Sole and Body Work

Reflexology, Swedish Massage, and myofascial release in Kirkcaldy

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Body work and how the body responds
Body work reflexology swedish massage myofascial release relaxation physical and emotional responses
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Reflexology and Sleep
Sleep is so important for our overall wellbeing. Many of us find it difficult to get to sleep or to stay asleep and often we wake in the morning not feeling particularly refreshed. My clients report having slept deeply and well after reflexology. Reflexology promotes relaxation in the body, and most clients feel very relaxed […]
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Massage and pressure
I’ve been reflecting on who I am as a body worker. I sometimes tie myself in knots when clients ask for a firm massage. I know it is all relative: my idea of firm could be different from theirs as it a personal concept. I know that physically I cannot manage to be as firm […]
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The Window of Tolerance
The Window of Tolerance I first learned about the Window of Tolerance when I started working in Trauma services. I believe it would be helpful if everybody knew about it as it can help us to understand more about our body and how it responds to stress and trauma. It can also support us to […]
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Reflexology for Stress and Anxiety: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Healing System
In today’s busy world, many of us live in a constant state of “go, go, go.” Deadlines, responsibilities, and daily pressures can leave us feeling wired but tired, making it hard for our bodies to truly relax. This is where the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) – and reflexology – come in. What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System? The parasympathetic nervous system is one half of the autonomic nervous system, which controls the functions in our body that happen without conscious thought, such as heartbeat, breathing, and digestion. • The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is our “fight or flight” response. It […]
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Caring For Your Feet
Our feet are important, but we tend to neglect them. We stuff them into socks and shoes every day without thinking about how much they do for us. This can lead to issues with our feet such as dry, cracked skin, hard skin, fungal toenails, ingrown toenails, and fungal infections such as Athlete’s foot. Daily […]
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