Clare Minter
Reflexology & Wellbeing Saffron Walden, Essex
Clare Minter
Reflexology & Wellbeing Saffron Walden, Essex
Women's Health Reflexologist for Saffron Walden, Cambridge and surrounding areas
Specialised Maternity, Fertility and Menopause Reflexology
General Reflexology for Stress, Insomnia and Anxiety relief
Hello and a very warm welcome to my website...
Suffering pregnancy discomfort? Morning sickness, nausea, constipation or back/pelvic pain may be adding to the exhaustion you're feeling. Perhaps you're feeling anxious about what lies ahead too?
Trying to conceive? It's normal to feel anxious if things haven't happened yet, but stress can have a further negative impact on fertility. Unexplained or secondary infertility may be causing more worry.
Struggling with hot flushes, night sweats or disturbed sleep? Perimenopause symptoms can make life miserable... perhaps you've noticed brain fog, increased irritability or low mood too?
Reflexology is a gentle holistic therapy that may provide help for all of these issues…
Treatments encourage deep relaxation and have been shown to:
relieve stress
improve sleep
ease tension
lift low mood
enhance feelings of wellbeing
Maternity Reflexology, Fertility Reflexology (including preparation for IVF) and Menopause Reflexology sessions, take place within a tranquil healing space. You’ll be able to escape the pressures of daily life and totally unwind during each therapeutic session.
I also offer general reflexology, to support a wide range of health conditions. Treatments may be particularly beneficial for stress, anxiety, insomnia, digestive disturbance (including IBS) and hormone imbalance. Many of my clients enjoy monthly sessions after their initial health issue has resolved, as reflexology can be a valuable tool in maintaining overall wellness.
I've been a Women's Health Reflexologist for over 24 years and understand how hormones can challenge body and mind at different stages of life. I have an holistic approach and love working with clients willing to embrace positive lifestyle choices, to optimise their health and wellbeing.
My practice is located in a peaceful rural setting, close to Saffron Walden and Thaxted. It's within easy reach of Cambridge, Bishops Stortford, Stansted Mountfitchett, Haverhill and Great Dunmow. Free off-road parking is available outside.
Trying to conceive
Fertility issues can bring a myriad of emotions, but stress can further impact the ability to conceive. Reflexology helps by promoting deep relaxation and may encourage natural hormone balance - and possible regulation of the menstrual cycle. Calming sessions may be especially beneficial when preparing for Assisted Conception (including IVF) by helping to reduce production of the stress hormone, cortisol. I'm here with a listening ear and to provide support throughout your fertility journey.
Expecting a baby
Pregnancy often brings common discomforts of nausea, constipation, back or pelvic pain and mood swings. Reflexology can be valuable throughout pregnancy, to help ease discomfort and reduce anxiety about what lies ahead. Each nurturing session provides quality time to completely switch off from the outside world and connect with your little one. I'm passionate about supporting you throughout pregnancy and would love to help you prepare for the best possible birthing experience.
Menopause
Perimenopause can bring hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, increased anxiety and brain fog. Reflexology can provide restorative time for mind and body to rebalance. Treatments work well alongside HRT and are beneficial if you're keen to take a natural approach. As I've experienced my own menopause challenges, I know how difficult this time of life can be! I love using specific reflexology techniques and providing holistic lifestyle advice, to help you navigate this transition.
Reflexology does not claim to cure, but restores balance by encouraging the body’s own natural healing processes.
What clients say...
Treatments Available
Maternity reflexology
Reflexology may help to relieve many common pregnancy discomforts including morning sickness, insomnia, back/pelvic pain and anxiety. Treatments will enable you to relax body and mind and provide support, as you prepare for labour. Postnatal sessions may help to restore natural balance after the birth of your little one.
Fertility support reflexology
Reflexology may help if you're planning to start a family or are already trying to conceive. Perhaps you have 'unexplained' or secondary infertility, endometriosis or PCOS? Reflexology may help to relieve stress as you prepare for assisted conception (including IVF) and can be gently supportive - whatever your fertility journey.
Menopause support reflexology
Reflexology provides gentle support throughout the menopause transition. Sessions are a calming experience and may help to relieve hot flushes/night sweats and other troublesome symptoms. Treatments may also help to improve sleep, lift low mood and restore natural balance.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a gentle holistic therapy that can provide support for a wide variety of health conditions. Calming sessions encourage deep relaxation and can help you to unwind and escape from the pressures of everyday life. Treatments may help to reduce stress, improve sleep, relieve tension, lift low mood and lead to an enhanced feeling of wellbeing.
Facial reflexology and Zone Face Lift
Facial treatments can be especially helpful if you find it difficult to switch off a busy brain. Soothing facial reflexology creates a sense of calm and brings a natural glow to the skin. Zone Face Lift adds facial massage and the use of tools to 'lift' and sculpt the face - helping to soften fixed facial expressions and promote a fresher, more radiant complexion.
