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Magnolia: Calmness RedefinedLavender may be the go-to calming oil, but magnolia takes relaxation to new depths. With its...
04/10/2025

Magnolia: Calmness Redefined

Lavender may be the go-to calming oil, but magnolia takes relaxation to new depths. With its luxurious, floral aroma, magnolia provides comfort to the heart and emotions, helping to alleviate tension and promote relaxation. As a rich source of linalool, magnolia has a profound impact on the nervous system, calming the mind more effectively than lavender. Apply it to your heart or wrists when you need a sense of calm — it's like a soothing balm for your emotions.

✨ Feel Better with Reflexology! ✨💆‍♀️ Ease menstrual cramps & bloating💆‍♀️ Reduce stress & anxiety💆‍♀️ Relieve back pain...
15/09/2025

✨ Feel Better with Reflexology! ✨

💆‍♀️ Ease menstrual cramps & bloating
💆‍♀️ Reduce stress & anxiety
💆‍♀️ Relieve back pain & tension
💆‍♀️ Support digestion & sleep
💆‍♀️ Calm headaches & migraines

Your body works hard—give it the care it deserves!

📢 Did You Know? You Can Claim Back on Your Reflexology Treatments! 🌿If you have health insurance with VHI, Laya, Irish L...
09/09/2025

📢 Did You Know? You Can Claim Back on Your Reflexology Treatments! 🌿

If you have health insurance with VHI, Laya, Irish Life, or Glo Health (if your with another provider please check with them) — you could be eligible to claim back €25–€30 per session with me! 🙌

As a fully registered NRRI Reflexologist, your treatments may be partially refunded depending on your plan. Here’s what some providers offer:

💙 VHI – Up to €25 per visit (7 visits/year)
❤️ Laya – 50% back (up to €30 per session, 3–8 visits/year)
💚 Irish Life / Aviva – €25 per session (up to 3 visits/year)
🧡 Glo Health – €25 per session (2 visits/year)

✅ You’ll receive a receipt after each treatment, which you can use to claim directly from your insurer.

📅 Book your session today and feel better — mind, body & wallet!
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💨 Baby Congested? Try This Gentle Reflexology Point!When your baby has a stuffy nose, reflexology can offer a gentle, na...
09/09/2025

💨 Baby Congested? Try This Gentle Reflexology Point!

When your baby has a stuffy nose, reflexology can offer a gentle, natural way to support relief — using just your hands and their tiny feet!

👉 Reflex Point: Tips of the Toes (Specifically the Big Toe!)

According to reflexology, the tips of the toes correspond to the sinuses.
By gently massaging these points, you can help promote sinus drainage and soothe congestion.

🔹 How-To (Safe for Babies!):
1️⃣ Hold your baby’s foot with love 💕
2️⃣ Use your thumb to gently press and massage the tip and sides of the big toe in small circles.
3️⃣ Do this for 1–2 minutes on each foot, a few times a day.

✅ Gentle
✅ Non-invasive
✅ Calming for baby (and you!)

Calming the nervous system through reflexology involves targeting specific areas of the feet that promote deep relaxatio...
30/08/2025

Calming the nervous system through reflexology involves targeting specific areas of the feet that promote deep relaxation. I gently work the big toes, corresponding to the brain and head, to quiet the mind. I then focus on the inner edge of the feet, supporting the central nervous system through the spinal reflex.

The solar plexus reflex, located below the ball of the foot, is a crucial point for releasing tension and triggering the body’s relaxation response.

To amplify the effect, I apply doTERRA essential oils such as lavender, frankincense, or Balance to these reflex points, combining touch therapy with soothing aromas to induce a deeply relaxed state.

🌸 Why Focus on the Uterus Reflex in Pregnancy?The uterus reflex point (found on the inner heel area of both feet) is lin...
27/08/2025

🌸 Why Focus on the Uterus Reflex in Pregnancy?

The uterus reflex point (found on the inner heel area of both feet) is linked to the reproductive system. In reflexology, gentle work here may:
1. Support Hormonal Balance
• Helps the body’s natural hormonal rhythms, which can ease mood swings, fatigue, and tension during pregnancy.
2. Encourage Relaxation of Pelvic Muscles
• May help relieve tension in the pelvic area, supporting comfort as the body changes.
3. Promote Circulation in the Pelvic Region
• Reflexology encourages overall blood and lymph flow, which can reduce swelling and discomfort.
4. Ease Menstrual or Pelvic Discomfort
• While not aimed at inducing labor, very light work on the uterus reflex can help relieve general pelvic heaviness or cramping sensations during pregnancy.
5. Preparation for Birth (Later Stages)
• In the final weeks, some reflexologists gently stimulate this reflex to support the body’s natural readiness for labor.

