Holistic Treatments

Holistic Therapies have been around for thousands of years and were commonly used in ancient Egypt, China and India for their therapeutic effects. Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, held the belief that the body must be treated as a whole and not as a series of parts; he believed in the natural healing process of rest, a good diet, fresh air and cleanliness.

In the fourth century BC, Socrates warned that treating only one part of the body would not have good results. Interestingly, it was only at the beginning of the twentieth century that the principles of holistic medicine fell out of favour in Western societies. Today many people are now realising the power of holistic therapies to bring emotional and physical balance back into their lives. At Barefoot Therapies we follow some of these ancient principles and aim to treat mind, body and soul helping clients to restore their equilibrium and natural healing properties. Please have a look at Barefoot Therapies Holistic packages below for the details of the therapies we offer.

Aromatherapy massage

The practice of using essential oils for mental and physical well-being dates back to Egyptian times.  It was well known in ancient times –  for healing mind and body. The essential oils are extracted from plants and trees and are highly effective remedies with their own therapeutic properties. Essential oils can be diffused or inhaled, or used for therapeutic massage.

Full body & face                                        75 minutes
Full body                                                    60 minutes
Back, neck and shoulders                      45 minutes
Holistic  Massage

An holistic practitioner treats the whole person and takes account of their emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing.   Massage is a safe, soothing and non-invasive therapy, it increases the release of serotonin, the body’s ‘feel-good hormone’, and encourages the body to produce natural pain-killing endorphins. It also reduces the amount of cortisol, the ‘stress hormone’, in the body Holistic massage is specifically tailored to each client.

Full body & face                                        75 minutes
Full body                                                    60 minutes
Back, neck and shoulders                      45 minutes
Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of the muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas

Full body                                                       1 hour
Back, neck and shoulder                           45 minutes
Reflexology

Reflexology is the ancient method of promoting good health by working pressure points on the feet and hands that correspond to different organs, glands or structures of the body.

Reflexologists believe that when the body is ill, injured or stressed, vital energy pathways are blocked preventing it from functioning optimally. Reflexology is thought to help unblock these pathways by ridding the body of toxins and improving circulation.

Hand or foot reflexology                           1 hour
Fertility Reflexology

Reflexology uses a natural therapy and practitioner expertise to support fertility issues.
Maternity reflexology aims to optimise the health potential of the pre-pregnant couple.
The first consultation will include the taking of a full medical history and detailed notes on your diet and lifestyle before deciding on a course of treatment. There may also be some diagnostic reflexology. At Barefoot Therapies we prefer to see both partners if possible; however, this is not essential.

Maternity Reflexology

Reflexology uses a natural therapy and practitioner expertise to support fertility issues, pregnancy & birthing. Maternity reflexology aims to optimise the health potential of the pre-pregnant couple and the pregnant woman.  Alongside the reflexology treatment, you will receive advice on nutrition, lifestyle  and how to optimise health before, during and after pregnancy.

Maternity/ fertility reflexology                    1 hour
Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of the muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas

Full body                                                         1 hour
Back, neck and shoulder                             45 minutes
Reflexology

Reflexology is the ancient method of promoting good health by working pressure points on the feet and hands that correspond to different organs, glands or structures of the body.

Reflexologists believe that when the body is ill, injured or stressed, vital energy pathways are blocked preventing it from functioning optimally. Reflexology is thought to help unblock these pathways by ridding the body of toxins and improving circulation.

Hand or foot reflexology                            1 hour
Indian Head Massage

This is a lovely relaxing treatment that gives a sense of calm and wellbeing. Indian head massage releases stress that accumulates in the tissues, muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders. It is particularly effective for fatigue, insomnia, migraine and sinusitis, and for relieving stress and tension.

Indian Head Massage                                    30 hour
                                                                           45 minutes
Thermal Auricular Therapy (Hopi candles)

Ear candling has been used for thousands of years by many ancient civilisations. The American Indian tribe called the Hopis are believed to be the original source of this technique. Candles are still made today on the basis of the traditional formula using cotton tubes, impregnated with beeswax, honey and therapeutic oils. Research has identified positive benefits for those suffering from conditions such as compacted earwax, earache, cold, headache and tinnitus.

Basic ear candling
Ear candling with facial pressure point massage
Ear candling with facial massage as above and
a relaxing neck and shoulder massage
Food for Thought @ Barefoot Therapies – Nutrition Therapy

Take a look at the principles of healthy eating and discover how to improve your well being through the food you eat.

Consultation and advice sessions            1 hour
Fusion Therapy:

Not sure which treatment is right for you? at Barefoot Therapies treatments can be tailored to suit your requirement. Please Contact Me for more details.

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