Baby, child and teen reflexology
Reflexology is suitable for all age groups and can be especially helpful during the formative years. Sessions can be adapted to suit babies, children or t(w)eens. The calming effects of reflexology may help when your baby is suffering with teething pain... and sessions can be a great way to relieve stress, if you have a teen worried about exams.
Location
Clare Minter Therapies is located near Saffron Walden in north Essex.
The peaceful treatment room can be easily reached from Cambridge, Bishops Stortford, Stansted and Haverhill.
Free off-road parking is available.
Perimenopause and Menopause
*Research has shown that reflexology can reduce vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes/night sweats) and help improve the quality of life for menopausal women
* (E. Gozuyesil, M. Baser, Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2016 Aug;24:78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.05.011. Epub 2016 May)
Hot Flushes, Increased Anxiety or Brain Fog?
Menopause can be a time of great emotional upheaval and may create many physical challenges too…
There are numerous symptoms that may occur during Perimenopause, including:
Irregular or missed periods
Scant or heavy flow
Hot flushes
Night sweats
Insomnia
Bloating
Loss of libido
Brain fog
Strange body odour
Vaginal dryness
Dry eyes/mouth/skin
Hair thinning and loss
Stress incontinence
Anxiety
Low mood
Lack of confidence
Symptoms may fluctuate, but are seen as a normal part of the ageing process and if you’re over 40, declining hormone levels are usually the cause. Reflexology has been shown to relieve stress so it's a great way to ease the anxiety you may be feeling.
Lifestyle choices have a considerable impact on symptoms and during your initial consultation we’ll explore beneficial changes you can make that could make a difference. Reflexology works very well alongside Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and provides additional calming support.
If you feel that your quality of life is being severely affected, I'd encourage you to talk to your GP to discuss all of your treatment options.
Reflexology treatments during Menopause may help to:
Promote restful sleep
Encourage deep relaxation
Relieve anxiety
Reduce hot flushes and night sweats
Lift low mood
Enhance overall wellbeing
Reflexology for Fertility
Struggling to conceive?
It can sometimes take a healthy couple up to twelve months for pregnancy to occur, so if you’re feeling anxious because things haven’t happened yet, why not give reflexology a try?
Infertility can cause immense anxiety, which may further impact the entire reproductive process. But reflexology encourages deep relaxation and is great way to ease stress naturally.
It may also help if you're struggling with irregular (or absent) periods, or a hormonal condition such as PCOS orEndometriosis - regular treatments may help to ease symptoms or regulate your menstrual cycle.
Reflexology can be especially supportive if you've decided to embark upon Assisted Conception and will help to ease stress at each stage of your IVF cycle. I've been a Fertility Reflexologist for over 16 years and I’m delighted to have seen many happy outcomes!
Reflexology may help to enhance fertility by:
Relieving anxiety
Reducing stress hormones
Promoting better sleep
Lifting low mood
Supporting Assisted Conception (IVF, ICSI, FET)
Maternity Reflexology
* Research has shown that regular reflexology treatments in the later stage of pregnancy may lead to women requiring less pain relief and having faster birthing times
* G. Motha and J. McGrath - 1992 "The effects of reflexology on labour outcome".
Reflexology can be a wonderful way to relax and connect with your little one...
Treatments are a nurturing experience for any mum-to-be and will allow you to have some much-needed relaxation time during pregnancy.
Reflexology may also help ease common discomforts including Nausea/Morning Sickness, Constipation, Heartburn/Acid Reflex and Pelvic Girdle Pain.
I’ve been a Maternity Reflexologist for over 20 years and feel privileged to have been able to support hundreds of expectant mums throughout pregnancy!
Pregnancy Reflexology treatments may help by:
Promoting better sleep
Easing physical discomfort
Preparing you physically and emotionally for labour
Relieving muscular tension - towards the end of pregnancy this may encourage the natural onset of labour
Balancing Hormones
As women, we’re governed by hormones that will fluctuate throughout our lives.
The action of hormones causes powerful changes within the body that may sometimes cause a condition that may make conception more difficult:
- Irregular Menstruation (infrequent/absent periods)
- Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
- Endometriosis
- Adenomyosis
Reflexology may help by:
- Easing muscular tension - helping to reduce pain
- Calming cortisol production - encouraging natural hormone balance
- Promoting deep relaxation
- Lifting low mood
Feedback from affected clients, who have attended regular reflexology sessions has shown:
- Reduced PMS
- Regulation of the menstrual cycle
- More condensed menstrual flow
- Reduced bloating
- Improved mood
Get in touch
Send me a message if you'd like more information about any of the services I offer. Alternatively, you can call me on 07794 893625. If I'm not available, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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