Babies
Babies grow and develop at astonishing pace during their first year, bringing exciting and sometimes challenging phases.
Reflexology can support babies (and parents) though some unsettled periods. I use techniques to help soothe a baby with colic, teething, constipation, and eczema.
With two children myself I know how hard it is to see our little ones go through pain and discomfort and sometimes we as parents need some care too. Therefore, for babies under 12 months I recommend a session together with a parent, both receiving treatments.
Calm parents make calm babies!
Children
During childhood, physical, social, and mental skills develop rapidly. Children lead busy lives, exploring their independence and sense of self, milestones such as starting school, making friends, exams, turbulent hormones…can all be exciting as well as stressful. Reflexology can be a time to relax and re balance and can:
- Help with anxiety
- Improve sleep
- Reduce stress
Either foot or facial reflexology are wonderful for a children’s session, whichever the child prefers. They lead, and I follow…sometimes literally with the littler ones! Children may like to bring a toy or book to settle them, but often they are curious and like to watch and ask questions, which I love to answer.
Children should be accompanied by a parent or carer and after the session I will give some techniques to use at home to complement the sessions.
Before the first session I will carry out consultation to discuss any medical history and anything that may be causing stress or concern. This is best done over the phone or by email so not to make your child feel uncomfortable, or bored!
As always if a parent is concerned about their baby or child, I recommend they talk their worries through with their child’s health visitor or GP.
Children's Clinic - Friday afternoons - From 1.30 pm
Children often lead busy lives with after school clubs and weekend activities, so it can be hard to find a time for them to relax and unwind.
With this in mind I have set aside Friday afternoons specifically for school age children.
Please contact me directly by phone, email or use the form on the Contact page to arrange a Friday Children's Clinic session.