Kath trained with the Eaton School of Reflexology and qualified in 1999. She has been working in the Colne Valley area for the last 6 years and also works for the Holme Valley Multiple Sclerosis Neuro Self Help Group. I n addition to Reflexology, Kath is qualified in Swedish massage and Indian head massage from the Sandra Day School of Health Studies. Having lived in Marsden all her life, she enjoys working at the Colne Valley Clinic and maintaining her home visit service.

Reflexology
Reflexology is a very gentle drug free therapy which works by applying pressure to specific points on the feet. It helps to improve blood circulation and nerve supply bringing nutrition to the tissues and organs. It also helps to eliminate toxins and waste products bringing the body back into balance so it can heal itself. All treatments are altered to suit the individual and most people can receive reflexology from the very young to the very old.
It is not a cure-all but can be an excellent way to prevent illness, maintain good health and be of great benefit to many disorders including backache, migraines, skin problems, asthma, menstrual and menopausal problems, digestive disorders, depression and stress.

Swedish Massage
Most of us underestimate the power of massage, seeing it as a pleasurable experience only. All massage strokes relate to the circulatory and lymphatic systems. In this way, massage helps to relieve tension, allieviate fatigue and instill deep relaxation, encouraging the bodies organs and systems to function normally and speed the healing of damaged tissues. The relief of rheumatic aches and pains and knots of tension can be affected by deep massage.