
Reflexology for Peri-Menopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause are natural life transitions that can bring significant physical and emotional change. For many women, this time can feel unsettling, tiring or overwhelming.
Reflexology offers a gentle, supportive therapy that focuses on relaxation, grounding and nervous system support during this phase of life.
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How Reflexology can help
Reflexology can help with the physical and emotional menopausal symptoms by regulating the hormones and glandular functions of the body. Reflexology helps to restore balance to the endocrine system, by working on the adrenal gland, hypothalamus and pituitary gland this in turn can alleviate hot flushes and anxiety.
​Calming the central nervous system, sleep disturbances can also be alleviated and anxiety and stress levels reduced. By regulating calcium and phosphorous levels in the thyroid gland, bone loss can prevented. Reflexology also helps the ovaries to regulate their oestrogen secretions and the uterus to maintain its natural health and flexibility.
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Women often seek reflexology during perimenopause and menopause for support with:
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Stress and emotional overwhelm
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Fatigue and poor sleep
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Tension and physical discomfort
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Feeling out of balance or depleted
What to expect from a session
Sessions are calm, unhurried, and respectful.
There is no need to talk unless you wish to, allowing space for deep rest and relax
Every menopause journey is different.
Sessions are always guided by what feels appropriate for you
Regular weekly sessions are initially recommended moving to fortnightly and then monthly maintenance.
Research
The effects of reflexology on sleep disorder in menopausal women.
Maryam Asltoghiri, Zahra Ghodsi. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 31, 2012, Pages 242-246.
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The effects of reflexology on depression during menopause: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
F Mahdavipour et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, Volume 47, 2019
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The effects of reflexology for menopausal women.
Williamson, J et al. BJOG_Oxford, 2002 Vol 109:Number 9, pg 1050-1055
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Reflexology supporting women with hot flushes during the menopause.
Reflexology supporting women with sleep disorders
The effects of Reflexology on sleep disorder in menopausal women – ScienceDirect
Reflexology supporting woman with anxiety and depression experienced during the menopause
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“Chronically elevated Cortisol (stress) increases the likelihood of severe menopausal symptoms
”Cagnacci et al. 2011. Menopause 18, 3, 273-8
Sessions are held in my private garden studio in Milngavie, Glasgow
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