We have been in the Middle East since 2007 (minus a few COVID years) and call Abu Dhabi home. I first became interested in reflexology when I was working in a high stress environment and my employers offered treatments to promote well being. I had no idea what it was before my first treatment, but always up for trying something new I gave it a go, and was instantly sold. I left feeling the most relaxed I had felt in ages and had the best nights sleep. Fast forward 15 years, my kids were getting older, and I needed a job that worked for me and my family and started researching. I knew that I wanted to help people, and having received holistic therapies' throughout the years I decided this was that path for me and trained as Reflexologist. Over the next 6 months I studied anatomy physiology and the practical techniques of reflexology. I completed 100 treatments and case studies and logged (or maybe slogged) over 800 hours of study. After 3 written and practical exams I qualified with Merit. This allowed me to become a member of the Association of Reflexologists (AOR) and receive accreditation. Now that I am working as a therapist the AOR ensures that I am working to a high standard, abiding by all COVID regulations and have liability insurance. Why do I love my work? Because I get to meet you and improve your well being!! I meet people when they are stressed, in pain or struggling with their health and after an hour in my chair they leave feeling better than they arrived. For some, reflexology is a regular treatment to help with chronic conditions and for others its an occasional treat. Anytime spent on well being and self care, in my eyes, is time well spent. Reflexology has been shown to decrease stress levels, lower blood pressure and improve mood, who doesn't need this? HOW DOES REFLEXOLOGY WORK? There are thousands of nerves in the feet & hands which correspond to different organs and body systems. In a reflexology treatment gentle pressure is applied to the foot and this encourages the nerve to send signals to heal the body. This can be stimulation to the head, neck and shoulder points to help with migraines, stomach point to settle digestive issues or ovaries (reproductive organs) to help reduce PMS. When you arrive for a treatment you will complete a short questionnaire to give consent for treatment, a little medical history to make sure you are not contraindicated and quick chat to introduce myself. You will then move to a chair where you take off your shoes and socks and this is when the fun starts. A full treatment lasts around 60 mins and each foot will be massaged using pressure which can be adjusted to your request. For general well being all areas of the foot will be worked equally and you should immediately feel relaxed and destressed. If you have a specific ache/pain/concern the treatment can be adapted to work more closely on certain areas. Reflexology is a very flexible and adaptable treatment. It can be done in a room with tranquil music and essential oils. Equally it can also be done on your sofa with your kid playing in the corner and your cat curled on your lap. The nerves are still stimulated in the same way, and you should still feel immediate benefits. I offer appointments from my home treatment space in Al Zeina, Raha Beach. Bookings are available for corporate/group settings if you would like to offer a wellness treatment to your staff, members or friends. I will bring all the necessary equipment you just need to provide the space and feet 🦶 or ✋
