Valley View Reflexology

21/02/2026

Why Reflexology Around Ovulation Is So Powerful for Fertility

As a fertility reflexologist, I always recommend a session around day 9/10 of your cycle or just before ovulation.

Ovulation is the most important window in your cycle when it comes to conception. Supporting the body at this key moment can make a significant difference.

1. Supports Optimal Blood Flow to the Reproductive Organs

Around ovulation, your body increases blood flow to the ovaries and uterus to prepare for egg release and potential implantation. Reflexology helps:

* Encourage healthy pelvic circulation
* Support oxygen and nutrient delivery to the ovaries
* Promote optimal endometrial lining development

Improved circulation means better nourishment of the follicle and uterine environment.

2. Encourages Hormonal Balance

Ovulation is driven by a delicate hormonal dance between the brain and ovaries, involving FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone.

Reflexology works on reflex points linked to:

* Pituitary gland
* Hypothalamus
* Ovaries
* Thyroid

By supporting the endocrine system, reflexology can help the body regulate its own hormonal rhythm, especially beneficial for women with irregular cycles, PCOS, or stress-related hormonal disruption.

3. Reduces Stress at a Crucial Time

Stress directly impacts ovulation. Elevated cortisol can interfere with the hormonal signals required for egg release.

A reflexology session around ovulation:

* Calms the nervous system
* Activates the parasympathetic “rest and repair” response
* Lowers stress hormones
* Promotes emotional balance

4. Supports Healthy Egg Release

By improving circulation and reducing nervous system tension, it can help create optimal conditions for:

* Timely ovulation
* Reduced ovulatory discomfort
* Balanced luteal phase support

5. Prepares the Uterus for Potential Implantation

The days just before and around ovulation are key for preparing the uterine lining. Reflexology may help:

* Enhance uterine receptivity
* Support lymphatic drainage
* Reduce pelvic congestion

This creates a more supportive environment for a fertilised egg.

17/02/2026

15/02/2026

The Highest Number Yet – 4 Babies on the Way in 1 Week

My heart is overflowing with gratitude as I share something truly special…

This week, four of my beautiful clients let me know they are pregnant. Four precious babies on the way.

🌿 1 Westmeath baby
🌿 1 Roscommon baby
🌿 2 Galway babies

To say I am honoured to walk this journey with these women would be an understatement.

So what did they do?

They chose to gently support their bodies instead of forcing them.
They committed to Fertility Reflexology sessions, allowing their nervous systems to soften and their hormones to rebalance naturally.
They followed my holistic fertility nutritional programme, nourishing, simple, and rooted in real food.
They made the brave decision to step away from high doses of synthetic supplements and instead trusted their bodies’ innate intelligence.
They detoxed gently with celery juice, supported their liver and lymph, and created space for healing.
And most importantly… they let nature take its course.

No extremes.
No overwhelm.
No chasing.

Just support. Alignment. Trust.

When the body feels safe, nourished and regulated, incredible things can happen.

Every woman’s journey is unique, and there are never guarantees in fertility. But what I witness time and time again is this: when we calm the nervous system, reduce inflammation, nourish deeply and remove what no longer serves the body, we create the conditions for life.

To these four mamas-to-be, THANK YOU for trusting me.
To every woman still waiting, your body is not broken. Sometimes it simply needs the right support.

This week we celebrate four miracles. 🤍

And I couldn’t be more grateful.

05/02/2026

More good news! I absolutely love when my clients get pregnant before they start IVF. In the last 2 years, four of my clients have received their money back from various IVF clinics.

Thanks ###xx for letting me share your message x

31/01/2026

The Magic of a Holed Stone .. Druids and later Celtic folk traditions revered holed stones as sacred and powerful.

Long before I understood the path I would walk as a fertility reflexologist, this stone was already here.

Recently I had a diviner visit to dowes the gardens, and the insights that emerged were truly beautiful. Two natural springs cross in my back garden, creating a powerful healing point. In ancient folklore, particularly within Druidic tradition, places like this were seen as fairy rings not fairy forts, but energetic circles where the veil between worlds is said to be thinner, and where healing and wisdom flow freely.

I was also informed that I have a holed stone here at home. Holed stones have long been regarded as powerful symbols of fertility, protection, and renewal. They were often used in rituals for conception, safe births, healing, and blessing.

This stone has been with us since the day we moved in. I found it quietly resting in the garden, and over the years it has served many purposes, as part of a water feature, and even with timber placed through it to support a tent. Yet its deeper story runs far beyond us. Living in a glacial valley, I can’t help but marvel at how long this stone has been here, and how many years, even centuries, it took for water and time to carve that perfect opening through its heart.

Holed stones can be found across Ireland and Britain, from Men-an-Tol in Cornwall, to stones in Clare, Mayo, and Donegal each carrying their own stories of fertility, healing, and sacred landscape.

