Welcome to Willow Therapies

Let’s start this off by sharing a bit about me.

I’m a reflexology therapist, reproductive health and cycle tracking nerd, mother of two, and a lover of ritual and habit to support good health. My 4 year old thinks I’m a superhero (hey, I won’t argue.) He says my superpower is ‘superspeed’, but really it’s my ability to help clients sleep better and find relief from menstrual cramps. 

(in fact, to date almost all my reproductive and fertility reflexology clients say they don’t notice menstrual cramps anymore)

The real origin story of my reflexology journey begins in the UK. I lived there for 2 years, 2005-2007. It was there that I attended a wellness festival in Glastonbury and took a half-day workshop in foot reflexology. First off, I felt amazing afterwards! Second I was fascinated by the connections throughout our bodies. How do points on our feet release tension all throughout our bodies? I wanted to learn more. Over the years I read a bit here and there, practiced on myself and close friends. Then when it came time to look for a more flexible career, this was at the top of the list.

It was in 2015 I made the leap to officially start my Reflexology training and become certified as a RCRT. I have continued to advance my learning since then. I received my MARR certification in ReproflexologyTM in 2018 after training with Barbara Scott of Seren fertility. In 2019 I trained with Jenni Tribe of the Maternity Reflexology Consortium to deepen my education in Maternity and Post-Partum Reflexology.

This focus on reproductive health has been an amazing way to help empower other females to take charge of their health. There are often solutions to live without pain and discomfort. I see so often that we can find ways to feel better even when we’ve been told there is no solution.

Now I get to work one on one with amazing clients to reduce the stress and anxiety in their lives and to help them feel great in their bodies. It’s a pretty amazing setup overall. My clients are the best people. And I enjoy supporting everyone who comes through my doors and helping them reclaim their lives from pain and discomfort.

Random fun facts...
  •  I used to work as an adventure sports guide and was able to spend my days white water rafting and rock climbing.
  • I’ve lived in 5 different countries and always keep coming back to Manitoba where I grew up.
  • I love house plants. I may have a lot of them…last count I got to around 60 and gave up (I also keep a tray of free plants for clients to take home. I love making baby plants that I have no intention of keeping)
  •  I really like tofu. Will eat it plain with a sprinkling of salt.
  • My happy place is hiking in the woods. I strongly believe hugging a tree can solve much of life’s stress.

Thank you for reading! I hope you’ll give my social media a follow, message me ‘hi’, or if you’re intrigued go ahead and book in for a reflexology appointment. I’d love to meet you!

I hope you’re having a fantastic day! 

Christine, RCRT MARR

Willow Therapies
ph/txt (204) 588 – 8753
email christine@willowtherapies.ca

 

*Willow therapies is a reflexology studio located in Headingley, just minutes from the west Winnipeg perimeter. Foot reflexology, facial reflexology, zone face lift, and fertility coaching (both in person and online) are among the offerings. Willow therapies was previously named Kemper Reflexology.