Review by Kat - Littleborough & Shaw Magazines
I have always wanted to try reflexology, as I come from a family who swears by it, as a method of relief for a number of different ailments, from relief from tinnitus, vertigo, arthritis, back problems to stress and difficulty sleeping.
Reflexology has been used around the world for 1000s of years. It has gained much respect in the western world in more recent years, and is often used to ease discomfort of arthritis, side effects from chemotherapy, improving the immune system, and to relieve symptoms of stress and anxiety, just to mention a few.
I was slightly apprehensive about going. This was mainly about feeling a bit uncomfortable with the thought of having to have my feet examined and touched by an unfamiliar person. I needed not have worried! The minute I met Suzanne, who owns Lakeside Therapies, my apprehension disappeared. With her warm and friendly personality, Suzanne put me at ease straight away. The room in which the reflexology takes place in is a lovely, warm and bright room. Suzanne initially explored my medical history, to ensure that i did not suffer from any complaints which would require me to have checked with my GP that it was ok for me to have reflexology. Suzanne was extremely thorough in explaining what she would be doing, and what I should expect to feel during the session and subsequently after the treatment had finished.
Suzanne worked for the NHS for many years before opening her own therapy centre. Her medical knowledge is sound and extensive.
I was looking to try reflexology to help me relax. As with any therapies, or medication for that matter, repeated treatments are often required to experience lasting benefit.
During the session, I lay on a very comfortable treatment bed, whilst Suzanne gently applied pressure on the relevant part of my feet. It was fascinating how Suzanne could apply pressure on certain parts of my feet and I would feel it in the body part that particular part of the foot corresponds to, It turns out that our feet reveal areas of our body where we feel pain and discomfort. Suzanne happily explained everything she did and answered all my many questions! It is however also wonderful just to lie in silence and experience the feeling of wellness, the stimulation of the zones in the feet bring,
The session came to a close. I felt ever so slightly light headed, but the overriding feelings were that of being relaxed and a general sense of wellbeing. To add to that, I slept wonderfully that evening, which is another blessed knock on effect of reflexology. What a bonus!
If you, as I had, ever considered reflexology, I would highly recommend giving Suzanne a call, she will be more than happy to discuss what you are seeking relief from. The list of what reflexology can benefit is extensive, so it's more than likely that Suzanne can help. With Suzanne you are in safe and very capable hands. Suzanne's warm and caring nature makes the experience very enjoyable.
Rochdale Online
Lakeside Therapies is one of the Rochdale 30 for 2019!
This is the article from Rochdale Online.
This year's Rochdale 30 were revealed at a special tea and cake reception at Rochdale Town Hall on Thursday 31 October.
Rochdale 30 is the borough’s celebration of Small Business Saturday, an annual celebration of independent businesses, which highlights the important role they play in their community.
Mayor Billy Sheerin spoke about the importance of small business in Rochdale for both the community and economy; Arron Dixon from the Paper Concept, one of last year’s 30, spoke about the problems of isolation for micro businesses and the importance of finding a supportive network.
The Rochdale 30 campaign founder, Ruth Pringle, asked everyone to support this year’s #Rochdale30 campaign and spoke about Small Business Saturday and how important it is to support our small businesses.
She said: “Rochdale boasts a huge number of amazing small businesses, each offering a unique and personal service, and it’s a privilege to celebrate a selection of them again on our fourth year of the Rochdale 30 campaign.
“As we highlight these 30 businesses on the run up to Small Business Saturday on 7 December, I would encourage everyone that it’s only supporting them with our spending that we can maintain such an asset to our town.”
Ruth began the successful Rochdale 30 campaign in 2016, returning each year since
Each selected business features in a campaign, with a different one being profiled each day, in the run-up to Small Business Saturday on 7 December.
This year’s chosen Rochdale 30 are:
- The Rochale Bathbomb Company
- Mind Body and Soul Pilates
- Little Unicorn Face Painting
- Copper Cup
- Risk Averse Ltd
- Fresh Thinking Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
- Mrs Barber's Bakery
- Rochdale Occupational Health Service Ltd (ROHS)
- Stitchesrus (Professional Workwear by Stitchesrus)
- Laura Eliz Beauty Salon
- Kiddy Sticks
- Doodles Children’s Accessories
- Horses To Hounds Physiotherapy
- Rainbow – Well-being Therapy Centre
- Grâcîe & Mîllîe’s Pooch Mooch @ Your Service
- Koutes Manchester Ltd
- Louise Lyons Photography
- Adam James Hair Design
- The Ink in my Scars (Book)
- Craig Smith Coaching
- Pudding Paradise
- Dotty Red
- Rochdale Pilates & Yoga Studio
- Jojo’s Handmade Home
- Buckley Menswear
- Candy Kabin
- Lakeside Therapies
- Spikes and Sparkles
- Classy Cakes
- Sand Art with Tracey
Councillor John Blundell, cabinet member for regeneration, business, skills and employment at Rochdale Borough Council, said: “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and something that we should all support as much as we can. They bring something wonderful and unique to the high street and ensure that more of the money which is spent in our borough, stays in our borough.
“These 30 companies are great examples of the fantastic small business community we have here in Rochdale and I’m proud to see their achievements being celebrated this Small Business Saturday.”
Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities.
Now in its seventh year in the UK, the Small Business Saturday campaign has grown significantly each year with an estimated £812m spent in small businesses across the UK on 2018’s Small Business Saturday – an 8% increase on last year.
Date article online: 07/11/2019
