Case Studies
Infant Constipation - amazing results in just 24 hours !
Ellie is 6 years old and suffered with constipation* for 3 years. Her dad wanted to find another way to help ease his daughter's pain and distress and came to see me for Gentle Touch Reflexology. This is what Ken had to say......."Christine greeted us warmly. We sat down and discussed my daughters issues while Ellie played with some toys. After a drink we made our way through to the massage room. Everything seemed relaxed and the main thing was how Ellie was responding not only to the treatment but meeting someone whom she didn't know. When I asked Ellie if she enjoyed it and would like to go back her reply was "yes please daddy "
That weekend, for the first time in 3 years, Ellie passed a very large stool and was not in any pain. I was delighted and we will keep the treatment going to make sure we have a continuation of positive results Many thanks Christine I very much look forward to seeing you again soon. "
Constipation - is a commonly encountered problem in children. It can be due to poor diet, low fluid intake, illness or medication. But there can also be some emotional triggers. For more information you may like to visit the following websites :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/constipationdiarrhoea2.shtml
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/babyconstipation.htm
How Yoga has worked with Dyspraxia
I was asked to work with Jamie on a one to one basis to help him build strength, stamina and co-ordination. Jamie has dyspraxia with poor balance and low muscle tone. I worked out a programme which includes yoga exercises and relaxation time. Jamie and I practise once a week for 45 minutes and even if he has had a tiring day Jamie responds really well and is a delight to teach!
Jamie's mum had this to say "we have found the sessions with Christine invaluable. According to Jamie's occupational therapist, he is better able to register his movements, his balance has improved and this has had a very positive effect on his motor planning and his muscle tone is much better. An unexpected benefit has been that Jamie loves listening to the Yoga relaxation stories. This helps him to switch off and calm down. It seems to feed his creativity and imagination"
Dyspraxia - some difficulty in co-ordinating and carrying out muscle movement. For more information on dyspraxia click here
How Reflexology has helped MS
Wendy has MS which amongst other things causes spasms in her legs. She has also suffered with various gynaecological problems resulting in a lot of internal scar tissue. Wendy often feels discomfort and pain. Every two weeks Wendy comes to see me and has a 1 hour reflexology treatment.
"I found that having regular treatment with Christine has helped relax my legs and relieve my stomach pains. Sometimes my skin is very sensitive and Christine has been incredibly gentle with me, changing her techniques to suit how I am feeling. Wonderfully her reflexology treatments have also improved my digestion, headaches and shoulder tension which I think I get because I am in a lot of pain. I would recommend this treatment to anybody as I found it very beneficial, relaxing and non-invasive".
Multiple sclerosis is a disabling neurological condition. For more information please click here