This year’s World Reflexology Week theme is "Supporting The Whole You." This offer aims to create harmony and balance in the mind, the body and the soul by combining three different types of reflexology:

• 12-point facial reflexology sequence with scalp massage for stress relief, wellbeing and to quiet the mind
• hand reflexology to further ease tension in the hands and throughout the body
• bespoke foot reflexology, to encourage deeper relaxation levels, enabling a sense of inner calm and connection with self.  What would you like support with this autumn? Sleep, boosting energy levels, stress relief, digestive issues, immune support?

 
 BENEFITS

• encourages the body and mind to deeply relax into a state where self healing can occur
• allows you time to turn your awareness inwards, away from noise and mental clutter, shifting your focus to the silence and stillness inside you
• eases tension, reduces anxiety, promotes sleep
• improves emotional and physical wellbeing
• supports circulation - blood flow, lymphatic flow and energy flow around the whole body.

 
HOW TO BOOK
Book online here https://joannejamieson.setmore.com/beta
 
INFORMATION
60 minutes £40 (normally £44)
Valid during September, October, November only, subject to availability
Tuesday to Fridays
​This special offer discount is not valid for use with other offers/discounts, eg Xmas vouchers etc

Summer is fading with a change in the air. While I’ll definitely miss the warm weather, I’m looking forward to slowing down, getting out the cosy blankets, and pulling on my favourite woolies!

UPCOMING HOLIDAY 18TH-28TH SEPTEMBER
We’re heading back to the Lake District for a relaxing, dog-friendly break. Right after my break, I’ll be running the Linlithgow 10k! I loved it last year and can’t wait to do it again—even if training has been a bit of a challenge lately due to some minor health hiccups (more on that below).

WORLD REFLEXOLOGY WEEK 21ST-27TH SEPTEMBER
Look out for this WRW/Autumn offer available from 21st September.  This year’s theme is "Supporting The Whole You." I love this annual offer because it gives new, returning, and regular clients a chance to book at a reduced price while reviewing and refreshing treatment plans. What would you like support with this autumn? Sleep support, boosting energy levels, or stress relief?

THERAPIST WELLBEING & SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
A quick update on my own health: I am currently on the waiting list for minor surgery to correct a parathyroid issue, which has been causing some recent joint pain and fatigue.  The surgery could happen anytime between now and early next year. I will update you and adjust the diary as soon as I have a firm date. In the meantime, treatments will continue as normal, with just a few minor tweaks to ensure I can keep providing you with the highest level of care, attention, and relaxation:
- maximum treatment length: capped at 60 minutes per session*
- spaced appointments: I’ll be offering the same number of weekly slots (Tuesday–Friday), but spread out to allow for rest between sessions. This means slightly less flexibility for booking times, so please book early where possible!
- new relaxation packages: look out for new, ultra-relaxing combination treatments similar to the recent Spring Reset and Summer Pause.

*If you have a 90 minute session already booked in, we can discuss options at your next appointment.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support, kindness, and understanding over the past couple of months—it means the world to me. These changes are temporary, and I look forward to returning to normal after surgery and recovery.

Happy September! 

Jo-Anne 

SLEEP BETTER, LIVE BETTER
In a culture of overwork that doesn't encourage rest, World Sleep Day is a gentle reminder of the importance of regular sleep.

During sleep, muscles relax, heart rate and blood pressure drops and the body has an opportunity to self repair. The brain also uses sleep time to process learning, restore and repair neurons and clear toxins. Research suggests that napping can enhance brain size and increase productivity! However, lack of sleep may have harmful effects on our wellbeing.

Reflexology for improved sleep
Recent research by Huang et al (2020) suggested that foot reflexology produced significant improvements in sleep disturbances. Foot reflexology was concluded to be a non-invasive and convenient intervention and that regularly receiving foot reflexology can be considered complementary therapy to improve the sleep quality of adults with sleep disturbances.

How does reflexology help?
General reflexology sessions promote deep relaxation. Reflexologists can focus on specific reflexes to enhance the effect. These include the hypothalamus and pineal glands, which influence the circadian rhythm and melatonin levels. The chest/lungs/diaphragm reflexes to support general relaxation and circulation. The spine and brain to calm the nervous system. Chinese acupressure points may also be used.
If you would like more information on how reflexology may support you with sleep or other wellbeing issues please get in touch or visit www.relaxheel.co.uk

​If you would like to book an appointment online visit https://joannejamieson.setmore.com

Hello and happy December!  
 
Christmas is on the way and brings with it lots of fun, excitement and lots of rushing around!  It's also the time of year when nature slows down, reminding us to do the same and take rest when we need it.  Look out for my daily cosy tips (on social media) from today until Christmas Eve, to keep you feeling calm and your energy uplifted.

