RACHEL BOLLAND

My interest in complementary therapies started many years ago when my two boys were young. I would, like any parent, want to make them feel better when they were unwell and explored using essential oils for chesty coughs and ear candling to help relieve ear problems. It was after I had my daughter that I came across reflexology. My lower back was aching due to carrying her on my hip, as we do, and I came across a book showing the various reflex points. I was genuinely amazed to discover that the points on my hands relating to the lower back were tender and that my back ache was relieved by reflexology. This was enough for me to be hooked and want to train in this amazing therapy.

I qualified as a reflexologist in 2002 and since then my life has taken many turns as lives tend to do. I went on to do further training in maternity reflexology, and gained experience working with clients experiencing difficulties becoming pregnant and with women during their pregnancy. This, perhaps inevitably led on to treating children. My own children loved it and found it especially helpful around exam times. I also worked for many years as a teaching assistant at our local primary school before deciding to concentrate fully on building my business, Natural Ways to Better Days. I undertook training in further therapies and couldn’t be happier with the treatments I can now offer my clients. Over the last couple of years, I have worked regularly with older people, many of whom are living with dementia in residential homes. I find this work immensely rewarding and feel privileged to be able to make a difference to peoples’ days in a positive way.

My own personal journey toward better health is a continual one as it is for most people. I enjoy vegetarian cooking, walking, yoga, tennis, swimming and have recently embarked on a mindfulness course which helps me both personally and with my practice. I empathise with people as they look towards leading healthier lifestyles and finding ways to help themselves. I will always treat you with professionalism, compassion, respect and kindness.