Tag: North Branford

Healing, Reflexology, Relaxation, Wellness

“The Benefits of Reflexology” at Atwater Library during World Reflexology Week

Jen Payne

The Benefits of Reflexology
Tuesday, September 24 from 6PM – 7:30PM
at Atwater Library (1720 Foxon Road, North Branford)

In celebration of World Reflexology Week (September 23 – 29), Julie Thackeray of Solutions for Wellness will host a presentation on The Benefits of Reflexology at North Branford’s Atwater Library (1720 Foxon Road) on Tuesday, September 24 from 6PM – 7:30PM. The event is free, but guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the North Branford Food Pantry.

While looked upon today as an alternative medicine technique, Reflexology — the stimulation of pressure points located on the feet, hands or ears — is actually an ancient healing modality dating back to as early as Egyptian times. It can be used either as a stand-alone therapy that can assist the body in returning to homeostasis and relieving stress or as an adjunct complimentary therapy to Western medicine. Other benefits include: improved blood flow, reduced anxiety, pain reduction, enhancement of medical care (i.e. diabetes and asthma), complimentary to cancer care, easing PMS and menopausal symptoms, and helpful for foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis. Young and old alike can benefit from the effect that reflexology has on the entire body because it promotes the relaxation response and the release of the beta endorphins to leave you feeling peaceful and relaxed.

Curious? From now through October 15, Solutions for Wellness is offering a 30-minute reflexology sampler session for $36.00 or 20% off a regular 1-hour Reflexology Treatment.

Traditionally trained in nursing, Solutions for Wellness owner Julie Thackeray, LPN, CRT, CH, ADS, offers restorative mind-body services that help participants move toward an improved quality of life, empowered with an effective care plan that lets you take control of your wellness. She is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, a NADA Acudetox Specialist, and nationally certified by the American Reflexology Board. Solutions for Wellness services include: Mindfulness, Guided Relaxation, Reflexology, Energy Healing, Hypnosis, and the use of Essential Oils.

For more information about Reflexology, current programs and special offers, email or call (203) 215-6087.

Acupuncture, Healing, Relaxation, Wellness

Fall Acu-Wellness Group Sessions

Jen Payne

Discover Acu-Wellness: Auricular (ear) Acupuncture for relaxation, stress management, suppression of withdrawal symptoms, and reduction of cravings. This treatment follows the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s (NADA) 5-Point AcuDetox Protocol.

  • Shenmen or Spirit Gate – used for calming and relaxing
  • Sympathetic – used for relieving tension
  • Liver – used to detoxify, as well as to relax and relieve anger and frustration
  • Kidney – used to strengthen the willpower and release unwanted toxins
  • Lung – used to help respiration, as well as for detoxification

Curious? Click here for more information or register now for our upcoming Group Sessions:

Auricular Acupuncture Group
Wednesday: September 4 and September 18, October 2 and 16
Time: 6:45pm until approximately 8:00pm
Location: Kos Chiropractic Center
Cost: $35.00 cash check or credit card
By appointment only

Group limited to 5 participants each week. Please register by contacting Julie at 203-215-6087, julie@solutionsforwellnessinc.com.

• Click here for more information

Healing, Relaxation, Wellness

Register Now! Acu-Wellness Group Sessions

Jen Payne

Discover Acu-Wellness: Auricular (ear) Acupuncture for relaxation, stress management, suppression of withdrawal symptoms, and reduction of cravings. This treatment follows the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s (NADA) 5-Point AcuDetox Protocol.

  • Shenmen or Spirit Gate – used for calming and relaxing
  • Sympathetic – used for relieving tension
  • Liver – used to detoxify, as well as to relax and relieve anger and frustration
  • Kidney – used to strengthen the willpower and release unwanted toxins
  • Lung – used to help respiration, as well as for detoxification

Curious? Click here for more information or register now for our upcoming Group Sessions:

Auricular Acupuncture Group
Wednesday: August 7, August 21
Time: 6:45pm until approximately 8:00pm
Location: Kos Chiropractic Center
Cost: $35.00 cash check or credit card
By appointment only

Group limited to 5 participants each week. Please register by contacting Julie at 203-215-6087, julie@solutionsforwellnessinc.com.

• Click here for more information

Essential Oils, Wellness

Summer Scents Sense

Jen Payne

The fragrant scent of an orange as it is being peeled, the tangy tartness of a fresh juicy grapefruit, the bold scent of lime or lemon – these fresh clean vibrant mouth-watering scents remind me of summer. When the sun is shining high and bright up in the sky and the days are long, filled with laughter, friends, and happy times.

Essential oils capture the essence of these fruits and other plants – all you have to do is open the bottle, inhale the pure unadulterated fragrance and experience how they can make you feel! I call the citrus oils especially “sunshine in a bottle.” You can’t help but smile when you inhale their fragrance – so uplifting!

One of the ways I like to use essential oils is to diffuse them into the air with a diffuser. A gray cloudy day? No problem – diffuse orange essential oil mixed with some peppermint essential oil for an uplifting, invigorating scent, sit back and notice the shift in everyone’s mood! Get creative with Lavender and Orange, Lemon or Young Living’s™ blend called “Purification.” So many choices! You are only limited by your imagination!

