28/10/2026
October has been ADHD awareness month and, at The Healing Tree, I have many clients who have been diagnosed with ADHD, or who recognise themselves to be so and have yet to have an official diagnosis.
ADHD can be overwhelming and, when it feels difficult to relax, it creates a cycle of never-ending restlessness … which is exhausting 😞
My focus is always on what a client wants to gain from their session (eg. relaxation, re-setting the nervous system, pain relief, etc).
However, one of my favourite forms of holistic therapy when a client feels restless, unsettled etc is Reflexology. And, for ADHD, I would use Functional Reflex Therapy 💜
This form of reflexology is wonderful for calming the nervous system. Developed to assist children with special educational needs, it has been shown to also support those with high levels of stress and anxiety, dementia, ADHD, motor tics.
Calming and rhythmic, I bring in Functional Reflex Therapy (FRT) if I feel it is needed within a Reflexology session. And it is the calming nature of FRT, as well as Reflexology and other holistic therapies, which can support those who find it difficult to relax (whether or not they have ADHD) 💗
Being able to relax and re-set the nervous system is so important – especially when life can feel 24/7. If we don’t work on being able to relax, we’re at serious risk of burn-out.
If you feel in need of a re-set, have ADHD or are just feeling stressed, get in touch to discuss your next steps and see if we can work together on your wellbeing journey 🙏
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