Starting a new school year can bring excitement and jitters for students and teachers alike. Sometimes that nervous energy can become full-blown anxiety. Back-to-school transitions can be tough on the nervous system, but there's a natural, gentle way to help.
Reflexology can help alleviate the back-to-school stress and anxiety by helping the body and mind find balance. It's great for all ages!
Reflexology is a complementary, holistic therapy based on the theory that all body systems are mapped out on the bottom of the feet in reflex points. These points correspond to areas of the body, including the nervous system. During reflexology, the reflexologist stimulates these reflex points, which help the body shift out of "fight-or-flight" mode and into "rest-and-digest" mode, promoting deep relaxation and balance.
Children often feel anxiety in their bodies before they can even express what it is. It can show up as:
Reflexology meets kids where they are. It helps to calm their nervous system, release tension, and ease physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety - naturally.
After a brief intake, during which your reflexologist will inquire about specific concerns, the client sits or lies on a massage table. Only shoes and socks are removed, which helps to alleviate additional anxiety, especially in children.
Most clients, including children, feel calmer after just one session. Regular visits can offer deeper, ongoing support, which is especially helpful throughout the school year.
In 2021, a mother brought her 8-year-old daughter to me, hoping reflexology could help with her anxiety. After months of remote learning, her transition back to school was overwhelming. After seeing improvement after just one session, her mom shared their experience with other parents, and soon, I had an influx of 8-10-year-olds with similar struggles. While heartbreaking to see so many young ones dealing with anxiety, I was also happy to know that reflexology was helping these little ones and that they were learning the importance of self-care.
"My 8-year-old daughter was struggling with anxiety, and I was lost. She leaves Sharon feeling happy, refreshed, and relaxed." -Samantha S.
We want to provide ourselves and our children with every possible tool for success in all areas of life, especially emotionally. Reflexology offers a safe and nurturing way to alleviate the anxiety that accompanies significant changes. It is an excellent self-care technique that everyone should consider trying!
Sharon Tower is an ARCB-certified licensed reflexologist at the NH Health & Wellness Center. Her mission is to bring more balance and peace into the lives of her clients and awaken them to the amazing self-healing available within. You can book with Sharon online, or reach her by calling or texting 603-234-5980.
