Well Balanced Beings

18/12/2025

🎁 Give the Gift of Wellbeing This Festive Season ✨

This Christmas & New Year, choose a gift that truly supports health and balance 🌿
Our gift vouchers are ideal for anyone in need of rest, grounding, and self-care.

📍 Well Balanced Holistics – Cootehall, Boyle
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06/11/2025

Reflexology isn’t just relaxing. Studies show it can lead to real, measurable changes in the body.

A review published in National Center for Biotechnology Information looked at what happens physiologically and biochemically when people receive reflexology. Here’s what they found 👇

✅ 1. Stress hormone levels can change
Several studies showed reductions in cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone) and salivary amylase after reflexology. Lower stress = better balance for many systems in the body.

❤️ 2. Heart rate and blood pressure may respond
People often experience a calming effect — including lower heart rate and blood pressure during or after a session. This reflects activation of the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system.

😊 3. Improved relaxation and emotional wellbeing
Participants consistently reported feeling calmer, more centered, and less anxious after reflexology. This isn’t just subjective — some studies observed measurable shifts in physiological markers of stress.

⚠️ Important note:
These changes don’t mean reflexology treats or cures disease. But they do show that what happens during a session is more than surface-level pampering. It can support the body’s natural stress regulation pathways.

A relaxed body has more capacity to heal, regulate, and restore balance. Reflexology supports the body’s natural balance by encouraging deep relaxation and reducing stress. Small shifts inside can make a big difference in how you feel on the outside.



Source: McCullough, J. E., Liddle, S. D., Sinclair, M., Close, C., & Hughes, C. M. (2014). The Physiological and Biochemical Outcomes Associated with a Reflexology Intervention. National Center for Biotechnology Information

23/09/2025

Did you know every area of your body is mirrored on your feet? 🤯

Reflexology is based on the principle that specific points on the feet, known as reflex areas, correspond to different organs, glands and body systems. By applying gentle, targeted pressure to these points, a reflexologist works to encourage improved circulation, support the body’s natural processes and help restore balance between systems.

The foot map you see here shows the location of these reflex areas. For example, the tips of the toes relate to the head and sinuses, the arch corresponds to digestive organs, and the heel reflects the lower back and pelvic area.

During World Reflexology Week, we’re highlighting the science behind this centuries-old practice and the benefits it can offer in modern life.

📅 Book your session and experience how reflexology supports your whole body from the ground up.

18/09/2025

Hi all,
‘The Mindful Garden Workshop’ is in its 10th year ❤️ This workshop is so special to me and the children who attend make it magical 🥰 I always tailor my workshop to the needs of the group. Then I watch them all blossom 🌼
See you soon
Catherine 💗

06/09/2025

20/07/2025

Systematic Kinesiology is a powerful holistic tool that addresses digestive and gut issues by identifying and correcting imbalances in the body using muscle testing, nutrition, emotional clearing, and energy balancing.

07/06/2025

The public health expert says the research into probiotics and the gut microbiome in relation to overall health and mental health is very encouraging.

30/01/2025

Appointment for 2pm Friday has become available for reflexology. DM or WhatsApp Rita 0868560058 if you are interested in an hour of deep relaxation ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend shenanigans!!

17/01/2025

✨ Transform Your Skin from Within ✨

Did you know your skin reflects your inner health? Digestive imbalances like bloating, food sensitivities, or poor gut health often show up as acne, eczema, rosacea, and more.

🌱 I’m here to help! My tailored reflexology, kinesiology, and digestive health sessions focus on addressing the root causes of your skin and digestive concerns. Together, we can restore balance and vitality to both your gut and your skin.

📅 Book your appointment today via WhatsApp 086 8560058 and take the first step toward glowing skin and better digestion!

Let’s uncover your healthiest self—inside and out.

12/01/2025

🌿 Step into Wellness with Reflexology! 🌿

Did you know reflexology can help:
💆‍♀️ Reduce stress and tension
🦶 Relieve aches and pains
✨ Improve sleep and overall wellbeing
⚖️ Balance hormones
Your feet hold the key to your health! Each session is tailored to bring balance and and harmony to your body.

📲 Book your appointment now via WhatsApp 0868560058 or DM

💚 Your journey to better health starts with a single step.

09/01/2025

The beauty of nature

06/01/2025

Ah, the post-Christmas digestion phase! Whether it’s the roast dinners, heaps of desserts, festive snacks, beers and wines, it’s quite a journey for your digestive system. It’s not uncommon to experience sluggish digestion, stomach cramps and bloat, increased food sensitivities, heartburn etc, with the sugar and alcohol overload, lesser activity and poor sleep habits.

Boosting digestion can involve several simple yet effective practices:

Stay Hydrated: Water aids digestion, so drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.
Eat Mindfully: Chew your food thoroughly and eat slowly to aid digestion.
Include Fiber: Incorporate fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Probiotics: Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and other probiotic-rich foods can support gut
health.
Limit Fatty Foods: High-fat meals can slow digestion, so try to balance them with
lighter options.
Herbal Teas: Peppermint, ginger, or chamomile teas can ease digestive discomfort.
Manage Stress: Stress can impact digestion, so practice relaxation techniques like
meditation or yoga.

Small adjustments to your diet and lifestyle can make a significant difference in promoting healthy digestion.

If you feel that you could do with a little guidance and help with resetting your digestion, identifying food sensitivities or other probabilities that might be the root cause of your IBS, bloating and digestive discomfort, schedule an appointment me. WhatsApp/Text/DM Rita on 086 8560058