Wellbeing Services
After an extended time of touch deprivation when we couldn’t even offer a soothing hand to comfort someone, let alone give and receive hugs from our nearest and dearest, touch therapy has never been more vital.
Touch releases oxytocin which counteracts all the stress hormones. So on top of the obvious stresses of the pandemic, the lack of touch in itself will have raised levels of stress hormones. Reflexology and head massage have been shown to reduce anxiety levels by activating the parasympathetic nervous system to moderate, calm and relax the stress response. There is also a wealth of evidence that demonstrates the following benefits from touch therapy:
Benefits for individuals
Improved sleep
Reduced anxiety, stress and depression
Improved mood, sense of wellbeing and self-esteem
Sense of feeling nurtured
Balanced hormones
Studies have shown that the pandemic (and potentially the vaccine) have impacted menstrual cycles, so this is particularly relevant for female health.
Benefits for organisations
Reduced absenteeism
Fewer sick days
Reduced pain (particularly important after a year of makeshift office space)
Increased wellbeing and motivation
Increased satisfaction in the workplace
Increased feelings of support
Increased loyalty.
Reflexology & Head Massage
Relax in the comfort of my (Covid secure) treatment studio attached to my home in Nottingham, where I offer one-hour reflexology and head massage sessions. Reflexology provides so many benefits to your overall health and wellbeing, and you can expect to experience these from your first session. It is a proven hormone balancer, helping you with your cycle, your pregnancy and even your fertility!
Kind comments
“The foot massage (reflexology) that I received was very relaxing and Vanessa was very knowledgeable about all of the pressure points. She explained that just by massaging the feet she was able to ascertain ones health. She told me some things about my health in the previous years which was very accurate. Thanks a lot - highly recommended :)”
— Janki
“Fantastic. Vanessa picked up on multiple injuries I’d had previously and worked on those areas in particular. I felt relaxed both during and after the session with an immediate release of stress.”
“Vanessa made me feel so comfortable immediately and the treatment was amazing! I felt so much better afterwards and booked my next appointment there and then!
Cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”
— Deborah
“Very relaxing new experience. Vanessa was very gentle, professional and made me feel 100% comfortable and relaxed. Her products felt and smelt amazing. Would highly recommend.”
— Emma
Wellbeing in the Workplace
Many workplaces are recognising the importance (and the benefits) of providing their teams with services that support both their mental and physical wellbeing. I offer half or full-day one-to-one reflexology and head massages in the workplace. To reach a wider audience, I offer both virtual and in-person wellbeing sessions that include mindfulness, yoga, relaxation and self-care techniques.
Kind comments
“Vanessa delivered a great lunchtime session for members of our menopause community group sharing some fantastic quick & useful tips for self-care. She has a great energy and a fantastic grasp of menopause-related issues.”
“I had a taster session with Vanessa and it was wonderful. She made me feel very relaxed and her technique was brilliant. She was informative and calming and I would definitely recommend her to anyone!”
— Fishers Solicitors
“We had such a beautiful, soothing day with Vanessa. She visited our workplace and gave us all a reflexology treatment. Vanessa has magic hands and we all felt like we had a spring in our step following the treatments. A wonderful experience for everyone and we are now feeling motivated and productive.”
Top-to-Toe Touch Therapy Training
Exclusively for the NHS, healthcare settings, schools and care homes, this beautiful training has been devised for participants to learn a basic head, hand and foot massage routine to use in the workplace to benefit those in their care. During the training, enjoy a day of pampering as you practise the learned techniques on each other.
Kind comments
“Attended Vanessa’s head massage training course today and wow! I wasn’t disappointed. A thorough theory lesson into head massage and its benefits followed by an amazing time learning the practical aspects. Vanessa is professional, down to earth and lovely. She explained everything really well and made sure we knew exactly what we were doing every step of the way.
We had plenty of breaks and chances to discuss any questions or concerns. An informative but incredibly relaxing day all round.”
“It was such a wonderfully fun day that made the learning an absolute pleasure to attend. I can’t recommend Vanessa highly enough. Her experience & expertise is second to none.”
— Eva
“What a joy to be taught by Vanessa - so professional and supportive. I feel really confident to offer head massage after just one day of training and loved that the routine was taught in such an intuitive way.”
— Katherine