 I did it!!! When I was creating my "monthly resolutions" list, I decided that the month of May would be to train for a triathlon. I decided to sign up to Blenheim Triathlon, with very little enthusiasm! I have watched my boyfriend compete in 4 triathlons, and never had the urge to do one myself. I think it's good to challenge yourself though, and then once you have accomplished a challenge, the sense of achievement is even greater. I never would have thought I would enjoy the triathlon so much, or even do as well as I did. Apart from it being a beautiful course, and a lovely day: we had a big team of supporters there and enjoyed a huge picnic after the race. It was nice to do it with my boyfriend too, we started in the water together, and then met again at the bike transition stage. My main aim was to complete it and get around the course, but when I got my time I was over the moon! I was also really happy when it was over (and as you can see I had to celebrate)....but you never know, I may even do another one next year. 
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Retreat 4 Your Feet will be providing reflexology and facial massage to the festival goers at Lovefit this Summer. We are taking our bell tent treatment space along to the festival, which will be taking place from 20th-22nd July at the St Clere Estate near London. The festival includes a huge range of fitness and adventure activities, wellness areas with hot tubs and treatments, a selection of healthy food and drinks stalls, and boutique after parties in the woods. Grab a ticket now at: www.lovefitfestival.com/tickets/ and book in a treatment with me at the festival!  The GDPR brings new legal protection for personal information from May 2018. This tells you what personal information I hold and why, and what your rights are.
GDPR: Data Protection Policy: Georgiana Sandeman Georgiana Sandeman 51A Barnes High Street, London, SW13 9LN Tel. 07805075901 Email: retreat4yourfeet@hotmail.co.uk Policy Purpose This policy outlines my data protection policy, and thus how I comply with the GDPR. GDPR Registration I have registered with the ICO. Policy Content 1.The data that I process and how it flows into, through and out of my business. Data comes into my business in 5 ways:
It flows through my business via:
The information does not flow out of my business. 2. The personal data I hold, where it came from, who I share I with and what I do with it. Information Asset Register
3.The lawful bases for me to process personal data and special categories of data. I process the personal data under:
4. Privacy Notice Individuals need to know that their data is collected, why it is processed and who it is shared with. This information in included in my privacy notice on my website and within any forms or letters I send to individuals, including at my first consultation with my client. I have written a privacy notice for my website and for my clients, and have ensured that the privacy notice includes all of the information included in the ICO privacy notice checklist at: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/individual-rights/right-to-be-informed#table 5. Processes to recognise and respond to individuals' requests to access their personal data. All individuals will need to submit a written request to access their personal data - either by email or by letter. I will provide that information without delay and at least within one calendar month of receipt. I can extend this period by a further two months for complex or numerous requests (in which case the individual will be informed and given an explanation). I will identify the client using reasonable means, which because of the special category under which I process data, will be photographic ID. I will keep a record of any requests to access personal data. 6. Processes to ensure that the personal data I hold remains accurate and up to date. I will ensure that client information is kept up to date during our treatments, and will update client information as I am informed of any changes. Once a year I will also have a wholesale review of all data. 7. Schedule to dispose of various categories of data, and its secure disposal. Once a year I will review my client information and will place dormant clients in a separate file. This will be assessed each month to ensure that data that is no longer required to be kept under GDPR is destroyed securely. 8. Procedures to respond to an individual’s request to restrict the processing of their personal data. As I only hold data in order to provide treatments, I cannot envisage a situation where I would receive a request to restrict their processing of an individual’s personal data. However, if I do receive a request I will respond as quickly as possible, and within one calendar month, explaining clearly what I currently do with their data and that I will continue to hold their data but will ensure that it is not processed. 9. Processes to allow individuals to move, copy or transfer their personal data from one IT environment to another in a safe and secure way, without hindrance to usability. Should clients wish their data to be copied or transferred I would work with the client to ensure that this is done in a way that was most appropriate for them - for example this could be an electronic summary of treatment received and progress made, copies of individual treatment records. I do not hold any treatment information electronically. 10. Procedures to handle an individual’s objection to the processing of their personal data. I will inform my clients of their right to object “at the point of first communication” and have clearly laid this out in my privacy notice. 11. Processing operations that constitute automated decision making. I do not have any processing operations that constitute automated decision making and therefore, do not currently require procedures in place to deal with the requirements. This right is, however, included in my privacy statement. 12. Data Protection Policy This document forms my data protection policy and shows how I comply with GDPR. This is a live document and will be amended as and when any changes to my data processing takes place, at the very least it will be reviewed annually. As the only member of staff I believe that I have done an appropriate amount of research around the implications of the new GDPR, including taking heed of the advice and guidance provided by my professional membership organisations (AoR and BTPA, and the CNHC for my work as a Reflexologist). 13. Effective and structured information risks management The risks associated with my data, and how that risk is managed is as follows:
