Relax & Rebalance with Claire Tellegen

19/11/2025

19/11/2025

Great explanation of your response to reflexology treatments. Really is powerful stuff!

It’s not unusual to feel sleepy, heavy, or even emotionally drained after a reflexology session, and it’s actually a good sign that your body is responding.

Reflexology activates the parasympathetic nervous system - the “rest and digest” branch responsible for slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and triggering recovery processes. When the body shifts out of a chronic stress state (sympathetic dominance), it finally has permission to relax, repair, and rebalance.

That deep relaxation can sometimes feel like fatigue, especially if your system has been running on adrenaline or stress hormones for a long time. The tiredness isn’t a side effect. It’s a signal that your body is resetting its internal balance.

📚 Research supports this response:

Studies, including McVicar et al. (Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2007), show measurable reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels following reflexology - clear indicators of parasympathetic activation.

A 2011 pilot study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that reflexology sessions produced significant decreases in salivary cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone), reinforcing the link between reflexology and stress reduction.

Improvements in sleep quality and relaxation have been documented across multiple clinical settings, from cancer care to maternity wards, all pointing to the same physiological mechanism of rest and regulation.

💧 How to support your body afterward:

Drink water to help the body process metabolic by-products released during deep relaxation.

Avoid caffeine or alcohol immediately after your session to prolong the calm.

Rest if you can, even a short nap or quiet time helps integrate the benefits.

Feeling tired after reflexology is simply your body exhaling and catching up on the rest it’s been asking for. 😴

18/11/2025

Morning Anne, could you be kind enough to foward this invitation to the WI please? All welcome. There will be refreshments and a warm welcome. Open from 10am to 9pm. Thanks, Claire

🎄🎄On Fri 21st November, you are invited to visit Relax and Rebalance with Claire Tellegen. 🎄🎄

I'll be converting my treatment room into a pop-up Neal's Yard Remedies Shopping Event. Personal shopping experience to help you tick items off your shopping list with special, thoughtful gifts for those near and dear.

☕️Refreshments will be served in the lounge, with just enough Christmas sparkle to get you in the festive spirit. Bring a friend, avoid the busy shops, and enjoy your time. 🎄

13/11/2025

🎄🎄On Fri 21st November, you are invited to visit Relax and Rebalance with Claire Tellegen. 🎄🎄

I'll be converting my treatment room into a pop-up Neal's Yard Remedies Shopping Event. Personal shopping experience to help you tick items off your shopping list with special, thoughtful gifts for those near and dear.

☕️Refreshments will be served in the lounge, with just enough Christmas sparkle to get you in the festive spirit. Bring a friend, avoid the busy shops, and enjoy your time. 🎄

06/11/2025

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06/11/2025

Love this explanation of what happens as a result of a Reflexology treatment!

Reflexology isn’t just relaxing. Studies show it can lead to real, measurable changes in the body.

A review published in National Center for Biotechnology Information looked at what happens physiologically and biochemically when people receive reflexology. Here’s what they found 👇

✅ 1. Stress hormone levels can change
Several studies showed reductions in cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone) and salivary amylase after reflexology. Lower stress = better balance for many systems in the body.

❤️ 2. Heart rate and blood pressure may respond
People often experience a calming effect — including lower heart rate and blood pressure during or after a session. This reflects activation of the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system.

😊 3. Improved relaxation and emotional wellbeing
Participants consistently reported feeling calmer, more centered, and less anxious after reflexology. This isn’t just subjective — some studies observed measurable shifts in physiological markers of stress.

⚠️ Important note:
These changes don’t mean reflexology treats or cures disease. But they do show that what happens during a session is more than surface-level pampering. It can support the body’s natural stress regulation pathways.

A relaxed body has more capacity to heal, regulate, and restore balance. Reflexology supports the body’s natural balance by encouraging deep relaxation and reducing stress. Small shifts inside can make a big difference in how you feel on the outside.



Source: McCullough, J. E., Liddle, S. D., Sinclair, M., Close, C., & Hughes, C. M. (2014). The Physiological and Biochemical Outcomes Associated with a Reflexology Intervention. National Center for Biotechnology Information

05/11/2025

Welcome to Relax and Rebalance, Reflexology & Wellbeing with Claire Tellegen. Private practice in the heart of Teesdale.
If you haven't met me before or visited my treatment room, then hi 👋 and hope to meet you soon!
Appointments are tailored to suit your individual needs and a comprehensive consultation helps to guide the treatment options. If you need time out from your busy life, maybe help with improved sleep, reducing feelings of anxiety, feel calmer and more focused, then this is your invitation to book today ❤️.
www.relaxandrebalance.co.uk/booking

29/10/2025

Warm bed, cosy blankets, sun shining through the window and reflexology - what more could you want?
Book your appointment today.

21/10/2025

During Menopause Awareness Month, Neal's Yard Remedies are adding a special gift to purchases. The Women's Balance Range is beautiful - I frequently use it during Reflexology treatments. DM me, to place your order and benefit from this extra treat. ❤️