Reflexology for Diabetes and pregnancy.

I originally came for reflexology treatment during my first pregnancy after a recommendation of how relaxing it would be from a friend.  I was very surprised by how someone working with your feet could have such an amazing affect on your health.  I am a type 1 diabetic and so have to be constantly aware of sugar control, especially during pregnancy.  With the help of Tracy, we managed my blood sugars exceptionally well.  My diabetic nurse was surprised that my insulin requirements did not keep rising during the later stages of the pregnancy as she would have expected, but when I mentioned my reflexology she said, ‘That explains it!’  We later gave birth to a healthy, happy baby boy.

After deciding to have a second baby, I attended more sessions of reflexology to try to become as healthy as I could be for the preconception stage.  Tracy helped to reduce my erratic menstrual cycle length to a regular cycle that I could understand and we conceived first time!  I have subsequently booked more sessions to help me through this pregnancy and look forward to each session very much.  Equally our new baby appears to enjoy each session as much as I do and wriggles around when the womb area is being stimulated. 

I would recommend reflexology to anyone, it gives you an enormous sense of wellbeing and with real health benefits.  Thank you Tracey.

Helen Plant

Reflexology for Ulcerative Colitis

I have had reflexology treatment with Tracey to help manage my ulcerative colitis. I have found that my condition improves little by little with each treatment. It has also really helped with general relaxation and my overall sense of wellbeing. I would definitely recommend.

Emma Ward, age 28

Reflexology for shoulder pain and menopausal problems

I had been suffering from night sweats, mood swings and anxiety attacks. Reflexology treatment with Tracey has really helped, and has also helped with shoulder pain.

Elizabeth Lea, age 63, Warrington

Reflexology

After suffering a period of Insomnia as a result of Anxiety, at my wits end I decided to try Reflexology in the hope of restoring my body's normal sleep pattern. The Reflexologist was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable and I was amazed that after just the first session my sleep gradually improved.

Over the weeks and course of three sessions my sleep increased until eventually it returned 100%.

The sessions were thoroughly relaxing and I am so grateful to Tracey at Cheshire Natural Health, that this treatment aided my recovery.


Reflexology

I was referred here by the nurse at our local GP's surgery for menopausal problems. I was having problems sleeping, hot flushes and tension.

After the first session I could feel more relaxed but after 3 or 4, there was a definite improvement in the sleeping condition and in the hot flushes as well.

I've continued coming in monthly so that the benefits continue and also the main part, I find, is it's totally relaxing.

Ann Jackson, Warrington

Reflexology

I had my first reflexology treatment about 2 years ago.  I rang Cheshire Natural Health because I just didn’t feel right but there was nothing my GP could do to help other than give me painkillers for my period pain which made me light headed and woozy.  I had just been through a particularly stressful period at work, my periods were extremely painful, prolonged, heavy, and irregular, and I was constantly tired and just ‘out of sorts’.  Reflexology was recommended as a treatment that might be able to help – my family asked ‘how can a foot massage possibly help?’

During my first treatment there was a particularly painful area around my big toe and the base of my big toe on both feet – I didn’t know this was the area representing my shoulder and neck at the time.  As I explained why my neck and shoulder were painful and as Tracey worked this area more and more I just burst into tears.  I had no idea why, or where this had come from, as I am not a tearful person.

On reflection we can only put this down to trapped emotion as a result of a traumatic accident I had been in several months earlier and the injuries I had sustained.  Following that first treatment I was quite tearful and delicate for a few days but slowly my neck and shoulders started to feel better and I felt better in myself – I was also able to start talking about the accident as well which I hadn’t been able to do previously.

Reflexology has continued to help my neck and shoulders, and the area always feel much more comfortable and less tight after a treatment – even though that wasn’t the reason why I originally went as I thought I would just have to live with the residual discomfort from my accident.

I have continued to have reflexology about every four weeks – I think of it as a treatment to reset everything.  My periods are still irregular at times but I have much less pain that I used to get and I feel much more able to cope with my busy life – I just feel better in myself again.

