Inspired by Xanthe Ashton who runs her own Reflexology Practice in Christchurch.
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Welcome to Canterbury ReflexologyInspired by Xanthe Ashton who runs her own Reflexology Practice in Christchurch.
From the history through to benefits. From there you can make informed decisions about treatments.
Please feel free to contact Xanthe any time to discuss treatment options, or any other question or queries, or to make a booking with her.
About Xanthe
Xanthe understands that choosing a therapist is a personal matter and that you need to find one you can trust and feel comfortable with. Xanthe follows a professional code of practice and ethics as laid down by the organisations of which she is a member and all consultations and treatments are confidential. Xanthe is a member of the New Zealand Charter of Health Practitioners for the modalities of Reflexology, Remedial Massage and Reiki.
Xanthe qualified as a reflexologist at the beginning of 2002 after following an accredited practitioner course with Philip Salmon and Anna Jeoffroy in Hammersmith, London. The practitioner qualification Xanthe holds is accredited by the Association of Reflexologists, AoR(UK), of which Xanthe is a full member.
Since arriving in New Zealand soon after qualifying, Xanthe joined Reflexology New Zealand Incorporated (RNZ). Xanthe is currently Vice President of RNZ. RNZ is affiliated to the New Zealand Charter of Health Practitioners and its members are able to arrange insurance and apply for membership to NZCHP. The strength of RNZ is in its regional groups around New Zealand and Xanthe is a Committee member of the Christchurch based Southern Reflexology Group (SRG), which is a group of practicing reflexologists who meet regularly to support each other, attend Festivals and Expos to promote reflexology and organise courses to assist with upskilling.
As well as having her own practice and being on Committees with RNZ and SRG, Xanthe enjoys teaching Reflexology. Xanthe is a tutor at the Canterbury College of Natural Medicine based in Christchurch teaching both introductory and Diploma level courses.
Xanthe has studied Reiki to level III Practitioner level and is a member of Reiki New Zealand. Xanthe also has a Diploma in Indian Head Massage, accredited by the International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies (IIHHT) and is a member of the Institute of Indian Head Massage and Certified Massage Therapist with Massage New Zealand (MNZ). Xanthe owns her own training company, Indian Head Massage New Zealand Limited offering training courses around New Zealand.
Benefits
Reflexology can bring benefit in many ways, helping to ensure that each individual can achieve optimum health. Reflexology is particularly beneficial for stress related disorders which can account for 75% of all illnesses.
What conditions can it help?
Reflexology works by bringing the body back to homeostasis or balance. Any condition where the bodies systems are out of balance, will be helped. Reflexology is not used to diagnose conditions and is not a substitute for seeking medical advice from your doctor. Reflexology is designed to help you achieve and maintain optimum health.- IBS
- Stress related conditions
- Sleep disorders
- Hay Fever
- Eczema
- Aches and pains
- Multiple Sclerosis
- PMS
- Infertility
- Pregnancy (from preconception to birth)
Service Categories
Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, Indian Head Massage, Reflexology, Reiki
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