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Why did you start having reflexology? Was there something you wanted it to help with specifically?

A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with glandular fever and I’ve been suffering the after-effects of this ever since. Having been back and forth to the doctors (including private doctors) many, many times and having every blood test available, I was extremely frustrated with the consistent outcome: “You need to rest.”

At any age, that’s incredibly hard to hear but especially in your...

Reflexology is a combination of applying pressure to and massaging certain areas of the body. More commonly known for it's general healing and ability to relieve stress and tension, there are many different styles of reflexology, all with their own benefits.

This week, we speak to Michaela Spear about reflexology for fertility.

Hi Michaela, can you explain a little more about reflexology?

Reflexology is a complementary therapy that works with the reflex points of the body. Each...

When we decided we were ready to have a baby (well, as ready as we would ever be!), it didn’t occur to me that we would struggle. I thought I would fall pregnant quickly, as all my friends had.

So, when I didn’t, I was quite frankly shocked and disheartened. Whilst we had only been trying for around six months, I couldn’t help but feel a bit sad and disappointed.

It was when I was chatting with a close friend that she suggested reflexology. She had tried it and thoroughly recommended it....

I’ve had hormone issues for many years; symptoms such as irregular cycles, pain and mood swings were common for me. But, when I started getting brain fog and night panics, I decided to visit the doctor.

After lots of investigations, it was confirmed that I had gone into perimenopause. At the time I was 41. I was quite young for this to happen, so it was a lot to get my head around.

My doctor said that I should have hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Because of my age, she told me that I...

Massage is a treatment which aims to relax, revive and heal the body. There are many different styles of massage, used to treat a range of emotional and physical health problems. But with so many styles, how do you decide which type is best for you?

A massage can be quite daunting for a first-timer. If you’ve taken the first step to contact a therapist, the next thing is booking a treatment and well, turning up.

So, what exactly is a massage?

A massage is the stroking, kneading,...