Claudia's Healing Hands

01/28/2026

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How I use hand reflexology when I feel I'm stuffed up. Remember - if you are vaccinated, Covid symptoms may appear as cold symptoms. Please always check wit...

01/28/2026

Reflexology gets misunderstood a lot.
It’s not fortune telling, foot wrestling, or random poking. It’s a structured, professional therapy delivered by trained practitioners.

Calm, considered, and a lot more intentional than people think 😉







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01/28/2026

Love this post 🤍

Most of my posts are about what 'Reflexology is'. But here's one about what 'Reflexology is NOT'!

Reflexology is not a massage and not a medical treatment!

Nope, it's not! ❌

First and foremost, reflexologists do not diagnose illness, nor do they practice medicine. Only licensed physicians are allowed to do that according to law. Neither does a reflexologist treat specific diseases. (Even though most of my clients tell me very specifically what their problems are, and I may know medically what ailments they suffer from.)

Reflexologists never proceed as if reflexology is going to cure the problems. We may spend extra time working the reflex area on the feet (hands/ears/face) that correspond to the part that is portraying the symptoms, with positive results, but our work can not be classified as a medical treatment as such.

Yes, people do report experiencing relief from symptoms, reduction in pain, balancing of imbalances and improvement in many areas of their health and wellbeing.

Reflexology interrupts the patterns of stress in the body. Both external and internal stressors. It gives the body the opportunity to tap in to its innate healing abilities, and thus be able to get on with trying to heal itself!

So, reflexology does facilitate healing, and very often that may be alongside the medical advice and treatment you are receiving from your doctor, or other medical practitioners.

That’s awesome isn’t it! ❤️

x Karen x

01/12/2026

Reflexology is a therapeutic technique applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears that correspond to body organs, aimed at inducing deep relaxation, reducing stress, and improving circulation. It supports the body's natural healing (homeostasis), eases pain, and improves sleep quality.

01/09/2026

I had a conversation with a client about her bunions this week, and thought you may be interested too.

As a description and background to what a bunion is I’ve included a portion from the Reflexology textbook by Ruth Hull that I recommend to my students. 📘

As Ruth says Reflexology cannot ‘fix’ a bunion, or at least we don’t expect that it will, and definitely don’t say that it will to our clients.

However, sometimes the support that Reflexology offers, as mentioned by Ruth, has not only eased discomfort, but in isolated instances with a couple of my clients, has reversed the tension in the joint and deviation of the big toe to some significant degree.

This has been facilitated by on going daily techniques done by the client between their reflexology sessions with me.

I’d better tell you about the techniques in a different post, as this one is getting a bit long. 😆

x Karen x

01/07/2026

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

01/01/2026

Thank you so much for your support this year 💝
Happy New Year ✨✨✨

12/30/2025

Great ideas for year end 🤍

Worthwhile questions to ask yourself before January 1st:

As we approach the beginning of a new cycle, it’s normal to be looking forward to the times ahead. However, in this sacred pause before the New Year, it’s valuable to honor (and release) the last 12 months. Bear witness to what has occurred in the last year. One door must close before the next door opens.

To this extent, today I’m taking time to inhale what has occurred in the last year – the glorious times, the challenging times, the times of blessings, and the times of uncertainty and confusion.

In this transformational process, I’m asking myself, regarding 2025:

What did I learn?
What did I gain?
What did I heal?
What did I release?
Am I ready to let it all go?

The most important question is the last one. In nature, the leaves must fall from the tree before new leaves can spring forth. (Are you ready to release 2025?)

To step into the new year with grace and courage, it is necessary to acknowledge the past, embrace it, and then allow it to dissolve around you. Then you are open to setting your intention for 2026.

In the coming year, what do you plan on giving your energy to? What are you open to receiving?

There is power in declaring your intent. If you desire, you can place your intentions here. Writing them down helps bring them into fruition.

Many blessings,
Denise

p.s. Here I am yesterday, beamingyou on!

12/24/2025

Dear friends, clients and colleagues 🤍
I’m wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year
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12/19/2025

Key Reflexology Benefits Supported by Research:
Stress & Anxiety Reduction: Reduces anxiety and stress levels, including in hospital settings and for chronic conditions.
Pain Management: Effective for various types of pain, including headaches, back pain, labor pain, and cancer-related discomfort.
Improved Sleep: Increases sleep efficiency, reduces fatigue, and helps people fall asleep faster.
Circulation & Lymphatic Flow: Promotes better blood flow and lymphatic drainage, improving overall vitality.
Digestive Health: Can help relieve functional constipation.
Specific Conditions: Shown promise in managing symptoms for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), PMS, and even improving outcomes during childbirth.

12/19/2025

More gift ideas ❄️❄️❄️

12/19/2025

Great face reflexology tips 😉