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Sarah Woodhouse Therapy

NATURAL HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLBEING SPECIALIST

Reflexology, Bowen Therapy, Holistic Facials, Lymphatic and Vagus Bodywork,Thai Stretch Massage
THE SELF CENTRE, BURY ST EDMUNDS AND ELMSWELL, SUFFOLK

Supporting you through a healthy menopause

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY MENOPAUSE

"Menopause is a natural process, and while it can be a tough time, there's lots you can do to help."

Natural, holistic support during your menopause

Taking care of your health and wellbeing as you go through the menopause is perhaps one of the most important things you can do, because more than anything it's this that will have a direct impact on your experience. To do this, you may need some extra support - which is where I can help.

Natural and holistic therapies at their very heart are deeply relaxing, and can help with reducing stress, improving sleep and improving your general overall sense of wellbeing - all of which can be affected during the menopause and all of which can exacerbate other symptoms you're experiencing.

While I have a specialist qualification in reflexology to support menopause, you may prefer a holistic facial, some lymphatic bodywork, or even a Thai Stretch Massage. Whatever you want my role is to support you, to provide a space for you to just be.

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Tailored treatments...

It may be you instinctively know what treatment you'd like. You might want to combine two treatments together (Reflexology and a Holistic Facial is one of my most popular combinations), or you may want to take a more integrated approach where I use a combination of tools and techniques to provide you with the support you need - a treatment truly tailored to you and the support you're seeking.

Use my online booking page to book your treatment, or use the button above to contact me if you'd like to chat first.

Price and session lengths

  • From £60-£65, 60 minutes
  • £75, 75 minutes (Thai Stretch)


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FAQs

How many treatments will I need?

It really depends on how you want to use a more holistic and complementary approach. In the case of your menopause journey it may be you need a monthly treatment to help you deal with the stresses and strains of every day life - or to escape for an hour of peace and quiet! You might want to see if it has a direct impact on the symptoms you're experiencing, in which case you may benefit from a few treatments closer together. The honest truth is using holistic and complementary therapies is not a quick fix for menopause symptoms, it will require some commitment if you want to take a more natural approach. Ultimately, what you want from your treatments and how you want to space them apart is up to you, and we'll discuss all of this at your appointment.

7 tips for menopause

Struggling to loose weight?

It's those bloody hormones - as your oestrogen levels fall your body becomes less effective at breaking down carbohydrates, which increases fat storage and slows your metabolism down. And if that wasn't enough, what you're putting into to your mouth may also be exacerbating your symptoms. Great eh?

I'm not going to dictate to you what you should and shouldn't be eating, but looking at how food can affect your menopause is useful - and if you want some focussed help I can provide you with contact details for nutritionists, herbalists and food intolerance testing.

Exercise

While there's lots of very well documented benefits of exercise I'll be totally honest with you, I hate it. So, right now, exercise for me it's about keeping moving as much as I can in my every day life - and bringing variety into that movement.

That said, if you're up for it, regular exercise is something to seriously consider as part of your approach to a healthy menopause. The British Menopause society recommends regular weight bearing exercise, e.g., walking, skipping, jogging, tennis, and to vary your exercises to keep fit and flexible.

Managing stress levels

Anxiety is a really common symptom during menopause because of falling oestrogen and progesterone levels.

Small daily activities for emotional and mental wellbeing can have a huge positive effect on your stress levels, and in turn on your menopause symptoms. This may be as simple as taking time out to sit down and drink your cup of tea or you may want to consider setting aside some dedicated time weekly or monthly to do something for you - and just for you!

Good quality sleep

Sleep can be a bugger during the menopause, and even more so if you're experiencing anxious thoughts or night sweats.

It's a bit of a vicious circle which can be difficult to get out of, but it all starts with getting a good bedtime routine, utilising sleep techniques, and following the advice of sleep experts like Matthew Walker who's made a great mini TED talk video on 6 scientifically grounded tips for better sleep.

Who are you?

If the symptoms aren't enough, menopause often comes at a time when your roles in life begin to change. Parents need you more, children need you less, you and your partner seem to be on different planets, and you're left feeling like your whole world has collapsed around you.


But it needn't feel like that - now is the perfect time for change, for you to focus on who you want to be, and to start working on getting there.

Holistic treatments & the menopause

Everybody responds differently and the only way to know how you will benefit is to try it.

Genuinely I just want you to come away from your session feeling like something good has happened - whether you feel more relaxed, whether you feel like you're walking on air, or that you have a renewed sense of purpose or focus. And if with continued sessions some of those bloody annoying menopausal symptoms fade - hurrah!

Don't bother asking your mum

Truth be told, your mums experience of her menopause does not determine yours. Your menopause will be influenced by non genetic factors including what you're putting in your mouth, how active you are, stress vs. relaxation, your sleep quality and how you're feeling about you.

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