Barefoot Holistics Reflexology

06/05/2025

Looking for a Mother’s Day idea? How about treating your mum to an hour of rest and relaxation? 👣✨

Reflexology gift vouchers can now be bought via my website. You can either collect the card from our centre in Albany or arrange to have it sent direct to your mum in the post.

Find out more: https://barefootholistics.com.au/gift-vouchers.html

Toria x

☎️ 0477 069 164
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11/02/2025

A great post on the many benefits of spending time barefoot 💗

Our feet absolutely love the sensation, the stimulation and the flexibility that walking on different natural surfaces gives them! 👣

Rough natural surfaces like pebbles and broken shells, stimulate the soles of the feet. It improves circulation, invigorates the nerves ends, and creates a response in the muscles and fascia that reduces tension, and often eases pain.

Soft undulating surfaces like the soft sand on the beach, provide a positive environment for exercising and strengthening the muscles in the feet and lower legs. This in turn is not only good for strength and flexibility, it also promotes the ability for good balance.

Green grass provides a natural massage for the soles of your feet, stimulating circulation and offering a different touch sensation to promote nerve function.

Walking barefoot also enhances proprioception, your body's awareness of its position in space. This can help to prevent falling, particularly as you age.

And don’t forget that this is all giving you a hefty dose of ‘grounding’ or ‘earthing’, which has the potential to reduce stress and inflammation due to the contact with the earth's negative ions; essentially acting as a form of natural therapy for your feet.

Anyway I think you get the idea … Your feet, mind and body will thank you for this. ❤️

x Karen x

11/02/2025

Rare Reflexology appointments are available this Friday... and it just so happens that it's Valentine's Day too!

Book online at: https://reflexologyalbany.as.me/schedule.php

Or get in touch to find out more

Call/text Toria on 0477 069 164

Gift vouchers available

👣💗

08/02/2025

If you're experiencing foot pain or foot health issues, there's a 12-week online program starting next month with a focus on restoring your natural foot function.

It's run by the expert crew at The Foot Collective, including podiatrist Andy Bryant and physio Jim Dooner.

Half price if you buy before March (discounted to $149).

Comment 'RESTORE' on TFC's post below for more info, or visit their website: https://thefootcollective.com/products/foot-restoration-program

The Foot Collective

24/01/2025

Are you familiar with the drop in testosterone that affects men at middle age?

Last month I attended a reflexology webinar run by reflexologist, author and trainer, Lee Anthony Taylor, which covered just that.

On the course, Lee highlighted what men can experience during the male andropause, a transitional stage that happens around middle age when testosterone levels start to decline.

He explains that the changes can sometimes come as ‘quite a shock’ – especially when combined with major upheavals or trauma.

Sadly, there are some men who are simply dismissed as a ‘grumpy’ in their older age.

Read this blog post to find out more about this commonly overlooked transitional stage for men:
https://barefootholistics.com.au/blog/mens-health-and-the-mid-life-drop-in-testosterone

Lee Anthony Taylor

Are you familiar with the drop in testosterone that affects men at middle age?

Last month I attended a reflexology webinar run by reflexologist, author and trainer, Lee Anthony Taylor, which covered just that.

On the course, Lee highlighted what men can experience during the male andropause, a transitional stage that happens around middle age when testosterone levels start to decline.

He explains that the changes can sometimes come as ‘quite a shock’ – especially when combined with major upheavals or trauma.

Sadly, there are some men who are simply dismissed as a ‘grumpy’ in their older age.

Read this blog post to find out more about this commonly overlooked transitional stage for men:
https://barefootholistics.com.au/blog/mens-health-and-the-mid-life-drop-in-testosterone

13/11/2024

There are many reasons why working the reflexes on your feet can support brain health and function... here are a few of them 🧠

Thanks to Kunz & Kunz Reflexology for this great summary

What are the benefits of reflexology on brain health and function?

Reflexology has been found to have several benefits on brain health and function. Some of these include:

1. Stress Reduction: Reflexology helps to reduce stress and promotes relaxation, which can have a positive impact on brain health. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to calm the mind and reduce anxiety.