I would really miss my reflexology treatment – and when I get my timing right and have my treatment on the day of my period it is just wonderful!

Mrs B, Warrington

Reflexology for Fertility

I came for Reflexology treatment with Tracey Turton at Cheshire Natural Health before undergoing IVF. I feel that the treatment helped me to relax, and that it assisted me before and during my pregnancy. My husband certainly noticed my improved calmness after my treatments. I have also felt an improved sense of wellbeing. I would certainly recommend the treatment at Cheshire Natural Health for anyone undergoing IVF.
42 year old lady, undergoing IVF treatment.


Reflexology for Pain Management

After being diagnosed with bowel cancer 3 years ago I continued to suffer from extreme abdominal pain.

After surgery for adhesions the pain continued and I was referred to a pain specialist.

I had a variety of medication including strong opiates yet still the pain continued. The pain was so debilitating I frequently had to stay in bed and my parents had to help look after my 3 year old.

At the end of my tether I decided to take back some control and made an appointment at Cheshire Natural Health for some reflexology. I was very sceptical about it helping with my pain but felt it would be a relaxing experience.

After 4 sessions of reflexology my pain has diminished to such a degree that I feel I have now got my life back. I was stunned at the success and the speed that the pain was under control. My energy levels have increased and I am now able to look after my very active little girl.

I cannot recommend Cheshire Natural Health strongly enough. It changed my life.

I will continue going for maintenance sessions but know that if my pain returns I have a very effective and positive way of coping with it.

R.S, aged 39

Reflexology for helping with stress and menopause

I have been coming to CNH for reflexology for quite some time now.Initially I thought it would be beneficial in helping me to relax, as I was very stressed after losing my Mum. However, I was also starting to suffer from hot flushes, which at first occurred just at night, so were kind ofmanageable . But when they started happening during the day, I knew I had to take serious action. There was no question of me taking HRT - I wanted something completely drug-free.

So when Tracey mentioned that reflexology could be good for menopause, I decided to start having more regular sessions. The difference is amazing! I try to go every month now and my menstrual cycle has been significantly helped as well as me no longer having hot flushes - they disappeared after about two consecutive treatements! My early morning "panics" also dissipated. She's fantastic. Now if she could only get me to shut up during my sessions, I might be able to relax completely...!

I also had some hot stone massage therapy which was wonderful.

Just a tip though, for both treatments - make sure you have someone come and pick you up: you'll be so relaxed afterwards, you won't want to drive yourself home!

Cecile Marchant, Warrington



We had been trying for a baby for over a year and I had been diagnosed with PCOS when I read an article about the benefits of reflexology for infertility. After searching on the internet I was lucky to find Tracy locally and contacted her for advice. She helped me with nutrition and suggested an intensive course of reflexology to get my hormones and body back into balance. Not only did I feel in better health generally with bags more energy, but within 6 weeks I was pregnant. I?m sure that the combination of treatments and advice that Tracy gave me were the reason that we now have our wonderful little man.

SW, Crewe


I was one of the last of my friends to marry and 'settle down' and likewise to start a family. None of my friends seemed to have experienced any fertility problems so I did not see any problem in being 34 when I got married and 35 when I started trying for a family. Unfortunately things were not so simple for me. My first pregnancy came two years after marriage and lasted 13 weeks. This was followed by a further 2 miscarriages in the following 12 months. I was in a responsible job which I enjoyed however it was quite hectic. I decided I needed to take a different approach to my pregnancy problems.
I was now 38 years old. I decided to go down the IVF route whilst it was still a viable option for me. But more importantly my lifestyle had to change. I needed to slow down and relax a little. Even if my IVF treatment worked, I would still have to carry a baby for 9 months which until now I had been unable to do. My sister in-law had recently trained in reflexology and had learnt about it's fertility benefits and recommended I signed up for some treatment. I contacted Tracey. Tracey suggested reflexology every 4-6 weeks. I found this very relaxing and beneficial to my well being as a whole. Tracey treated me right through my IVF treatment, which was successful. My family commented that I had become more relaxed. I continued to see Tracey all through my pregnancy and am delighted to say I successfully carried my baby to full term and I am now the proud mother of a little girl. I continued to see Tracey after her birth and took her along to the reflexology sessions where she happily slept whilst Tracey treated me.
I would recommend reflexology to anyone who is experiencing fertility hitches - it's certainly a very positive experience!