15% off Gift Vouchers 1st-24th December 2025
It's back again this year.  A great offer and opportunity to buy the gift of wellbeing for friends and loved ones at a reduced price.  The vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase date and can be used against any treatment.  Please note that discounted vouchers are not valid against other offers. You can buy your vouchers easily online at https://squareup.com/gift/MLPD4KBR8CVGW/order
 
New therapies
I am excited to bring to you two new therapies to enhance calm and relaxation, these are:
Hot stone reflexology 
This 60 minute treatment involves incorporating the use of heated, smooth stones to massage the lower legs and reflex points on the feet.  Benefits include deeper relaxation, with heat penetrating deeper into the muscle and tissue.  A sense of calm and reduced stress.  A perfect treatment for the colder months ahead. 
 
Singing bowls
I am delighted to bring to you something a little bit different.  Sound healing/use of singing bowls is believed to be effective at reducing stress and enables deeper levels of relaxation and self healing.  This therapy is offered for 5-10 minutes at the beginning or end of any booked treatment.  You can request it when booking online (in the notes) or just let me know on your arrival.
 
Wishing you a very happy and peaceful festive season.  Thank you for supporting Jamieson Reflexology.

 October is Menopause awareness month.  I would like to share my experiences over the past year or so in the hope that some or all of them may help you or someone you know.  At the beginning of the year I felt a bit like it was the end of me as I once knew! but thankfully I'm starting to see a great new beginning in front of me!

'Menopause: not an ending, but a new beginning'

To be honest, it took me a while to get my head round this phrase. For me, acceptance was difficult. I found it hard to accept that my body was no longer functioning the way it used to, I found it hard to accept that I could no longer eat whatever I liked and I found it hard to accept that I was no longer as confident doing things I had previously found easy and enjoyable.  In short, it was a bit of a blow, shock to the system and very confusing. I was very resistant to what was happening, I didn't want my life as I knew it to end! 

Gaining a better understanding of what was going on physically was the first step in starting to accept this 'change'.  Once I started to understand that fluctuations in hormones impact our body systems and result in many of the symptoms I was having, I gained some hope that indeed perhaps this was not the end 😅. I could help my body cope with this, and adjust.

So, slowly starting to accept that this was really happening I researched my symptoms one by one and how I could support myself via lifestyle changes.  

Diet, was a whopper, having always been able to eat anything I wanted, I discovered that the coffee and cake habit I had been coping with easily 😋 was now causing sugar spikes and in turn causing all sorts of resulting symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, hunger/cravings. Also, my blood pressure suddenly rose. Tweaks to my diet, ie less salt and balancing carbs with other foods types have helped return my levels to normal. 

Exercise, another biggy. I had always been naturally fit but suddenly I started to experience aches and joint pain, I felt tired all the time, sluggish and so on. I knew the only way I could help myself was to become stronger and fitter. Strength training, running and yoga/tai chi help greatly. 

Relaxation, I have put this last but it is sooooo important!! Without rest and giving ourselves time out to relax, our bodies and mind can become defunct, literally!! Ongoing stress, tension and fatigue adversely affect the physical body (pain, inflammation etc) and our minds (anxiety, depression). During menopause anxiety can become more common and this is due to lowering oestrogen levels, which normally act as a buffer against the stress hormone cortisol. So, the lessen I learned here was stop! Stop, when I feel too tired, too anxious, too down. Take myself out of the situation and do something enjoyable and relaxing instead. I've learned to schedule in regular self care to avoid getting to this stage in the first place, realising the importance of this to my ongoing health and wellbeing.

It's definitely an ongoing process with it all but I am starting to see that small lifestyle tweaks to support the new me are working. I am starting to feel more like me again and probably even stronger, I did my first 10k run recently and it felt amazing. I see each day as a fresh new start with lots of exciting opportunities ahead.  Finally accepting the old me has gone but a great opportunity exists to become whatever new me I choose. 

Everyone will have their own, unique experiences and their own ways of coping.  If you would like more information on how reflexology may help you visit www.relaxheel.co.uk/menopause.  I am trained in supporting women on their menopausal journey and am passionate about helping and encouraging you towards your best future self 💪😊

Hello everyone

I hope you are enjoying the lovely summer weather and having some time off with friends/family and lots of self-care too!

Just a little update as it's been a while since my last newsletter in April, where does the time go!  I have been busy working away in Winchburgh, seeing lots of you lovely clients for relaxation and wellbeing.  I mentioned in April that there may be a price increase and after much thought I have decided to implement this as from 1st September 2025.  My last increase was over three years ago, so this small increase will be to help with the rising running costs over that time.  I am, as always very very grateful for your kindness and support since my opening in 2018.  September onwards bookings already in the diary will be at the current prices.

The new prices are as follows, from 1st September 2025
30 minutes £25 (£67 for x3 block booking)
60 minutes £44 (£119 for x3 block booking)
90 minutes £60 (£162 for x3 block booking)
10% discount on block bookings (x3 appointments, full payment due at first appointment)


I have also updated my Terms and Conditions on the website, these include information on booking, prices, discounts, vouchers etc, so worth a look before booking/buying a voucher etc.

