Treatment at Well Bath
Reflexology in Bath with Jan Erik
The whole body, through the feet
Shoes and socks off. Everything else stays on. Jan Erik works both feet slowly, in a register more meditative than clinical. Reflexology is a hands-on modality that works with the feet as a map of the whole body. Specific points on the foot correspond to specific systems and organs. Jan Erik uses precise pressure to release blockages and support circulation.
Jan Erik holds his reflexology inside his broader Scandinavian bodywork practice. Trained in Sweden as a Massage Therapist with a formal Reflexology Practitioner qualification, he brings a softer, more sensory register to the work. Reflexology is also held at Well Bath by Olivia, in a clinical physiotherapy register.
Duration
60 minutes
Price
See the booking page for current pricing.
What people bring
Presentations commonly worked with
Reflexology is a container for the whole nervous system. What people arrive with is often less a specific complaint and more a wish for a treatment that asks nothing of them.
- Anxiety and general nervous-system unsteadiness
- Sleep that has been shallow, broken, or slow to arrive
- Digestive patterns that shift with stress
- Menstrual and hormonal patterns
- A first bodywork session for people cautious of being touched full-body
- Chronic low-grade tension without an obvious source
- The wish for a deeply restorative treatment in a quiet register
Reflexology is a complementary treatment. It works alongside medical care and does not replace it. If you are pregnant, tell Jan Erik at the intake — the work is generally welcomed in pregnancy but the specific pressure varies.
What a session is like
From arrival to the last breath in the room
The session runs sixty minutes in one of the therapy rooms.
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Arrival
Front door, herbal tea, up to the therapy room. You stay fully clothed — only shoes and socks come off.
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Intake
A short conversation about what you are carrying and what you would like from the session. Medications, current medical care, any specific area of concern.
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Getting settled
You lie on the treatment couch, propped and warm, feet exposed. Lights low. Music soft or absent, whichever you prefer.
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The work
Jan Erik works both feet systematically, moving through the reflex points that correspond to the whole body. Pressure is specific but sensory in register. What feels like an ordinary massage from the outside is precise mapping from the inside.
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Coming back
A few minutes of stillness at the end. Water is offered. Jan Erik will share a few brief observations if useful.
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Rest of the day
Regulars often keep the afternoon slower than usual. The nervous system tends to keep settling for several hours after the session.
What the evidence says
Research and clinical literature
Reflexology has a modest but growing evidence base, particularly for anxiety, sleep, and cancer supportive care.
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Foot reflexology reduces state anxiety and improves subjective sleep quality across multiple small randomised trials.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice · reviews · 2018
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In cancer supportive-care settings, reflexology has been associated with reductions in fatigue, nausea, and perceived stress compared with usual care.
Oncology Nursing Forum · Wyatt et al. · 2015
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Reflexology sessions produce measurable reductions in heart rate and blood pressure during and after the session in observational studies.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · reviews · 2019
Questions people ask
Before you book
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How is this different from Olivia's reflexology? +
Can I have reflexology during pregnancy? +
How often should I come? +
Can I add on other treatments? +
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Booking runs on Acuity, direct link below. If you are not sure whether reflexology in bath with jan erik is the right fit, reach out and we will help you find the right first door into the sanctuary.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call Joe on 07986 380327 · Joe will get back to you within 24 hours.
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