Dawn Richardson Reflexology & Indian Head Massage

11/21/2025

I'm still looking for practice clients for my holistic life coach and mind body practitioner certification! Are you ready to make lasting change? If you're interested please DM me!

11/21/2025

Ever feel like life’s on repeat… same thoughts, same patterns, same “I swear I’m gonna change” talk? 😅

If you’re nodding right now — this might be your sign. 💫

I’m completing my Holistic Life Coach & Mind Body Practitioner certification and offering
✨ Minimum of 3 complimentary 1-hour sessions (in-person or online) ✨

Think of it as a safe space to pause, breathe, and figure out what’s really going on under the surface — with someone who gets it. 💖

Perfect if you’re ready to…
🌿 Stop overthinking and start feeling lighter
🌸 Prioritize you (without guilt!)
🌼 Find calm in the chaos of life’s changes
💫 Or finally let your adult kids handle their own adventures (you’ve earned it 😉)

Drop me a message if your soul just whispered “yes.” 💛

11/05/2025

I'm still looking for holistic life coaching practice clients! Are you ready for change?

Ever feel like life’s on repeat… same thoughts, same patterns, same “I swear I’m gonna change” talk? 😅

If you’re nodding right now — this might be your sign. 💫

I’m completing my Holistic Life Coach & Mind Body Practitioner certification and offering
✨ Minimum of 3 complimentary 1-hour sessions (in-person or online) ✨

Think of it as a safe space to pause, breathe, and figure out what’s really going on under the surface — with someone who gets it. 💖

Perfect if you’re ready to…
🌿 Stop overthinking and start feeling lighter
🌸 Prioritize you (without guilt!)
🌼 Find calm in the chaos of life’s changes
💫 Or finally let your adult kids handle their own adventures (you’ve earned it 😉)

Drop me a message if your soul just whispered “yes.” 💛

06/27/2025

06/24/2025

Reflexology & the Nervous System (Brain-Body Connection)

Your feet 👣 are the gateway to your nervous system.
Every gentle touch during reflexology helps restore the flow between brain and body.

When the nervous system is supported, your whole body begins to shift:
🦋 sleep deepens
🦋 digestion softens
🦋 stress and anxiety ease
🦋 and much more as all body systems function in a more balanced way

This isn’t just touch, it’s communication between the nervous system and the whole body and mind.
Your body remembers how to feel safe, again. With regular follow up sessions, this memory becomes a new regular function.

06/04/2025

What PEMF does for you!

Inflammation is the root of most chronic issues.
PEMF therapy helps regulate your body’s natural immune response—without pills or needles.

05/27/2025

Recharge at a cellular level!🔋

PEMF therapy powers your cells naturally, keeping your energy levels high.⚡️🌟

05/22/2025

A surge of energy awaits with the innovative PEMF therapy, designed to recharge your cells and enhance overall vitality. Discover how this non-invasive treatment can elevate your wellness journey and invigorate your daily life.

05/20/2025

A journey towards holistic wellness begins with a single step. Explore the healing benefits of reflexology and PEMF therapy at dawnreflex.ca and take charge of your health today. It's in your hands, aren't you worth the investment? ❣️

05/19/2025

I have found a softer approach in my Reflexology sessions works very well for clients at the hospice as well as some of my regular clients with chronic conditions.

The debate always seems to be gentle therapy or deep tissue treatments.
What is your view?

Looking at pain ……
Having been inspired by Alison Taylor’s course in London a couple of weeks ago - treating without pain - made me go and look up pain theory and link it to the soft pressure therapies that I am drawn to use with clients.

References for soft touch

there are scientific studies and neuroscience-based insights that support the idea that gentle touch can be more effective—or at least more appropriate—than deep pressure, particularly in contexts like chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and nervous system regulation. Here are some key references and concepts to back this up:

🧠 1.
Gate Control Theory of Pain

Melzack & Wall (1965)
This foundational theory explains that non-painful input (like soft touch) can “close the gate” to painful input in the spinal cord, blocking pain sensations from reaching the brain.
Deep pressure can sometimes stimulate nociceptors (pain receptors), opening the gate instead.

Reference:
Melzack, R., & Wall, P. D. (1965). Pain mechanisms: a new theory. Science, 150(3699), 971–979.
Link to paper (DOI: 10.1126/science.150.3699.971)

🌿 2.
C-Tactile (CT) Afferents – Nerves That Respond to Gentle Touch
Studies have identified a type of nerve fiber—C-tactile afferents—that responds specifically to slow, gentle, pleasant touch and sends soothing signals to the brain. These signals help regulate the emotional and pain-processing areas of the brain.

Reference:
Löken, L. S., Wessberg, J., Morrison, I., McGlone, F., & Olausson, H. (2009). Coding of pleasant touch by unmyelinated afferents in humans. Nature Neuroscience, 12(5), 547–548.
DOI: 10.1038/nn.2312

💥 3.
Central Sensitization in Chronic Pain
In conditions like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, the nervous system is sensitized and overreacts to pressure. Deep pressure may worsen symptoms, while gentle, non-threatening input can help regulate and calm the system.

Reference:
Yunus, M. B. (2007). Central sensitivity syndromes: a new paradigm and group nosology for fibromyalgia and overlapping conditions. Current Rheumatology Reviews, 3(3), 121–134.
DOI: 10.2174/157339707781386194

🧘 4.
Touch and the Parasympathetic Nervous System
Gentle touch has been shown to stimulate the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) system, which helps the body calm down, reduce pain, and enter healing states.

Reference:
Field, T. (2010). Touch for socioemotional and physical well-being: A review. Developmental Review, 30(4), 367–383.
DOI: 10.1016/j.dr.2011.01.001

🧩 Summary
Gentle touch communicates safety and comfort to the nervous system.
It’s more suitable for pain-sensitive or trauma-affected bodies.
It’s backed by both neuroscience and clinical research.

05/18/2025

Embrace the calming effects of reflexology on mental health. This holistic therapy not only promotes relaxation but also enhances emotional balance and mental clarity, helping you to manage stress and feelings of anxiousness. 🌟👣