Standard Reflexology
Foot-based reflexology techniques delivered in a calm, structured environment with minimal talking, to support regulation. A fully clothed treatment.
Natural Therapy · Salon31
Diane Wright
Reflexologist & Ayurvedic Practitioner
Diane Wright has been practising reflexology since 2004 — over twenty years of clinical work rooted, in her own words, in “physiology, warmth, and genuine care”. She studied Ayurveda in Kerala, India, and now runs clinics across South West Scotland, the Scottish Borders and Cumbria. Dumfries is one of them: Diane sees clients here at Salon31 on the last Thursday of every month.
Her treatments are deliberately quiet ones. Reflexology sessions are fully clothed, delivered in a calm, structured environment with minimal talking, and built around supporting nervous system regulation rather than filling the hour with conversation. Alongside her clinical practice, Diane is an IPHM-accredited spa educator who trains other therapists through her Regulation Reset™ methodology, and she is the author of The Soul Within.
Practising since 2004
Ayurveda studied in Kerala, India
IPHM-accredited spa educator
Author, The Soul Within
Book with Diane
The Menu
Treatments with Diane
Diane's full treatment menu spans reflexology, Ayurvedic bodywork and hands-on therapeutic treatments. Her Dumfries clinic page currently lists reflexology, cranial therapy and fire cupping — if you would like one of the Ayurvedic treatments in Dumfries, it is worth asking when you book.
Reflexology
Facial Reflexology
A specialised reflexology treatment applied to the face and head, incorporating marma point stimulation to support nervous system regulation.
Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage (RLD)
A specialised reflexology technique using gentle, targeted work focused on the lymphatic pathways, to support lymphatic flow and reduce fluid retention.
Ayurvedic Treatments
Shirodhara
The continuous, controlled flow of warm oil across the forehead. A deeply calming, structured treatment with minimal stimulation, designed to support deep nervous system regulation.
Full Body Herbal Bag Massage (Kizhi)
Warm herbal compresses applied rhythmically to support circulation, muscular release and systemic balance. Grounding and deeply supportive.
Full Body Lymphatic Massage
A structured full-body treatment using rhythmic, flowing techniques, designed to support lymphatic movement and fluid balance.
Diane's Ayurvedic treatments may also include Ayurvedic facial massage, marma point stimulation and considered aftercare guidance.
Therapeutic Treatments
Cranial Therapy
A gentle, hands-on treatment focused on the head, spine and nervous system, using sustained contact with minimal movement or stimulation. Fully clothed.
Fire Cupping Therapy
Suction cups applied to targeted areas of the body to support circulation, release muscular tension and reduce areas of restriction. Expect a sensation of suction and pressure; it may leave temporary marks.
New to it?
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is a complementary therapy in which structured pressure techniques are applied to reflex points, most commonly on the feet. You stay fully clothed throughout — for foot reflexology you'll simply take off your shoes and socks, settle back, and Diane works through the feet using set techniques.
What makes Diane's version distinctive is the environment she builds around it. Sessions are quiet and structured, with minimal talking, so that the hour is genuinely restful rather than sociable. The aim is to support the nervous system in settling; many people book it simply because they find it a rare chance to stop.
Facial reflexology applies the same principle to the face and head, drawing in marma point stimulation from the Ayurvedic tradition. Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage (RLD) is a more specialised technique focused on the lymphatic pathways.
The Ayurvedic Side
Ayurveda, studied at source
Ayurveda is a traditional system of wellbeing that originated in India. Diane studied it in Kerala — the region most closely associated with the classical Ayurvedic treatments — and brings that training into her practice alongside her reflexology work.
In practice that means treatments such as Shirodhara, where warm oil flows in a continuous stream across the forehead; Kizhi, using warm herbal compresses worked rhythmically over the body; and full body lymphatic massage. Marma points — the Ayurvedic equivalent of pressure points — also appear in her facial reflexology work, which is where the two halves of her practice meet most obviously.
Ayurvedic treatments are typically finished with aftercare guidance, so you leave with a sense of what to do with the rest of your day rather than being sent straight back into it.
Why Diane
What sets her practice apart
Two Decades In Practice
Practising reflexology since 2004 — over twenty years of clinical experience behind every treatment.
