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Testimonials

My first visit to Pat was a present from my girlfriend, I went for reflexology for the first time in my life.  I went with an open mind, it was a nice hours rest from my busy life as far as I was concerned.  I found it very relaxing, well to be honest I was asleep snoring my head off inside the first minute.  On awakening after an hour I was amazed at what I was being told, all the ailments I suffered from were being listed by a total stranger who had been massaging my feet.  I was quite taken aback at just how much Pat could tell me. I went home relaxed, chilled, having booked another session for a fortnights time.  I went back and this time I was determined to stay awake and find out what went on, how wrong could I be, yes asleep again within the first few minutes.  I have now been a number of times over six months and first the first time in ages my sinuses are clear, my stomach is really good, having ulcerative colitis its not always great.  I feel healthy and good in myself and can’t really understand why as my lifestyle hasn’t changed.  I though that my hair was getting thicker, having developed a bald spot over the years I though I was imagining it.  My girlfriend noticed it and on my last visit to the barber she asked, what I had been doing, as my hair was thicker and longer than usual.  I can only put it down to the reflexology from Pat as nothing else has changed, maybe it’s the increased blood flow I don’t know.  All I know is I have an hours sleep every time I go, I can’t stay awake for some reason, but I would recommend it because without being able to put my finger on any one thing I just feel generally healthier and well in myself.

Justin, 30/01/2010

I initially went for reflexology to help with my sleeping pattern but have found that it has helped me in more ways than just that.  I have been able to deal with situations in a much calmer manner than I used to and am surer in myself and the decisions that I make.  Drifting off to sleep has become a lot easier as I just imagine myself back in the room which I mostly always fall asleep!

Kat, 01/02/2010

I have been attending regular reflexology sessions with Pat for the last 5 months.  During this time I have noticed a marked improvement in my general health and well-being.  I now have far less headaches (most of them were caused by stress) and now have regular periods for the first time in 10 years.  I always leave the session with an immense feeling of contentment and completely relaxed.

I would not hesitate to recommend Pat’s services to anyone

Karen, 03/02/2010

I would like to thank you for the wonderful treatments you provided, in particular the reflexology.
As someone with a scientific/analytical background I was a bit sceptical at first however I found that after a few treatments I felt less stressed and more able to deal with whatever life threw at me, both in my work and home life.  I feel more positive for the future year ahead and I have a greater sense of well-being.
As a regular customer I would recommend everyone should experience this and judge form themselves.

Nigel, 20/01/2010

I wanted to say “thank you” very much for your help and excellent treatments.

During the past 6 months whilst trying for a baby the reflexology treatments have really helped to reduce my stress and promote a feeling of calm.

In addition to this, your ability to pinpoint minor issues and weak points within my overall body as soon as they manifest has allowed me to improve my general physical health and promoted a sense of well being.

As you know I have already made several personal recommendations to you and I shall continue to make them, as I feel that the gentle approach you have is different to other therapist I have used and, for me, is much more effective and relaxing.

Thank you

Lisa - Northwich

Having enjoyed Pat’s beauty treatment for two years I would recommend them to anyone.  The reflexology is very soothing leaving you with a feeling of well being, and the facials are extremely relaxing.

Pat’s quiet, confident, happy nature makes it a real pleasure to visit her salon and I hoe she continues for many years.

Christine - Warrington

I started to have reflexology with Pat to help me cope with stress and bereavement.  I also wasn’t sleeping very well and suffer with my sinuses.

I have found that I am coping better with everyday stress from work and home and that my sleeping has improved, especially the week following my sessions.

My sinuses have also improved, again more significantly the week following my session.

I would highly recommend Pat as I have had reflexology before and I have by far felt an improvement with Pat.

Lisa Marshall

I first started attending reflexology with Pat in November 2009.  We had been having problems with conceiving and I had been on fertility medication which had failed every month and a friend suggested that we try reflexology.  Pat was lovely and welcoming and I found it really easy to talk to her and tell her about our problems.  I felt like she had all the time in the world for me and this alone I feel has helped me greatly.  I have now had 5 sessions of reflexology and I have noticed many changes.  I feel much more relaxed in myself and I feel that I worry less about day to day hassles.  In addition amazingly since staring reflexology I have started to have periods again (after nothing for almost 3 years).  I cannot thank Pat enough for everything she has done for me and I will definitely be signing up for another 6 sessions of treatment.  I would definitely recommend reflexology, in particular Pat to anyone.

Jane

I was recommended reflexology by a masseur in Bali after saying that the tension I seem to hold in my body needed greater work and my energy channels were all blocked up.  I have had the odd treatment with Pat and always loved them but never been very good at looking after myself or taking a bit of me time out and enjoying too much pampering.  Anyway after having a lot of trouble with my neck and my body always feeling battered I decided to take the masseuses advice and booked a reflexology session with Pat (aka Mother earth).

Wow! It was amazing!  To start with no one can ever relax me I’m in a perma tension/stress mode all the time and Pat had me snoring in the land of light fluffy nod!  She asked me not to tell her about any physical issues I had before the session started and that she would tell me after.  The session was amazing and over far too quickly (why don’t they do 12hr reflexology sessions!)  Pat picked up my neck and shoulder issued that have been causing me no end of issues and attributed them to high stress levels and tension and some damage.  She also picked up on a plethora of other more personal issues and began working on them through my feet.

I’ll be honest I kept doubting that the twinges I’d feel in parts of me as she pressed at my feet were related but as she continued my doubt evaporated.  I would love to say I was completely aware during the session of everything she was doing but I’ll be honest again I just zoned out and relaxed for the first time in a long time.

When the session ended Pat gave me as assessment and recommendations and also explained how I would feel physically and emotionally different after the session.  Any I literally bounced out of there still slightly sceptical but feeling energized and buoyant.  Well the physical side affects I was told to expect certainly happened to my amazement.

I have had a few sessions now and anyone who knows me knows I don’t spend money on “treatments”easily but these sessions feel an invaluable part of my week now and I look forward to the next one as soon as soon as the session has finished.  As for the health benefits I do actually feel they are benefiting me and not only for the relaxation but I am feeling clearer within myself and although my neck is still damaged my neck is much more mobile.  Other aspects of my health have also improved but I won’t go into detail on those.

I couldn’t recommend reflexology especially by Pat enough – the woman has healing hands and is just a star.

Geri