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Hello and welcome to my website.
Relaxation is the key to managing stress in our lives whatever the cause be it work or study, ill health, moving house, weddings, gaining or losing a family member or any other source.
Relaxation is becoming a lost art and is often wrongly substituted for slumping in front of the TV or having a drink or two 'to relax'. Sorry to break the news to you but this is not relaxation.
True relaxation is calming your mind and releasing tension from your body in order for your mind and body to rest, repair and recharge.
The therapies I offer are excellent ways for you to achieve a state of quality genuine relaxation.
Clients find that through experiencing genuine relaxation, their stress levels are reduced or eliminated and they experience an improvement in the quality of their life and a feeling of well-being.
If you are interested in understanding a little more about stress and simple methods to try to reduce it then take a look at my article "Getting to grips with worry".
I practise the following therapies from my clinic in Aylestone, Leicester which is open weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.
Maternity Reflexology ( including enhancing fertility )
If you wish to give the gift of Relaxation to someone else I offer Gift vouchers.
Reflexology can be used to help restore and maintain your body's natural equilibrium. This gentle therapy encourages your body to work naturally to restore it's own healthy balance.
I am passionate about Reflexology as experience has shown me time and again how it can help people of all ages to achieve a greater quality of life, feelings of well-being and bring relief from a wide range of conditions.
Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. While many people use Reflexology as a way of relaxing the mind and body and counteracting stress, at the same time many doctors, consultants and other health care professionals recognise Reflexology as a well established, respected and effective therapy.
With ever increasing levels of stress, it is important that people take more responsibility for their health care needs.
Reflexology helps us cope on a physical, mental and emotional level thereby encouraging us to heal and maintain health in all areas of our lives.
Reflexologists do not claim to cure, diagnose or prescribe.
(Source: 'The Healing Art of Reflexology' leaflet published by the Association of Reflexologists)
What is Maternity Reflexology and how can it help you ?
Maternity Reflexology differs slightly from 'normal' Gentle Touch Reflexology treatments in that I modify the treatment to support mother and baby, giving more attention to certain reflexes which may need 'extra' help (reflexology can reach the parts that other massages may not) for example hip and pelvic reflexes and the reflexes for your intercostal muscles (ribs).
I also recognise that the reflexes for your bladder, stomach, intestines, diaphragm etc. may have moved around a bit !
Reflexology is an excellent choice to support you and your baby throughout your pregnancy and can be effective for relieving pregnancy related aches, pains and conditions including
- heartburn and indigestion
- swollen ankles (oedema)
- morning sickness
- over-active bladder
- high blood pressure
- painful breasts
- constipation
Both mother and baby benefit from the deep relaxation experienced during and after a Reflexology treatment.
I am able to treat mothers to be throughout their pregnancy, including the first trimester.
Please feel free to have a chat with me if you have any questions or concerns.
Aromatherapy for the feet - Aromatherapy and Reflexology make great partners as Reflexology is an ideal way to massage the essential oils into your feet, the oils penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream the same was as they would do during an aromatherapy massage.
I am qualified to blend selected aromatherapy oils to bring relief from the following conditions
- Anxiety/stress/tension
- Arthritis/gout
- Poor circulation
- Dry/cracked skin
- Fluid retention/oedema
- Sprains
Indian Head Massage is a wonderful relaxing and re-invigorating treat, benefits include :
- Loosens tight back, shoulder and neck muscles
- Improved circulation to body and head
- Stimulation of nerve endings enabling relief from muscular pain and fatigue
- Relief from stress and anxiety
- Relief from eye strain and tension headaches
- Encouraging hair growth
- Relief from sinus problems
Your treatment begins with the application of a warm heat wrap to your neck and shoulders, whilst the warmth begins to soothe and relax away tension in your shoulders and neck, I gently massage your hands helping to smooth away the stresses and strains of the day.
Next I move on to massaging your back, shoulders, neck and arms using a variety of techniques as appropriate to loosen any tight muscles. An invigorating and tension relieving head massage comes next, finishing off with a face massage to leave you feeling thoroughly relaxed, clear headed and free from tension.
Please feel free to use this site to find out more about the therapies I offer and if you wish to make an appointment please call me on 0116 2917490 or e-mail me at info@louisewalters.co.uk.
My clinic is open daytime, evenings and Saturdays.
I invite you to take a look at The Monday Project and if you like the idea then join and see what we can do to improve Mondays for everyone !
Thanks for visiting me
Louise