Debbie Crouch, Warrington


Shortly before getting married I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovaries. I had undergone an operation to remove a supposed ovarian cyst, only to be told the appearance of my ovaries was 'unusual'. Whilst the only obvious symptom was my irregular periods, I was told that I 'would probably need IVF'. I was devastated and spent most of the following year obsessed with my fertility. I first started seeing Tracey when I realised that, coupled with a stressful job, worrying about my fertility was getting me down. We did want to think about starting a family, but my state of mind was quite negative.
Not only did I enjoy my reflexology sessions for the relaxation and 'me time', I also noticed that my periods became more regular. I was also sleeping better and less focussed on my PCO. When we did decide to try for a baby , I conceived in the first month. I actually had a reflexology appointment when I must have literally been days pregnant. Tracy didn't mention anything, but at the next appointment when I told her my news, she showed me that she had written in my notes that she thought I might be!
I had reflexology throughout my pregnancy, and I really benefited from it. I was relaxed about giving birth and felt really positive about how my body was coping. Tracy had also showed me some relaxation moves I could use myself, or could get my husband to try whilst I was in labour.
I actually went overdue, and Tracey used reflexology to help things along. Walking out of this treatment, my bump seemed to drop lower and I felt good. That night, I went into labour. Although it started very slowly, I was in established labour by the next afternoon and Lara was born just before 5pm in a birthing pool, happy and healthy. I felt mentally and physically strong and had no stitches or problems after the delivery. Lara was a calm and relaxed baby, and she is to this day as a little girl.
I would recommend Tracey to anyone who has fertility issues, or who wants to experience a relaxed and positive pregnancy. I think she really understands how all-consuming worrying about your fertility really is, and reflexology can really help both your body and mind.

PS. I now have a little boy, Harry, also supported by reflexology .

Emma Bannister, Northwich


Baby Joy

My experience with holistic therapies began in November 2007 when I suffered a missed miscarriage at 11 weeks gestation.
When I became pregnant in September 2007 my husband and myself were so happy as the pregnancy was very much planned following our marriage 2 months earlier. I was devastated when on 19th November I had a show and wondered what was wrong. The following day I was scanned and showed that I was suffering with what they call I missed miscarriage, meaning that the baby had died but not expelled from the uterus. I was told that this occurred when the baby was approximately 7 weeks gestation.
I went home totally devastated to choose what to do.
 The hospital gave me 3 options. The first was to let the miscarriage happen naturally, secondly to have medical management where you take medication to make the uterus expel the pregnancy or thirdly to have a D & C operation to manually remove the pregnancy.
Not wanting to undergo medical treatment I opted for the natural approach, to let nature take its course.
The weeks were passing by and nothing happening apart from constant on off bleeding and a lot of emotional stress. I felt hopeless and that it would never come to an end.
I attended Cheshire Natural Health to discus what I could do to help myself and my body to recover.
The lady at reception was so very helpful and sympathetic to my story and told me all about the treatments available to me, including reflexology, counselling, hypnotherapy and nutritional advice.
The reflexology with Tracey was amazing. Each time I attended I felt the improvement and always joked about feeling like I was floating down the stairs afterwards. I felt such a positive experience with this treatment. Not only did I fully recover from the physical part of the miscarriage and the healing of my reproductive organs, but I also relaxed immensely which helped in a big way with my emotional stress which I was going through.
I wanted nothing more than to be pregnant again as soon as possible as I knew this would help with my loss.
I attended counselling sessions and hypnotherapy, which also assisted tremendously with my recovery and return of confidence.
I also attended sessions for nutritional advice, to aid my recovery and prepare my body for another pregnancy. I was determined that I would get pregnant as soon as I could and that the next time would be successful.
The nutritionalist Angela gave me a lot of really good advice on what to eat and what to avoid. I noticed a big improvement as soon as I took up the advice and began my new diet with the suggestions given.
My miscarriage was taking a long time to come to an end which was making me suffer a tremendous amount of stress and emotional grief, however my full recovery I know was due to the treatments I had at Cheshire Natural Health, which I would highly recommend to anyone.
The staff are caring, understanding, very professional and really have helped me, so much so that I conceived straight away in February 2008 when the miscarriage came to an end. I truly believe that the treatments I had resulted in me conceiving so very quickly, especially the reflexology which I now swear by.
Our little angel is due any day now and my pregnancy has been perfect all the way through, which just goes to show that the holistic approach really has worked for me.

