REFLEXOLOGY

& Zu Qigong

restores the body’s natural balance

Reflexology at Healing Ways

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Reflexology suits a variety of  conditions:

  • Asthma and other respiratory conditions

  • Auto-immune conditions including chronic fatigue and thyroid

  • Arthritis

  • Back and neck pain

  • Hayfever

  • Digestive issues such as irritable bowel, constipation and bloating

  • Hormonal issues such as period pain, PMT, endometriosis and menopause

  • Migraines and headaches

  • Stress, anxiety, depression and sleeping issues

  • Water retention and / or a sluggish lymphatic system

♡ My approach

It’s my passion! I am a second-generation reflexologist following in my mum’s footsteps from the 80’s. I qualified over 20 years ago and to this day I still marvel at what feet, hands and ears can tell you. Reflexology mirrors what is going on within the body, mind and emotions. 

The treatment plan

With regular treatment, balance can be restored within your body. Weekly or fortnightly visits may be recommended initially until a consistent improvement is noted . This may then progress to fortnightly and / or monthly sessions.

The longer you have had a condition or experienced symptoms, more treatments are usually required. Most individuals will experience some improvement and at the very least feel more relaxed after each session.

Reflexology Treatment

Reflexology is a complementary, relaxing non invasive therapy and can significantly reduce anxiety and stress.

 Reflexology works on the principal that every part of the body, including  organs, specific glands and body systems are reflected in the feet, hands, ears and face.   Reflexologists work on body map systems.

By applying finger and thumb pressure techniques predominantly to the feet but also the hands and ears can stimulate the body’s own healing response.

By drawing on a variety of different reflexology techniques from continual professional development this can result in :-

  • Boosted energy levels

  • Restored body balance

  • improved circulation

  • Enhanced well being

Specialised Reflexology Techniques:

  • Reflexology – General Well Being

  • Endocrine Balancing

  • Maternity Reflexology

  • Lymphatic Drainage

  • Zu Qigong Energy Foot Work – proving popular with Parkinson’s and Fibromyalgia and gives deep relaxation.

  • Reflexology with colour therapy

  • Reflexology Talks and intro classes

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Maternity Reflexology

Having qualified in Maternity Reflexology I am totally comfortable working with pregnant ladies and can also support alongside IVF treatments.

(Note: prior to treatment the client should receive medical approval )

Benefits of Pregnancy Reflexology:

  • Helps reduce early pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, nausea and fatigue.

  • Alleviates physical symptoms such as constipation, heartburn and swollen feet.

  • Promotes and aids relaxation and helps to reduces stress and anxiety.

  • Prepares the body for labour by balancing the bodies systems especially the endocrine system

  • Helps to alleviate muscle, back and leg pain.

Please be aware that reflexology is not recommended if you have a history of miscarriage.

Expertise counts

I have completed post graduate courses in:

  • Maternity Diploma

  • Lymphatic Drainage

  • Foot Reading

  • Pain Management

  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue

  • Zu Qigong Energy foot work

I developed my own hay fever technique using hand reflexology and shared this with clients and professional colleagues.

Zu Qigong – a relatively new practice of foot energy work, learned a few years ago, works amazingly in my own parctice with fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s disease.

Experience means all feet are welcome. Large to small, cracked, verrucas, smooth and well cared for, to summer worn bare feet, hammer toes, toes missing to 6 toes! No foot has ever been turned away! Patients undergoing chemotherapy are also welcome with specialist permission but in this instance I do need to wear gloves.

 

Reflexology New Zealand

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I have been involved with Reflexology New Zealand, currently as President but have also been VP and in Marketing for 11 years.

My catch phrase to the organisation :-

“Let’s make reflexology a household name”.

 I am an active member of Waikato Regional Reflexology Group and still have links with Auckland Regional Group. I encourage all fellow reflexologists to come along and share their knowledge and skills throughout New Zealand. 

Qualifications

  • Reflexology Diploma, Bayly School of Reflexology, UK 1999

  • Member of Reflexology New Zealand since 2009

  • Maternity Reflexology Diploma, Lyndall Mollart  2015

  • Reflexology New Zealand Council 2013 - 2024

  • Zu Qigong - Foot Energy, Elspeth Fare 2017

  • Reflexology Using the 5 Elements - Stella Kazazis 2018

  • Reflexology New Zealand Marketing 2013 - 2019

  • Foot Reading, Sam Belyea 2019

  • Reflexologist of the year 2019

  • Treatment of Pain Management Level 1 - Mauricio Kruchik 2023

  • Treatment of Pain Management Level 2 - Mauricio Kruchik 2023

 

Testimonial

“Karen is a talented reflexologist - amazing intuition and has a lovely aura that allows her to be as connected and matter of fact as you need dependent on your own spiritual and self awareness.”

— Davina Sisson

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