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Welcome to Katherane Zur
My name is Katherina Zur. I have been studying and practising Reflexology and Manual Lymphatic Drainage since 2002. I qualified at the London Morley College and The City Lit College.
I am trained in many complementary therapies, but I am specialising in the Reflexology and MLD.
I am offering treatments in few areas in London. N1 Kings Cross , EC1V Old Street, EC2A Paul Street, W11 Notting Hill.
Please call to make bookings on my mobile telephone number 079 4945 1015
REFLEXOLOGY
It is ancient healing art about 5000 years old. It is a natural and simple therapy which helps your body to heal itself. To stimulate your body I apply pressure to reflex areas of feet which correspond to all parts, glands and organs of your body. This bring your body into balance and promote good health. It can be used to treat:
Anxiety, asthma, digestive problems, sciatica, hormonal imbalance, infertility, insomnia, migraine, menopausal problems, pmt, stress, sinusitis.
As the therapist I am specialising in treating stress related problems, insomnia, and infertility. I am supporting the IVF treatments.
Reflexology helps clients to deal with symptoms such as: insomnia, disturbed sleep, anxiety , low vitality and fatigue, sensation of running thoughts, impossibility to relax.
To alleviate these symptoms, I concentrate on reflexes related to the endocrine system including all hormonal glands which is related to emotional stability and mental health. I work on the reflex master pituitary gland, hypothalamus which is responsible for sleep and the reflexes for solar plexus and diaphragm helps clients to bring into deep relaxation and steady breathing. Pressure to the adrenal reflex point it is very helpful for body’s response to stress. I am focusing on reflexes of brain and spine ( central nervous system) to calm the whole body systems and to release the emotional or physical tension. Hormones play a key role in fertility and pregnancy and can be affected by stress. I am pressing reflexes related to ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus . My IVF clients who are trying to conceive are claiming that it is worth to go for the reflexology treatment open minded and positive. I have some positive results and I witnessed amazing joy of being pregnant.
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Manual lymphatic drainage differs from ordinary massage - it is very gentle and aims to encourage movement of lymph away from swollen areas.
Unlike some other forms of massage, lymphatic drainage utilises a very light pressure combined with soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes
The lymphatic system is responsible for helping fluid and waste leave the body and for regulating the immune system. When the lymphatic system becomes blocked, fluid builds up and stagnates, causing the entire system to become toxic, making us feel sluggish and more susceptible to viral or contagious diseases.
Lymph is a clear fluid that travels through your body's arteries, circulates through your tissues to cleanse them and keep them firm, and then drains away through the lymphatic system.Lymph nodes are the filters along the lymphatic system. Their job is to filter out and trap bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, and other unwanted substances, and to make sure they are safely eliminated from the body. When the lymphatic system becomes blocked, fluid builds up and stagnates, causing the entire system to become toxic, making us feel sluggish and more susceptible to viral or contagious diseases
Lymphatic drainage massage is especially useful for individuals who seem to suffer regularly from common illnesses like colds and flu. It is also recommended for people who lead sedentary lifestyles, or those who want to reduce puffiness or swelling. It has been cited as having a positive effect on problem skin, cellulite, dysfunctional respiratory systems and people with low energy.
I am specialising in post operations, liposuctions lymph draining.
Fluid retention (also known as Oedema) is the build up of predominantly water within certain areas of the body. The word oedema comes from the Greek word meaning, 'swollen condition'
Specific side-effects of liposuction include:
considerable bruising - can be painful and usually takes a month to clear
swelling - may not completely settle for up to six months
Liposuction, also known as liposculpture, can remove areas of fat that you have not been able to shift with diet and exercise.
After the liposuction your doctor would advise you to consider a massage therapist for lymphatic drainage massage to relieve swelling and possible itching.
Generally it should be 6 or 8 weekly sessions to help to drain the build up fluid under the skin. It will promote and sped up the body’s own healing mechanisms.
I perform the lymph drainage after the liposuction surgerys and post cancerous lymphodemas.
The aim of treatment for lymphoedema is to relieve discomfort by reducing swelling and to prevent more build-up of fluid.
A lot can be done to manage lymphoedema, but it is a long-term problem. Although the swelling can usually be reduced, there is always a risk of it coming back. It may take several weeks or months before you notice any real improvement, but with treatment the affected part of the body should become less swollen, easier to move and less uncomfortable.
Lymphoedema after cancer treatment
The most common areas for lymphoedema to occur after cancer treatment are:
in the arm after breast cancer treatment to the armpit
in the leg if cancer or its treatment affects nodes in the groin area or the pelvis.
The affected arm or leg may become swollen, stiff, uncomfortable and awkward to move, making it difficult to do daily activities, such as dressing or washing. Lymphoedema can develop weeks, months or even years after cancer treatment and it is difficult to know who will be affected or how bad the lymphoedema will be.
Although lymphoedema is usually found in an arm or leg, other parts of the body can become swollen. There may be swelling of the chest or abdomen (trunk) or groin. Swelling of the breast or chest area can sometimes occur after breast-conserving surgery. If the lymph nodes in the neck are affected, the face may swell, but this is rare.
It is not possible to replace lymph nodes that have been removed or lymphatic vessels that have been damaged, but there are things that can help to prevent lymphoedema.
Once lymphoedema has developed it cannot be cured permanently. However, it can usually be reduced and controlled.
Before I will treat the post cancer lymphoedema I will request your doctor permission to perform the treatment on the affecetd areas under the condition that the cancer is successfully treated.
Service Categories
Beauty Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Holistic Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Thai Massage
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