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GOOD HEALTH EXMOUTH

REFLEXOLOGY

An introduction to this versatile and powerful therapy from
Good Health Exmouth therapist Liz Flynn, MCThA

MANY PEOPLE think reflexology is a kind of foot massage. Not so! Foot massage aims to relax tense muscles and stiff joints in the foot and ankle. To a reflexologist the feet are like a mini guide map of the body. Using special finger pressures, holding and massage techniques, the reflex points on the feet are treated according to the particular needs of each person. There are over 7,000 nerve endings in your feet, which connect to the nerve pathways of your whole body. Reflexology works on the whole person, through the feet.

Reflexology is a great treatment for all stress-related conditions, so if you are anxious or mildly depressed then this therapy could well be for you. It is also popular with women suffering with menopausal symptoms. Those who suffer from general aches and pains – including sciatica – often find it can help to reduce the severity of the pain. Reflexology is also used to help people with chronic conditions such as osteo- or rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia to cope more effectively with their symptoms.

Reflexology is suitable for most people, but some conditions may restrict treatment so you will need to discuss your condition with your therapist before booking an appointment. A wonderfully soothing therapy, reflexology can give you instant relaxation benefits – even after a short treatment – if it is well focussed. And you don!t need to be ill to benefit – reflexology is effective as a preventative and supports you at any time, not just when things have become too much. For more information, call Liz on 01395 266761 or visit www.goodhealthexmouth.co.uk.

TTE GROUPS TEAM UP TO HOST NEW COMMUNITY CAFÉ

RUNNING ALONGSIDE Exmouth’s Christmas Cracker event on Saturday 3 December, the first Café Etc… was held at the Axis Centre in Market Street. A joint venture between Createxe, Transition Town Exmouth and Exmouth LETS, it featured displays from all three groups, plus homemade refreshments and a feast of visual and performance art.
Throughout the day, artist Michael Buckland made quick-fire drawings of the café patrons and performers.
Meanwhile, work from three talented local printmakers – Claire Close, Birgit Frederiksen and Ali Pawson – was on display, and handmade cards and decorations were on offer at the Exmouth LETS stall.

Artwork by printmaker Claire Close on display at Café Etc…

Music included a superb jazz performance from pianist Paul Barnham, who was later joined on keyboards by
TTE’s own Paul Strange. In the afternoon there was a wonderful recital by a string quartet composed of Angela Ashwin, Julian Ashwin, Ann Boyd and Maggie Offord.
Two local poets – Trish Leake and Anne McInnes – read their own work, and the day was rounded off by a
variety of tales brought to life by accomplished storyteller Jenny Moon. A second Café Etc… is on Saturday 11 February. See Events (page 3) for details.

LETS SPRING INTO ACTION!