Clinical Reflexology-Sharon Hodgkins CRM5 AoR

07/09/2026

No Reflexology today as another busy day volunteering on the park and I must say I’m rather proud of what we are all achieving

27/08/2026

21/08/2026

Life gets busy, minds get noisy, and we forget to slow down.
Reflexology is a chance for you to switch off, reset and walk out of my treatment room feeling lighter, calmer, and more balanced. Your moment to breathe.
Book your appointment with me to feel the benefits for yourself 💚🦶🦶

20/07/2026

Interesting read on why your breathing may change during a reflexology treatment x

Have you ever noticed yourself taking a long, deep breath during reflexology, even though you weren’t consciously trying to?

At the beginning of a session, your breathing may still be quite quick or shallow. As you become comfortable, feel less distracted and realise that nothing is expected of you for the next while, it may begin to soften naturally.

When we are busy, worried or rushing, the body can remain in a more alert state. As we begin to relax, the parasympathetic branch of the nervous system becomes more active. This is the part associated with rest, recovery and settling after stress.

Reflexology gives you a period of stillness, supportive touch and focused attention, away from phones, jobs and everyday demands. For some people, that environment makes it easier to unwind, and a change in breathing may simply be one of the ways that relaxation shows itself. Some studies have recorded changes in heart-rate variability following foot reflexology or foot massage, suggesting possible short-term changes in autonomic activity.

As reflexologists, we often notice the moment a client releases a long breath or lets out a little sigh. We don’t see it as something they need to make happen. It is simply a lovely sign that they may be feeling more comfortable and allowing themselves to settle.

Not everyone’s breathing changes, and there is no “correct” way to respond to a treatment. Some people become very still, some chat for a while, and others take most of the session to properly relax. All of that is completely normal.

You don’t need to concentrate on your breathing or try to switch off. Just get comfortable and let your body find its own pace. 💜

02/07/2026

Your feet hold 7,000 nerve endings linked to every organ in your body.
Reflexology uses gentle pressure on these points to reset your nervous system and restore natural balance.
We pound our feet every day and only notice them when they hurt 😢 reflexology gives them the care they deserve. Book your appointment now and feel the benefits for yourself x

17/06/2026

Very interesting research

29/05/2026

Reflexology helps calm the vagus nerve your body’s natural rest and digest switch. It helps to ease stress and anxiety, support digestion, improve sleep and bring your whole system back into balance.
Many clients describe a sense of warmth, calm, and switching off, that’s the vagus nerve responding. If your body is craving this then reflexology is a beautiful place to start. Get in touch to book your appointment with me x

21/05/2026

Just 5 reasons to try Reflexology. Get in touch and book your appointment with me 🦶🦶

16/05/2026

Something a little special has been happening behind the scenes lately… I’ve had the chance to be involved in a BBC project connected to the amazing work we do with Friends of Peel Hall Park.
I can’t share to many details yet, but I can say how proud I am of our community for caring for the wildlife, clearing the rubbish, and keeping our green spaces thriving.
It’s lovely to see our efforts recognised in ways we never expected. 🦋🌷🍄🦆🐭🐛🦊