The Clonmel Acupuncture Centre - Katie Murphy

23/02/2026

Fabulous 😍

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21/02/2026

🙌🏻👑

20/02/2026

🌿 Stressed, Tired, or “Wired but Tired”? 🌿

Chronic stress keeps many of us in high cortisol mode, leading to:
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Restless sleep
• Digestive issues
• Low mood— but your body can learn to rest again. ✨

In my sessions, I combine:

🌟 Acupuncture – gently balances your nervous system, reduces stress, improves circulation, and supports hormonal regulation
🎶 Tuning Forks & Singing Bowls – vibrations help release tension, stimulate acupoints, and guide the body into a calmer, more balanced rhythm
💎 Crystals – support energy flow and intention
🔥 Mineral Heat Lamp – warms the body and relaxes muscles
🔮 Oracle Cards – provide insight, reflection, and mindful guidance

Starting with the root and moving upward, this combination helps you feel:
🌱 Grounded
💛 Balanced
😌 Calm

Clients often notice:
✅ Deeper, easier breathing
✅ Warmth and lightness in the body
✅ Better sleep
✅ Relief from “wired but tired” sensations

💫 Give your nervous system the reset it deserves — calm isn’t just a feeling, it’s a choice. 💫

20/02/2026

✨ Today in the clinic, I’m diffusing a calming blend of essential oils: bitter orange, black spruce, and frankincense.
• Bitter orange – Uplifts the mood, reduces tension, and promotes a sense of joy and relaxation
• Black spruce – Grounding and soothing, helping to calm the nervous system and ease stress
• Frankincense – Supports mental clarity, deep breathing, and a feeling of inner calm

🌿 Together, this combination creates a serene, balancing atmosphere for your body, mind, and spirit during your visit.

15/02/2026

So true!

13/02/2026

“When Memory Flickers”

When I was small,
you were away working.
Not chasing dreams
just doing what fathers do
when love looks like overtime
and distance.

And when you came back
through the front door
tired, smiling, arms wide
I would pretend I didn’t know you.

I’d look at you blankly.
Hide behind the sofa.
Act like you were a stranger
who’d wandered into the wrong house.

I did it to punish you.
Because I missed you
and didn’t know how to say it.

You brought the best gifts back from America
special popcorn, sweet and salty and impossible to resist. chocolate and treats no one else here could get.
Treasures that made the distance
feel smaller than it was.

You threw me into the air
until I believed you could catch anything.
Once, you missed
and I landed in nettles!!!,
all sting and outrage and summer grass.
You scooped me up, half laughing, half horrified,
brushing my arms like you could undo the pain.

Even that feels precious now.

You taught me how to fish
how patience hums beneath the surface.
You taught me bird song,
how to stand still long enough
for the world to introduce itself.
You showed me trees by their leaves,
by their bark,
by the quiet way they hold the sky.

We walked the dogs for miles.
Long roads, muddy fields,
cold air turning our breath visible.
Side by side,
we talked about everything and nothing
my children, work, the state of the world,
my worries, your quiet advice.

Those walks felt endless.
Like there would always be
more time.

When my marriage broke down
and the walls of my life felt like they were collapsing,
you didn’t ask questions first.
You drove, you sailed
You arrived at my door.

You built the flat-pack furniture
piece by confusing piece,
instructions spread across the floor,
quietly turning loose boards
into something steady.

You have always shown love
in the things you do.

And now…

Today, you know me.
You say my name easily.
You ask about my day.
like you always have.

And I breathe.

But sometimes tomorrow comes
and something has shifted.

The doctor calls it Alzheimer’s disease
as if a word could explain
why recognition can vanish overnight.

Some times you look at me
with that searching expression,
kind but uncertain,
as though my face is on the tip of your memory
but won’t quite settle.

Today I am your child.
Tomorrow I might be
someone familiar but unnamed.
The next day,
you might know me again.

Love now lives
in the in-between.

So when you know me,
I treasure it.
I store it carefully
your voice saying my name,
your stories told the same way twice,
the warmth of your smile.

And when you don’t,
I do not disappear.

I tell you who I am.
Gently.
The way you once taught me
to listen for birds in the trees
patiently,
without anger at the silence.

Because whether you know me today
or lose me a little tomorrow,

you are still my dad,
who crossed oceans for work,
who taught me rivers and trees,
who walked beside me for miles,
who showed up when my life fell apart
with patience, timber, and quiet strength.

If your memory flickers,
I will be the steady thing.

And even if one day
you cannot find my name at all

I will still know
I am yours
I love you Dad x

12/02/2026

Hi everyone 🤍

I wanted to share something openly and from the heart….

