Penny Barrington Reflexology

10/07/2025

Secondary infertility can be experienced by parents who had a smooth and uneventful first pregnancy.

Parents experiencing difficulty in getting pregnant a second time around often feel confused and upset, wondering what they did wrong. But it's more common than you might think.

The Times newspaper in the UK has run a couple of stories on this recently and they wrote:

"Fertility specialists say they are seeing more patients like this. Secondary infertility is estimated to affect about one in 20 couples trying for a second child."

One of the ways couples overcome secondary infertility is by using reproductive reflexology as a treatment.

In fact, our highly trained reproductive reflexologists regularly report successes supporting families to overcome secondary infertility alongside more traditional medical support.

In our system "Reproflexology™" testing, specific & prescriptive treatment protocols to address fertility health for both men and women, regulating menstrual cycles and working with men to improve s***m production and functionality are just some of the ways we support couples to become pregnant.

You can find a local reproductive reflexologist by using the global directory on our website.

16/06/2025

RLD is such a gentle yet powerful technique. I often use it as a complete treatment on its own, but also love to integrate it into my other reflexology sessions to enhance the benefits. It’s amazing how something so calming can have such a deep impact on the body.

👣 Fun Facts About Sally Kay & Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD)

Where healing feet meet lymphatic flow!

🧠 1. RLD Was Born From a Dissertation!

Did you know RLD wasn’t just invented — it was researched into existence?
Sally Kay developed Reflexology Lymph Drainage as part of her BSc (Hons) Complementary Therapies degree, and it won Best Dissertation of the Year at Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2011! 🎓

🧪 2. It’s Backed By Real Science

RLD isn’t guesswork — it’s supported by published research studies, including trials funded by Tenovus Cancer Care.
One study showed significant reduction in arm volume in breast cancer survivors suffering from lymphoedema — just from working on the feet! 🦶📉

🦋 3. Light Touch, Big Results

RLD uses a gentle reflexology technique focused on the lymphatic reflexes in the feet — but don’t be fooled by how soft it feels. It can create:
• Puffiness reduction
• Pain relief
• Immune activation
• Deep relaxation
All without needing to touch the lymph nodes directly!

🌍 4. RLD Is Helping People Everywhere

From hospital settings to holistic practices, RLD is used across the globe. Practitioners report benefits for conditions like:
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Sinus issues
• Post-viral fatigue
• Inflammatory skin conditions

🧭 5. Yes, There’s a Map for That!

Sally’s method includes a lymphatic foot map, which reflexologists follow step-by-step to stimulate drainage patterns. Think of it as MLD for the feet — mapped out, methodical, and magical! 🌿🗺️

💻 6. You Can Train With Her

Sally Kay offers certified Reflexology Lymph Drainage Training, both online and in-person.
Practitioners with a recognized reflexology qualification can register directly through her official website:
👉 www.reflexologylymphdrainage.co.uk

🏆 7. She’s Won Multiple Awards

From innovation to education, Sally Kay has been recognized worldwide for her contribution to lymphatic health and reflexology. She’s not just a therapist — she’s a pioneer!

🩵 Final Thought:

Sally Kay didn’t just help create a technique.
She created hope for people who were swollen, sore, and searching for relief.
One foot at a time.

©️

03/06/2025

If you are preparing to start or add to your family, Reproflexology™ may help you to conceive naturally or with medical assistance.

Successful patient case studies include:

💙 Would-be mums who want to be fully prepared to start their family
💙 Couples and individuals undergoing conventional fertility treatment to aid conception, e.g. IVF, IUI, ICSI
💙 Women and men seeking a complementary therapy to help relieve the pain and symptoms of reproductive conditions
💙 Couples who have already tried more conventional methods to help them conceive or to relieve ongoing pain and symptoms
💙 Women seeking help and guidance during pregnancy.

On our website you can find a global directory of reproductive reflexologists, specially trained to support parents to be.

29/04/2025

Today, we wanted to take a moment to recognise the courage of the men and women who come to see us.

For all those heart-breaking moments, where you get up and try again, we see your amazing resilience and courage and we applaud you. It's not easy.

Couples who experience difficulties conceiving often reach a point where they feel stressed, tense, anxious and exhausted.

That's one of the reasons why we promote reflexology as a relaxing, non-invasive complementary therapy. It will reduce stress, alleviate pain and reduce symptoms associated with some reproductive health conditions.

Our members learn when they train with us during their Reproflexology™ course work, that it's not just the fertility enhancements it's working with the whole person, for both parents. Body, mind and spirit in combination.

