Your Path to Wellness
Clinical Reflexology, Clinical Aromatherapy, Holistic and Pregnancy Massage
Kathryn Fieldhouse Complementary Heathcare offers Clinical Reflexology, Clinical Aromatherapy, Holistic and pregnancy massage, as well as providing a range of bespoke essential oil skincare products and treatment facial oils. Treatments are available at Kathy’s private practice treatment room in Almondsbury, South Glos, and as a homecare service.
Holistic Massage
Holistic massage is a physical therapy generating a response in the body, enhancing health and well-being.
Reflexology
Reflexology is one of the oldest holistic therapies, treating the person as a whole, not just their prevailing symptoms.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a natural therapy utilising essential oils.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy is a time of great physical and emotional change which can be very demanding for a woman.
Courses
Discover the world of complementary therapy in the Bristol area with Kathy Fieldhouse, an experienced IFPA tutor with over 20 years in the field.
Homecare Products
Holistic homecare for your body and emotional well-being
About Kathy
Kathryn Fieldhouse Complementary Heathcare offers Clinical Reflexology, Clinical Aromatherapy, Holistic and pregnancy massage, as well as providing a range of bespoke essential oil skincare products and treatment facial oils. Treatments are available at Kathy’s private practice treatment room in Almondsbury, South Glos, and as a homecare service.
Kathy has been a complementary healthcare practitioner for over 20 years, working with clients with a variety of health conditions including stress and anxiety, musculoskeletal pain, pregnancy, fertility and a range of dermatological conditions including acne and rosacea and over 7 years of experience, providing therapies for patients, carers and the bereaved in hospice care. Kathy has completed a range of post graduate qualifications, in all therapies.
Most recently completing a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Complementary Healthcare from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a Masters of Research (MRes) in health, completing her dissertation comparing two essential oil blends as a treatment for acne and associated quality of life.
Offering complementary therapies to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing. Kathy is passionate about the therapies she offers, working with evidenced based practices, offering a bespoke treatment programme for all clients. Kathy has experience of treating a wide range of health conditions to men and women.
Expert Help
Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect at a treatment
Your treatment starts with a full consultation, including a postural assessment ensuring your individual needs are met. Treatments are provided on a massage couch, using massage wax in all treatments, which can optionally include aromatherapy.
Do I need to take all my clothes off?
No. You undress to your level of comfort. Some people remove everything except underwear, while others prefer to keep more on.
Professional draping with massage sheets ensures your privacy at all times.
Will the massage hurt?
Massage should not be painful, although you may feel some deeper pressure on tight muscles. You should always feel comfortable, Kathy will check in with that the pressure is to your liking, and if you would like lighter or deeper pressure.
How often should I have a massage?
This depends on your needs, which are established from your consultation and the outcome of your treatment. Initially a weekly treatment may be required. However, many people benefit from a regular treatment, once the initial aims have been achieved. This could be every 4–6 weeks for maintenance, every 2–3 weeks for stress or muscle tension. More regularly for specific issues.
What if I feel self-conscious about my body?
I work with people of all ages, shapes, and body types every day. The focus is always on helping you achieve your goals for treatment, relax and feel comfortable, not on appearance.
Do I have to talk during the massage?
Not at all. Some clients enjoy chatting, while others prefer complete quiet. The treatment is your time, so either is perfectly fine.
What should I do immediately after a massage?
All clients are provided with detailed individual after care guidance following a treatment. After treatment it is helpful to:
- Drink water
- Take things gently for the rest of the day
- Allow your body time to relax
Before driving it is always advisable to take a moment and breathe slowly for a few minutes, to allow your body to adjust to the treatment.
Is it normal to feel sore after a massage?
Occasionally, especially after deeper work, you may feel mild muscle soreness for a day or two, similar to post-exercise soreness. This usually settles quickly.
Kathys Blog
Essential oil focus
Essential oil focus for this month is Foeniculum vulgare - Fennel As summer gradually leads into autumn, I am working in my herb bed I crushed a few Fennel seeds, which produced the most amazingly sweet peppery aroma, which caused me to write about this extremely...
Tired, hot achy feet?
During this hot weather, our feet can feel hot, tired and achy, in need of a soothing, uplifting pick-me-up, some TLC! We all neglect our feet, expecting them to do so much....time to give them a treat! This is so simple, quick and easy... fill a foot bath (a large...
Acne study – MRes dissertation.
Today I will spend much of the day working on my dissertation, reading this fantastic book, which is incredibly interesting. The evidence base is growing to support the use of a variety essential oils as an alternative natural treatment for acne, not just Tea tree,...
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What Our Clients Say
“Kathy was friendly and incredibly professional, she took the time to listen to where my aches and pains were and demonstrated that she was highly knowledgeable about anatomy and physiology."
Angie Marsh
“I have been seeing Kathy for a number of years now for massage and reflexology. Kathy tailors every session to my individual needs, mixing aromatherapy oils and creating a bespoke massage / reflexology plan."
Catherine Hendy
“Most recently I had a pregnancy massage, where Kathy made me feel comfortable with my changing body and I came away relaxed and eagerly wanting to book my next one!"
Angelene McCormack