About Valentine Reflexology
My background is medical. I was a radiographer for 12 years. I am also a mum of two based in Aberdeenshire. I qualified as a reflexologist while off on maternity leave 4 years ago. I recently studied baby and toddler reflex which applies gentle pressure to certain areas of baby’s feet. It is a gentle and supportive treatment, easy to learn techniques that can be used anywhere to help you respond to baby’s needs 24 hours a day.
Reflexology
It releases oxytocin in both mother and baby creating precious bonding time and promotes wellbeing. It can be used to aid and relieve colic, painful wind, reflux, constipation, teething pain, ear congestion and pain, promotes sleep, and boosts their immune system to help alleviate coughs and colds.
I offer post natal sessions for new mums requiring well deserved self care, “mummy and me” package, 1-2-1 sessions for baby in your own home, or I can teach parents the techniques in a relaxed and supportive way to enable them to treat their own baby.
Qualifications
I am a fully insured reflexologist trained at SCQF level 8, the highest qualification in Scotland. I am a full member of the Association of Reflexologists (AoR) an independent professional body. I have an additional qualification from BabyReflex allowing me to treat and teach babies and toddlers.
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All About Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient non-invasive gentle and relaxing touch therapy. By applying pressure to the reflex points on the feet and hands we believe we can encourage the body to heal and restore balance.
Reflexology can be used to:
Reduce stress
Relieve tension
Improve quality of sleep
Improved mood
Increase circulation
Promote relaxation
Balance hormones
An increased sense of well-being
How I can help
It can be particularly useful in the post natal period to support new mothers and help their bodies recover from birth.
Baby and toddler reflexology uses adapted reflexology techniques to promote a sense of calm, and general well-being in babies, children and their parents.
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Baby Reflexology
Baby reflex: as a qualified reflexology practitioner I can offer 1:2:1 or group training to allow you to treat your own baby. Baby reflex was originally developed to increase bonding, through oxytocin release in both baby and the caregiver. These techniques were then further developed to enable parents to help ease normal baby discomforts such as reflux, colic, constipation, teething pains, ear congestion and pain, promotes sleep and can boost their immune system to support them through their first coughs and colds.
Toddler Reflexology
Toddler reflex: this primarily uses hand reflexology performed to nursery rhymes to engage toddlers, promote well-being and calm before bedtime, and help with things like digestive issues, support their immune system and support them through various developmental stages. As a parent not only are you engaging and connecting with your toddler but you’ll be learning skills that will be with you for a lifetime.