Reflexable

26/09/2025

Time for wee hello. I got a new hip 3 weeks ago and patience has had to be top lesson! I have needed more rest than anticipated but I wanted to shout out about some key things helping my journey.

Andrea's Lymphatic Drainage has been invaluable. Was very fortunate to receive several mobile sessions.
My reflexology buddies checked in and yes I got my feet treated 👣

I threw in my own remedies ( of course Traumeel!) and goodness, there is no doubt that Kitty and Harry the Burwood Hospital cat sent healing too.

There's a pic of my hip wound healing well. It was taken last Fri and 32 staples were removed. Yes it hurt! It's pic 9 if you want to avoid it!

I've had another trip around the sun and overall been spoilt with loving kindness. Thanks for cards, messages, gifts and for giving me space to get back on my feet. I am going to pull back on visits now as I get more mobile to maximize restoration.

Taking things a week at a time and will be in touch to rebook you when I am all sparkly and fully on my feet again ✨️ 💛

Shell@Reflexable

02/09/2025

Now this is amazing....Zurma Botanical Oil Studio are fantastic as many of you know & you are supporting local in buying from them.

Take advantage of the Spring discount!!

🌸 Spring has Sprung Sale 🌸

Fresh season, fresh savings. Enjoy 20% off select:
✨ Essential Oils
✨ Massage Oils
✨ Skincare

Perfect time to stock up on your favourites or try something new.

Shop online at zurma.co.nz
Offer available for a limited time so get in quick!

30/08/2025

First day of spring, last session with Shell til Oct? 1pm Mon1st
$80 Super Special
Book Your Hour Now

28/08/2025

I box $70 below cost for an existing client. Message me if keen.

27/08/2025

One of the most borrowed of my resources by all of you The Period Repair Manual. Here is a little bit about Lara Briden - The Period Revolutionary from a more personal perspective.

She has done so much for womens health & am grateful to have seen her speak in New Zealand with the passion she gives to her craft.

If you are not signed up with her on socials and and have an interest in women & hormones, I recommend you follow her. You will learn so much with the great discussions that happen.

Shell@Reflexable 💜
Shell@Reflexable

Sharing a little about me. I'm a naturopathic doctor and the author of:

•  Period Repair Manual (for women of any age) 

•  Hormone Repair Manual (for women over 40)

•  Metabolism Repair for Women (also for women of any age)

I'm also an advisor for various projects, including and

My mission is to reclaim natural *ovulatory* menstrual cycles as important for general health (including metabolic health) and not just to make a baby.

I'm Canadian but live in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand. 

Nice to meet you all, and I hope my work accomplishes its purpose of bringing you healthier, happier periods and hormones.

p.s. A few more details...

🖤 I used to work as an evolutionary biologist and was the lead author on a 1992 paper about s*x differences in foraging behaviour. (So, I've always been keenly interested in female physiology.)

🖤 I'm married with a grown-up stepdaughter. 

🖤 I have always been a huge Radiohead fan.

24/08/2025

A week today will officially be Spring but these tall trumpets have already been greeting you here at Reflexable on arrival.

As I wandered in Mum's garden yesterday I felt joy at what's to come with cherry blossom, raspberries to burst into leaf 🍃 and the unknown splashes of colour and goodies self-sown.

What might spring forth for you? How might you slowly unfurl?

A change of season offers opportunity so make a little time for reflection and see what blossoms. 🌸

Shell@Reflexable

22/08/2025

Hi Shell here!

Sending a big thank you out to all of you supporting me here.

2 weeks til I get a new hip and if you peek online you'll see what's left.

Look out for the odd super special so you can

P.S. Spot for someone tomorrow! $20 off 🤩🥳

21/08/2025

UPDATE: BOOKED
How dreamy would an hour of RnR be Fri 22nd Aug 3pm?
DM me for this spot & it's yours for $80 (or book online)

14/08/2025

Just like the lawn daisy that survives mowing and frost, you might be more resilient than you think.

Stopping by at Reflexable is so much more than a hands on session. Can I support you re want for your well-being? Most of you already have resources but the path isn't always clear.

I am not an alternative, I am complementary and consider the many possibilities to wellness and what that looks like for the individual.

Language is huge too. Every word used in connection will either land or bounce. Who's had a health professional who hasn't built rapport, not 'heard' you?

You don't have to be a lone ranger. Come relax, restore, recharge and maybe hear you are so much more than you thought you were.

Shell@Reflexable 🌸🌼

13/08/2025

GONE GONE GONE!!
Gift of the gap 🤣
Book Now for this Sat 16th..a gift will await you 🎁

11/08/2025

Ways to well-being are a huge focus of my work and underpin my own wellness.

After about 10 years of hip pain, I am grateful for a new hip in 4 weeks time. So what does a week look like for me? Here's a few pics from the past 7 days.

Going to is a major slice of being active, taking notice of the little things, connection with others, giving my time, words, presence, and at the moment online Red Cross training when someone gets off my laptop!!

Remember you can access the 5 ways to wellbeing from the Mental Health Foundation NZ and do a check in how you are doing.

And there are a few spots left if you want wellness time here before I rest and recover. 4-6 weeks? And another plan in the making for that with so much support for which I am very grateful.

🙏🦵💪💜 Shell@Reflexable




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