⚠️ Important Safety Notes:
• Reflexology in pregnancy should always be gentle and supportive, never deep or forceful.
• Certain reflexes (uterus, ovaries, pituitary gland) are usually approached with caution during the first trimester

✨ Feeling Tired, Stressed, or Out of Balance? ✨Did you know that every part of your body is connected through your feet?...
23/08/2025

✨ Feeling Tired, Stressed, or Out of Balance? ✨
Did you know that every part of your body is connected through your feet? 👣
Reflexology works like a reset button—helping to:
🌿 Melt away stress
🌿 Improve sleep
🌿 Boost energy & mood
🌿 Support digestion and overall wellness

Your body is always speaking… sometimes all it needs is the right touch to restore balance.

💆‍♀️ Treat yourself to an hour of deep relaxation—you deserve it.

📅 appointments available from September → DM to book your session now Or click the link in my bio

🦶 Reflexology Tip of the Day 🦶Relieve Headaches with Toe Reflex Points👉 The tips of your toes, especially the big toe, a...
26/06/2025

🦶 Reflexology Tip of the Day 🦶
Relieve Headaches with Toe Reflex Points

👉 The tips of your toes, especially the big toe, are linked to the head and brain — great for easing tension and clearing the mind.

How to use it:
• Gently pinch and roll each toe between your fingers, spending extra time on the big toe.
• Apply pressure in small circular motions for about 15–30 seconds per toe.

🌿 Optional boost: Add a drop of doTERRA Peppermint or PastTense blend to your fingertips before massaging — both are known for headache relief

🌿 Reflexology Tip for Stress Relief 🌿Feeling overwhelmed or tense? Try this simple reflexology hack 👣✨ Solar Plexus Poin...
25/06/2025

🌿 Reflexology Tip for Stress Relief 🌿
Feeling overwhelmed or tense? Try this simple reflexology hack 👣

✨ Solar Plexus Point – Found in the center of the foot, just below the ball.

💆‍♀️ Gently press and hold for 30 seconds using your thumb.
💧 Add a drop of doTERRA Balance or Lavender to deepen the calming effect.

🧘‍♀️ Great for:
• Stress & anxiety
• Better sleep
• Emotional balance

Take a moment today—your nervous system will thank you 💚

🌙 How Reflexology Can Help You Sleep BetterIf you’re struggling with restless nights or trouble winding down, reflexolog...
03/06/2025

🌙 How Reflexology Can Help You Sleep Better

If you’re struggling with restless nights or trouble winding down, reflexology might be the gentle support you need. Here’s how it works:

🧘‍♀️ Calms the Nervous System
By activating specific reflex points on the feet, reflexology helps shift the body into “rest mode” — ideal for drifting off naturally.

💆 Lowers Stress & Anxiety
A session can reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), helping your mind settle and your body release tension.

🌿 Supports Natural Sleep Hormones
Reflexology encourages the production of melatonin and serotonin — both crucial for falling asleep and staying asleep.

🦶 Releases Physical Tension
Tight shoulders? Busy brain? Working on the feet can ease tension held throughout the body, especially areas like the neck, back, and jaw.

👶 Safe for Children Too
Reflexology is gentle and calming for little ones. It can be especially helpful during teething, sleep regressions, or general restlessness.

✨ Whether you’re a tired mum, a light sleeper, or just need a reset — reflexology offers natural, drug-free support for better sleep.

📍 Based in Mayo | Specialising in Women, New Moms & Children
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🕊️ Book your relaxation session today

🦶 REFLEXOLOGY & THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 🧠🌿Reflexology is more than a soothing foot treatment — it’s a therapeutic practice th...
02/06/2025

🦶 REFLEXOLOGY & THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 🧠🌿

Reflexology is more than a soothing foot treatment — it’s a therapeutic practice that supports the nervous system on both a physical and energetic level.

🔬 Clinically, reflexology works by stimulating over 7,000 nerve endings in the feet. These correspond to different organs and systems in the body, encouraging:
• Nervous system regulation
• Parasympathetic activation (“rest and digest” mode)
• Reduced cortisol (stress hormone) levels
• Improved nerve communication and circulation

🕊️ Spiritually, the feet are considered grounding portals — connecting us to the Earth, stability, and inner peace. Reflexology helps quiet the mind, calm the spirit, and open pathways for healing energy to flow freely throughout the body.

✨ When the nervous system is calm, the body remembers how to heal.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply in need of balance — reflexology offers a gentle return to wholeness.

📅 Book your session.
💚 Reconnect. Restore. Realign.

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