Gráinne Duffy-Holistic Practice

24/03/2026

22/03/2026

Post-Treatment Care - , “Returning to normal” doesn’t feel normal—and that’s very real.

Many people expect life to snap back once treatment ends, but chemo can leave lasting physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. So even when doctors say you’re “done,” your body and mind may still be healing.

Here are some common reasons it feels that way:

🫱Physical changes: fatigue, neuropathy (tingling/numbness), pain, hormonal shifts

🫱Brain changes: “chemo brain” (memory, focus, word-finding issues)

🫱Emotional impact: anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence, grief for the old you

🫱Identity shift: you’re not the same person you were before cancer—and that’s okay

🫱Invisible recovery: others think you’re fine because treatment ended, but healing continues

Many survivors say the goal isn’t going back to normal, but finding a new normal—one that accounts for what you’ve been through.

After cancer treatment, it’s common for energy levels, skin sensitivity, and overall resilience to take time to settle. Recovery is not about returning to how things were before, but about supporting the body as it is now.

Oncology Reflexology is a gentle, adapted therapy that can support relaxation, reduce tension, and help manage fatigue during and after treatment.

Sessions may also include carefully adapted massage and skincare appropriate for sensitive or compromised skin. I use Thalgo products for their calming, hydrating, and skin-supportive properties.

All treatments are personalised, with care taken to ensure comfort, safety, and individual needs.

For more information, please feel free to get in touch.on 0877537183 or grainneduffyholisticpractice@gmail.com

22/03/2026

Chemo & Reflexology Treatment Plan

The best way to navigate a cancer diagnosis ,is to get a system in place ,why?

More than ever patients ,really want to return to normal ,to feel themselves again ,the key to figuring out is trial &error with different suppprts medicinal &Complimentary to see how their body responds.

Regular Sessions:
Reflexology sessions may be offered weekly or fortnightly, with shorter treatments to suit energy levels and chemotherapy cycles. The aim is relaxation and comfort.

Side Effects of Treatment:
Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and emotional changes. These can vary throughout treatment.

Carer’s Role:
As a carer, your role is to encourage rest and relaxation and provide emotional support. Patients often need reassurance, understanding, and a calm presence to help them navigate treatment.

For more information on how you can support your loved one or yourself please contact the page

Reflexology is a safe treatment during chemo ,during a cancer diagnosis.

For more information contact the page or email grainneduffy87@gmail.com 0877537183

21/03/2026

Our last 2!!

The best there is,no milky residue on the face.

19/03/2026

Some availability next week ❤️

18/03/2026

Happy 12th Birthday to my wild one Grace for Tomorrow !!

We love u ❤️