R J Parker Sports & Remedial Therapy, Proprietor of Sidmouth Restorative Therapy
Experience the Reflexology with Rebecca
What benefits could Reflexology provide?
Reflexology is a non-invasive complementary health therapy that can be effective in promoting deep relaxation and wellbeing; by reducing stress in people’s lives can be key in optimising good health and building resilience. It is a touch therapy that is based on the theory that different points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond with different areas of the body and reflexologists work these points and areas (AoR 2020).
- Reduces stress and aids relaxation
- Helps with anxiety
- Improves quality of restful sleep
- Relieves digestive complaints
- Balances and restores energy
- Assists with pain relief
- Brings about detoxification
- Increases circulation
- Stimulates the nervous system
- Encourages hormonal harmony
- Rebalances the body and aids the equilibrium of health.
Experience Reflexology with Rebecca
Reflexology Appointments 1 hour, £45
During a Foot Reflexology treatment, you’ll be invited to recline comfortably on a therapy bed. Pillows will be placed under your knees and ankles for support, and I’ll check whether you would like a blanket to ensure you remain warm and relaxed throughout the session.
Unlike other complementary therapies, such as massage, you will remain fully clothed. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your lower legs and feet.
Once you are settled, the treatment will begin with a gentle cleansing routine—an important first step in preparing the feet. After cleansing, I will apply natural reflexology balms that contain no harmful chemicals or preservatives; these may include essential oils, used only with your consent and if appropriate for you.
I will then begin the reflexology sequence, starting on the right foot before moving to the left. The session concludes with a soothing, balancing routine to support homeostasis, during which you’ll be invited to take slow, deep breaths to enhance relaxation and grounding.
If essential-oil balms are used, I recommend bringing a pair of socks to wear afterward. This helps the beneficial properties of the oils and carrier balms absorb more effectively.
Foot Reflexology
The art of Reflexology must not be confused with basic foot massage or body massage in general. It is a specific pressure technique which works on precise reflex areas on the feet corresponding with all body parts. As the feet represent a microcosm of the body, all organ's, glands and other body parts are laid out in a similar arrangement on the feet.
Pressure is applied to the reflex areas using specific thumb and finger techniques. This causes physiological changes to take places in the body as the body's own healing potential is stimulated.
Thus, the feet can play a major role in attaining and maintaining better health. [Inge Dougans- The Art of Reflexology]
Experience Hand Reflexology with Rebecca
Reflexology Appointments 1 hour, £45
During a Hand Reflexology treatment, you’ll be invited to sit or recline comfortably on a therapy bed or chair. Pillows will be provided to support your arms and hands, helping you remain relaxed and at ease throughout the session. I’ll also check whether you would like a blanket to keep warm and comfortable.
As with Foot Reflexology, you will remain fully clothed during the treatment. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your hands and forearms.
Once you are settled, the treatment will begin with a gentle cleansing routine to prepare the hands. I will then apply natural reflexology balms that contain no harmful chemicals or preservatives; these may include essential oils if suitable for you and used only with your consent.
The reflexology sequence begins on the right hand before moving to the left, working through specific reflex points to encourage relaxation, support the body’s natural balance, and address individual needs.
The session concludes with a calming, balancing routine to support homeostasis, during which you’ll be invited to take slow, deep breaths to enhance the therapeutic effects.
Hand Reflexology is an excellent option for individuals who are frail or have limited mobility, offering an effective, gentle, and comforting approach to therapeutic support. Because it can be carried out while seated and requires minimal movement, it is especially well-suited to those who may find traditional foot treatments difficult or tiring.
The hands are highly responsive to reflexology techniques, allowing for meaningful results—such as deep relaxation, improved circulation, and overall wellbeing—without causing strain or discomfort.
This makes Hand Reflexology a reassuring and accessible treatment that can provide both physical ease and emotional comfort.
Hand Reflexology
Most people associate Reflexology with the feet but Hand Reflexology has certain advantages. For example, it can be used in situations where there is neither space nor time o work on the feet, and on people who have ticklish feet or are sensitive about having their feet handled. [M.Keet- Hand Reflexology]