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Anne Matthias Dip C.O.T., Di Reflex (B.S.R.) IEB Anne practiced for 25 years as an Occupational Therapist in the UK working for the National Health Service and Social Services within various specialties - orthopaedics, paediatrics, upper limb injuries, pain management and psychiatry of old age. Latterly she undertook professional training at the Bristol School of Holistic Therapies being awarded a Diploma in accredited with a Distinction by the International Examining Board in London. Anne also holds a Distinction in the IEB Diploma in the Anatomy and Physiology. After qualifying Anne went to live and work in Utah, USA where she developed an interest in maternity and infertility. She has undertaken CPD specialist training in Vertical , and more recently gained the Certificate of Competency in Maternity support for preconceptual care (ie fertility problems), antenatal care, birthing preparation, postnatal care and newborn baby care.
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has been used since ancient times in Egypt, India and China to promote optimum health. It is a complementary therapy which is a non- invasive and treats the whole person. is based on the concept that every organ and structure in the body is represented in miniature in the feet, and also in the hands. The reflexologist uses therapeutic touch to detect and treat sensitive reflexes. can bring about the same sensation of relaxation and restfulness that a full body massage can produce and so it is very helpful in the treatment of stress.
What is involved?
On your first visit you will be asked questions about your health and lifestyle. This is an important aspect of treatment as it is beneficial to gain an understanding of all factors that may be affecting your health including how you are feeling physically and emotionally.Treatment takes place with you sitting in a semi reclined position on a professional couch or chair. You will be asked to remove only your shoes and socks and your feet will be wiped over with a refreshing solution. The therapist will examine the feet before commencing a relaxing foot massage. This will be followed by the treatment which involves the therapist applying a specific pressure all over the reflex points of the feet, using her hands, no equipment is used, with the pressure being varied according to findings.
Maternity
Anne underwent Susanne Enzer’s Maternity course gaining a Certificate of Competence after successful completion of the various assignments. Susanne Enzer is a reflexologist and author and lectures worldwide, who started her career as a midwife.
Maternity can help the body adjust to the huge changes that occur during pregnancy, including physical, emotional as well as hormonal changes.. Reflexolog can alleviate many different side effects of the pregnancy itself, for example high blood pressure, oedema, backache, cholestasis, mood swings etc, helping the woman’s body towards optimum health in preparation for whatever sort of birth she eventually experiences.
After treatments, pregnant clients have reported many improvements including:-
- Feeling wonderful and relaxed
- A greater sense of well-being
- Increased energy levels
- Sleeping better
- Backaches have eased
- Mood swings have calmed down
- Skin has stopped itching(cholestasis)
- Anxiety has disappeared
- Swelling in their ankles and wrists has decreased (oedema).
- High blood pressure has been lowered
Duration of Labour - Research has found has dramatically reduced the length of time spent in labour down to an average of 5 hours for the first stage, and 16 minutes for the second.
Priming Labour – Maternity can also be used to prime labour when the 40 weeks are up, with the permission of the Dr or midwife.
Post natally new mothers have reported has helped them to return gently and efficiently to “feeling normal again.” Post natal takes into account the type of birth and any post natal conditions that were encountered and treats accordingly.
Subfertility has been found beneficial by clients in assisting them to become pregnant, reducing stress and anxiety. This gentle and subtle treatment works on the endocrine system with many clients firstly reporting back that their PMS symptoms have eased after only a few treatments. Many couples find a helpful, effective and pleasant way of overcoming their fertility problems.
Maternity is in addition to orthodox medical care.
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
Please contact:
Churchdown Osteopaths, 102 Chosen Drive, Churchdown, GL3 2QU
Tel: 01452 714511