14. Named Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Management Responsibility Although not required to have a named DPO, as the sole employee I am the DPO and will ensure that I remain compliant with GDPR. 15. Security Policy As detailed in my risk assessment. I have also chosen my electronic equipment based on their industry record as having the most robust inbuilt protection possible. 16. Data Breach Policy A personal data breach means a breach of security leading to the destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data. I understand that I only have to notify the ICO of a breach where it is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals. Where a breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, I will notify those concerned directly and without undue delay. In all cases I will maintain records of personal data breaches, whether or not they were notifiable to the ICO. Data Protection Policy created: 10th April 2018 This is a live document and will be updated as and when changes occur. Documented Created: 10th April 2018 Date of Last Review: 10th April 2018 Date of Next Review: 10th April 2019 Train for the Triathlon!...this has got to be the one I am most fearful of! I have watched my boyfriend complete 3 triathlons now, and it's the one event I have always watched and not had the urge to partake in. The London marathon is one that has stirred that urge, (so that's maybe one for next year!) but never a triathlon. Never!...until I signed up for one in February. So the Blenheim triathlon is in 1 month now, it's really crept up on me. I've started swimming once a week, which is the part I am most worried about. Now I'm going to start practicing the transitions, keep my fitness up, and train/eat well. I'll let you know how it goes after 2nd June! Georgie x  Follow the instructions on this image to give yourself a maternity reflexology treatment, or even better, get someone else to do it for you! Make sure you don't do the intestine 4 point until you are past your due date. I would start using these points about a week before you are due to help to relax you and encourage the baby to come naturally.  I hope you had a lovely Easter! I had a very relaxing break in Devon, which included loads of long walks around the coast, long pub lunches, getting stuck in the snow in a very impractical car, and even a (very quick!) swim in the sea. I love my job to bits, so I am very lucky, but everyone needs a break at times! It's a good way to reset, and I always feel so invigorated returning to my clients after a break. April's monthly challenge is to do daily Nike workouts. The Nike workout app is great as it has workouts ranging from 5 minutes to 45 minutes and they can be done anywhere at anytime that suits you. I've been combining it with my usual running, pilates and yoga sessions. I'm 5 days in and hoping I'll be able to keep up this challenge. Glimpses of Spring are starting to show now. The treatment room was bathed in sunshine last week, making it an even nicer place to work in! Do get in touch if you'd like to book in a treatment. G x
At the start of this month I went on a course in Reflexology Lymph Drainage, with Sally Kay. Sally has developed a reflexology sequence that can help improve lymphoedema in breast cancer patients. She has carried out extensive research to prove that the treatment has results, and we were shown some amazing results that she has had with it, where swelling has visibly reduced, and the clients quality of life has improved. The sequence works to move the stagnant lymph around the body. Clients that have had this treatment report a feeling of "pins and needles, pain moving, cold fizzing, tingling" during the treatment. RLD cannot claim to repair the problem if lymphoedema is severe, but it can help with coping with the problem, and can improve symptoms. It won't make it simply go away, but will help! RLD can also be used for people who suffer with migraines, arthritis, asthma, eczema, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, ME, sinus problems, muscular tension, premenstrual syndrome. From experiencing the treatment on the course, I have seen personally that it is a hugely beneficial treatment. I have been having problems with my sinuses since a bought of flu 2 months ago, and I felt that shift and move on. I also felt and heart my digestive system moving during the treatment, and although the treatment doesn't work directly over these areas, the lymphatic system (which it does work on) is a system which interacts with the digestive system, the cardiovascular system and the immune system, so it is a key area to work on! I will be using parts of the RLD technique in my day to day treatments, and am going to focus the specific technique on case studies and patients that have breast cancer or any of the above problems that RLD can also help with. Have a look at this YouTube video to hear more from Sally Kay: https://youtu.be/oHN4Efc-3ao  |
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