Mother's day : 3rd April 2011

Kidderminster is the home of the best mum in the world... my mum! I'm biased of course but mother's day is a great time to make a fuss and pamper the wonderful mums and mums-to-be in our lives.  I know, we shouldn't need one special day to remind us how great mums are. But of all the "hallmark" days I think that on this day we can put any cynicism to one side and jump in and celebrate mums!

The history of Mother's Day is centuries old and goes back to the times of ancient Greeks, who held festivities to honor Rhea, the mother of the gods. The early Christians celebrated the Mother's festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. Interestingly, later on a religious order stretched the holiday to include all mothers, and named it as the Mothering Sunday. So it wasn't just invented by the card companies to make us spend our pennies!

I love treating people to reflexology and massage that has been given to them as a gift, people really appreciate being given this wonderful time to relax. Mums and mums-to be are so busy rushing around looking after us all that they often don't give themselves the pampering they deserve, so why not treat them?

Whatever you do for mother's day have a great one, and its a reminder to me that I shouldn't have to wait until mother's day to treat my mum!

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Is 2011 your year to start putting your needs first?

Happy new year!

I hope 2011 has started well. I have been thinking that it is time to start putting my needs further up the to-do list. How often do you find yourself thinking of things you'd love to do for your well being but saying you don't have the time? This year is where I start to move my wishes up that list.

This time of year the days are dull, the nights are long and it's easy to feel exhausted and plain old fed up! It is so important to look after yourself and not allow life to leave you feeling run down.  Treating yourself to massage or reflexology can really lift your mood and energy levels.  Treating yourself doesn't have to take hours and if its reflexology you love then I can even come to you!  Yes, to enjoy and hour of blissful relaxation all you have to do is call and arrange a reflexology home visit.

If you think 2011 is the time when you move your needs up the to-do list then I say "go for it!!" I am promising myself a little more love and care this year.Time to breathe.

Good luck with your new year and your time to breathe too.

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Talking Maternity Reflexology on BBC Hereford and Worcester

Today I was lucky enough to be invited onto the Tony Fisher show on BBC Hereford and Worcester. Last week the morning show had a feature on traumatic births and this week they asked me along to talk about how reflexology can help woman achieve a happy healthy pregnancy, promoting positive pregnancy experiences.

It was great to have this opportunity to spread the word about complementary therapy in pregnancy. Maternity reflexology  really can help many women to cope with the strains of pregnancy, both physically and emotionally.  Swollen feet, sleepless nights, mood swings and back aches can all be helped with reflexology. It is an accessible treatment, just slip off your shoes, find a comfortable position and enjoy an hour of blissful relaxation for you and your baby.  Plus if you don't feel like going out in the cold then I can bring the treatment to you!

So a big thanks to BBC Hereford and Worcester for the chance to spread the word on the benefits of maternity reflexology.

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