As many of you know, I run my acupuncture clinic now on my own. For the first time in over 20 years, I’m also managing all of my own bookings and admin myself. This is not my strong point. There’s no receptionist or team behind the scenes — just me!

When I’m in the treatment room, my whole focus is on the person in front of me — holding space, listening deeply, and giving the care and attention they deserve. Because of that, I can’t take a voice call during sessions.

My new clinic space has just one treatment room and fewer hours available each week. This does mean it may take a little time to get in for a session with me, particularly for evening appointments, which tend to book up quickly.

Alongside this, I’m also a mum, and my time outside of clinic is devoted to my family.

In the past, I experienced physical and emotional burnout from pushing myself too far for too long. It was a difficult lesson, but it gave me a deep understanding of my limits and the importance of protecting my energy. I’ve learned that I can only truly support others when I am also caring for myself.

So if it sometimes takes me a little while to reply, or if appointment availability isn’t immediate, please know it’s never because you’re not important. It’s simply me working in a way that is sustainable, so I can continue to show up fully for you and offer the best care possible.

I truly appreciate your patience, your kindness, and your continued support of my work. 🤍
It means more than you know.

11/02/2026

How can acupuncture help knee pain?

Most people think knee pain is “just wear and tear”… but it’s rarely that simple.

Acupuncture helps knee pain in three powerful ways:

• It switches down the pain signals to the brain (natural pain relief)
• It reduces inflammation inside the joint
• It releases tight muscles in the thigh, hip and calf that are pulling the knee out of alignment

That’s why we don’t just treat the knee — we treat the muscles and pathways affecting it too.

This is especially helpful for:
✔ Osteoarthritis
✔ Long-standing stiffness and swelling
✔ Old injuries that never quite settled
✔ Pain when walking, stairs or getting up from chairs

Many people feel their knee is looser, lighter and less painful after just a few sessions.

If knee pain is limiting your movement, acupuncture may be a gentler option worth trying.

10/02/2026

This evening I treated myself to a new jar of homemade Bath Salts. I buy 5kg tubs of Epsom Salts from Star Fuels or local chemist.

Adding a few drops of essential oils to Epsom salts can turn an ordinary bath into a wonderfully soothing ritual ✨

Lavender
• Helps calm the mind and reduce stress
• Encourages better sleep and relaxation
• Soothes tired muscles and skin irritation

Myrrh
• Known for its comforting, grounding effect
• Supports dry or sensitive skin
• Traditionally valued for its cleansing properties

Geranium
• Helps balance mood and ease tension
• Lovely for supporting healthy-looking skin
• Uplifting, floral scent that refreshes the senses

Combined with Epsom salts, which help relax muscles and ease aches, this blend makes a deeply relaxing, skin-loving soak at the end of a long day 🛁

Just add to warm running water, sink in, and unwind 💜

10/02/2026

Tiny Buddha this is so true. I still remember a huge, powerful sentence my English Teacher wrote to me as I left school, it’s stayed with me all my life and guided me to where I am now. Don’t hold back telling someone how loved, special or important they are to you. You never know how much treasure your words can hold

07/02/2026

✨How does Acupuncture help couples trying to conceive?✨

The journey to conception is rarely just physical. It touches the heart, the emotions, the spirit, and the quiet hopes couples carry each day.

Over the past 22 years, I have had the privilege of supporting many couples as they walk this tender path towards parenthood. In my clinic, I work with a gentle blend of acupuncture, crystal healing, and sound healing to support not only the body, but the whole being — helping you feel calmer, more balanced, and more supported as you try to conceive.

🌿 For women
Acupuncture may help regulate cycles, support hormone balance, and improve blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, creating a more nurturing environment for ovulation and implantation. It is also often used alongside support for PCOS, endometriosis, irregular cycles, and recurrent miscarriage.

🌿 For men
Acupuncture may help improve s***m quality and overall reproductive health, while also easing the stress and pressure that can so often go unspoken.

💆‍♀️ A space to breathe and let go
Fertility challenges can bring deep emotional strain. Many people tell me that their sessions are the only time they truly relax. The combination of acupuncture, sound, and crystal healing helps calm the nervous system, release emotional tension, and restore a gentle flow of energy through the body.

🧬 Support during IVF
Acupuncture is widely used as a complementary therapy during IVF, with sessions often timed before and after embryo transfer to support uterine blood flow, implantation, and a sense of calm during the process.

This work is about more than trying to conceive. It is about helping you feel held, supported, and back in harmony with yourself during a time that can feel overwhelming.

If you are on your fertility journey and feel drawn to a more holistic, heart-centred, and spiritual support, I would be truly honoured to walk alongside you. 💛