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Reflexology for Stress & Anxiety in Cheltenham & the Cotswolds
Specialist reflexology for retraining the nervous system and vagus nerve to point towards rest-and-digest. For women who are holding everything together on the outside - while constantly feeling in survival mode on the inside.
Does any of this resonate?
✔︎ You're juggling work, children, ageing parents and a home — and there's no space left for you.
✔︎ You feel wired but exhausted — you can't switch off, but you're running on empty.
✔︎ You're snapping at people you love, lying awake at 3am or dreading the week ahead.
✔︎ Stress is showing up physically — headaches, IBS, palpitations, a tension/buzzing you can't shake.
✔︎ You know you need to slow down — but you genuinely don't know how.
You're not imagining it. And you're not alone. Reflexology works by calming your nervous system, rebalancing your hormones and giving your body the conditions it needs to heal itself - naturally and nobody telling you to “just relax”.
HOW REFLEXOLOGY HELPS
This is no foot massage. It's your nervous system getting a reset.
When you're chronically stressed, your body is locked in survival mode - pumping cortisol and adrenaline, keeping you on high alert, making genuine rest feel impossible. Over time this takes a serious toll: on your sleep, your digestion, your hormones, your mood and your immune system.
Reflexology works by stimulating specific points on the feet that correspond to every organ, gland and system in the body. This signals your vagus nerve to shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest - the state where your body can actually repair, regulate and recover.
Most clients notice a difference from the very first session. With regular treatment stimulating the vagus nerve, the effects become cumulative - better sleep, calmer reactions, less tension and a greater sense of being back in control of how you feel and deal with stress.
WHAT YOU MIGHT NOTICE
After a course of sessions, clients often tell me they feel:
LIGHTER
Like a weight has been lifted they didn't realise they were carrying.
LESS REACTIVE
More space between the trigger and the response.
SLEEPING THROUGH
Nodding off more easily and staying asleep for longer.
MORE PRESENT
Calmer, more mindful and actually able to enjoy the moment.
PHYSICALLY EASIER
IBS, headaches and tension easing as stress reduces.
LIKE THEMSELVES AGAIN
Reconnected with who they are beyond the roles they play.
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"My mind goes at a hundred miles a minute and I find it difficult to relax — but these sessions actually help me to become more present and mindful. I first went to Chrissy for IBS induced by stress. After a few sessions my symptoms became considerably alleviated."
- J. Tbsena
Stress & IBS
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"I always walked away from my session with an enhanced sense of positivity, peace and wellbeing. Chrissy works with kindness and understanding — her healing hands have me totally hooked."
- Alexandra D.
Stress & auto-immune condition
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"Immediately after the session I felt like someone had removed a weighted vest from me - lighter, in less pain, and much calmer. I still feel calmer and much less like I'm drowning. Thank you so much for rescuing me when modern medicine couldn't."
- Physiotherapist, Cotswolds
Stress & overwhelm
THE FOUNDATION SERIES - STRESS & ANXIETY
Feeling better once is nice.
Feeling better consistently is the goal.
Reflexology works cumulatively - each session builds on the last, creating the momentum your nervous system needs to genuinely shift. A single session can feel fab. Six weekly sessions can change how you feel every day.
6 weekly sessions, each building on the last. We'll track how your stress and anxiety respond week by week and adjust your treatment as we go.
£500 paid in advance
STEP 1
Once your Foundation Series is complete, monthly membership sessions keep the progress going — so the calm you've built doesn't quietly unravel under pressure.
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STEP 2
What's included in every Foundation Series:
✓A full health consultation at your first session
✓6 x 60-minute specialist reflexology treatments
✓Personalised lifestyle and wellbeing observations after each session
✓ Treatment adjusted each week based on how your body is responding
✓ Holistic lifestyle advice
✓ Progress report PDF on completion
✓Available at both Cheltenham and Bourton-on-the-Water clinics
Not sure if you're ready to commit to six sessions?
That's completely understandable. The FAQs below might help. Or you're welcome to start with a single session first at £85 to experience reflexology with Chrissy before deciding. Most people book the Foundation Series after their first consultation.
FAQs
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Yes, and there's a physiological reason why. Chronic stress keeps your nervous system locked in fight-or-flight mode, which affects everything from your sleep and digestion to your hormones and immune system. Reflexology stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (our rest-and-digest response) giving your body the conditions it needs to regulate itself. Most clients notice a tangible shift in how they feel from their very first session.
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Many clients feel noticeably calmer, lighter and more themselves within 24 hours of their first session. For longer-standing stress and anxiety, the real shift tends to happen between sessions three and four - which is why the Foundation Series of 6x weekly sessions is designed to create lasting, cumulative change rather than a temporary fix.
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Yes - and this is one of the things that surprises clients most. Because reflexology works on the whole body rather than just one system, the physical symptoms of stress often ease alongside the emotional ones. Clients regularly report improvements in IBS, tension headaches, disrupted sleep and general physical tightness after a course of sessions.
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This is one of the most common things I hear - and one of the most satisfying to work with. The beauty of reflexology is that you don't need to actively relax for it to work. Your nervous system responds to the treatment whether your mind is racing or not. Most clients who arrive wound tight leave feeling genuinely calm - often surprising themselves. A number of my most anxious clients are now my most devoted regulars.
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Absolutely - reflexology works beautifully alongside conventional healthcare including medication, CBT and talking therapies. It's not an alternative to medical treatment; it's a complement to it. I work with many clients who are also under the care of their GP or a therapist, and the two approaches support each other well. If you have any specific concerns, feel free to get in touch before booking.
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You absolutely can start with a single session - and many clients do. But reflexology has a cumulative effect: each session builds on the last, and the nervous system needs consistent input to genuinely shift its patterns rather than temporarily relax. Six weekly sessions gives your body the momentum it needs to make lasting change. Think of it less like a one-off day at the gym and more like a course of weekly PT sessions (except we work on your nervous system rather than your abs) The results compound over time.
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Yes - burnout is essentially the end result of sustained nervous system overload, and reflexology is one of the most effective tools for beginning to reverse it. Clients in burnout often find that even the first session gives them a level of rest they haven't been able to access on their own. Recovery from burnout takes time, which is why the Foundation Series followed by monthly maintenance sessions is particularly well-suited to this situation.
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Sovereign, Paycare and Bupa now all cover reflexology treatments. I can provide a detailed receipt including my professional credentials for your claim. Please check your individual policy and contact your insurer directly before booking to confirm what they require.