I will be back very soon with some different and more exciting news!  In the meantime, happy summer and thank you again for all your support.

Hello and happy Spring time.  It's so nice to have some warmth and sunshine for the start of the Easter holidays.

After the realisation at the start of the year that I needed to take regular time out for self care, and also after travelling around Vietnam (again)! I have been able to reflect and gain new perspective on what's important for myself and the business going forward!  I am really excited about the future at Jamieson Reflexology!

As always, my main aim is to support your health and wellbeing, using reflexology (and other therapies) to best meet your needs.  The future includes creating and maintaining a peaceful, relaxing environment for you to enjoy, and continuous professional development to bring new skills, knowledge and an enhanced experience to you.

I have made a few changes to the business since my last newsletter, including:

Change of location/hours
After 5+ happy years, I made the difficult decision to close the Thursday Linlithgow clinic at the beginning of March. I would like to thank all Linlithgow clients who have visited me there over the years and also thank those who have come with me to my Winchburgh premises.

The new opening hours in Winchburgh are:
Tuesday 10am-6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 8pm
Thursday 12md - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

NEW treatment - manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
MLD is a gentle, flowing rhythmic massage that aims to promote optimal functioning of the lymphatic system, by stimulating the movement of lymph fluid through the lymph vessels.  It can help with detoxification, improving energy, building immunity, reduced swelling and improved vitality and appearance.  The techniques involve a very light pressure, with gentle strokes, directing lymph towards the nearest lymph nodes around the body including neck, arms, underarms, legs, groin, abdomen, head, face.  The collarbone area and chest are also included to encourage drainage.  It is available to book now as a treatment on it's own (body or face), or in combination with reflexology or facial reflexology.  It's a really nice treatment to give and receive and I have had some positive feedback so far on how relaxing it is and it's effectiveness.

NEW treatment options
The treatment list has been updated with some new treatment options and combinations, including MLD, Reiki with crystals and singing bowls, very exciting! The new treatment list is below.

Prices
There will be no price increase for the moment, I will review this again after the summer.

Bookings
The diary has been really busy over the last couple of months, as always thank you so much for your support. With the new opening hours and some extra slots being added in, it should be easier to find suitable appointments at shorter notice.  If you have any trouble getting an appointment to suit, please get in touch as I can be flexible where possible.

Wishing you a nice Easter time with lots of sunshine, fun and relaxation!

Happy weekend! After a poorly start to the year, I am very grateful to be well again and excited to get back into a daily routine, phew. I'm ready!

Goodbye 2024
2024 was a busy year, with little time to stop and reflect. So here's a little summary. Clinical reflexology continued to be my main therapy through the year supporting clients with various chronic health conditions and other wellbeing concerns (including back pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, ear and sinus issues, mental wellbeing, MS, MND, cancer, stroke recovery, long Covid etc etc). The aim of reflexology is not to treat the condition but to support the person living with symptoms of such conditions. Seeing clients getting some relief/relaxation/time out from their worries and leaving with a happy glow and twinkle in their eyes again is why I love my job so much. 

I also continued to support women on their menopause journeys, during pregnancy and also preconception. It's always nice to see mums a good few months later returning with their new babies .  Also, lots of you had reflexology for general wellbeing. Reflexology is brilliant for stress relief and relaxation, and just keeping all things in balance. 

In 2024, I trained in Chinese Foot Massage and added this to the treatment list. It's very popular along with my other therapies including facial reflexology, Reiki and Swedish massage.

2024 has brought about some minor health challenges for myself. As some of you may know my maximum treatment time for Swedish massage is now 30 minutes and this is due to my ongoing joint pain. I've been working hard on improving my overall wellbeing by making healthy lifestyle choices. Exercise is amazing and really helps physically and mentally. Healthy eating is a bit harder, oh I miss my coffee and cake treats so much 

2025 - What's next!! 
Considering my start to the year, I realise that I must listen to my own advice! Therefore, my mantra for 2025 is to slow down and practice consistent self care! So that I can bring the best of me to every treatment. 

Also, keep learning!  At the end of last year I completed a course in manual lymphatic drainage.  This is a specialised form of massage that encourages the better flow of lymph throughout the body, thus improving overall wellbeing.  By improving fluid balance, removal of waste, boosting the immune system and encouraging fat absorption.   I'm currently doing a couple of case studies and also using the techniques on myself. The results are good so far, it's going to be a really good therapy to have on its own or combined with others. I hope to have it ready for you by end February /beginning March. 

In light of all mentioned above, I will be making some exciting tweaks to the treatments on offer and possibly opening hours. I will endeavour to keep regular client slots available.

I can't quite believe it's been over 5 years since I started my little business. I just have to mention again how grateful I am for everyone who comes along. Some of you have been with me right from the start, regular clients, one off clients, new clients, I am grateful to you all for choosing me on your wellbeing journey.

Here's to a happy, healthy, positive 2025!! 

Jo-Anne Jamieson