Restoring the balance
in your life
Welcome to Shona Rae Therapies for Reflexology, Reflexology Lymph Drainage and Reiki in Dundee and Tayport. Rejuvenating, therapeutic treatments for your relaxation, restoration and well-being.
Hello and thank you for visiting!
My name is Shona Rae and I am a fully qualified and insured Reflexologist, Reflexology Lymph Drainage Practitioner and Reiki Master working in Dundee and Tayport, Fife.
Working in this field for 17 years, my therapies offer an holistic approach to your general health. This means that as a practitioner I look at and treat the whole individual and the treatments I provide aim to play a role in helping to restore balance and maintain optimal well-being. They can help to provide support for people living with health conditions alongside their conventional medical care but should not be considered as a substitute for that care. I do not diagnose or claim to treat medical conditions but rather treat the person as a whole to bring you towards a state of wellbeing. Always, first and foremost, seek the advice of your doctor if you have any health issues.
Do you find that everyone talks about stress? It seems that most people are experiencing some level of stress in their lives and the truth is, when we suffer the effects of stress, neither our minds nor our bodies function as well as they should. So why not look for a way that can support you to redress that physical and emotional imbalance by finding a therapy that can help you to relax and restore your well-being.
A relaxing, calming period of therapeutic one-to-one time with an experienced therapist with an empathetic ear - what's not to like? The only way you'll know is to give it a go! We all deserve some 'time out' for ourselves, don't we?!
Reflexology, Reflexology Lymph Drainage and Reiki in Dundee and Fife.
Reflexology - Having originally trained as a nurse, I went on to study with the International Institute of Reflexology (IIR) and graduated as a practitioner in 2007. I now bring my clinical knowledge to my therapies which allows me a better understanding of the issues you may be living with.
Reflexology Lymph Drainage is an award-winning reflexology technique to stimulate the lymphatic system through the reflexes on the feet. It was developed initially to help women with post-surgical lymphoedema of the arms but, in a similar way to Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage therapy, it can be used to support those with other conditions such as Fibromyalgia, ME/Chronic Fatigue, Sinus problems, Asthma, Eczema etc.
My Reiki training began in 2011 and culminated in me achieving Master/Teacher level in 2017. My belief is that Reiki can work on many levels - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual - to bring clarity and healing to situations past, present and future. Reiki is a calming, peaceful and nurturing energy that can bring comfort in times of need.
Reflexology
REFLEXOLOGY has its roots in ancient cultures but is now very much up to date. The aim of the treatment is to bring everything into balance and we do that by applying finger pressure to all the reflex points/areas on the feet that represent all the glands organs and systems of the body.
How many of us can truthfully claim to have proper balance in our lives? Prolonged stress, poor sleep, inadequate hydration, poor diet, not enough leisure time can all impact us negatively, mentally or physically, or both. While Reflexology can't claim to be able to sort your bank balance or your work-life balance, in partnership with you I can offer you a place and time set aside for yourself on a regular basis to promote deep relaxation and general well-being. My reflexology is not a simple foot massage, it is much more therapeutic than that and can safely support you through many health issues.
The benefits of complementary therapies are unique to the individual, however, regular sessions may help to reduce the effects of the stress response and in doing this you may gradually feel your resilience building again.
Reflexology in Dundee and Fife
Reiki
REIKI is an energy therapy that works on balancing the physical, mental and emotional energy.
Everything in the universe has it's own vibrational frequency and that includes us! However, when we absorb all the stressful energy around us - difficult time at work, family pressures, money concerns or any number of other stressors, we can begin to feel worn out, we maybe don't sleep as well, we get irritable and feel lethargic. All these are signs that our energy is depleted and our batteries need recharging!
We can on for so long like this - our amazing bodies are designed to deal with short-term stress (fight or flight response) - but if we continue in this mode long-term and do nothing to address it we may start to exhibit physical or mental symptoms.
There are many, many simple ways of being kind to ourselves to help bring us back into balance and Reiki is one of them. It is a wonderfully calming, nurturing and peaceful high-vibrational energy that can support you when you need it - mentally, physically or emotionally.
Reiki in Dundee and Fife
Reflexology Lymph Drainage
Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) is an award-winning specialist protocol worked on the feet and developed to help with fluid retention post-breast cancer surgery. The treatment focuses on stimulating a sluggish lymph drainage system to work to its full potential again.
Research studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of this technique in patients who have secondary lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery but, like Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage which is used to treat conditions other than Lymphoedema, RLD may similarly support clients with other non-infective conditions involving fluid retention/swelling.
Reflexology Lymph Drainage can be of help with swelling post-surgery as well as for chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, Asthma and other congestive conditions, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS).
A course of treatments is required.
Reflexology Lymph Drainage therapy in Tayport and Dundee.
Reflexology treatments
It is most common to carry out Reflexology on the feet although if this is not possible for you, it can be performed on the hands.