Louise Crawford

Acupuncture and Osteopathy

I have been having Acupuncture treatment combined with Chinese herbs at Cheshire Natural Health for insomnia and night time hot flushes/ sweats. I have noticed a huge improvement in the quality of sleep and the hot flushes have stopped. I would certainly recommend the treatment for anyone suffering from menopausal symptoms. I have also been having osteopathic treatment with Adrian Murray which has helped enormously with a long standing neck and back problem.

CF, Warrington

I have been seeing Adrian Murray for spondolitis in my neck and post operative treatment for knee arthoscopy. The treatment has definitely helped to keep me pain free and I now come every 6 weeks for maintenance. The treatment also helps to keep my mood upbeat! I would definitely recommend Adrian to anyone with similar problems. In fact if I have pain anywhere I would rather consult Adrian than go to my GP.

Kath Ince, age 57, Warrington

Acupuncture and Fertility

I have been coming to Cheshire Natural Health for a range of treatments to improve my general health and fertility before IVF.  I found reflexology and hypnotherapy very relaxing and helped to give me a more positive attitude. I used acupuncture alongside IVF and am very pleased to have become pregnant on the 1st cycle of IVF. I am continuing to have acupuncture through the pregnancy to maintain my health and wellbeing.  I have been extremely please with my treatments at Cheshire Natural Health and have recommended the clinic to family and friends.

Mrs M, Warrington

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for ME and back problems

I have been having acupuncture and Chinese herbs with Andreas Feyler for ME and back problems. The treatments have helped enormously – the ME has disappeared after suffering for a long time, and the pack problem has improved tremendously.

I would certainly recommend Cheshire Natural Health. The professionalism and kindness of the therapist is second to none and the staff both at the desk and on the telephone are so very helpful.

Irene Newton. Age 66. Warrington

Bowen Therapy

Pamela: Comparing the three months before starting the therapies with the three following months, I find the differences amazing. I felt on a plateau, struggling to return to work and to increase the hours I worked to full time. My energy levels were low, I was frustrated and the discomfort in my arm was restrictive. In the three months since starting the therapy I have increased the hours I work back to full time and still have enough energy to enjoy the weekend. Feeling in my arm has returned and the previous discomfort has lessened considerably. I recommend it to all my friends and colleagues whenever I can. 22/4/2005.


Donna: I ache for a few days after the treatment, as if I have exercised then the aching goes and I feel much ‘freer’ than previously. The initial treatments helped me to relax and the benefits of this were an improvement in concentration and energy levels. This continued to be there even after my operation in December and I also began to feel uplifted in myself. After my “all clear” the physical benefits in my leg became obvious as the treatments were adjusted to focus on recovery there. 23/4/2005


Bob: For the last two years Bob has had severe angina with pain occurring over many hours. He has a “TENS” machine which he finds very helpful in pain relief for his angina attacks. He also has constant shoulder pain due to cervical spondylosis. He is unable to do any form of physical work and finds this very depressing.

