Women experience a wide range of physical, hormonal, and emotional changes throughout life — from menstruation and fertility to perimenopause and menopause. Each stage presents its own challenges and opportunities for growth, healing, and self-care.

 

Perimenopause and menopause, in particular, are key times when self-care should become a priority. These transitions offer a valuable opportunity to reflect on your lifestyle and make adjustments to support optimal physical and emotional well-being.

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Research shows that elevated cortisol — the body’s primary stress hormone — can increase the likelihood and severity of menopausal symptoms. Oestrogen and progesterone, which naturally help protect the body from cortisol’s effects, decline during perimenopause and menopause. As a result, many women feel the impact of stress more acutely, and anxiety often becomes a common symptom.

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This period of life also tends to coincide with significant life changes — such as children becoming more independent or ageing parents needing more support — which can place added pressure on emotional health. Prioritising relaxation and balance is not a luxury during this time, but an essential part of navigating it with resilience and grace.

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Reflexology offers a natural, gentle way to support women during these changes. By applying pressure to specific reflex points on the feet, hands, or ears, this holistic therapy encourages relaxation, enhances circulation, and supports hormonal balance. Reflexology can be particularly helpful in relieving:

• Menopausal symptoms (hot flushes, anxiety, sleep issues, fatigue)

• Menstrual pain and hormonal fluctuations

• Fertility and conception-related concerns

• Pregnancy-related discomfort

• Emotional stress and overwhelm​

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At Suaimhneas Reflexology and Reiki, treatments are offered in a calm and supportive environment where your needs are always honoured. Reflexology can help you reconnect with yourself, manage stress more effectively, and feel more balanced — inside and out.