Vedra Therapies

06/11/2025

There’s not too much availability this side of Christmas, so if you’d like a Wellbeing Day for your workplace, get in touch!

04/11/2025

It’s Intentional Stress Awareness Week

I see so many clients who come to me feeling tense, tired, and overwhelmed - carrying the weight of stress in their bodies without even realising it.

My aim is always to help them leave their treatment feeling a little lighter, calmer, and more at ease than when they arrived.

Stress shows up in so many ways - tight shoulders, busy minds, restless sleep, or that sense of never fully switching off.

Taking time to slow down, rest, and reconnect with yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

Reflexology, facial reflexology, Indian head massage, and Zone Face Lift are beautiful, nurturing ways to calm the nervous system, release tension, and bring you back into balance.

If you’ve been feeling the effects of stress lately, maybe this is your reminder to pause and give yourself that time to reset.

Get in touch to make an appointment!

www.vedratherapies.com

03/11/2025

Did you know your body can’t make Omega 3 on its own?

Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid, which means we must get it through our diet or from a good-quality supplement.

Omega 3 supports so many areas of our wellbeing, from our mood and hormones to our heart, skin, and even sleep.

Here are just a few of the benefits:
* Supports emotional wellbeing and can help ease feelings of anxiety and low mood
* Promotes eye health and vision
* Essential for brain development during pregnancy
* Improves heart and cardiovascular health
* Encourages healthy cholesterol levels
* Supports bones and joints
* Can improve sleep quality
* Helps balance hormones and ease menstrual or menopausal symptoms
* Reduces inflammation and supports immune function
* Nourishes skin from within

The truth is, most people are low in Omega 3 and don’t even realise it.

If your supplement isn’t being properly absorbed - or if it doesn’t contain the right antioxidants (polyphenols) - your body might not actually be getting the benefits.

Your blood doesn’t lie.

That’s why I love that you can now do a simple at-home dry blood spot test to find out your personal Omega 3 balance. It’s quick, easy, and gives you real insight into what your body needs.

Once you know your numbers, you can choose a supplement that’s proven to actually work - so you’re not just guessing (or wasting your money).

When your body is in balance, everything feels better - your energy, focus, skin, sleep, and mood.

DM me to find out more, or comment TEST below if you’d like to take the at-home test and discover your own Omega 3 balance.

31/10/2025

If your periods feel heavy, painful, or exhausting - your body may be calling for balance.

An excess of omega-6 can lead to the production of prostaglandins, which trigger inflammation and discomfort.

But there’s a gentler, more natural way to support your body.

Through a simple test, I can check your omega 6:3 ratio and guide you toward restoring harmony - naturally.

No need to mask symptoms with the pill - true healing begins when we listen to what our body is trying to tell us.

Message me to learn more about testing and rebalancing your omega 6:3 levels.

29/10/2025

🧠 World Stroke Day | Reflexology & Recovery

A stroke can have a profound impact on both body and mind. Alongside essential medical care and rehabilitation, some people recovering from stroke also turn to reflexology as a way to support their wellbeing.

Reflexology is a complementary therapy involving gentle pressure on specific areas of the feet, hands or face. While it is not a treatment for stroke itself, emerging research suggests it may:
✨ Help reduce anxiety and stress
🌿 Support relaxation and emotional wellbeing
🌙 Improve sleep quality and overall comfort
💓 Promote a sense of balance and calm during recovery

Many stroke survivors experience heightened tension, fatigue and anxiety - factors that can make rehabilitation more challenging. Reflexology may help ease some of these symptoms, supporting a more holistic recovery journey.

⚠️ Important reminders:
• Always seek medical clearance before starting reflexology after a stroke.
• Work with a qualified practitioner who can adapt treatment to your needs (e.g., mobility challenges, sensation changes, or spasticity).
• Avoid treatment if there is active DVT, open wounds or foot infection.

Reflexology works best when used alongside, not instead of, medical and rehabilitative care. For many people, it can offer a gentle space for calm and comfort during a time of major change. 💜

29/10/2025

I received this text message this morning from a lovely client who had booked herself in for The Complete Wellness Package…..

She came in with shoulder and neck pain and left feeling completely renewed - relaxed, comfortable, and glowing.

It’s amazing what happens when we give the body space to heal. 💕

28/10/2025

Have you ever wondered if your cells are as healthy as they could be?

I’ve had lots of enquiries about what exactly Zinzino Balance Oil is, so I thought I’d explain a little more about their Balance Test and why I’m so passionate about it.

