Cath Relaxology

as been used in some form or another by most cultures for many thousands of years. After finishing my diploma training I started my original practice in Moncks Bay back in 2010 and enjoyed having a regular return client base. The Feb 2011 earthquake shook us out of that area and we moved to Sydney mid 2011. I continued my reflexology practice in Neutral Bay at Encompass Health Centre and I also volunteered at The Mater Hospital in their Renal Dialysis unit, treating people while they were having dialysis. While in Australia I took the opportunity to continue learning and studied Facial Reflexology which is an amazing treatment devised by a Danish Reflexologist Lone Sorensen. I also did shorter workshops on infertility and pregnancy loss. In my Neutral Bay practice I had many pregnant clients some of whom used the Gentle Birth Method during their pregnancies. This involves regular reflexology to keep the body in balance and provide relaxation for the busy mum to be. Due to my husband's work my family then moved to Singapore for the year of 2014. I didn't have a work visa so used the year to experience different styles of Asian reflexology, including treatments in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. This enlightened my own practice in many areas so much so that when I returned to NZ I studied with Moss Arnold to begin learning Chi Reflexology - working with the Chinese meridians and energy flows throughout the body. So it's time to set up practice once again in beautiful Sovereign Lakes in Kaiapoi. If you've never tried reflexology before and are curious then come along for a one hour treatment. I can assure you it will be one of the most blissful relaxation experiences you've ever had! Some people don't like their feet touched and think it will tickle but the pressure used and the technique is not at all ticklish. There may be some areas of pain, but that is an indication you are holding stress in that area of your body and massaging it out with reflexology is the best treatment you can have. I'm flexible with my treatments and timing. Even though it says one hour, especially on your first treatment we talk about your health and wellbeing and what you'd like to get out of the session, so it usually takes a bit longer. Some people have specific health concerns that require extra attention. There are a few contraindications for reflexology but I can tell you that when I lived in Asia there was no interview or consent forms to sign, they just started working on your feet with incredibly strong pressure with no questions asked. I'm not saying this is good but just comparing to us Westerners who require informed consent and insurance coverage for all things. Facial reflexology is a great option if you really don't want your feet touched. I can also do hand and ear reflexology which is just as effective and relaxing. If you have an queries give me a call, text or email and I'll get back to you asap. I am a professional member of Reflexology New Zealand and as such are bound by their Code of Ethics and Practice and can assure you all information I collect is treated in the upmost confidence it requires. If you've read this whole blurb then well done! I look forward to meeting you and working together on your wellbeing. Thanks for reading....

Cathy Hamilton