Feel at one with yourself again
with a treatment at . . .
Rookery CottageTherapeutics
A Natural Approach to Healing
About me . . .
. . . my name is Julie and I am qualified to
level 3 VCTC in aromatherapy, hot stone and
oncology massage therapies and reflexology.
I am a member of both the Association of
Reflexologists and the Complementary
Therapy Association.
I personalise all treatments so that you
receive the best results and benefits.
Treatments can be in my relaxing treatment room or
I provide a mobile service within an hour’s distance of GL16 8NJ.
About aromatherapy . . .
Aromatherapy has been used for hundreds of years and research into its uses continues to grow. Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy that uses essential oils from plants
and flowers.
Designed to treat the whole body, aromatherapy aims to assist the body’s natural abilities to heal, rest and recover from everyday stresses. Pure oils are blended individually for each client and applied using specialist massage techniques.
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About hot stone massage . . .
A hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy. During a hot stone massage, smooth flat, heated stones are used either with massage techniques or they can
be placed on specific parts of your body.
The benefits of hot stone massage are:
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Helps relieve muscle tension and pain
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Reduces stress and anxiety
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Promotes sleep
Hot stone massage should be avoided if you suffer
from the following:
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A bleeding disorder
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Burns on your skin
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Open wounds
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A history of blood clots
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Had surgery in the last 6 weeks
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A fracture or severe osteoporosis
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A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
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Diabetes
About oncology massage . . .
Oncology massage is offered as a complementary treatment for cancer. The massage is a method of helping with the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment. Oncology massage may help with pain, cancer-related fatigue, anxiety and quality of life.
The benefits of oncology massage are:
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Relaxes your mind and body
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Improve your mood
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Relieves tension and pain in muscles and tissue
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Improves circulation
About Reflexology . . .
Reflexology has been practised in some form for thousands of years, the first solid proof is a pictograph painted on an Egyptian tomb dated between
2500-2330 BC. Later evidence comes in the form of a book written in 1582 by two physicians, Dr Adamus and Dr Atitis, on zone therapy and from a picture dated 1820 showing the practice in China. “Zone Therapy” was based on the principles that reflex points on the hands and feet are related to organs in
the body and that applying pressure to a reflex point will affect the associated organ. Placed side by side, the soles of our feet reflect the map
of our whole body.
Through the feet, the autonomic nervous system, the lymphatic system,
the circulatory system and the energy meridians are all affected. There are
7,000 – 7,200 nerve endings in the human foot and each of these is a reflex point that corresponds to a body part.
Reflexology uses specific finger and thumb manipulations to stimulate reflex points and encourage the flow of energy to the corresponding body part to help restore homeostasis and stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself physically and emotionally. As reflex points are minute, the movements are taken to cover them all to ensure a comprehensive and therefore holistic treatment for the whole body. Reflexology has become very popular, it is now used in pain clinics, cancer centres and during pregnancy and childbirth.
Pre-appointment and after care advice . . .
Please do not have a heavy meal or consume alcohol at least an hour prior to your treatment.
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After your treatment please do not:
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Shower or bathe for at least 12 hours to allow
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Consume alcohol as it can result in a bad hangover
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Consume a rich meal
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Operate machinery
After your treatment please do:
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Take care if oils have been put on your feet, not to slip over
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Relax
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Drink lots of water
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Eat a light meal
​If you have been diagnosed with, or suspect you may have, a pre-existing medical condition, please consult your GP before starting any new therapies
Available treatments
Aromatherapy treatments
Back, neck & shoulders £35
As above, inc face & scalp £45
Full body massage £50
As above, inc face & scalp £60
Hot stone massage
Back, neck & shoulders £40
As above & back of legs​ £45
Full body​ £55
Aromatherapy & Hot stone massage combined
Back, neck & shoulders £50
As above & back of legs £60
Full body £70
Oncology massage: Prices as above, depending on individual treatment chosen
Feet:
Reflexology, 40 minutes £35
Aromatherapy Reflexology
with a personal blend of
essential oils, 45 minutes £45
Pamper Aromatherapy
Reflexology includes foot spa, reflexology, foot masque with heated boots, 70 minutes £60
Hands:
Reflexology, 40 minutes £30
Aromatherapy Reflexology
with a personal blend of
essential oils, 45 minutes £40
Pamper Aromatherapy Reflexologyincludes hand soak, reflexology, hand masque with heated gloves, 70 minutes £50
New to massage? - Try these treatments
Just arms & legs:
using plain carrier oil £30
using aromatherapy oils £35
with hot stone £40
with hot stone & aromatherapy £45
(Add a scalp massage to any of these treatments £5)
Pamper leg & foot:
using plain carrier oil & foot mask £35
using aromatherapy oils £40
with hot stone £45
with hot stone & aromatherapy £50
(Add a scalp massage to any of
these treatments £5)
First appointment: Please add on an additional
15 minutes for a comprehensive consultation.
Cancellation policy: For cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, 50% of the agreed treatment price will be charged.
Treatments are at the Rookery Cottage Therapeutics treatment room, alternatively mobile appointments can be arranged.
Flexible appointment times, some weekend and evening sessions are available.