To discover that this ancient symbol has been quietly resting in my garden, at a powerful crossing of waters, is very meaningful. A reminder that the land remembers, that healing is layered, and that sometimes magic has been beside us all along 🌿

31/01/2026

St Brigid: A Saint of Light, Healing, and New Beginnings

St Brigid is one of Ireland’s most beloved saints, woven deeply into the land, the seasons, and the lives of the people. She is remembered as a woman of immense compassion, strength, and generosity who bridged the ancient wisdom of the earth with the emerging Christian faith. Many stories of St Brigid echo an even older goddess of the same name, associated with fertility, creativity, and renewal, making her a powerful symbol of continuity, healing, and life.

St Brigid is the saint of fertility, healing, motherhood, midwives, and new beginnings. She is also the patron saint of poets, healers, and those who work with care and intention for others. Her feast day, Imbolc (February 1st), marks the turning of the year toward spring—a time when the earth begins to stir again after winter, and when hope quietly returns. It is a season of possibility, growth, and gentle awakening, which is why St Brigid is so closely linked with fertility in all its forms: the fertility of the land, the body, the heart, and the spirit.

The Cloth of St Brigid (Brat Bhríde)

One of the most cherished traditions associated with St Brigid is the placing of a cloth, ribbon, or scarf outside on the eve of her feast day. This cloth known as the Brat Bhríde is left out overnight to receive St Brigid’s blessing as she passes through the land. By morning, it is believed to carry her healing, protective, and fertility-giving energy.

Traditionally, the blessed cloth was kept throughout the year and used for comfort, healing, protection in childbirth, or times of illness and uncertainty. It became a physical reminder of hope—that unseen support surrounds us, and that gentle blessings can be carried forward into daily life.

I have placed a pink and a blue ribbon outside for St Brigid to bless, with loving intention for my amazing clients. These ribbons symbolise balance, possibility, and new life, and they hold my hope for fertility, healing, and peace for all those I work with. They represent trust in the process, compassion for the body, and faith that each journey is held with care.

St Brigid teaches us that light returns after winter.

26/01/2026

When the ‘mother of reflexology’, Eunice Ingham, says it like this, then you are best to LISTEN‼️

x Karen x

26/01/2026

10 powerful foods that support healthy lungs and easier breathing 🫁

Your respiratory health is deeply connected to what you eat. These anti-inflammatory foods work through multiple pathways to reduce airway inflammation, support immune function, and protect lung tissue from oxidative damage.

The standouts:
🍎 Apples contain quercetin—a natural antihistamine that reduces asthma symptoms
🥦 Broccoli activates detox enzymes that eliminate respiratory toxins
🫚 Ginger relaxes airway muscles and thins mucus naturally
🥬 Leafy greens improve oxygen delivery throughout your body
🌰 Omega-3s from walnuts and flax calm airway reactivity

The research is compelling: People eating 5+ apples weekly had better lung function. Higher omega-3 intake is linked to reduced asthma risk. Adequate vitamin C supports stronger immunity and healthier lung tissue.

Whether you're managing asthma, recovering from respiratory infections, or simply want to breathe easier—these foods provide natural, science-backed support for your lungs. 💚

21/01/2026

A little IVF journey, a little break away… and a beautiful beginning

I’m over the moon to share that my first Cork baby is on the way 🤍

One of my lovely fertility reflexology clients travelled from Cork and stayed locally after her transfer, enjoying a few restful days and three reflexology sessions here in Roscommon. Today, she’s pregnant and I couldn’t be more honoured to have been part of her journey.

For anyone considering travelling for IVF support, this area truly is something special. Just down the road from my clinic is a gorgeous Airbnb, St. John’s Old School House, run by my friend Marie () a peaceful, welcoming place to rest, reset and be nurtured. Nearby there is also The Hudson Bay Hotel.

Nature lovers are spoiled here. The ancient St. John’s Wood / More Park Forest offers beautiful walks, stillness and space to breathe, while Lough Ree glistens nearby, reminding you to slow down and soften into the process.

If you fancy exploring, Athlone is just a short drive away with so much to enjoy shopping, Athlone Castle, the charm of Sean’s Bar, cosy cafés and riverside strolls. Closer to home, we’re blessed with wonderful local pubs and food spots including Coffey’s Pub, The Claypipe Bar, Ned’s Bar, and the much-loved Murray’s in Knockcroghery home of Jamie Murray for all GAA fans.

This part of Roscommon is ideal for an IVF mini-break a place where treatment can be gently supported by rest, nature, nourishment and reflexology. A chance to step away from the rush, honour your body, and feel truly held during such an important time.

If you’re thinking of combining fertility reflexology with a short getaway, you’d be very welcome here in Lecarrow.

Sometimes, a change of pace and a little extra care can make all the difference.

Check out Lecarrow Walking Club page for walks in the area and St. John's Airbnb Lecarrow.