2. Improved Blood Circulation: By applying pressure to specific points on the feet or hands, reflexology improves blood circulation throughout the body, including the brain. This increased blood flow can enhance brain function and improve cognitive abilities.

3. Enhanced Sleep Quality: Reflexology has been shown to improve sleep quality, which is essential for optimal brain health. By reducing stress and promoting relaxation, reflexology can help regulate sleep patterns and ensure restful sleep.

4. Pain Relief: Reflexology can help alleviate headaches and migraines, which are often associated with brain health issues. By targeting specific reflex points, reflexology stimulates the release of endorphins, which act as natural painkillers.

5. Mental Clarity and Focus: Reflexology can enhance mental clarity and focus by reducing mental fatigue and improving concentration. It helps to clear the mind, improve cognitive function, and increase alertness.

6. Emotional Wellbeing: Reflexology can have a positive impact on emotional wellbeing, which is closely linked to brain health. It helps to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood swings, promoting a sense of overall emotional balance.

07/11/2024

The practitioners at our natural therapy centre ✨

🌟 What's available at our natural therapy centre in Albany 🌟

Over the coming weeks we’ll be featuring a spotlight on each of our practitioners and the services they offer for supporting your health and wellbeing.

Like/follow our page for updates

Kerry Spencer - Craniosacral Balancing
Conny Wehland Naturopathy
Attune Kinesiology
Barefoot Holistics Reflexology
Zenergy Wellness

05/11/2024

Thanks to Stacey for sharing your review of your reflexology session. I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💖

28/10/2024

The latest addition to the treatment room 💐🥰✨

24/10/2024

Do your feet have the freedom to move in your shoes? 👣

I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined forces with the online stores Sole Mechanics and Bprimal, sellers of barefoot and minimalist shoes.

You can now get up to 15% off all products on their websites using the following codes and links:

⭐ 15% off solemechanics.com.au ⭐
Mostly sports/active shoes, plus casual shoes and sandals
Free online foot assessment (highly recommended for sizing and further advice)
Free shipping on purchases over $100
Free shipping label for returns
👉 Use this coupon code for 15% discount: REFLEXOLOGY15

⭐ 10% off bprimal.com.au ⭐
All types of barefoot/minimalist shoes, including formal shoes and workwear
A printable size guide is available for each shoe model (recommended to check your size)
Shipping from $10
Add $1.99 to your order for a free shipping label for returns
👉 Use this link for 10% discount: bprimal.com.au/reflexology

Barefoot shoes promote natural movement and your foot's natural strength. They are designed to let your feet do the work: for better balance, improved feeling, and stronger, healthier feet.

Both of these sellers are extremely helpful in advising on the right shoes for your foot size and shape.

But I'm always here if you have any questions.

Toria x

21/10/2024

There's a super-easy reflex that you can access on your hands that will help you to instantly ground and centre.

The best thing is, you can do this anywhere anytime and nobody will really notice you're doing it! Maybe you're waiting to go into a job interview, or due to have a difficult conversation...

Try it now and see how you feel afterwards:

⭐ Using your thumb, trace down between your index and middle finger on the opposite hand
⭐ You should feel a natural dip, as marked on the hand map
⭐ Apply gentle but firm pressure – it may feel tender
⭐ Then, with your feet on the floor, take three deep, calming breaths
⭐ Once you feel ready, repeat on the opposite hand

Most reflexology sessions involve accessing the reflex to the solar plexus on the feet, to help promote a deeper relaxation. It's really common for a client to naturally let out a sigh when it's accessed.

So what exactly is the solar plexus?

The solar plexus is a bundle of nerves that sit behind your stomach. It's a nerve centre for the autonomic nervous system, which relates to your automatic bodily functions (those that happen without your conscious effort) such as your heart rate and digestion.

It forms part of your sympathetic nervous system, which is your fight or flight response and how you respond to stress.

The solar plexus is an area that’s sensitive to our feelings and emotions – it may be a place in the body where you feel emotions more intensely.

As a chakra, the solar plexus is linked to your sense of self, to confidence and self-esteem.

💫 More tips for stress-relief are in my free leaflet available at the Albany Centre of Natural Therapies

Feel free to drop by and get a copy, or message me if you'd like a few copies for your workplace or group.

Toria x