Bob came for his sixth treatment in late April but went home without it; don’t try to fix what isn’t broken. He looked happy and relaxed and reported “My shoulder pain has virtually gone – I’m down from 10 to 2 pain killers a day and I’m taking the TENS machine back to the Doctors. I can now work- I laid paving slabs over the weekend. !” Bob was advised not to over do things and to gradually build up his activities being careful not to rush things. Although he enjoys his treatments he was delighted to be well enough not to need one.


Bowen therapy
5 Treatments for Stress, back neck pain

I was first introduced to Bowen therapy by a friend at work. She was experiencing hip problems and said that she found that the technique worked in alleviating the pain and aiding her well-being. At the time I was suffering with an old recurring whip-lash injury, but didn’t want to see an osteopath and have my bones crunched. With a little caution, I decided to give it a whirl and after one session I found a marked improvement. After a return visit my symptoms completely disappeared.

The Bowen therapist that I had seen previously unfortunately no longer practises, so the next time I required treatment turned to the Bowen therapist at Cheshire Natural Health(CNH). This time I had just experienced a rather stressful period in my life, which caused my neck injury to return and further back complications.

The Bowen treatment experienced at CNH was far better than my previous treatments. The therapist treated me over a few months and my general health, stress, neck and back problems improved and I started to feel normal person again.

Bowen is a great therapy that works with your whole body – and stimulates the body to heal itself. It is a gentle, but effective therapy. After a treatment session, it may be a few days before you feel the full effects, but the effects are noticeable in the problem area and your whole body feels restored.

I strongly recommend Bowen therapy at Cheshire Natural Health and so much so that family and friends also attend and all agree – it’s simply the best form of treatment.

Julie Goodwin
11-02-09

Case history – herbal medicine/skin condition

Mr L, a gentleman in his early 70’s, had been suffering with an itchy rash for about 2 years. His GP diagnosed eczema, while the specialist he saw at the hospital told him it was dry skin. The various creams they prescribed had not helped, and some had actually made things worse. As the rash started to spread, he decided to try herbal medicine.

I had to be careful in choosing which herbs to prescribe, because Mr L was taking medication for high blood pressure, and I had to be certain that my medicine would not interfere with it. However, I was able to give him a liquid medicine to take three times a day, plus a cream to put straight onto the rash.

Things started to improve quite quickly. Within a few days, the rash began to fade, and although a few new patches still came up, they faded away quickly. The itching also became less, and had stopped completely a fortnight after Mr L’s first appointment.
Just over a month after starting treatment, Mr L was virtually free of the rash and the itching that had made his life a misery for almost 2 years.

Homeopathy has helped me tremendously and I have found it to be a fascinating and pleasant experience.
CP January 2006

I have found Homeopathy to be very therapeutic and it has certainly enriched my life
SM January 2006

Homeopathy for Babies
I had never really heard of homeopathy and certainly hadn’t given it a second thought for my new born baby.  My daughter was born with a severe reflux problem.  At 7 weeks old she weighed the same she did when she was born as she couldn’t keep any food down; I think you can only imagine how horrendous those first 7 weeks had been in and out of hospital.  Having had a rollercoaster first few weeks the hospital told me there was nothing medically that could be done, only anti sickness drugs to try and stop her from being sick.  As it is a mechanical problem with the oesophagus it didn’t seem likely to me that they would work, indeed they made no difference.
 
 4 months into her short life the reflux was no better and she would projectile vomit 5-6 times a day.  It was exhausting and really meant that we were house bound.  I used to feed her with a bath towel over me and a sick bowl to hand.  A friend mentioned homeopathy and at this point I would try anything.  Again as this is medicine based I was sceptical but willing to give it a chance.

I went to see a homeopath a few days later and we had a 2 hour consultation.  Some very random questions and I left the appointment really wondering how on earth it could work.  I gave her 2 different remedies that day and then had some to give to her on subsequent days.  From the moment of giving the remedy she was not sick for 48 hours which was unheard of in her life time.  Then the sickness came back.  I phoned the homeopath and she arranged a stronger remedy… this lasted for a week and within a month she didn’t reflux again for 2 months.  It then started again on a regular basis, got another remedy and she has never refluxed since.
 