Another way to use them is to apply them topically. Mix your favorite oils into a carrier oil to create your own personal “perfume” and apply to your wrists or neck. Having peace of mind that your scent doesn’t contain any chemicals! Add oils to your favorite body lotion that you use to moisturize and replenish your skin, add them to your bath salts and soak away the stress and tension of the day.

A caution about topical application of oils – especially citrus oils. When you put them on your skin it is advised that those areas not be exposed to sunlight for 12-48 hours. This is because the oils can cause something called photosensitivity – increasing the likelihood of getting sunburned on the areas they were applied to. If you must apply these oils, put them on areas of skin that will not be exposed to the sun as a way of safeguarding against sunburn.

Want to learn more? Contact Solutions for Wellness, 203-215-6087, or click here for more information.

Essential Oils, Reflexology, Wellness

Break Out The Flip Flops (and Reflexology) – Summer Is Finally Here!

Jen Payne

Finally – we’re able to put our boots and winter woolies away (hopefully!) and bring out our sandals and flip flops!

This past weekend, my partner and I took advantage of the warm temperatures and headed to the beach, my all-time favorite place! Exploring the trails at Hammonasset Beach, walking the path along the shore, and finally onto the warm sandy beach to dip our toes in! Heaven on earth!

So what could possibly go wrong? Later that evening, as we continued to relax and reminisce about our perfect day, Jim started to hobble when he walked. After all our walking, he had started experiencing tenderness and muscle spasms in his feet and lower legs – why you might ask? He wore flip flops to do all this walking and now was feeling the painful reminder about the importance of wearing the right footwear for the activity. Who would have “thunk” it!

Flip flops are great for short distances and especially to slip on when walking on the hot sand. Yet for longer walks that are on different surfaces – sand, trails, pavement – flip flops can actually cause strain in the muscles of the foot and lower leg as your foot grips the shoe to keep it on.

A better choice may be a more supportive type of sandal or other type of athletic footwear that supports your foot and doesn’t cause muscle strain.

Yet once the discomfort is there, what can you do?

First, apply gentle reflexology, massage to the area to ease the discomfort.

Put your feet up on the sofa or ottoman and point the toes up toward the ceiling and then gently down toward the floor. This gives the calf and foot muscles a gentle stretch.

While your feet are up, draw large circles clockwise and counterclockwise with your feet.

While sitting, gently roll the bottom of your foot on a tennis, lacrosse or golf ball.

Freeze a tall 8 oz. disposable water bottle, put a sock on (never put ice packs directly onto the skin – it can damage the tissue) and
gently roll your foot on the ice bottle. The cold can help ease the discomfort and “massage” the sore areas.

Soak your feet in an Epsom salt foot bath.

Apply essential oils such as Young Living’s Aroma Siez, Marjoram, Pan Away, Basil, or Oregano. If needed, use a carrier oil and test patch the oil.

Take care of those tootsies! When they feel good – you feel good. After all…everything is interconnected!

For on-going comfort, schedule a Reflexology session with Solutions for Wellness. Click here for more information.
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*As always, listen to your body and call your healthcare provider when you feel it is necessary. These are suggestions not medical advice.
Healing, Relaxation, Wellness

Register Now – Acu-Wellness: Auricular Acupuncture Group

Solutions for Wellness

Discover Acu-Wellness: Auricular (ear) Acupuncture for relaxation, stress management, suppression of withdrawal symptoms, and reduction of cravings. This treatment follows the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s (NADA) 5-Point AcuDetox Protocol.

  • Shenmen or Spirit Gate – used for calming and relaxing
  • Sympathetic – used for relieving tension
  • Liver – used to detoxify, as well as to relax and relieve anger and frustration
  • Kidney – used to strengthen the willpower and release unwanted toxins
  • Lung – used to help respiration, as well as for detoxification

Curious? Click here for more information or register now for our February Group Sessions:

Auricular Acupuncture Group
Wednesday: February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27
Time: 6:45pm until approximately 8:00pm
Location: Kos Chiropractic Center
Cost: $35.00 cash check or credit card
By appointment only

Group limited to 5 participants each week. Please register by contacting Julie at 203-215-6087, julie@solutionsforwellnessinc.com.

• Click here for more information

Mindfulness, Wellness

Mindfulness

Solutions for Wellness

Mindfulness is focusing your full attention on what is happening in the present moment, observing how you feel – your physical body, emotions you are feeling, thoughts you are having – without any judgement.

Through mindfulness techniques, you can learn to take better care of yourself by exploring and understanding the interplay of mind and body, and mobilizing your inner resources for coping, changing and healing.

• Click here to to learn more.

Energy Healing, Wellness

Energy Healing

Solutions for Wellness

Consider the power that past events, life experiences and relationships have on our present reality. Held emotional, thought and behavior patterns become blockages within the body affecting us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Energy Healing helps to bring your awareness to these blockages and assist you in seeing who and what they may be connected to, and how to clear them.

• Click here for more about Energy Healing