Reflexology and Menopause: Finding Balance Through Change
October marks Menopause Awareness Month, a time to open up conversations, share knowledge, and remind women that they don’t have to go through this chapter alone.
Menopause is a natural transition, but that doesn’t mean it’s always an easy one. Between the physical symptoms and the emotional shifts, it can often feel like your body and mind are working against you.
The good news? Reflexology offers a gentle, holistic way to support your body as it finds its new rhythm, helping you feel calmer, more balanced, and more connected to yourself through every stage of menopause.
Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on the Body
Menopause usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, but the lead-up, known as perimenopause, can begin years earlier. During this time, your hormone levels (especially oestrogen and progesterone) fluctuate, leading to a wide range of symptoms including:
- Hot flushes and night sweats
- Sleep disturbances
- Mood swings and anxiety
- Fatigue and low energy
- Brain fog
- Joint stiffness and muscle pain
- Changes in digestion and metabolism
It’s a lot for your body to process, and it can sometimes feel like you’re on a rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for. But this is where reflexology can offer real support.
How Reflexology Can Help During Menopause
Reflexology works by applying gentle pressure to specific reflex points on the feet (and sometimes the hands) that correspond to different organs, glands, and systems in the body.
During menopause, it can help to restore balance by encouraging your body’s natural healing processes and promoting deep relaxation.
Here’s how reflexology can help:
Balances Hormones Naturally
Reflex points linked to the endocrine system, including the ovaries, pituitary, and thyroid glands, are often a focus during reflexology sessions for menopause. By working on these areas, we can help support hormonal balance and reduce the intensity of symptoms like hot flushes and mood swings.
Improves Sleep and Relaxation
Insomnia and restless nights are common during menopause. Reflexology helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system, your body’s “rest and repair” mode, which encourages better sleep, lowers stress levels, and calms the mind before bed.
Reduces Anxiety and Emotional Overwhelm
Hormonal fluctuations can affect your mood and emotional state, sometimes leading to anxiety or irritability. Reflexology helps to quiet the nervous system and bring you back into a grounded, calm state. Many clients describe it as a “reset button” for the mind.
Supports Circulation and Reduces Inflammation
As our bodies change, circulation can slow, and aches or stiffness can become more noticeable. Reflexology helps improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage, reducing tension and inflammation so your body feels lighter and more energised.
Encourages Connection and Self-Care
Perhaps most importantly, reflexology offers a safe space to pause, rest, and tune in to your body. So often, women push through menopause symptoms without slowing down. A reflexology session is your reminder that your wellbeing matters. It’s an act of kindness to yourself.
What Clients Often Notice After Reflexology for Menopause
Many women say they leave their session feeling calmer, more centred, and better able to cope with the changes they’re experiencing.
Here’s what some clients have shared about their reflexology sessions during menopause:
“I finally slept through the night for the first time in weeks.”
“My hot flushes feel less intense, and I feel more balanced emotionally.”
“It’s my hour of peace each month where I can just breathe again.”
While everyone’s experience is unique, regular reflexology sessions can help create a sense of ongoing support and a space to restore both your body and mind.
Reflexology as Part of a Holistic Approach
Reflexology works beautifully alongside other self-care and wellness practices such as:
- Gentle exercise like yoga or walking
- Eating nourishing, hormone-supportive foods
- Staying hydrated
- Prioritising sleep
- Practising mindfulness or meditation
Together, these habits create a powerful foundation for feeling strong, calm, and in control during this stage of life.
Supporting You Through Every Season of Change
Menopause is a period of change and while it can feel challenging at times, it’s also an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and prioritise your wellbeing in new ways.
At AB Wellness & Reflexology, we’re here to support you through every stage of life. Our reflexology treatments are designed to calm your nervous system, support hormonal balance, and help you feel like yourself again. You deserve to feel well, balanced, and empowered, not just during Menopause Awareness Month, but all year round.