Alison Douglas Reflexology

I am a qualified and insured Full Member of the Association of Reflexologists. I trained at Richdales Institute, and I practice from Integrated Body Dynamics, a Complementary Health Clinic in Stroud Green, North London.

For a long time I have had a fascination with the mind-body connection; how our state of mind influences our body and overall health. So many health issues and general unhappiness is stress related. After studying psychotherapy I've come to realise that we don't always have the words to express what we are feeling and that sometimes we need to listen to what our body is telling us.
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Originally from Australia, I have been living in the UK for ten years. Having taken time off work to raise a family, I then began my training in Reflexology.
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I have worked with many people with various health concerns including IBS and digestive issues, LBP (lower back pain), cancer, plantar fasciitis, and for labour induction. I also work at The Stress Project in Holloway, helping people with stress and anxiety, and recovering from drug and alcohol dependencies.

Reflexology is a complementary therapy that encourages the body to balance and heal itself. It involves applying finger and thumb pressure to specific points on the hands and feet. These points are called 'reflexes' and they reflect or mirror the organs and structures of the body as well as a person's emotional health. In this way. the hands and feet are 'mini maps', or 'microcosms' of the body that can be used to encourage holistic healing.
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I am drawn to Reflexology as it helps to relieve stress and tension and improve sleep. Some of my clients have found it more relaxing than a body massage. Reflexology helps to improve blood circulation and release blocked energy. It also improves elimination and can help the body to self heal. It can also help with infertility and hormonal imbalances.
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Reflexology can be a gentle therapy and sometimes clients fall asleep. This complete relaxation can be very beneficial and what the stressed client often needs. Reflexology however can also be very deep and therapeutic. Working deeply on the reflexes (although a little more painful) can produce more profound results. However, I will never work beyond your pain threshold!