You will be asked to sit on a reclining chair and the session will last approximately 50 minutes. During this time you may feel different sensations in your feet and body including some surprisingly tender spots that you were not previously aware of. This usually indicates an area that requires a little extra work.
All the gland, organs and systems of the body are mapped out on the feet so this is a comprehensive, holistic treatment.
The outcomes I hope to achieve for you are deep relaxation, improved quality of sleep, and a general feeling of enhanced well-being which will go a long way to restoring your resilience.
Reiki treatments
Reiki is what you may think of as ‘hands on’ healing. The practitioner is trained to channel Reiki energy through her/himself to the client.
It is usual to lie still and quiet throughout the session. I may place my hands on your body at various points (with your permission) or above the body depending on where I am drawn to work.
You may feel different sensations in your body such as seeing colours with your eyes closed, feeling warmth, coolness, tingling or you may feel a little emotional - these are normal with Reiki. You may feel none of these and that's ok too - there are no rights and wrongs - the main thing is that you feel more relaxed when you leave than when you arrived!
After the session I will have a short chat with you about what you may have experienced during the session.
Reflex/Reiki Combi treatments
Are you someone who is struggling with an overactive mind?
Too many things to juggle?
Overwhelmed?
My Reflexology/Reiki Combination treatment may be just what you need.
Combining the relaxation and therapeutic effects of both these amazing treatments this is the ultimate in helping to quiet a busy, overactive mind whilst bringing the benefits of Reflexology to the physical body.
20 mins Reiki to the head and shoulders followed by Reflexology to the feet and finishing with Reiki to the feet for its grounding effects.
Definitely a bit of 'Phew, I needed that! '
Some frequently asked questions...
Are you qualified and insured?
I am fully qualified and insured in the above therapies.
I abide by my professional code of ethics and conduct and carry out the required hours of Continuing Professional Development annually.
Having previously been a nurse I have a clinical background which increases my knowledge and understanding of most issues you may be experiencing.
How do you look after the information I provide you with?
I look after your information with great care and have a Privacy Policy which is in line with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018.
I am professionally required to keep records of your treatments securely for 8 years and I do not give your details out to unless you ask me to, or I am required to do so by law.
Can you diagnose my health problems?
Reflexology and Reiki practitioners do not claim to diagnose or cure but during a session we may pick up areas through the feet in Reflexology or energy in Reiki that feel out of balance. We, therefore, give these areas extra attention.
Our treatments take an holistic approach to the whole person and aim to bring the whole into balance.
How often will I need a treatment?
Everyone is different and the response to Reflexology, Reiki can be immediate or sometimes take longer than one appointment, but often benefits can be seen after 3 to 4 sessions.
Many of my clients return every 2 to 4 weeks and find that this is what they require to get the support they need in their busy lives and to maintain their well-being and resilience in the face of life's stressors. Other clients prefer to come for a few weekly consecutive treatments when they feel a little overwhelmed physically, mentally or emotionally and this gives them the pick up they need to feel more resilient again.
I need to emphasise again that Reflexology, Reiki or any other Complementary Therapy is just that, it complements the care that your GP or other medical professional will provide and should not be considered as a substitute for their care.
Who looks after you if you don't look after yourself?
In 2021/22 17 million work days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety. This has increased since 2018/19 pre-pandemic levels and affects 914,000 of workers. (Source hse.gov.uk)
None of us want to be one of these statistics!
Let's face it, we all face stressors in our hectic lives whether at work or at home and often we allow the symptoms to build and build, thinking they will go away by themselves, until they manifest as a physical or mental health issue.
Is it not better to invest in some self care before this happens? Whatever you like to do to release the pressure valve, make some time in your day to do it - get out in nature, do some meditation, have a soak in a relaxing bath before bed or consider a complementary therapy. It's exhausting running on empty all the time!
What are your fees & availability?
Reflexology:
Initial consultation and treatment £50 (allow up to 75 mins incl. consultation)
Follow-up sessions £45 (app. 50 mins)
Reflexology Lymph Drainage:
Initial Consultation and Treatment: £50 (allow up to 75 mins incl. consultation)
Follow-up sessions £45 (app. 50 mins)
Reiki:
Initial consultation and treatment £50 (app. 60 mins incl consultation)
Follow-up sessions £45 (app. 50 mins)
Reflex/Reiki Combi treatment:
£60 (Treatment time app. 65 mins)
Please call, text or email to find availability and to chat re the therapies. I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have to the best of my ability.
Please note that if you need to cancel an appointment I would appreciate 48 hours’ notice.
I accept payment in cash or by bank transfer.
My location
I am based in Appletree Clinic, Dundee DD5 3RE and Tayport DD6 9AT. There is parking available at Appletree Clinic and on street parking in Tayport.
Tayport is served by Stagecoach bus service 42/42A from Dundee Bus Station and from St Andrews and Cupar.