Mum-to-be gift

Every mum-to-be should experience it - pampering time for herself and baby.  It’s a very special time which deserves very special attention.  Return to Glory mum-to-be gift vouchers offer three effective packages for pre or post natal pregnancy:  relaxing massage (ease tension, alleviate tired muscles, reduce excess water retention), home reflexology massage (unblock, stimulate and balance reflexes on the feet) or a full home pedicure (soothe aching legs and feet) - £65 each for 1 hour/£80 for 1.5 hours.  Return to Glory in home mum-to-be gift treatments are trusted, convenient, private and all she will ever need to relieve discomfort whether she’s at the early stages or later.

Return to Glory professional pregnancy massage therapists bring all the equipment including soft couch and Neal’s Yard Remedies natural therapies and use traditional pressure point techniques paying particular attention to the common symptoms many women suffer including tight shoulders, tired legs, lower back strain and joint aches.  Every pregnancy massage is tailored to the individual taking into account their shape and size, to bring relief from stress and tension.

What better way for mums-to-be to de-stress and feel a deep state of relaxation that’s not only a priceless but thoughtful mum-to-be gift!

 The ‘Office Rocked’

Suddenly they all stood up and I was quickly roped into exercises in the middle of the office - chairs asunder and limp bodies ready for action. That was my first experience of what I later found out to be the usual lunchtime antic at RTG HQ, met with surprise, laughter and pleasure all in one. 

Set on exercising the team’s mind, body and soul for the day-to-day runnings of the busy office, this was afterall a great way to show off our fitness performance and boost our energy levels.  We each lay on the floor with legs in the air and rotated them in a circle to the count of 10. Before I realized we were onto the next exercise.  Quickly to my feet I managed to keep up with the systematic stretching of arms, again to the count of 10.  Finally finishing off with 10 push-ups that was good enough for all the team but at which point I soon became aware I needed to get fit – and quick!

What’s the moral?  Regular exercise is beneficial for everyone, at home, office or on the go so why not have your own private fitness session with a qualified Return to Glory personal trainer to help you achieve your ideal health and fitness goals.

Steeped in mysticism and ancient tradition, reflexology massage has soothed and revitalised tired toes for centuries. Although this treatment stems from such primitive times, reflexology has recently enjoyed a resurgence among people looking to introduce this ancient art into their own relaxation routine.

So can reflexology actually benefit modern-day Londoners with our fast-paced hectic lifestyle and busy schedules?

The main characteristic of non-intrusive reflexology massage therapy is the act of precise pressure applied to specific points – 'reflexes' – on the feet (and sometimes even hands and ears). It is thought that certain areas on the feet directly correspond with areas of the body, and that by manipulating these, the body's state can be altered.

Reflexology, according to one of our most experienced reflexologists at Return to Glory, Aluna Dewji: "…works by stimulating, un-blocking and balancing these points to help the body to heal itself.  Reflexology has been known to help with many conditions such as back tension, migraine, insomnia, PMT, hormone imbalances, and digestive and respiratory problems."

Reflexology specialists are sensitive to your particular health issues and will work to tailor a session that treats your symptoms and balances your overall health.

There's been a bit of scepticism in recent decades over whether reflexology actually has any real physical health benefits for long-term health problems.

But, as the treatment becomes more popular and more widely-studied there are more claims of effectiveness coming to light. A recent PhD thesis from the University of Portsmouth has revealed that manually applied reflexology can increase both pain threshold and pain tolerance in healthy volunteer subjects (Samuel, Carol (2011)  An investigation into the efficacy of reflexology on acute pain in healthy human subjects. PhD thesis, University of Portsmouth.)

While there have been reports of significant symptom relief and increased pain tolerance as a direct result of reflexology massage therapy, we believe this treatment works best for serious health complaints when paired with support and advice from a medical practitioner – as a complementary therapy.

Return to Glory clients have reported that reflexology massage – especially when combined to include other types of massage therapy – is really useful in alleviating body aches and pains and encourages a feeling of wellbeing and relaxation not achieved with any other therapy.