Una's Stillpoint Reflexology Clinic

11/11/2025

Women’s health & wellbeing is finally being addressed ❤️

11/11/2025

Women’s health & wellbeing is finally being addressed by the IDA by changing the false information on packaging

10/11/2025

Book your hormone balancing Reflexology treatment with Úna Stillpoint Reflexology 👣

Our hormones influence everything. Our mood, energy, and sleep, metabolism, fertility, and emotional resilience. When they’re out of balance, we can feel it in every part of our lives.

Reflexology offers a gentle, holistic approach to supporting the endocrine system - the network of glands that produce and regulate our hormones (including the thyroid, adrenals, pituitary, and ovaries/testes).

When we’re under chronic stress, our bodies release high levels of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. Over time, this can throw other hormones off balance - affecting menstrual cycles, thyroid activity, weight regulation, and even immune function.

By calming the nervous system and promoting deep relaxation, reflexology helps lower stress hormones and encourages the body to return to homeostasis - its natural state of balance.

🧠 How it works:

Reflex points corresponding to endocrine glands are stimulated, helping to improve communication between these systems via neural and circulatory pathways.

Activating the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) response reduces cortisol and adrenaline levels.

With less stress load, the body can better regulate hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, insulin, and melatonin.

📚 What the research shows:

A 2019 study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research found that women who received reflexology during their menstrual cycle experienced reduced PMS symptoms, less pain, and improved mood.

In Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2017), researchers reported that reflexology helped reduce anxiety and fatigue in menopausal women, suggesting a beneficial effect on stress-related hormonal imbalance.

Other studies note reflexology’s potential to lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and enhance overall wellbeing - all indicators of a more regulated endocrine system.

✨ The bigger picture:
While reflexology doesn’t replace medical care or claim to “fix” hormonal disorders, it can be a valuable complementary approach to help the body find its rhythm again.
For many, it offers a sense of calm, better sleep, and renewed emotional balance - the foundation for healthier hormone function.

05/11/2025

❤️ Book your Advanced Reflexology with Úna Stillpoint Reflexology 👣

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

01/11/2025

01/11/2025

🍁The first day of November is here, and with it comes a change in the air. As seasons change, so do we, the year winds down, take a moment to reflect on your growth. From the vibrant days of summer, to the cozy stillness of winter, November marks a beautiful transition.
Take some time out with Úna Stillpoint Reflexology to allow yourself the time to reflect & be at one where you are at🤗

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. 💜

23/10/2025

👣 Women’s health as we know has sadly been very neglected 😞
🤔 Did u know studies show that regular reflexology can significantly reduce the physical and emotional symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)? Symptoms including pain, bloating, fatigue. It also reduces symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder ( PMDD), which, along with pms symptoms, also includes severe anxiety, depression and mood swings. Sadly, some ladies can become suicidal due to its effects.
🥰 By helping to balance hormones, reflexology can assist in regulating irregular menstrual cycles.
❤️ Over the last 20 years, working using Advanced Reflexology techniques, giving regular treatments has helped clients manage conditions such as PMS, Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis.
👣 Contact Úna Stillpoint Reflexology to make ur appointment & learn more about your hormonal health 🤗

22/10/2025

👣 With over 20 years experience in Advanced Reflexology working with ❤️mums & babies 👶 Book your special time with Úna Stillpoint Reflexology 🥰

22/10/2025

😓 When you feel disconnected, reflexology 👣offers a way to listen.
😒 Are you feeling a constant buzz of anxiety or a heavy tiredness you can't shake?
🤔 That's likely your body trying to tell you something. ❤️ Reflexology is a gentle and grounding way to help you listen and bring your nervous system back into balance.
😌 Give yourself permission to pause and reset 🥰 Message Úna Stillpoint Reflexology 👣at (087) 133 4288 to learn more about how I can support your wellbeing with over 20 years experience in Advanced Reflexology working with stress & anxiety 🤗

20/10/2025

🦴 WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY – 20th OCTOBER

Osteoporosis affects millions worldwide, often silently. While medical treatments, nutrition, and exercise are the cornerstones of bone health, complementary therapies like reflexology can offer gentle support along the way.

✨ What is reflexology?
Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific zones on the feet, hands, face or ears, believed to correspond to different parts of the body. This can help relax the nervous system, encourage circulation, and support overall wellbeing.

Why it may help people with osteoporosis:
• Boosts blood and lymph flow to support nutrient delivery to bones
• Promotes deep relaxation and reduces stress hormones
• May help manage pain, stiffness, or discomfort
• Encourages better sleep and overall wellbeing

⚠️ Important: Reflexology does not rebuild bone density or replace medical treatment. Always speak to your healthcare team before starting any new therapy, especially if you have fractures or recent surgeries.

Find a reflexologist near you at www.reflexology.ie

20/10/2025

❤️ Ley lines, marked by ancient stones and mountains, are powerful pathways of Earth's energy. Many believe these locations were used for healing and spiritual connection.
☺️ The 1st time I came to see this place, Feymore Creeslough, I could feel the presence of the calming energy & knew it was home. My place to relocate my 20 year Reflexology practice, Úna Stillpoint Reflexology 👣