Reflexology and Holistic Health for Wellness in Menopause

With Special Guest Sally Earlham

19-26th September 2027

Some women seem to breeze through their menopause, many do not. Hot flushes, night sweats, sleeplessness, anxiety, brain fog, achy joints and muscles and low energy are all common symptoms of menopause, to name but a few.

Reflexology can be tremendously useful to support women going through the menopause. empowering them to be the best that they can be at this time.

Reflexologist and teacher Sally Earlham will share her experience and techniques developed over 25 years of working with women in menopause and perimenopause.

Other workshops will focus on how to support clients through menopause using nutrition and lifestyle changes and how gentle somatic practices can be used to manage and bring relief from menopausal symptoms.

The peaceful atmosphere of the Almeji retreat centre inspires learning and relaxation. The perfect combination for hardworking, caring, professionals.

Prices

As all our return guests know, we do our utmost to keep the cost of our retreats at a level where we feel we are offering fantastic value for money for the experience.

We initially take a £200 deposit for all bookings. Payment plan available. Please contact us for details.

The early bird prices for bookings made in 2026

We offer two different sleeping arrangments for our week long retreat –

Twin room with en suite

£1300pp

Single room with en suite

£1680pp

Click the link below to pay a non refundable £200 deposit and secure your space on our retreat.

Our Price Includes

Retreat includes

⁠7 nights single or twin en-suite accommodation with stunning mountain views.
Three meals a day. Delicious, vibrant, home cooked vegetarian food.

We Also Include

Two half days of certified training with Special guest teacher Dr Carol Samuel
Morning yoga.
Workshop exploring a holistic approach to working with clients on a cancer journey.
Lazy day outing into the historic town of Ronda.
Two Holistic treatment sessions. – Choose from a nutritional therapy session, facial massage or a full body massage.

Not Included

Flights
Airport Transfers (These can be arranged through Almeji Retreat Centre for £50 return)
Any taxis.

Timetable

The retreat closes at 10am on Sunday 14th June. There will be breakfast and time for fond farewells before the transfers depart for the airport. Please book a flight leaving at 2pm or later.

Day/Time

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

8:00-9:00

Yoga

9:15-10:00

Breakfast

10:30-13:30

Reflexology Workshop

Nutrition Workshop

Lazy day outing to Ronda

Reflexology Workshop

Somatic Workshop

Intergration Time

13:30-14:30

Lunch

1430-17:30

Retreat centre opens

Free time Therapies available

Bonus Workshop and free time Therapies available

Lazy day outing to Ronda

Free time Therapies available

19:30-20:30

Dinner

21:30

Free time and Winding down activity

The retreat closes at 10am on Sunday the 27th of September. There will be breakfast and time for fond farewells before the transfers depart for the airport. Please book a flight leaving at 2pm or later.

What Will You be Doing Other Than the Workshops?

Each day starts by nurturing your physical and mental well being with morning yoga.

Equilibrio yoga sessions are suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced and individual requirements can be accommodated for.

Like the rest of the programme this session is optional, so if your needs are better served by staying in bed that’s fine too.

In the evenings we will offer winding down activities. Or you can use this time for moonlight swimming, star gazing or just hanging out.

Lazy Day

Our programme includes a ‘lazy day’. You can take this literally and spend a day relaxing at Almeji or join an excursion to the historic town of Ronda to experience some local culture before returning to the centre for your evening meal.

Integration Day

Saturday is integration day for treatment swaps, practice sessions, chats, exploring the wider area or just lying by the pool enjoying a last moment of relaxation and letting the week soak in.

Food

The focus in the kitchen is on tasty and health-giving plant based meals, making full and fantastic use of the abundant local and homegrown vegetables, local olive oil, cheeses and other local produce. Special diets can almost always be catered for, so let us know your needs before you book.

Each day will be an opportunity to experience and gain information about eating well.

Treatments

Two treatments from experienced Equilibrio bodywork practitioners are included in your retreat experience.

Some Equilibrio team practitioners will be on hand throughout the week to share their knowledge with you in a relaxed and informal way.

