Core Methodology
The method is built on the principle that the face acts as a microsystem of the entire body. By stimulating specific points and zones on the face, practitioners send impulses through the central nervous system to corresponding organs and body systems. 

• Integrated Traditions: It combines Tibetan meridian theory, Vietnamese and South American body maps, Chinese acupuncture points, and Indian practices.
• Scientific Foundation: The technique incorporates modern neuro-anatomy and embryology to target brain function and hormonal balance.
• Proved results and individualised protocols: A standard session typically follows a structured 7-step sequence designed to balance body chemistry, regulate the nervous system, release endorphins, and promote deep relaxation. Each client's need is then addressed with specific advanced and precise protocols combined to achieve the highest results.

Facial Reflexology for Hormonal Imbalances
Facial Reflexology Sorensensistem™ addresses hormonal balance by stimulating the central nervous system to regulate the body's internal chemistry. Because the face is in close proximity to the brain, the therapy uses the shortest possible route to reach the control centres responsible for hormone production, such as the pituitary gland. 

How it addresses Hormonal Balancing

• Endocrine Stimulation: Practitioners target specific reflex points and "zones" on the face that correspond to the endocrine glands, including the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, and reproductive organs.
• Nervous System Regulation: The method shifts the body from a "fight or flight" (sympathetic) state to a "rest and digest" (parasympathetic) state. This reduces cortisol, the stress hormone that often disrupts other hormonal cycles.
• Neurotransmitter Release: Sessions are designed to release endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, which naturally improve mood and help regulate the neurobiological processes that control hormone levels.
• Circulation & Detox: By activating microcirculation and lymphatic drainage, the method ensures hormones are delivered efficiently to cells and that excess hormones are processed and removed effectively. 
  
  

Common Conditions Addressed
This method is frequently used as a complementary therapy for:

• Menstrual Health: Managing irregular cycles, heavy or painful periods, and PMS symptoms.
• Fertility Support: Helping to balance reproductive hormones and reduce the stress and axiety often associated with trying to conceive.
• Menopause & Perimenopause: Reducing the frequency of hot flushes, managing night sweats, and alleviating "brain fog" or fatigue.
• Metabolic Issues: Assisting with thyroid regulation and general metabolism. 
  

 
 Case Studies Program addressing hormonal balancing

Invitation: Case Study Participants for Hormonal Neuro-Reflex Therapy (Facial Reflexology)
I am looking for visionary women to join my Case Study program for Hormonal Balancing with Neuro-Reflex Therapy

Participant Criteria:
I am looking for women currently navigating:

The Peri-menopause Transition and Menopause Journey: For women navigating "The Change", feelings overwhelmed or stressed; experiencing the discomforts associated with hot flushes, night sweats or aches and pains; feelings of "loss of control" during perimenopause, seeking to find confidence, emotional lightness/resilience and feeling grounded; a desire for mental clarity when navigating the "foggy" feelings often linked to hormonal shifts.

The Pre-conception Journey: For women seeking emotional support and stress management while preparing their body and mind for pregnancy, with tailored hormonal focus and a calm and supportive environment to nurture your pre-conception well-being.

Maternity Wellness: For expectant mothers who understand the importance of self-care - beneficial for themselves and their baby - and maintain wellbeing during the physical changes of pregnancy.

The Post-natal Period: For new parents needing a restorative approach to regain their sense of self and improve energy levels. Promote deep relaxation while helping re-harmonising your hormonal equilibrium. The "ebbs and flows" of early motherhood, seeking a restorative approach to regain a sense of self and physical comfort.

Monthly cycles where you feel the need for extra nurturing and relaxation during your pre-menstrual or menstrual phase, helping you to go through the stages of your cycle with ease and comfort.

 SPECIAL OFFER
£50 at West Norwood Therapies - for a minimum of 4 treatments

The Goal: To document the transformative power of this holistic approach.

