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Reflexology and other therapies for women in midlife who are worn out and stretched thin

what's held

you call yourself the glue

but while

you

hold it all together

who

is holding

you?

Cleo Wade, Remember Love

A Warm Welcome

I'm Alison and I support women in midlife through the juggling act it so often brings - caring for others, work, hormonal changes and the general exhaustion of holding it all together.

I offer a calm, unhurried space to put your own needs first for a while.

This might be for you if...
  • You’re navigating hormonal changes, menopause or long-term stress, and your body and mind are asking for support and care

  • You’re living with persistent health conditions or ongoing tension, and want to feel more at ease in your body

  • You’re exhausted from holding everything together and crave the chance to rest

  • You spend much of your time caring for others, and realise that you need looking after too

  • You would value a space where you can let go for a while and leave feeling emotionally lighter but more grounded

You don’t need to be at breaking point to benefit — this space is here for anyone feeling the strain of everyday life, whether that’s physical, emotional or both.

An hour where nobody needs anything from you - just time to soothe the body, mind and emotions

A gentle, rhythmic form of bodywork, over clothing. If stillness doesn't suit you, this might

A quieter way to switch off an overthinking mind

A Gentle Invitation

If you’re needing support or time to put your own needs first for a while, I’d love to help you.

Press the buttons to find out more about each therapy below or get in touch to find out which approach feels right for you.

What to Expect

Whichever therapy you choose, each session offers time and space to check in with how you are feeling on every level, and to then rest and restore.

I combine skilled touch with an approach that is grounded, nurturing and genuinely caring, designed to meet you exactly where you are without judgement or expectation.

Address

Chapel Allerton Holistic Centre

144 Harrogate Road

Leeds LS7 4NZ

Contact

Tel: 07870 541864

Email: alison@sanctuarysessions.co.uk