe that you will get a far greater and instant relaxing effect from Indian Head Massage where I work on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back and arms as well as the scalp.

One of my strongest values as a Complementary Therapist is to only offer you, my clients, those therapies which I firmly believe in and which I am most comfortable performing. There are so many therapies out there and, if I wanted to, it would be relatively easy and quick to add many more to my 'menu'. However, that is not how I want to be. I only want to specialise in those which I truly believe 100% in.

So in summary I am sorry but I will not be offering Hopi Ear Candling after all.

However, do be assured that now and always - in choosing Balancing Reflexions you will be choosing an extensively trained therapist who absolutely believes in and is passionate about every therapy she offers.

What's coming in 2010 from Balancing Reflexions?

2009-11-13T04:15:00.001-08:00

Hopi Ear Candling ... A wonderfully relaxing treatment which calms the mind and soothes the head and ears. I plan to start offering this new treatment early in the New Year.

Aromaflex ... Aromaflex is a brand new treatment combining the benefits of Aromatherapy and Reflexology. I will learn how to use essential oils in my treatments and how to select the best one to benefit you and your specific needs. The course is a year long and involves assignments, assessments, case studies and an exam. I hope to be adding this treatment to my portfolio in early 2011.

Precision Reflexology ... I am excited to have an opprtunity to learn some new techniques to enhance my existing reflexology treatments. Working more with the subtle body .. our energy system .. rather than the physical body, using specific 'linking techniques' where two or more reflex points are gently held for a powerful and profound effect. I hope that Precision Reflexology will add a whole new dimension to my treatments and I look forward to being able to incorporate the techniques from July 2010.

Exciting times ahead.....!!

Coming soon..Hopi Ear Candling!!

2009-11-13T04:04:00.001-08:00

Hopi Ear Candling is a wonderfully relaxing treatment which calms the mind and soothes the head and ears.

The treatment induces a pleasant feeling of warmth and a balance of pressure in the ears, forhead and sinuses. It is soothing and helpful for earache and headache, ear noise, stress and nervousness. It may also spontaneously cause freer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell, even when the nose was blocked before treatment.

Keep an eye on my website for more information but I plan to add this treatment to my portfolio early next year.

Xmas Shopping and Spa Evening in Hartley Witney Friday 27th November

2009-11-13T03:57:00.001-08:00

I am excited to be involved in a Xmas Shopping and Spa Evening being organised by the Hartley Arts Group.

It is taking place at the Victoria Halls in Hartley Witney on 27th November from 7.30 until 10pm. There will be all sorts of treats and treatments available and I will be offering taster Reflexology treatments on the night. I will also have gift vouchers for sale which make a fabulous Xmas present.

Why don't you come along for some stress free Xmas shopping and bring a friend or two! Hope to see you there!

If you can't make it on the night but would be interested in learning more about my gift vouchers or the treatments I offer, please do give me a call.

School holidays

2009-07-06T05:11:00.001-07:00

Ah, for those of us with children the long heady days of summer holidays are nearly upon us! Picnics in the park, days out to the beach.... Although the school holidays can bring much joy and fun, they can also be demanding on mums, dads and grandparents.

Want to enjoy the summer and prepare yourself mentally and physically? If you haven't already tried reflexology or Indian Head massage then now would be a great time to experience the relaxing and energising benefits that a treatment can bring.

Although I shall be taking time to enjoy being with my children too I will be available during this school holiday time, although on a slightly more limited basis each week and have appointments available in daytime, evenings and weekends.

I look forward to welcoming you to my calming therapy room soon!

Update on back pain case study....

2009-07-06T04:58:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to report that after two weekly treatments my client is pain free! She tells me that this is the first time for many years.

I am looking forward to this continuing over the course of her six treatments. Then hopefully the next stage will be increasing the time between treatments until we agree on a suitable maintenance plan which will support her on a long term basis.

I am delighted with this result and do hope that other people may be encouraged to try reflexology as a solution to chronic back pain.

For more information on the case study or to book an appointment please contact me - all my details are on my website.

Reflexology for Back Pain

2009-06-21T09:08:00.000-07:00

Do you suffer with back pain? Do you feel you have got as far as you can with your GP but still no solution reached? What else have you tried?

As part of my continued professional development I have just begun a case study on reflexology for back pain.

There is much evidence to suggest that reflexology can be helpful in easing back pain. I have been fortunate to find a long-term sufferer who has agreed to be a case study for me so that I can research this further.

She has agreed to 6 treatments on a weekly basis and I look forward to seeing how she progresses during that time.

I plan to publish the results here but please do contact me in the meantime if you would like any further information on this research or on how reflexology could help your back pain.

Reflection on the festival...

2009-05-26T10:49:00.000-07:00

The Mind Body Spirit Festival in London yesterday was interesting...

It was crazily busy. The stalls were far too close together, so much so that you could hardly tell where one ended and another started. I don't know about you but I like to have a good look round first, stand and watch a while and then go back to anything I want to explore further. No chance! I just got swept along with the masses and there was certainly no opportunity to linger anywhere.

The cost of taster treatments was staggering! An example was Iridology - £40 for I think 20 minutes - and there were various psychic readings and therapies to try all costing a small fortune. What totally amazes me is how the therapists can work their way through a never ending conveyor belt of people and be able to give each and every one individual attention and focus. How do they do that?

I would have loved to have stopped some people and asked them if they had found what they were looking for yesterday and in a moment of reflection I wondered what it was that brought people there. For me it was a fact finding exercise - to discover new therapies I had not come across before. I certainly walked away with some leaflets but I did not feel tempted to join any queues to try anything.

Was I disappointed overall? Well yes I was a little. But one thing I have learnt is that there are so many people out there searching for help, insight, healing, answers and renewed energy.

If you can relate to the above and wonder if/how complementary therapies can help, do please give me a call. I am more than happy to chat about the therapies I offer and am always interested to discuss other therapies which may be of interest to you.

Mind Body Spirit Festival - London 2009

2009-05-24T23:38:00.001-07:00

I'm really excited to be going to the Mind Body Spirit Festival in London today! There are so many fascinating complementary therapies out there which I would love to know more about and there will be many practitioners exhibiting and running workshops. I will let you know what I discover.....

Next time I write I will also share my experience of one of my favourites with you - yoga. Surprised it is known as a 'complementary therapy'? Yes, I was too until I thought it through and all the wonderful theraputic benefits I receive from it...if you haven't tried it, believe me it is SO much more than just an exercise class.

I would love to hear your views on other complementary therapies too. What have you tried before? Please share your experiences with me...

What would you like to see here?

2009-05-11T15:47:00.000-07:00

Thank you for taking the time to look at my blog!

I plan to include news, views and interesting information here relating to complementary therapies but would also love some ideas from you my readers. Do you have some interesting info to share? What would you like to see on this blog in the future? Do take a moment to let me know.

Many thanks!

Gift Vouchers now available!

2009-05-11T15:40:00.000-07:00

Stuck for a gift idea? My vouchers make great presents for all occasions...birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas...or maybe you simply want to give someone special a relaxing treat.

You can purchase either a treatment, a course of treatments or a voucher for any monetary value to be redeemed against a treatment of choice.

All vouchers have an expiry date of 6 months from date of issue so there is plenty of time for the recipient to book their appointment.

Contact me for further details or to purchase a voucher.