Reflexology Somerset, UK

Reflexologists work with reflex points in our feet and hands corresponding to the organs and parts of our bodies. By stimulating these reflex points reflexologists can help relieve many conditions. A safe and gentle complementary therapy, reflexology is a popular, natural treatment for maintaining bodily well-being.What to expectFirst we’ll ask you about your health, your medical history and lifestyle, so that we can tailor a treatment specifically for you. You do not have to take off your clothes, only your socks or tights and shoes. We’ll ask you to lie down on a treatment bed. Your session starts with some relaxation exercises. Then we use a number of gentle massage and pressure techniques to relax and loosen the muscles in your feet. During the session you can close your eyes and relax, or we are always pleased to chat. In general, you should find the session pleasant and soothing (but once or twice you may feel a very slight discomfort – this is normally an indication of an imbalance in the corresponding part of your body). Your tensions will be eased, and your circulation improved. This gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself. Who and what we treatAt Marlborough House we treat a wide range of conditions. Patients tell us that a session leaves them feeling relaxed, alive and walking on air!

Reiki is a non-invasive, soothing and nurturing healing treatment from Japan. Both powerful and gentle, it relieves stress and encourages relaxation, helping to restore the vital energy we lose in daily life.The reiki practitioner gently places his or her hands in a sequence of positions covering your whole body. The therapy is simple but highly beneficial, and you can learn to practise it on yourself or on members of your family. The Reiki Association says: ‘As running water smoothes the jagged edges of a rock until it is small enough to roll away, reiki flows to the areas of need, soothing pain and supporting the bodys natural ability to heal itself. Reiki restores balance in ones life.’What to expectFirst we’ll ask you about yourself and what is troubling you. And we’ll explain what will happen during your session.It could not be more simple. You lie fully clothed on the treatment couch. Your reiki practitioner places his or her hands in a subtle pattern of positions on your head and the front and back of your torso. Rest assured that the placement of the hands will never be intrusive. Throughout your session your reiki practitioner will be stimulating the flow of energy through your body and directing it to the parts that are most in need of it. At the end of your session you should feel refreshed and relaxed. Some people feel immediate benefits, and with others the effects are felt progressively more deeply as they continue their treatment.Who and what we treatWe use reiki to dispel tension and stress in patients. It may also be effective in relieving pain. If you lack self-confidence, or if your creativity is blocked, reiki could well be of benefit to you.At Marlborough House we offer a one-day course for small groups wishing to learn reiki as a self-healing tool.

In Indian head massage the therapist concentrates on massaging your head, neck and shoulders. This profoundly enjoyable and relaxing massage technique helps promote health and well-being. It stimulates nerve endings, improves blood supply to the scalp and can encourage hair growth.What to expectYou sit fully clothed in a comfortable chair. Indian head massage is wonderfully relaxing, and at the end of your session you should feel an enhanced sense of well-being. One of the many benefits of Indian head massage is that it helps draw out poisonous toxins from your body. You may, therefore, feel a shade under the weather for a day or so after your session as your body gradually regains its natural balance.What it treatsIndian head massage encourages a healthy, well-conditioned scalp, and can promote hair growth and slow down hair loss. It helps stimulate blood and lympathic flow to the head, neck and shoulders, improving circulation and reviving the body’s natural immunity. Clients have reported that it has helped to relieve muscular tension and pain, and reduced stress and tension-related conditions such as headaches, neck discomfort, and eye strain.

Sports Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body which include muscles, tendons and ligaments. Here at The Crescent Clinic our Sports Massage practitioners ensure they provide safe, effective and efficient massage sessions to all our clients.