Nightingale Reflexology

31/08/2026

August's blog post.

On the advice of my professional body, the Association of Reflexologists (AoR), we recommend not to give reflexology during the first 3 days after vaccinations.

31/08/2026

Realised I hadn't posted July's Blog on here last month. Here you go.

According to The Sleep Charity, up to 40% of adults and children suffer with sleep issues and the cost of sleep deprivation to the UK economy is around £4.2

19/06/2026

June's blog post is about drinking water after a treatment.

It's something I say to clients after every session - even my long-term clients who know the drill tell me it's good to be reminded.

01/06/2026

https://www.nightingalereflexology.co.uk/swollen-feet-ankles-in-pregnancy/

With the recent heat wave that we've experienced, I decided to write this month's blog about oedema in pregnancy and swollen feet and ankles, which can become

20/05/2026

11/05/2026

Reflexology is a complementary therapy that involves the application of gentle pressure to specific reflex points on the feet that are thought to correspond with organs and glands around the body. Foot Reflexology may:

- Help you relax

- Aid sleep

- Improve mood

- Help relieve tension

- Improve a sense of well being

Have you tried it?

30/04/2026

April's blog post (just in the nick of time) about reflexology during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Spoiler alert - it's fine to have during this time :)

It's a common myth about not treating in the first trimester and it is perhaps based more around protection for the therapist rather around any facts that

20/03/2026

This month my blog is another pregnancy related topic about Supine Hypotension and why we need to treat you sitting up when you're pregnant.

For the same reason your midwife tells you not to sleep or rest flat on your back when you are pregnant, it's best for women to be positioned sitting up when

05/02/2026

This month in my blog I'm talking about why we need to run through a consultation form prior to having a treatment. It's something that has to be done and it's all about trying to give you the best possible treatment.

Most don't mind it, while a few may dislike it, but just why is the consultation form necessary prior to a reflexology session?

27/01/2026

Helpful article on plantar fasciitis in today's Guardian. I get asked about this a lot.

The ligament that connects your foot bones can cause severe heel pain when inflamed. Here’s how to avoid that