Reflexology for Babies and Children
The benefits of Reflexology for both babies and children are endless and, although sometimes underestimated, this wonderfully simple and effective therapy can be perfect for them. Amongst the many reasons why this therapy is so helpful, supportive and healing for the younger generation are that it can help them to cope better with tough situations, become more confident, improve their sleep, reduce irritability or relieve physical discomfort.
Reflexology is as suitable for a new born baby as it is for a child or an adult. There are now children’s charities, organisations, schools and even doctors offering Reflexology for their young clients. This is wonderful news for all the babies and children who will benefit from Reflexology in their younger years and take this advantage into adulthood. Everyone wins!
Gentle Touch™ Reflexology can be done on either the hands or the feet and is suitable for all ages. It is the very lightness of touch that makes it so suitable for the youngest of babies or children and throughout their lives. The therapeutic touch applied to certain parts of either the hands or feet can have an effect on the whole child. Gentle Touch™ Reflexology is a wonderful treatment and is both pleasurable to give and to receive.
Reflexology
Reflexology can be superb for children whether they are well, stressed or in critical care.
It can be useful in a huge range situations ranging from:
General care and support of a baby/ child
Creating
links and bonds with baby/children
Creating
an environment and treatment that supports/ improves their capacity to heal.
It can provide assistance in:
§ Optimising the level of therapeutic touch available
§ Counteracting the child’s negative experiences whilst in hospital
§ Improved parent/ carer bonding
§ Provides opportunities for deep rest and relaxation
§ Easy integration with existing practice – no extra tools required
Babies
Calming and relaxing
Aids restful sleep
Helps to boost their immune systems
Improves digestive functions
Helps to alleviate colic
Can help to improve excretory functionality
Improves ability to breast-feed
Improves bonding between Mother and Baby
A loving touch can communicate care, love and a
sense of “being there” for the child.
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