My Mum is the biggest sceptic in the world and even she was hard pushed to deny the evidence.  The hospital had given me a projected end to the reflux of somewhere between 10-12 months.

A few months later I was pretty fed up of her persistent conjunctivitis.  Having tried 3 lots of prescribed creams I phoned the homeopath to ask if there was anything I could have.  I collected a remedy gave it to her that night and the next morning the yellow crusty eyes were gone.  I found this very compelling indeed!

Since then my husband has had homeopathy for his hay fever.   He no longer has hay fever!

I had then pretty much forgotten about homeopathy as we had a fairly healthy household.  I had a second daughter and when I started to wean her from being breast fed to bottles and food she started to be sick all the time.  I couldn’t believe it… more vomit!  For 3 months the doctors kept telling me she had a virus.  She would roll around screaming and being quite an aggressive little baby to be frank.  I used to take her to the doctors each week to say she is being sick all the time, diarrhoea and not content at all but was always dismissed that she still had a virus.  I finally got so annoyed that I booked to take her to see a consultant doctor privately.   About 5 days before that appointment I decided to go to see the homeopath too to see if they could help with the vomiting.  I was at my wits end.  Again, after consultation, I got some remedies which we started the next day.  Although the vomiting didn’t seem to change that much her mood certainly did.  I then went to see the consultant and he diagnosed her with Cows Milk and Soya allergy.  He told me it would take about 10-14 days for her digestion to settle with a new diet.  Within 24 hours of her new diet she was back to her old self and both her vomiting and diarrhea had stopped.  Clearly the vomiting wasn’t going to subside if I was still feeding her the food she was allergic to!  I believe the remedy had settled her stomach much quicker than predicted and that once the allergic food was removed from her diet she settled so quickly because of the homeopathy.

For me, whilst I am not at all “new age” or particularly “alternative thinking”, I don’t feel that this evidence can be ignored.  I know the traditional doctors laugh; I did tell them with my first child what I had done and they did just that……….  I know it worked.  I think the most compelling piece here is to ask yourself this question. “ If it was a placebo affect…. How on earth would that have worked on babies who can’t be influenced in this way?”
AS, Lymm

Homeopathy for recurring sore throats
I brought my 5 year old son Finley to the clinic to see Irene Roberts as he was suffering very acute constant sore throats so much so that he was booked in for a Tonsillectomy.  After spending over 1 hour with Irene of which I found to be a very pleasant experience, we left with the prescribed remedies.  Within a week the symptoms had improved so much that I cancelled Finley's hospital procedure.  I have been using the Homeopathic Remedies now for over a year for Finley and he is like a different boy he does still suffer occasionally from sore throats but I treat the condition with the required remedy and he is then back to himself within 24 hours. 

I can't thank Irene enough for not only her excellent consultation manner but her constant support and advice, a true professional working with a treatment that really does work!
Joanne Camilleri

IBS

I have suffered from IBS for over three years. I have been taking prescribed medicines from my doctor (Mebeverine, Ranitide, Buscopan) which sometimes helped but not with great effect. The pain was intense at times with wind, constipation and stomach cramps. At times my life was on hold as I could not make arrangements to go anywhere as I never knew how I would fee. Lately my condition worsened and after more visits to the doctor I was more or less told to "live with it". In desperation I arranged a session of Reflexology with Tracey at Cheshire Natural Health. The relief was immediate. I cannot believe how it has changed my life back to normal after suffering for over three years. I would certainly recommend this treatment.

Thank you Tracey.

Barry Theobold.

Massage

I have been receiving body massage for approximately the last eighteen months. I have found the treatment extremely therapeutic – it has relieved a very painful neck and shoulders, which I have suffered with for a long time. It also leaves me with a tremendous sense of well being. I have also been treated with MLD and have found that it has helped me to clear infected sinuses, where in the past I have had to r3esort to medication. The MLD has improved the condition of my skin, helping to get rid of the puffiness which we all suffer from at times. I feel that regular treatments are important, helping me to prevent these painful conditions from developing in the first place.