Who will be providing your treatments and wheree

I’m Kris — the person behind Awaken.

I’m a Level 5 qualified reflexologist with a growing interest in the science of touch, the nervous system and the remarkable complexity of the human foot.

My aim is simple: to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed reflexology in a calm, welcoming space where people can step away from the demands of everyday life and enjoy time that’s entirely their own.

I’m naturally reserved and reflective, and I’ve always found comfort in life’s quieter moments. I’m also a partner, a mum and a step-parent, navigating the beautifully complex and neurodiverse world of autism.

Living within that world has deepened my appreciation of sensory differences, overwhelm and the importance of creating spaces where people feel comfortable, understood and free from expectations.

How My Perspective Has Evolved

My understanding of reflexology has grown over the years and further changed throughout my ongoing training, my own experiences of receiving wonderful treatments and, perhaps most importantly, the people I’ve had the privilege of working with over the years at Awaken.

In the treatment room, I’ve listened to clients describe how they feel following their sessions. Some speak of deep relaxation, others notice changes in their symptoms or sense of wellbeing, while some simply value having an hour when nothing is expected of them.

These experiences are real and all matter to me.

They’ve also encouraged me to ask questions, explore different perspectives and look more closely at what we understand about touch, sensory experiences and the relationship between physical comfort, stress and wellbeing.

I’m interested not only in what people experience during reflexology, but also in understanding why those experiences may occur.

I believe we can value what clients tell us while remaining curious, open-minded and honest about what science has — and hasn’t yet — established.

Bringing Together Two Perspectives

Alongside my Level 5 reflexology training, I am now studying foot health, further deepening my understanding of the anatomy, physiology and physical structures of the body, specifically the feet.

This is an exciting development in my professional journey, allowing me to explore the feet from two complementary perspectives: the holistic approach of reflexology and the scientific, anatomical understanding that comes with studying foot health.

The more I learn, the more fascinated I become by the complexity of the human foot — its intricate structures, remarkable sensitivity and the ways it responds to touch, pressure and movement.

My studies are broadening my knowledge and encouraging me to look at the feet and reflexology with fresh curiosity, building on the years of hands-on experience and advanced reflexology training that have shaped my practice.

For me, these perspectives don’t need to compete. They offer different ways of thinking about the person receiving treatment, the feet I’m working with and the experience I’m creating.

The Awaken Technique

All of this has influenced the way I practise reflexology.

The Awaken Technique is the name I’ve given to my personal approach to delivering the advanced reflexology techniques I’ve trained in.

My work is slow, often deep, deliberate and anatomically attentive. I enjoy exploring the natural contours and structures of the feet, noticing differences in tissue texture and sensitivity, and adapting my pressure, pace and movements to the individual.

Some techniques are deep and focused; others are gentle, flowing and rhythmic.

Rather than interpreting individual reflex points as indicators of the health of corresponding organs, my attention is on the feet themselves, the experience of touch and the person receiving the treatment.

It’s an approach that continues to evolve as I learn, question and develop my understanding.

What Matters to Me

Over the years, my approach to reflexology has evolved and is no longer centred around identifying or reporting ‘organ imbalances’ through the feet. While this is part of some traditional reflexology practices, it’s not how I choose to interpret what I feel during a treatment.

For me, reflexology is so much more than this.

 I’m interested in how you’ve experienced your treatment, what you’ve noticed and how you’re feeling.

I value honest conversations, thoughtful practice and the freedom to keep learning and questioning how I practice. I don’t feel that we need to explain every sensation or experience for it to be meaningful.

Above all, I want Awaken to be somewhere you can arrive exactly as you are, without expectations or judgement, and enjoy a little time that’s entirely yours.