Can Reflexology start labour?
I am asked about the use of Reflexology for prompting the onset of labour often, usually by people in the final week/s of their pregnancy...
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ninacatongupta
- Jul 6, 2021
- 4 min
What is the best age for Baby Massage (or for Baby Massage Classes)?
What is the best age for Baby Massage? Gentle baby massage can be done from any age. Many Eastern cultures use massage for babies right...
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ninacatongupta
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
Baby Massage and Sleep
Although we spend approx. 1/3 of our lives asleep, most of us take for granted the value of a good night's rest, that is until we are...
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ninacatongupta
- Jul 5, 2021
- 4 min
After The Baby Massage Course
Into the Future: Massaging the Older Child As a child grows up, their response to massage will change. It is important for you to adapt...
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ninacatongupta
- Jul 5, 2021
- 3 min
Massaging your baby before you start a baby massage course.
For those parents keen to start massaging their little ones before their Baby Massage course begins, here are some guidelines which might...
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ninacatongupta
- Mar 10, 2021
- 1 min
ADHD & Foot Massage
A study* published recently has shown that foot massage provided by mothers to their children 3x per week reduces the severity of ADHD...
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ninacatongupta
- Mar 10, 2021
- 2 min
Talk to me!
Why is it so important for you to have a thorough health consultation with your new therapist before getting a massage or reflexology...
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ninacatongupta
- Sep 3, 2020
- 2 min
Clinic visits in Covid-19 times
When you visit Richmond Park Therapies clinic, you'll notice some measures in place to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Some might...
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ninacatongupta
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 min
Re-Opening Schedule
I'm delighted that Richmond Park Therapies is able to open again after lock-down, and am planning the following schedule: For the...
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ninacatongupta
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Planning to re-open after Covid-19...
Writing this at the end of June 2020, I'm not surprised to be reporting that Massage Therapy & Reflexology have not been included in the...
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ninacatongupta
- Mar 13, 2020
- 3 min
What Sort Of Pain Is It?
As a massage therapist, I spend quite a lot of time discussing pain with my clients. I have noticed that it is most often initially...
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ninacatongupta
- Jan 24, 2020
- 1 min
Why Mice Like Massage.
What makes massage feel so nice, physiologically? Research Scientists have been massaging mice with little paintbrushes to find out... It...
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ninacatongupta
- Jan 13, 2020
- 2 min
How Often Should I Get a Massage?
In order to answer this, we really need to take in to account what has brought someone to get a massage in the first place. For those...
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ninacatongupta
- Jan 5, 2020
- 2 min
Should you get a massage when you have a cold?
The line between 'I'm sure I'll cope' and 'I'll heal faster with rest'' is often blurry when considering whether or not to carry on as...
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ninacatongupta
- Dec 11, 2019
- 1 min
Pressure Point Self-Massage
For when you feel anxious, stressed or unable to sleep. How does it work? By prompting the release of endorphins, the body’s natural...
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ninacatongupta
- Oct 26, 2019
- 2 min
Back Ache
Getting back ache occasionally, like getting a cold, is entirely normal. About 30% of the UK population reports a bout every year. If you...
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ninacatongupta
- Oct 6, 2019
- 1 min
Massage & ADHD
October is ADHD Awareness Month! One of my sons has ADHD. It means he has difficulty with the mental processes around planning, focusing...
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ninacatongupta
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min
Massage Helps Premature Babies Gain Weight
In the womb, amniotic pressure on a baby's skin stimulates the release of insulin, glucose & growth hormone. But born too early, a...
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ninacatongupta
- Sep 10, 2019
- 1 min
World Reflexology Week 2019
Most people fall in to 1 of these 2 categories: - Those who love Reflexology - Those who have not yet tried Reflexology To celebrate this...
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ninacatongupta
- Aug 22, 2019
- 3 min
Vagus Trick
What is your vagus nerve and how can you use its power for instant relaxation? Vagus is Latin for 'wandering', so the name is rather...
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