Restore your balance...
Welcome to Tula Wellness Therapies
My name is Deborah Peter and I am a fully qualified reflexology practitioner offering feet, facial and cranial reflexology. I am also a fully qualified gua sha practitioner in both face and body gua sha.
I am a Peer Mentor for Hertfordshire Mind Network mental health charity and a Root Cause Practise Practitioner intern.
I am passionate about supporting clients take back control of their health and believe that we all have the power to make positive changes to our well-being with the right support.
I work with clients from my private and peaceful treatment room in a beautiful rural setting, offering a safe and confidential space for clients to come and explore their physical and mental health issues.
I am fully insured and a member of the Association of Reflexologists.
How can my work help you?
The focus of my work is on how our mental and emotional well-being impacts our physical well-being. Our mind and body are part of one vessel and it is my belief that we cannot truly heal one successfully without the other. My experience tells me that a holistic approach to health which encompasses all aspects of the person, that explores the root cause rather than treating symptoms alone brings about by far the best results.
Humans are designed to live a balanced life of work, play and rest. We are also meant to experience both positive and negative emotions, process them, and in turn allow our nervous system to return to a place of calm.
Sadly this is not always the case and many of us find ourselves in a chronic state of stress with unprocessed negative emotions, both of which have a very real detrimental impact on our physical and mental health and can lead to many serious health problems including:-
- Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders
- Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and strokes
- Obesity and other eating disorders
- Menstrual problems
- Fertility issues
- Sexual dysfunction, such as impotence and premature ejaculation in men and loss of sexual desire in men and women
- Skin and hair problems, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and permanent hair loss
- Gastrointestinal problems, such as GERD, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and irritable colon
- Autoimmune diseases
- Pain
- Sleep issues
It is usually safe to have reflexology and gua sha alongside conventional medicine, but if you are currently having any medical treatment please speak to your GP before booking an appointment.
Any contraindications will be discussed before treatment.
Reflexology can help with reducing the effect stress has on us by inducing a state of relaxation.
In this state muscular tension is reduced, nerve function and circulation are improved, endorphins (feel-good hormones) are released, and natural sleep patterns are restored.
This in turn reduces your bodys ‘fight or flight’ stress response and overall health and wellbeing is improved.
Gua sha can help by offering the body a way of ‘releasing’ what no longer serve it, whether the root be pathological or emotional. The technique restores natural circulatory pathways which in turn allows healing to commence.
Both modalities) allow the body and mind to let go, relax and restore homeostasis.
Quite often we will combine both gua sha and reflexology to bring about the best results and there is always the invitation of confidential conversation where we explore the possible emotional root cause of any issues you may have.
Improves sleep
Helps relieve tension
Aids relaxation
Lifts mood
Helps balance hormones
Promotes happiness
Supports overall well-being
Facial and Cranial Reflexology
Facial reflexology has all the benefits of foot reflexology whilst giving you a firmer, more radiant and glowing complexion which has a very positive emotional benefit to many clients.
Facial reflexology focuses on the reflex pressure points of the face which help to stimulate the body’s own healing mechanisms and help improve circulation and nerve conduction, as well encouraging the release of toxins from body via the lymphatic system.
Cranial reflexology focuses on the reflex pressure points of the cranium with particular attention paid to the occipital region which serves as an important nerve pathway. The treatment includes stone tapping to ‘reset’ the amygdala, the brain area responsible for emotional processing and the ‘fight or flight’ nervous system response and fascia release techniques to reduce pressure and tightness which contribute to migraines, headaches and even wrinkles across the forehead and around the eyes!
Both are wonderfully calming and restorative treatment which reduces stress and tension and restores balance in the mind and body.
I am a qualified practitioner in the Bergman Method of Facial Reflexology and Cranial Reflexology and trained with award winning reflexologist Ziggie Bergman at The London School of Reflexology.
“Create a beautiful inside and you will look beautiful on the outside”
Charles F. Glassman
Frequently asked questions
How many treatments will I need?
Everyone is different and the response to both reflexology and gua sha can be immediate or sometimes take longer than one appointment, but often benefits can be seen after 4-5 sessions. Regular weekly/bi-weekly treatments are best for the body properly beginning the self-healing process, and following an initial consultation I will propose a treatment plan that I think we should undertake.
What happens in a treatment?
Your treatment will start with a welcome chat and consultation to give you an opportunity to get to know me and for us discuss your reasons for coming.
Reflexology on the feet is performed in a reclined position on a massage couch, facial and cranial reflexology is performed whilst lying down.
For either treatment you’ll be made comfortable and relaxed with a comfy pillow, warm blanket and an optional heated eye mask.
Gua sha can be performed both sitting or lying down depending on what the issue we are focusing on is. The treatment is performed directly on the skin and you will be given full privacy to undress should you be required to do so.
Does reflexology hurt?
You might find some areas feel sensitive to the touch, but Reflexology does not involve hard pressing in the way something like a sports massage might. As a therapist I will be aware of the status of your feet, noticing how they feel, the temperature and colour. All these things play a part in understanding which areas of your body - as reflected through your feet - require a bit more care and attention.
And don’t worry - reflexology doesn’t tickle! Many clients come to me with ticklish feet or worry about their feet being touched but find they can easily relax and enjoy a reflexology treatment.
Can you diagnose my health problems?
Neither treatment can diagnose or cure.
During a reflexology treatment I may identify particular areas of sensitivity which may reflect an area of the body that is struggling or working harder to maintain your well-being. I will discuss any areas of sensitivity that I find with you at the end of your treatment .
During a gua sha treatment any area of the body worked that is ‘blocked’ will release petechia which will appear on the surface of the skin. Again, I will discuss any results at the end of your treatment.
What are your fees & availability?
Gua Sha Therapy 45 mins including consultation and feedback - £75
Gua Sha Facial - 1hr treatment including check in and feedback - £80
- Feet Reflexology 1 hr including check-in and treatment feedback - £50
- Facial and Cranial Reflexology appointments 1 hr including check-in and feedback - £60.
- Head to Toe Treatment 90 mins combined feet and facial reflexology treatment - £80.
- Complete Reflexology - 90 mins combined feet, facial and cranial reflexology
- Zone Face Lift 1hr individual treatment - £80
- Zone Face Lift + 75 mins individual treatment including face mask and feet reflexology - £100
- Zone Face Lift programme 12 treatments including 3 Zone Face Lift + treatments and a complementary Gua Sha tool and 30ml bottle of award winning Zone Face Lift Elixir serum - £950 (To be paid in full at time of booking. Treatments should be scheduled every 7-10 days to provide best results).
Clients are kindly requested to give 48 hrs notice of cancellation. Cancellations of less that 24 hrs will be charged in full - thank you.
Where are you located?
I am based in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire and have a wonderfully tranquil treatment room that backs onto woodland.
It is very private and peaceful, suitable for clients in Watford, Chorleywood, Chipperfield, Sarratt, Bovingdon, King’s Langley, Little Chalfont, Chalfont St Giles, Amersham, Northwood, Moor Park, Croxley Green and the surrounding areas.
Private parking on site.