CARRIE DRUCE - BSC (HONS), MAR, SMACCPH.

Hi I'm Carrie, your Reflexologist and Holistic Stress Coach.

When you come to see me I want you to be able to switch off and make the absolute most of your ‘me time’. The way your body, mind and spirit feel can really show up during reflexology and it’s my intent to work out any tension and stresses. Get ready to become addicted to reflexology!

My work and leisure time has always been about helping people, so there’s no wonder I was drawn to reflexology. I've worked as both an emotional and practical advisor for several charities which involved supporting people during their most vulnerable times. This was instrumental in my move to become a reflexology practitioner.

I initially trained in London with one of the top reflexology practitioners and have since become a member of leading professional associations, AOR and CNHC.

My clients are from many different backgrounds with varied aims but I have a great deal of experience in working with women around stress & worry, fertility, maternity and perimenopause.

Aside from the immediate benefits of a deeply relaxing treatment, where possible I'll arm you with holistic support so you can continue to refocus and feel better outside of my treatment room. You’ll notice an improvement in your mood, sleep, tension levels and overall sense of well-being.

Reflexology is a wonderful, magical therapy. Come and try it for yourself.

ABC Awards Level 3 Diploma - Reflexology

ABC Level 3 Diploma - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Certified Diploma - Pre-conception, Pregnancy and Post-Natal Reflexology

CAM Transformational Coach

Level 5 Diploma - Health Coach

Reflexology for Menopause Certification

Member of the Association of Reflexologists

Senior member of Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists

Accredited member of the Complimentary & Natural Healthcare Council

Fully insured by the Alan Boswell Group

Established 2011

The Ancient Egyptians certainly knew a thing or two about the benefits of foot and hand massage but it took a while before it caught on in the West. 

In fact, it has since taken a small army of medical experts, including a neurologist and physiotherapist, to rediscover how manipulation of the reflex points on our feet, hands and face can directly benefit the rest of our body (now known as zone therapy). 

Reflexology not only helps to treat your feet but it can stimulate the whole of your body via the 7000+ nerve endings that are housed within them.

Nerve endings, which connect directly to the rest of your body's organs, glands and other body parts, can become blocked with calcium and uric acid leaving you feeling sluggish and out of sorts.

Reflexology uses a gentle compression technique to break down and expel these toxic deposits allowing normal blood and lymph flow around the body. It's also powerfully relaxing which allows the body to reboot and restart its return to homeostasis.

It's not a cure or alternative to medical opinion, but it can complement it. Where you have a health concern, reflexology is best used alongside conventional medicine.

The point is, when you feel relaxed and rested, the body begins to heal itself and return to homeostasis (equilibrium).

Reflexology can help kick start this journey as it's so deeply relaxing. On the other hand, you needn’t be unwell to have reflexology. It's just as beneficial to have treatments to strengthen the body and mind and prevent the rise of stress from within.

Your first appointment will include a confidential consultation to discuss your health, medical background and lifestyle.

After cleansing the feet, a number of techniques will be used to apply massage and compression to the reflex points using organic cream or oil.

You can choose to sleep if you wish and there will be relaxing music in the background to help you switch off.

After the treatment I'll let you know which reflex points felt sensitive and which parts of the body they relate to.

It's a good idea to wear warm, loose fitting clothes so you feel comfortable, and you will only need to remove your shoes and socks during the treatment!

Please don’t worry if you have ticklish feet as the pressure applied is firm.

You're likely to feel wonderfully comfortable and relaxed and it's not at all uncommon to nod off!

Due to the relaxing nature of reflexology, treatments can help to alleviate tension, boost mood and create a sense of wellbeing.

Your body's encouraged to switch off and this peaceful time allows you to reflect on how you really feel inside and recuperate.

However, there are times when you might feel sensitive and this could lead to feeling chilly, faint, restless, shaky or even nauseous.

Remember, any negative feelings you experience are usually only temporary and will subside quickly.

You're most likely to feel very relaxed, grounded and rebalanced. You may also need to go home and have a nap.

It's sometimes possible to have what's known as a healing reaction. This should be viewed as positive, as it’s your body releasing unwanted toxins, feelings and stagnant energy.

It depends on your needs. We can discuss this during your first appointment. 

A state of deep relaxation can be obtained with just one session and maintained with weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions.

Treatment plans for specific conditions will vary, for example some clients will be advised to come weekly for 4-6 treatments then once a month.

Please note, 'treatment plan' refers to a suggested number of treatments - not a financial commitment. Each appointment is booked when you wish and can be rescheduled or cancelled at any time.

The foot map is used during reflexology sessions to target any congested areas of the body that the client has mentioned and also to identify other areas that feel out of balance.

This map shows the sole of the foot, where most reflex points can be found, from the brain (at the tip of the big toe) to the sciatic area (on the heel).

You can see how the map specifically reflects the position of the organs and body parts.

The right foot is believed to represent the righthand side of the body (and also the past), whilst the left maps out the lefthand side and the present.