Louise is only accepting appointments from existing clients, this will be reviewed in the Autumn. 

Focused on women's general health, as well as specialising in Maternity Reflexology.

 Louise is experienced across pre/post pregnancy, peri menopause and menopause. Whether seeking focused sessions or a more general one, you will enjoy a deeply relaxing experience & reset for the whole body and mind.

Reflexology is a specialised massage of the 7,000+ nerve endings on your feet and reflex areas, to bring about a state of deep relaxation and to stimulate the body's own healing processes. It’s based on the theory that every part of the human body-organs, glands, muscles, tissues, ligaments and our emotional health can be mapped to specific reflex points on our feet and therefore affected by any pressure applied to these points. 

 Using fingers, thumbs and knuckles, therapists apply gentle, yet systematic pressure to certain reflexes to locate areas that may feel out of balance (often described as feeling ‘crunchy’ or grizzly’). This in turn stimulates the body’s own healing process and a return to homeostasis. 

 Since your feet are constantly under pressure the process is deeply soothing, independent of any other positive benefits. 

Some of the most well-supported benefits of reflexology treatment are:

Boosted energy levels, 

Increased circulation, 

Balance hormones,

 Respiratory boosting,

 Deep relaxation, 

Pregnancy support, 

Headache reduction,

 Relieving pain,

 Eliminate toxins, 

Support gut health

Improved sleep.

 Louise received a Clinical Reflexology Diploma from the Complementary Health School and Massage Diploma training with ‘Essentials for Health’. 

Following her passion Louise undertook  additional training in Maternity Reflexology, ensuring your safety and comfort are integral to a soothing and nurturing experience.  

She has worked in a variety of educational, holistic and medical settings across offering reflexology treatment in Portobello, Edinburgh. 

Louise is passionate about a holistic approach to health and well being, and has both personally and professionally seen the many wide ranging benefits that reflexology can provide.

Your initial treatment will begin with a consultation, to enable your treatment to be tailored your individual needs both physically and emotionally.

Hi, I’m Astrid from Holistic Aquila, an integrative and trauma-informed holistic therapist.

I help people achieve nervous system regulation and healing. I have a specialist interest in trauma and/or chronic illness recovery fuelled by my own journey of healing but I welcome anyone seeking support. After a decade of training in an eclectic range of offerings, I’m excited to offer my services at Portobello Health Hub to anyone seeking greater ease in their mind, body, and soul.

My main offering is somatic therapy which a body-centered approach to healing trauma that focuses on the connection between the mind and body. It operates on the principle that traumatic experiences can get “stuck” in the body as physical tension, constricted breathing, and other somatic symptoms. Unlike traditional talk therapy that primarily focuses on cognitive processing of events, somatic therapy aims to release this stored trauma by bringing awareness to and working with these physical sensations.

This modality employs a variety of techniques, including breathwork, energy work, sound healing, grounding practices, and embodiment exercises. These techniques work together to help individuals regulate their nervous systems, facilitating a return to a state of calm and balance. By addressing both physical and emotional aspects of trauma, somatic healing aims to promote overall well-being and resilience.

Somatic therapy can be booked to encompass all my offerings or you can book the rest individually including:

Shamanic healing

Reiki

Cupping 

Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage

Fully insured with holistic services insurance and a member of the federation of holistic therapists

Meditation & Group Healing

Join me for twice-monthly guided meditation and group Reiki healing sessions, designed to help you relax, let go, and connect with your inner stillness. The intimate group of 5 fosters a welcoming and supportive environment where you can unwind and explore your inner world.

Possible themes:

Relaxation and visualisation

Elemental healing

Nature connection

Shamanism and spirit animals

Seasonal changes

Empowerment and self-discovery