Debbie Humphries
Reflexologist.
Debbie’s interest in health led to her completing a degree in Health Studies. Postgraduate studies followed leading to a seventeen year career in social work and counselling. It was whilst working in a hospice that her interest in complementary therapies developed, particularly in reflexology. Debbie witnessed the beneficial effects treatment had upon patients and their close family members. This evidenced to her that a holistic approach rather than a symptomatic approach to treatment was the best way to care for people.
Debbie decided to train as a reflexologist and graduated from Sole Therapies training school in Cheltenham. Debbie works as a clinical and therapeutic reflexologist from a studio within her home in Badsey, a village near Evesham. The studio affords clients privacy and peace.
Below is a short clip produced by the Association of Reflexologists (AoR) and helps to provide a brief overview of reflexology.
Debbie is committed to providing a treatment which is specific to each client’s needs. Working with the whole person rather than just addressing their presenting symptoms. After a treatment many clients report feeling very relaxed. Debbie is a firm believer that a quietened mind and a relaxed body promotes the body’s natural healing process.
If you are looking for support for a specific health issue or just needing to recharge Debbie can offer you a treatment tailored to your needs.
As a member of the Association of Reflexologists, Debbie is governed by their strict codes of practice and fully insured.
The Menopause is a natural transition in the female reproductive system. Menopause occurs as the ovaries stop maturing eggs and producing oestrogen and progesterone. Eight out of ten women in the U.K will experience some symptoms. Symptoms include:
Each woman is an individual, therefore, whilst women may share common menopausal symptoms their experience of them is unique.
How Can Reflexology Support You Through Your Menopause?
Reflexology has been found to be effective in helping women manage both the physical and emotional symptoms of the menopause. Research has shown that:
“Chronically elevated cortisol (stress hormone) increases the likelihood of severe menopausal symptoms.”
Cagnacci et al, Menopause, 18, 3, 273-8
Reflexology aids relaxation which is the perfect antidote to stress. Reflexology can help with hormonal imbalances and restore a sense of equilibrium to the body and mind.
I have undertaken specialist reflexology training to further enable me to support women through their menopause. I work holistically and I am able to offer advice on additional ways to manage menopausal symptoms.
Specialised training completed with Dr. Peter Mackereth in order to adapt reflexology to help and support people living with cancer.
Reflexology cannot cure cancer or replace medical treatments, however, it may provide support and help manage certain symptoms and side effects associated with cancer.
^Many health insurance companies now include Reflexology in the range of treatments they cover, including: Bupa; Paycare; Health Shield and Sovereign.
To book your appointment or for further information please call or text Debbie directly:
Mobile: 07795 626344
“I started seeing Debbie at the end of August 2022 after being recommended by one of my clients. It was a time in my life (going through Menopause) where I felt my body needed extra help to sort itself out, and I am so glad I went. I have been going to have regular treatments ever since and will continue to do so, as Debbie has become an essential part of my well-being and self care. Debbie has got a beautiful, quiet, calm and restful treatment room in her home and puts you at ease as soon as you walk through the door with her kind, warm and friendly persona. Debbie is very professional and has genuine concern and empathy and makes certain that with her knowledge and expertise of reflexology, the treatment she carries out is effective to your needs. I cannot recommend her enough. Thank-you Debbie”
“A reflexology treatment with Debbie is blissful. Debbie creates a calm atmosphere to allow for complete immersion in the deep power of putting your body back in balance through your feet. You will leave in an unhurried cloud of calm”
“Debbie’s sessions are so relaxing and she is very knowledgeable and caring. I’d highly recommend a reflexology treatment”
Debbie Humphries
BSc (Hons); DipSW and MAR
26 Badsey Fields Lane
Badsey, Evesham. WR11 7EX
Mobile: 07795 626344
GDPR is bringing in new legal protection for personal information from May 2018. This tells you what personal information I hold and why, and what your rights are. Once you have read it please complete and sign the declaration at the bottom.
Therapist’s Name/Identity: Debbie Humphries
Therapist’s Contact Details:
Telephone No: 07795 626344
Address: 26 Badsey Fields Lane, Badsey, Evesham, WR11 7EX
Data Controller Contact Details: Debbie Humphries
The Purpose of processing Client Data
In order to give professional Reflexology / Indian Head Massage treatments, I will need to gather and retain potentially sensitive information about your health. I will only use this information for informing Reflexology / Indian Head Massage treatments and associated recommendations concerning aspects of health and wellbeing which I will offer to you.
Lawful Basis for Holding and Using Client Information
As a full member of the Association of Reflexologists, I abide by the AoR Code of Practice and Ethics. The lawful basis under which I hold and use your information is for my legitimate interests i.e.my requirement to retain the information in order to provide you with the best possible treatment options and advice.
As I hold special category data (i.e. health related information), the Additional Condition under which I hold and use this information is: for me to fulfil my role as a health care practitioner bound under the AoR Confidentiality as defined in the AoR Code of Practice and Ethics.
What Information I Hold and What I do With it
In order to give professional Reflexology / Indian Head Massage treatments, I will need to ask for and keep information about your health. I will only use this for informing Reflexology / Indian Head Massage treatments and any advice I give as a result of your treatment. The information to be held is:
• Your contact details
• Medical history and other health-related information (which I will take from you at first consultation)
• Treatment details and related notes (which I will take after each consultation)
I will NOT share your information with anyone else (other than within my own practice, or as required for legal process) without explaining why it is necessary, and getting your explicit consent.
How Long I Retain Your Information for
I will keep your information for the following periods:
a. ‘claims occurring’ insurance: (records to be kept for 7 years after last treatment)
b. law regarding children’s records (records to be kept until the child is 25 or if 17 when treated, then 26)
Your data will not be transferred outside the EU without your consent.
Protecting Your Personal Data
I am committed to ensuring that your personal data is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, I have put in place appropriate technical, physical and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect from you.
I will contact you using the contact preferences you give me in relation to:
• Appointment times
• Reflexology / Indian Head Massage information or information related to your health
• Special offers and promotions (you may unsubscribe from this at any time)
Your Rights:
GDPR gives you the following rights:
• The right to be informed:
To know how your information will be held and used (this notice).
• The right of access:
To see your therapist’s records of your personal information, so you know what is held about you and can verify it.
• The right to rectification:
To tell your therapist to make changes to your personal information if it is incorrect or incomplete.
• The right to erasure (also called “the right to be forgotten”):
For you to request your therapist to erase any information they hold about you.
• The right to restrict processing of personal data:
You have the right to request limits on how your therapist uses your personal information
• The right to data portability:
Under certain circumstances you can request a copy of personal information held electronically so you can reuse it in other systems.
• The right to object:
To be able to tell your therapist you don’t want them to use certain parts of your information, or only to use it for certain purposes.
• Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office:
To be able to complain to the ICO if you feel your details are not correct, if they are not being used in a way that you have given permission for, or if they are being stored when they don’t have to be.
Full details of your rights can be found at https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/individual-rights/.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please use the contact details given above.
If you are dissatisfied with the response you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office; their contact details are at: www.ico.org.uk
THERAPIST’S RIGHTS:
Please note:
• If you don’t agree to your therapist keeping records of information about you and your treatments, or if you don’t allow them to use the information in the way they need to for treatments, the therapist may not be able to treat you.
• Your therapist has to keep your records of treatment for a certain period as described above, which may mean that even if you ask them to erase any details about you, they might have to keep these details until after that period has passed.
• Your therapist can move their records between their computers and IT systems, as long as your details are protected from being seen by others without your permission.