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An independent co-educational day school for students with high functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, language, communication and social pragmatic difficulties and those associated with specific learning difficulties.
Rupert French
Fri 3rd June 2011
Position:
Reflexologist
Email:
rfrench@thsl.org.uk
I studied Foot Reflexology at the Central London School of Reflexology, qualifying in 2005. The following year, I began to explore Facial Reflexology, a new generation therapy developed by the renowned therapist Lone Sorensen, whose primary aim was to help children with brain disorders and learning difficulties.
While I still work predominantly with adults, it gives me great satisfaction working with the children at The Holmewood School, as I feel it’s really beneficial for them. Initial treatments only lasted between 5 and 10 minutes, but the children are now happy to be treated for 20 to 30 minutes, which is fantastic.
Facial Reflexology
A new generation complementary therapy created and developed by Lone Soresen over the last 25 years, Facial Reflexology combines elements of oriental medicine, South American and Vietnamese body maps with neuro-anatomy. It is a therapeutic technique where points and zones on the face are stimulated to alleviate health conditions in other parts of the body. It is non-invasive, painless and very relaxing. Using only gentle pressure with the fingers and a little rosehip oil or cream, the practitioner makes an assessment through touch and then designs a unique programme for each client.
Aims of the treatment with the pupils of The Holmewood School:
- increase capacity to learn by improving attention span and concentration
- calm hyperactivity by helping reduce tension and anxiety
- improve digestive function
- improve quality of sleep