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🌿 Simple self-care you can actually do at home
👂 Reflexology | Face yoga | Tapping
✨ Easy techniques for everyday wellbeing
🇦🇺 Perth | Holistic Nicky

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👂 Try this little ear reflexology check…

Using a cotton bud, gently press the endocrine point on one ear for around 30 seconds and notice how it feels.

Then try the same on the other ear. 👂

Is one side more tender, twingey or sensitive than the other?

In reflexology, the endocrine point is linked with the body’s hormonal system, so differences in sensitivity can be interesting to notice — but tenderness isn’t a reliable way to diagnose a hormone imbalance.

Just have a little play and see what you notice in your own ears. 💫

As always, reflexology is complementary and does not replace medical advice or diagnosis

#endocrinereflex #hormoneimbalance #hormonereflex #earreflexology #reflexologyforhormones taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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Feeling a bit backed up? 👀🚽

Try gently pressing and working the constipation reflex point on both ears💩

Use your fingertip or a cotton bud and press into this part of the ear for around 30–60 seconds on each ear ✨

It’s a simple little reflexology technique you can try as part of your self-care routine when your digestion feels sluggish. 👂✨

Give both ears a go and see how it feels for you!

As always, reflexology is complementary and doesn’t replace medical advice or treatment. ❤️

#constipationadvice #reflexologyforconstipation #easedigestion #constipationtips taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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🌿 What’s one morning habit that has genuinely changed your life?

💫 These are three simple things that have had the biggest impact on how I start my day—and I wish I’d discovered them much sooner.

✨ Take one deep breath.
✨ Move your body, even if it’s just for a few minutes.
✨ Say one positive affirmation.

These tiny habits don’t take long, but they completely change the energy you bring into your day.

You don’t need the perfect morning routine. You just need a few intentional moments that help you feel grounded and ready for the day ahead.

My favourite affirmation at the moment is:
💛 I am positive, I am happy, I am healthy, I am wealthy

Which one of these resonates with you most? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#alkimos #alkimosbeach #holisticwellness #morningroutine
#affirmations taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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🌿 Did you know facial reflexology includes areas associated with the shoulders, as well as the space between your eyebrows?

Those little lines between your brows are often called “11s” and can become more noticeable with repeated facial expressions over time.

They can also be prominent if someone is holding onto anger or resentment 🫶

🤗 Pressing these reflexes can help release some of the tension we hold around the brow, while working with the shoulder reflex areas is part of the holistic approach to facial reflexology 🤍

A little reminder to soften your brow, drop your shoulders and take a breath today. ✨

Have you noticed yourself holding tension in either of these areas? 👇

#FacialReflexology #FacialMassage #SelfCareRitual #HolisticWellness #TensionRelease taken in Perth, Western Australia by @holisticnicky

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6 days ago

“Have you ever explored the reflex points around your toes? 👣”

In Foot Reflexology the fronts of your toes correspond to

🌿 Teeth
🌿 Neck and throat
🌿 Jaw
🌿 Gums
🌿 Thyroid

Did you know that some say the nails represent hair - so I always like to work over those too 👣

I also like to work horizontally over the front of the toe too and pay attention to areas that feel tender or crunchy 🫶

What would you like to know about Reflexology? ✨🙏🌿

#reflexology #neckreflex #footreflexology #selfcaretips #wellnesstips taken in Perth, Western Australia by @holisticnicky

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🌿 If you struggle with indigestion here is a couple of moves using both Hand and Facial Reflexology to help ease that discomfort

Let me know if you find this useful or you have any questions 🙏✨

#indigestion #lovereflexogy #smallintestinesreflex #digestiontips #selfcare taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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20 days ago

👂 In auricular therapy, “Point Zero” is traditionally described as a point associated with balance, centring and homeostasis — essentially the idea of bringing the body back towards equilibrium 🌿

It is often used as a general balancing/grounding point rather than for one particular symptom ✨

It can help with :

* 🌿 a “balancing” point
* 🧘‍♀️ a grounding/centring point
* ⚖️ associated with homeostasis

Have you heard of this point?
Keep me posted if you try this little self care tip and do not forget to do both ears 🫶

As always my advice or tips never replace medical advice and if you are concerned about symptoms you may have please do seek medical advice ✨

#pointzero #auriculartherapy #groundingtechnique taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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💆‍♀️ Hands up who suffers with a tight, tense forehead?
This can often be from stress and frowning without realising - especially overnight

Don’t worry - I have a little hack for that that can work nicely for you

Follow along with me in the video and save it for when you need it 🫶

You can repeat this as and when you need it ✨

You will even be using Facial Reflexology without realising it when you sweep over and under your eyebrows - you are working your SINUS, EYE AND EAR HELPER reflexes 🙏

Please share with someone you think may benefit and follow me for lots more self-care tips ✨

#foreheadtendion #stressheadache #lift11slines #facialtips #sinusrelief taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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17 days ago

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that even the smallest task feels like too much?

When life gets busy, the first thing we often stop doing is taking care of ourselves. But self-care isn’t selfish—it’s how we recharge so we can keep showing up for the people and things we love.

It doesn’t have to be expensive or take hours.

💙 Drink a glass of water.
💙 Take six slow, deep breaths.
💙 Move your body for 10 minutes.
💙 Spend a few minutes working a calming reflexology point.

These tiny moments tell your nervous system, “You’re safe. You can slow down.”

When you look after yourself, you’re often more patient, more present, and have more energy for those around you too.

Remember: you can’t pour from an empty cup.

✨ Which small act of self-care are you going to choose today? Let me know in the comments
#selfcare taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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🍻 Save this for when your body needs a little helping hand with getting rid of toxins ✨

You may find these areas may be tender - that’s the point you need to hold for 30 seconds - REPEAT ON BOTH EARS x2 more times 👂

Make sure you drink lots of water after doing this 💦

My videos are educational and I offer handy little tips but they do not replace medical advice 🙏

#detoxnaturally #liverreflex #shenmenpoint #earreflexology taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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22 days ago

One of my favourite Indian head massage techniques 🤍

That satisfying “shampooing” movement through the scalp can feel SO good — using the fingertips to work across the scalp as though you are shampooing your hair

Perfect when your head feels tense, your mind feels busy, or you simply want a few minutes of soothing self-care. ✨

Try it on yourself with a pressure that suits you and see how it feels.

Save this one for your next little reset. 🌿

Keep the pressure comfortable and avoid scratching the scalp with your nails

#indianheadmassage #shampoomassage #selfcaretip #headmassage #diyheadmassage taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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✨Here are some Reflexology points for the face that are great to learn for STRESS AND ANXIETY ✨

The beauty of doing this regularly is

1️⃣ You wil get more in touch with your own body

2️⃣ Over time you may notice your skin will feel brighter and lifted in places 😉

#facialreflexology #stresstips #anxietytips #naturalfacelift #reflexology taken in Alkimos Beach by @holisticnicky

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