Mandy Spurr Clinical Reflexology

04/09/2026

01/09/2026

Such lovely reactions and kind feedback from everyone who has come along for reflexology in my new treatment space this month.

A big thank you for your support and for making my first month here so enjoyable.

Appointments are currently available on weekdays from mid September onwards.

Availability for Saturday appointments is from October onwards.

You can browse appointment times without obligation by clicking 'book a treatment' on my webpage:

www.reflexologywithmandy.co.uk

Thank you
Mandy
07761 988600

29/08/2026

Apologies for the terrible puns! But trying something new can be good for lifting your mood.

If you like to maintain a healthy self care routine, but feel it may have become a little monotonous, it could be time to introduce something new.

Perhaps giving reflexology a try is worth considering.

www.reflexologywithmandy.co.uk

Online booking available - now taking bookings for mid September onwards.

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Mandy
07761 988600

28/08/2026

I used to think that as long as I hit the gym before work, I could sit at my desk the rest of the day guilt-free. Then I stumbled on a review of 30+ studies showing that mini-walks every half hour can actually do a better job controlling post-meal blood sugar than one big workout followed by hours of sitting!¹

Here’s what changed for me: after breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I set a timer for 30 minutes. When it dings, I stand up and march in place or walk out to the mailbox for 3–5 minutes. No sneakers required!

Since starting these “movement snacks,” I feel less of that midafternoon slump, my focus is sharper, and my latest glucose check was more stable. Even if you don’t track numbers, you’ll notice your energy stay steadier.

What are your favorite quick movement breaks? Do you pace while on calls, do calf raises behind your chair, or sneak in stair-climbing? Share in the comments—and tag a friend who needs a little extra pep in their step! 😊👇

Feel free to share this post with anyone who sits more than they walk. Let’s move together! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

28/08/2026

You know something is truly special when words alone can't do it justice.

The first time clients feel the deep relaxation throughout their whole body during a reflexology treatment, they are often lost for words - not that any are needed.

It's hard to believe that therapeutic techniques that are focused on the feet alone, can bring about such an incredible response.

It is something that has to be experienced at first hand to be fully appreciated.

Responses to reflexology are as individual as we are and the only way to find out if it's for you is to give it a try.

www.reflexologywithmandy.co.uk

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Mandy
07761 988600

My photo of the northern lights taken in Lapland (celebrating a milestone birthday with my family)

26/08/2026

We can be very good at dealing with stressful situations and staying calm on the outside, but what's happening to our bodies on the inside?

The ways in which our body systems respond to stress are automatic and involuntary, so we don't consciously control them.

When under pressure for prolonged periods of time, we may not realise the impact on our bodies.

Being exposed to stress responses on an ongoing basis can result in symptoms such as muscle tension, sore eyes, headaches, changes in mood, difficulty sleeping or digestive issues.

Reflexology has been found to reduce the body's stress responses in a natural way, supporting our body systems to re-balance and switch into a state of calm where healing can take place.

So although the photo of my daughter's beans and sausage birthday cake may seem like a bit of a tenuous link to this post, it is a reminder that things aren't always as they seem on the outside.

Reflexology should not be seen as an alternative to seeking medical advice, but offers additional support as a complementary therapy.

www.reflexologywithmandy.co.uk

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Mandy
07761 988600

23/08/2026

I had to smile when I found this old photo - have I always been drawn to finding a state of balance!

This photo was taken a couple of years before I became a reflexologist, or even had any idea that I would.

Having spent 25 years working in company finance, balancing budgets and management accounts, it seems I've always been driven towards balancing something.

Whether I was instinctively drawn to reflexology because it supports the body to find a natural state of balance, I will never know. But it was lovely to stumble across this memory and reflect.

What I do know is that I am as passionate about it now as I was when I qualified 8 years ago and I hope to continue supporting my clients for many years to come.

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Mandy
07761 988600

20/08/2026

I think reflexology is a very important offering to consider if you are looking for ways to maintain or optimise your wellbeing.

However, you may have a very different reflexology experience with different therapists.

Even when reflexologists have received the same training, there is so much that each individual therapist will bring to their treatments.

There are many different courses and levels of reflexology training. Once qualified, most professional practitioners will commit to ongoing continued professional development.

So not only do therapists bring their own personal skills to the therapy room, but may have further enhanced their toolkit with additional training or acquired other complementary skills along the way.

The result is a very diverse offering of unique therapists. But each with the same intention - to help support your health and wellbeing.

My own approach is quite nurturing, supportive and intended to be deeply relaxing, with techniques that are gentle but delivered with purpose (and therefore should not be ticklish). I don't believe reflexology needs to be uncomfortable to be effective.

But there are many wonderful reflexologists around and we are all very different.

If my approach doesn't match your preferences, please don't give up on the therapy.

Find your person - reflexology is too beneficial to be missing out on.

www.reflexologywithmandy.co.uk

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Mandy
07761 988600

15/08/2026

Reflexology is one hour when nothing else matters. You don't need to do or think about anything, just completely switch off!

Putting your feet up at home may give you a break, but sometimes there are still distractions and interruptions, or just reminders of the jobs that are waiting for you.

It can help to be away from your usual surroundings to completely relax.

Allowing yourself the opportunity to drift into a deeper state of relaxation gives your body systems the chance to re-balance and your mind the chance to rest.

www.reflexologywithmandy.co.uk

Online booking available via my website or message me: 07761 988600

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Mandy

10/08/2026

Our body’s “rest and digest” physiological state is the opposite to “fight or flight” – the body’s response to stress or danger.

Our autonomic nervous system controls tasks such as breathing, heartrate, blood pressure and digestion. It changes these things automatically and involuntarily when our brain becomes aware of changes to our internal or external environment.

The autonomic nervous system has 2 main parts – the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

The sympathetic nervous system controls our “fight or flight” response: increasing heart rate, breathing rate, widening our pupils and diverting the body’s resources to the muscles and away from the digestive system.

The parasympathetic nervous system controls our “rest and digest” response which does the opposite: reducing heart rate and blood pressure, relaxing breathing rate, increasing blood flow back to the digestive system and enabling the production of digestive juices. It allows the body to return to a calm state where healing can take place.

Reflexology encourages the parasympathetic nervous system.

www.reflexologywithmandy.co.uk

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Mandy
07761 988600