Ayurveda At Source
Trained in Ayurveda in Kerala, India, rather than through a weekend add-on course.
She Teaches It Too
An IPHM-accredited spa educator who trains other therapists through her Regulation Reset™ methodology.
A Genuinely Quiet Hour
Calm, structured sessions with minimal talking — a deliberate choice, not an accident of temperament.
An Unusual Range
Reflexology, facial reflexology, RLD, cranial therapy, fire cupping and Ayurvedic bodywork under one practitioner.
Published Author
Author of The Soul Within, available through Waterstones and Amazon.
In Their Words
What Diane's clients say
“From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at ease. Diane has a wonderful way of making you feel heard, supported and cared for.”
“Her professional yet compassionate approach immediately puts you at ease. I always leave feeling refreshed, grounded and better able to cope.”
“Diane's passion for helping people shines through in everything she does. She takes the time to understand what is happening in your life.”
These testimonials are reproduced as published on Diane's own website, dianewrightreflexology.com. Salon31 has not independently verified them and no star rating is claimed.
Finding Her
Where & when
Dumfries Clinic — here at Salon31
Salon 31, 31 Bank StreetDumfries
DG1 2PA
Clinic day: the last Thursday of every month.
Booking enquiries by phone are taken Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm on 07923 223 180. Diane aims to reply to emails within two working days and says email is the fastest way to reach her.
Her other clinics
- Moffat — Nona's Beauty Salon, 32 Well St, Moffat DG10 9DP · last Monday of the month
- Cockermouth — Olive Tree, Station St · last Tuesday of the month
- Lockerbie — Money Salon, 62 High Street · last Wednesday & the middle Thursday of the month
- Kelso — The Health & Beauty Salon Kelso · last Friday of the month
Before You Book
Frequently asked questions
When is Diane at Salon31 in Dumfries?
Her Dumfries clinic runs at Salon 31, 31 Bank Street, on the last Thursday of every month. Dates are released through her online booking page.
Do I need to undress?
No. Standard reflexology and cranial therapy are fully clothed treatments — for foot reflexology you'll only need to remove your shoes and socks. The Ayurvedic bodywork treatments involve warm oil or compresses, so ask about those when you book if you'd like to know exactly what to expect.
How long is an appointment?
Standard reflexology comes in three lengths: 30 minutes for targeted or maintenance work, 60 minutes for ongoing support and recovery, and 90 minutes for deeper regulatory work. Lengths for the other treatments are shown on the booking page.
What does it cost?
Diane doesn't publish a price list, so we haven't reproduced one here. Prices appear when you select a treatment and time on her booking page, or you can call her on 07923 223 180 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Will fire cupping leave marks?
It may. Fire cupping involves cups applied to targeted areas with a sensation of suction and pressure, and temporary marks on the skin are a normal part of the treatment. Worth bearing in mind if you have an event coming up.
What actually happens in a session?
Diane works in a calm, structured way with minimal talking. That's intentional — the treatment is designed as a quiet hour rather than a chatty one, with the emphasis on supporting the nervous system to settle. Ayurvedic treatments are typically finished with aftercare guidance for the rest of your day.
Is this suitable if I have a health condition?
Reflexology and Ayurvedic treatments are complementary therapies. They are not a diagnosis and not a substitute for medical care. If you are pregnant, under treatment for a medical condition, or taking medication, mention it when you book so Diane can advise you — and please continue to follow your doctor's advice.
How do I get in touch with Diane directly?
Email hello@dianewrightreflexology.com — she says email is the fastest route and aims to reply within two working days. Phone enquiries are taken on 07923 223 180, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Book Diane's Dumfries clinic
One Thursday a month, at 31 Bank Street. Diane takes her own bookings for the Dumfries clinic, so the quickest way in is her online diary.
Not sure which treatment you want? Email is usually the easiest way to ask — or send Salon31 an enquiry and we'll point you in the right direction.
A note on wellbeing: Reflexology and Ayurvedic treatments are complementary therapies intended to support relaxation and general wellbeing. They are not medical treatments, they cannot diagnose or cure medical conditions, and nothing on this page should be taken as medical advice or as a reason to delay seeing a doctor. If you have a health concern, are pregnant, or are receiving medical treatment, please speak to your GP or specialist, and mention it to Diane before your appointment.