01/04/2025

🌼 Hello, April! 🌼

A new month, a fresh start and the promise of brighter days ahead! April is a time of growth and renewal, a chance to slow down, nurture yourself and welcome the new season with a sense of balance and calm.

27/03/2025

It might seem strange that taking your temperature every day can help you conceive but trust us, it can really make a difference.

There is something called the "Basal Body Temperature" and as you move through different phases of your reproductive cycle your basal body temperature changes at the different stages.

Our reflexologists encourage women to check this daily and record it. When you wake, before you rise you take your temperature and make a note of it.

The figures can be plotted and with the help of our trained reflexologists we can map out your cycle and apply our treatments at the right time. We also see the improvements as happened to the lady below.

A woman came to us after trying for 18 months to have a baby. She had a very irregular menstrual cycle, PCOS and a progesterone deficiency. She was waiting for an appointment at her local fertility clinic.

We asked her to start basal body temperature charting immediately and began treating her on a weekly basis.

Whilst following our treatment protocols to support each stage of the cycle we saw that ovulation occurred more regularly, in fact each stage of the cycle had started to improve.

8 months later the lady became pregnant and after a straightforward and healthy pregnancy, gave birth to a little girl 😍

And that's how taking your temperature can help you conceive.

25/03/2025

When you've been trying for a baby and it hasn't worked yet, you can both feel stressed, tense, anxious and exhausted.

We hear you, and we want you to know there is hope.💙

Our reflexologists have used Reproflexology™ to help many couples become parents.

It's a non-invasive complementary therapy, frequently found to reduce stress, alleviate pain and reduce symptoms associated with some reproductive health conditions.

Reproductive reflexology may help to regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle and reduce the pain and symptoms of PMS. Overall, it can leave you feeling calmer, more balanced and more able to sleep.

Plus we have therapists all around the world who can support you. Visit our website to find one near you.

Please reach out to our reflexologists let them help you in your journey to become parents.

18/03/2025

I'm thrilled to be part of my client's fertility journey and my support doesn’t stop once you see those two pink lines. I'm here for you throughout your pregnancy and beyond, sharing in the joy of welcoming your little one into the world. 🩷🩵

Once you have conceived you will continue to be supported by our reflexologists (assuming you want to of course).

Many mum's-to-be are busy people and they enjoy the time out, time for them away from their responsibilities. Lots of the women we help treasure the support through their pregnancy.

Reflexology is not only pampering and soothing but will help with symptoms such as nausea, back pain, feet swelling and all the other things which come from carrying a new life.

Our fabulous members will be with you every step of the way.

08/03/2025

🌸 International Women's Day 🌸

I see lots of amazing women in my treatment room, each with their own story, challenges and triumphs. But it’s not just about what we do, it’s about the love, support and kindness we give to our friends, our families and each other. So today, we should appreciate ourselves and the wonderful women in our lives. You are stronger than you know 💕

06/03/2025

As a qualified and experienced Reproflexologist, I am here to provide support and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me directly on 07921 854241 or send an email to pennybarrington@btinternet.com.

How does Reproflexology™ work?

The primary care is centred around the people rather than symptoms.

We combine conventional and complementary therapies which focus on treating the whole person, rather than just isolated symptoms. This is called "integrative medicine".

Reproflexology™ uses specific and prescriptive treatment protocols to address fertility health for both men and women.

This includes providing support to:

- regulate menstrual cycles and ensure that each stage is functioning at its best
- improve s***m production and functionality
- assist any underlying conditions – male or female
- track improvements by using results from medical testing
- enhance both physical and mental health to optimal levels

Our Reproflexologists are all trained to our exacting standards and offer excellent care. Helping our families conceive naturally or with medical assistance.

You can find your local Reproflexologist via our global directory on our website.

01/03/2025

🌼🌷 Hello, March! Lighter days, fresh energy, and a perfect time to reset. Looking forward to welcoming you for some well-deserved reflexology this spring! 👣

27/02/2025

We love to hear fertility success stories.

Rowena (one our member reflexologists) supported a family and mum shared this feedback:

"I highly recommend this treatment, after nearly giving up hope and being declined IVF me and my husband had no clue where to go and we had heard reflexology could help.

Rowena, completely relaxed me. We took time to look at my cycle and timed treatment around this.

After 6 years of trying and nothing... then on my 3rd treatment cycle, bam it happened!

You might not believe, but it's worth a short, believe me, I know it worked for us."

Well done Rowena, congratulations to Mum and Dad! What a lovely positive story.