There will also be plenty of time and space to team up with other participants for treatment swaps and more in depth sharing should you choose to do so.

Evenings

In the evenings we will offer winding down activities. Or you can use this time for moonlight swimming, star gazing or just hanging out.

Meet the Team

Anna Bartholomew, MAR

Host and facilitator Anna Bartholomew, is an experienced reflexologist and retreat & events host.

She has worked extensively as a therapist, organiser and educator for several established retreat centres and for many local events. Anna instinctively knows how to meet the needs of guests and facilitators alike!

Trained in Thai Reflexology Massage in Krabi, South Thailand and later in Reflexology at the London School of Massage, she has also undertaken training in Advanced Reflexology Techniques (ART) and Advanced Spinal Reflexology and Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT). Anna has continued her professional development by attending workshops in Women’s Health, Mobilisation Techniques, Ayurvedic Reflexology and The Treatment of Pain.

She currently works with private clients in Orgiva, and is very experienced in supporting those with grief, anxiety, depression and stress.

Jane Bartholomew MAR ART

Host and facilitator Jane Bartholomew is a Reflexologist, Yoga Therapist and Somatic Coach. She specialises in Stress, Anxiety, Overwhelm and Chronic Pain and has extensive experience supporting those with trauma, chronic illness, depression, sleep problems, burnout, fatigue and cancer.

Jane has a broad knowledge of other complementary therapies. As well as working 1:1, online and in person, she runs educational programmes for health and wellbeing, both as part of Nourish and Balance Collective and in her role as a Yoga4health teacher.

Sally Earlam AoR(Fellow). BSc. PGCE. (retired RGN)

Sally is an experienced and supportive reflexology tutor who is passionate about enhancing women’s health and overall wellbeing. This includes knowledge and experience in supporting women through menopause. She describes the five pillars of healthy menopause as nutrition, movement, sleep, finding purpose and relaxation, all pivotal for easing symptoms in perimenopause and supporting healthy ageing post-menopause. Of course, reflexology offers deep relaxation, and she has seen many women transform their wellbeing by incorporating reflexology and some lifestyle changes into their regular routines.

Sally has been a reflexologist for 26 years and works part-time for the Association of Reflexologists. She also has a thriving reflexology practice in SE London. Through this work, she has been privileged to support many amazing clients in improving their wellbeing.

Sally’s professional journey started in nursing 38 years ago, having gained a Nursing Degree from Edinburgh University. After qualifying as a nurse, she worked in several central London Hospitals, was a Macmillan Research Nurse for 10 years looking at the quality of life in patients with advanced bowel cancer, and then worked for the King’s Fund in the Evidence-Based Practice Programme, before changing direction to train as a reflexologist.

Throughout her career, Sally has had numerous publications, including articles on reflexology and contributions to esteemed medical journals with her work on quality of life in advanced bowel cancer and is the lead author of the King’s Fund Publication titled “Cascading Evidence into Practice”. She has also published four reflexology books on Supporting Maternity, Hand Reflexology, Reflexes: Physical and Emotional, and Reflexology for Tots to Teens and is hoping to add a book on Reflexology for Menopause!

Rebecca Heazell

‘Rebecca is a British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) Registered Nutritional Therapist and a member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

She uses a Functional Medicine approach and evidence-based nutritional advice to support both emotional wellbeing and physical health, providing personalised and positive diet and lifestyle changes to help relieve symptoms and address root causes of imbalances. As well as working 1:1 she runs educational programmes and workshops.

The Almeji Retreat Centre

Hotel Almeji, is a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque Andalusian countryside just a stone’s throw from the historic city of Ronda. Our family-owned hotel, originally a 200 year-old olive mill, offers a unique blend of rustic charm and warm hospitality, providing a perfect escape for those seeking tranquillity and authenticity in the heart of Andalusia.

Set amidst olive groves and rolling hills of the Genal Valley, Hotel Almeji boasts 18 beautifully-appointed bedrooms, each with its own distinct character. The hotel’s intimate size allows us to offer personalised service and attention to detail that larger establishments simply can’t match. Almeji is the perfect venue to host group events and retreats.

Please visit their website to find out more.