What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a deeply relaxing, safe and non-invasive complementary therapy suitable for the whole family throughout every stage of life. It can help reduce stress levels and help restore the body's natural equilibrium and encourage healing. It works on the belief that reflex points on the feet and hands are linked to all the organs, bodily systems and skeletal structure of the body. These reflex points are stimulated or sedated by applying pressure to the points on the feet or hands in order to promote relaxation and feeling of well being.

Potential benefits of reflexology are:

feelings of deep relaxation
increased energy levels
the release of endorphins, the body's
feel good hormones
aids sleep
helps relieve tension
a sense that the whole body is in better balance

Reproductive, Pre-Conception Care & Fertility Reflexology

Whether you have just started to think about planning for a baby or have been trying for a while, Fertility Reflexology will help you to relax and prepare yourself. It is important to prepare yourself both emotionally and physically for the special journey ahead.

Assisted Reproductive Technology can be a very stressful time for a couple both physically and emotionally. Manami support clients during pre-conception, natural conception and throughout the whole of the assisted conception process.

Fertility Reflexology can help with:

• Reducing Stress & Anxiety
Reflexology is fantastic for alleviating stress, which is very important if you are trying to increase your fertility and become pregnant. Stress can negatively affect your ability to conceive and Reflexology is known for being deeply calming and relaxing.

• Pre-Conception Care
It is recommended that you start Pre-Conception Care 3-4months before starting your family either natural or with Assisted Reproductive Technology. During this time Fertility Reflexology will be applied to help correct any hormonal imbalance, improve physical conditions, correct any cycle irregularities and reduce your stress levels.

• Assisted Reproductive Technology (IUI, IVF, ICSI etc)
Fertility Reflexology can help ensure your body is in optimum condition for conceiving and help prepare you for fertility treatments. It will support you at every stage of your assisted conception cycle. Another benefit of having Reflexology is that it gives you valuable ‘me time’. You will also have the time and space to talk about your assisted conception treatment if you wish. This gives you much needed emotional support by calming anxiety, giving you the strength and positivity for the best possible chance of succeeding.

Maternity Reflexology

Reflexology can provide support for women through pre-conception, sub-fertility, pregnancy, post-natal recovery and whilst establishing breastfeeding. Reflexology is a popular complementary therapy used by women during and after pregnancy.

Maternity Reflexology can help with the following physiological disorders and psychological recovery:

- sickness, oedema, carpal tunnel syndrome, constipation, backache, sciatica, symphysis pubis pain, heartburn.