21/11/2025
I always knew I felt better for having a reflexology treatment, doing some yoga on my mat or taking a walk outside in nature but it was only when I completed my reflexology & women’s health coach training that I discovered the science behind how these activities support nervous system regulation, & why this can help navigate chronic stress, chronic illness or chronic pain (or all 3 of these).
I started having regular reflexology over 10 years ago with the brilliant initially to find relief from hormonal migraines. 6 weeks before my excision surgery for endo I had a weekly course of reflexology with the wonderful .womenshealth to provide much needed emotional support & navigate the pelvic pain & fatigue that had become daily. Since my reflexology training I regularly exchange treatments with a lovely friend & fellow reflexologist who, like me, has endo & recently had a hysterectomy, so reflexology remains part of my DNA 💗
These techniques in isolation aren’t a silver bullet & endo & surgical menopause can keep throwing new challenges that might need different support. What works is always individual & this can change over time. I’ve recently been navigating investigations into bone density loss & joint health since my hysterectomy & it’s encouraged me to review my go-to techniques with a sense of kindness for my body.
What are your favourite techniques? And how can you extend kindness to your body and all it’s been through?
My reflexology services will be available again in the new year when my cosy treatment space is ready here in the Hope Valley. If you’d like to find out more, take a look at my website (link in my bio) or send me a DM 👣
📷 finding calm in Portugal after my SIBO diagnosis earlier this year & recent pink skies in the Peaks 💗