Request an initial consultation form and hormonal test, and book your appointments. Email Veronica or  text her on 07878494322

At a recent party on a chilly evening in the garden I asked a friend in a strappy dress if she was warm enough, she lightly replied “Oh, yes, I have my own personal weather system”. Made me chuckle but menopause is no laughing matter. Some women sail through but for others the symptoms can be unbearable and debilitating and can take a huge toll on just about every aspect of life.  It can be a time when women feel at a loss with the changes that are happening to them, bewildered by them.  Getting the balance between seeing them as a medical issue and a transformative time of adjustment can be helpful in easing women through this phase of life with greater serenity and joy, with a combined approach offering great benefits.
 
Among the most common symptoms are hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, tiredness, vaginal discomfort, loss of libido and brain fog, but it affects women very differently and you may experience a range of other physical, mental and emotional symptoms. They can start as women enter the perimenopausal phase, often in their mid 40s, sometimes earlier, usually but not always accompanied by changes in their menstrual cycle.
 
From a medical perspective getting diagnosed is the first step to understanding the changes you are going through and finding solutions that suit you, including HRT.  The options can be simple with far reaching benefits. Finding the right choices for you will not only help you to feel better but importantly also help to protect your future health, particularly cardiovascular and bone health.
 
From a lifestyle perspective nutrition, exercise, sleep, relaxation and strong social and emotional connections provide the foundations for your wellbeing, regardless of whether or not you take HRT. Acupuncture can also play a supportive role in helping women ease through the transition, connecting mind with body, with proven benefits for some of the associated symptoms including hot flushes, low mood and anxiety, poor sleep, aches and pain.
 
I have included a link to a resource with a wealth of info at the end, including medical, lifestyle, social and political info. Now, for an overview of exercise and then a brief focus on swimming, our topic for this summer newsletter, in relation to menopause.
 
Exercise
From perimenopause onwards physical activity can help to prevent muscle loss which occurs naturally as we age, support a healthy weight reducing the risk of chronic disease and improve cardiovascular, respiratory and bone health. Exercise will build strength, support the joints and alleviate the aches and pain, and the mood enhancing benefits of exercise can help in the way we perceive pain. Additionally, it can help with sleep and generally help you to feel better. If you have specific health issues that limit your activity then seek appropriate advice and support.
 
As a guide try to get about 30 minutes of moderate exercise 5 times a week but if you are new to exercise then start light with 10 mins a day and build up gradually.
 
Aim for a combination of exercise each week:

• Aerobic exercises for cardio (dancing, brisk or up-hill walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, water aerobics, tennis, climbing stairs)
• Strengthening exercises for muscles, bones and joints (weight machines, rowing machine, hand-held weights, resistance bands or body weight exercises like yoga, pilates, squats, lunges and press ups).
• Stability and balance exercises (yoga, tai chi and pilates, sitting on an exercise ball, standing on one leg)
• Stretching exercises to maintain flexibility of joints and fascia, maintain range of motion, improve posture and reduce pain (yoga, tai chi and pilates).

Cold water swimming is anecdotally very helpful to relieve hot flushes and some of the other symptoms of menopause.  It has proven stress relieving and anxiety reducing benefits which can last for several days, and also helps immunity.  We are fortunate to have Tooting and Brockwell Park lidos on our doorstep. During the winter especially, they are places with a strong sense of community and camaraderie. If you intend to swim into the winter months then start swimming during the warmer summer and autumn months so that you can gradually acclimatise. As the temperatures cool check out the cold water swimming guides so that you adjust safely and do not overdo your exposure to the cold.

More Information
If you are seeking more information the Balance-Menopause website, set up by menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson, is a good place to start for understanding more about the perimenopause  and menopause and finding support, with an app to track symptoms if you wish.  Their mission is to make menopause support inclusive and accessible to everyone globally, with some extremely useful free resources. If you have symptoms then seek out a menopause trained specialist to confirm diagnosis and guide you through treatment choices - HRT, alternative options and lifestyle advice all have a role to play.