Did you know your body has around 37 trillion cells?

Every single one has a “wall” called a cell membrane, and I like to think of it like the walls of a house. Just like a house protects the people inside, a cell membrane protects your cell and controls what comes in and out. It also helps your cells communicate with each other - like neighbours sharing important information.

The types of fats in your cell membranes matter a lot. If the walls are made from the “wrong” fats (too much omega-6, not enough omega-3), the house can start to feel unstable. Your cells might not communicate properly, inflammation can rise, and your energy, mood, and overall wellbeing can be affected.

When your cells aren’t functioning optimally, you might notice things like fatigue, low mood, brain fog, poor sleep, aches or joint pain, digestive issues, or frequent colds. Over time, an imbalance like this can increase the risk of chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalance, or other long-term health issues.

That’s why testing is so important. The Balance Test from Zinzino shows you exactly where your omega levels are and how your cells are functioning. No guessing, no hoping - just clear information about what your body truly needs.

From there, the Balance Oil helps restore the right balance, supporting your cells, your nervous system, and your overall wellbeing.

The future of health is testing, not guessing. 🧬✨

DM me if you’d like to take control of your health!

25/10/2025

🎉🎉 Our 2nd anniversary dip takes place tomorrow at Helen’s Bay!! 🎉🎉

The plan (weather permitting) is to meet at 9am and we’ll start with a lovely yoga session lead by the fabulous Geraldine from Cicada Wellbeing around 9.15am ❤️

If you’d like to join in, please bring your own yoga mat!

We’ll then dip and enjoy a cuppa and food afterwards (the plan is a BBQ , but this may change due to weather).

Whatever the weather we’ll have a fabulous morning, celebrating 2 years of friendships, good craic, dips and cold nips 😂😂

Looking forward to seeing you there 🌊

Mairead 🫶

24/10/2025

Corporate Wellbeing are days available with Workplace Wellness NI - get in touch via the website if you have any enquiries ⬇️

www.workplacewellnessni.com

23/10/2025

It’s that time of year again peeps, and any boxes or items to be added to boxes can be dropped off at Vedra Therapies.

Last date to drop them here is Monday 1st December !

Thanks 🙏

Good evening folks. We hope you are all well.🥰

I know you may think its a bit early however we are Launching the 11th Year of our Annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal🎁🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄. Over the past 10 years due to the amazing kindness, generosity of Businesses, Schools, Youth Groups, Churches & Many Individuals our Annual Shoe Box Appeal has enabled us to give many groups across N.I.

So once again with your support we will endeavor to give out as many 🎁🎁🎁 as we can on your behalf.

Please see Flyer Below for further information.

23/10/2025

I’m excited to share that I’ve recently partnered with Zinzino - bringing a whole new level of personalised wellbeing to my clients.

Who are Zinzino?
Zinzino are global leaders in test-based nutrition, helping you discover what’s really happening inside your body -right down to the cellular level.

So many of us look healthy on the outside - eating well, staying active, doing all the “right” things - but inside, our cells can still be struggling.

Their Omega 6:3 Balance Test offers a simple, science-backed way to see how balanced (or inflamed) your cells truly are.

When your cells are out of balance, it can lead to fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, hormonal issues, and stubborn inflammation.

But once you start bringing your body back into balance, everything can change:
✨ Energy lifts
✨ Focus sharpens
✨ Hormones balance
✨ Skin and mood improve

I’m so excited to offer this alongside my holistic treatments - helping you feel your best, from the inside out.

If you’d like to learn more about the test and how it can support you, comment HEALTH below or send me a DM and I’ll share the details.

23/10/2025

Have you ever heard the saying:

“Listen to your body when it whispers so you don’t have to hear it scream”?

It’s something I speak to many of my clients about - and something I continue to practice myself.

Our bodies are incredibly wise.

They’re constantly communicating with us - through our energy levels, skin, digestion, mood, sleep, and even our cravings.

But with the pace of modern life, it’s so easy to miss those gentle messages until they become louder.

Sometimes, what feels like tiredness, brain fog, or irritability is actually our body’s way of asking for balance - on a much deeper level.

Often, what’s happening inside our cells can show up as those little “whispers” long before we realise it.

So this is your reminder to pause.

To rest.

To nourish yourself with foods, thoughts, and habits that support you - not deplete you.

Your body is always speaking to you.

The question is - are you listening?