Valley View Reflexology

16/12/2025

The Relaxing Magic of Crocheting

There’s something incredibly special about picking up a crochet hook and a ball of wool and making something, it’s more than a craft, it’s a calming journey for the heart and mind. Whether you’re working on a cozy blanket, a soft scarf, or a colorful baby gift, crocheting offers peaceful benefits that go far beyond the finished piece.

Why Crocheting is One of the Best Self-Care Practices:

Stress Relief & Mindfulness
The rhythmic repetition of stitches invites your thoughts to slow down. As you focus on the pattern and the feel of the wool, your mind naturally shifts away from daily stress and into a peaceful rhythm, almost like meditation with texture!

Improved Focus & Mental Breaks
Crocheting gives your brain something gentle and creative to engage with. It’s a purposeful break from screens, schedules, and “to-do” lists, helping you reset and return to your day feeling refreshed.

Boosts Confidence & Joy
With each stitch completed and each row added, you build something uniquely yours. That sense of progress and accomplishment, no matter how small, can lift your mood and spark joy.

Calming for Anxious Moments
The tactile connection to wool and hook can be grounding. Many find that the repetitive motion helps soothe anxiety, reduce tension, and encourage deep breaths, like knitting or coloring, but with its own creative rewards.

A Thread Through Generations
For me, crochet isn’t just a hobby, it’s a connection to my grandmother, who taught me how to crochet when I was a child. After she passed away in 2014, I took it up again with the help of her neighbour.l, since she passed I have crochet numerous blankets all sizes.  I’m so happy to have my granny’s crochet needle, and I carry that with me in every project. Since then, I’ve taught Courtney and many others to crochet, sharing the calm, and the joy that this craft has given me. And after Christmas, I’ll be starting crochet lessons in the lodge so even more people can experience the peace and creativity of yarn and hook together.

16/12/2025

15/12/2025

Fertility is never a one-size-fits-all journey.

This month alone, four of my clients are pregnant:

• Three conceived after a very short time
• One conceived after several months of reflexology alongside consistent lifestyle and wellbeing changes and gallons of celery juice

So why the difference?

Each body arrives with its own story:

• Hormonal balance and history
• Stress load and nervous system state
• Lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, and emotional wellbeing
• How long the body has been in survival mode

For some, once the nervous system is supported and the body feels safe enough to relax, changes can happen quickly. For others, the body needs more time, time to rebalance, to repair, and to trust again.

As a fertility reflexologist and coach, my role is not to promise timelines because ethically, that’s not possible but to support the body in creating the best possible internal environment.

When the nervous system is constantly activated, the body prioritises survival not reproduction. Ovulation, implantation, and hormonal communication can all be affected when the body doesn’t feel safe enough to rest and restore.

Through targeted fertility reflexology, nervous system regulation, and supportive coaching:

• Stress signals were reduced
• The parasympathetic (“rest & digest”) system was activated
• Hormonal communication was supported
• The body was given permission to relax

When the body is supported, listened to, and respected, it moves at the pace it needs not the pace we wish.

“Fertility reflexology reminds us that patience is part of the healing, the body responds when it feels safe.”

08/12/2025

✨ Certificate in Psychology Complete! ✨

I’m delighted, I’ve officially been awarded my Certificate in Psychology from Maynooth University! This journey has been nothing short of amazing, full of learning, growth, and eye-opening moments that have truly deepened my understanding of psychology and people.

What made the experience even more special were the incredible individuals I met along the way. I’ve been lucky enough to connect with the most supportive, inspiring, and genuinely lovely people, classmates who have now become friends for life.

I’m so grateful for the knowledge gained, the memories made, and the community that formed throughout this course. Excited to see where this path leads next!

05/12/2025

Two beautiful little baby boys arrived last week, and this week a precious little girl made her way into the world. 💙💙💗

A huge congratulations to the beautiful new parents who waited so patiently for their little miracles, your strength, faith, and love have brought you here, and it’s been an honour to walk beside you.

And congratulations to all my maternity reflexology mammies and daddies, your families grow is one of the greatest blessings of my work. Thank you, truly, for putting your trust in me.

To everyone still on their journey… please hold on to hope. Your story is still unfolding, even on the days it feels slow or heavy. Sometimes the biggest miracles arrive in the quietest moments, when we least expect them.

If your little miracle hasn’t arrived yet, keep faith. Things can change in an instant, and so often they do.

I’m here walking this path with you, cheering for you, believing for you. Your miracle is already making its way to you in its own perfect time.

23/11/2025

🍯✨ My Winter Honey Has Arrived! ✨🍯

I picked up my fresh batch of local honey from a local farmer today. Not just a sweet treat, this golden goodness is packed with powerful benefits for women’s health.

For Fertility: Local honey is full of antioxidants, which help protect your cells and balance your hormones—essential for fertility. Studies have shown that the nutrients in raw honey, like B-vitamins and minerals, play a role in boosting reproductive health. It’s nature’s way of supporting your body when you need it most.

For Menopause: If you’re navigating menopause, local honey can be a game changer. Packed with anti-inflammatory properties, it can help soothe hot flashes and reduce mood swings. The phytoestrogens in honey can mimic the effects of estrogen, offering relief from the hormonal rollercoaster that comes with menopause.

Why Local?: Local honey has the added benefit of supporting your immune system with local pollen, which can help your body adapt to seasonal allergens. Plus, it’s more likely to be raw and unfiltered, meaning it retains all its nutrients—enzymes, antioxidants, and antibacterial properties—that are often lost in commercial processing.

So here's to keeping it local, keeping it natural, and keeping our bodies supported through the seasons.

A spoonful of honey a day goes a long way for fertility, menopause, and overall health.

19/11/2025

Another little baby girl has arrived. Her amazing mum suffered six miscarriages before little miss arrived. I'm so happy for this amazing couple 💗💗💗 If you have suffered recurring miscarriages please try reflexology it really is amazing. Wherever you are find yourself a reflexologist, you won't be sorry.

16/11/2025

Baby News Incoming!

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that three more beautiful babies are on their way for July 2026 — and one very special little one is due on my own birthday, the 29th of July!

I couldn’t be more delighted for the amazing mammys-to-be. Moments like these remind me why I love what I do so deeply — supporting women on their fertility journey and witnessing these miracles unfold is the greatest gift.

To all my wonderful clients: thank you for trusting me, for showing up, and for allowing me to walk this path with you.

Here’s to healthy pregnancies, happy mammas, and a magical July ahead! 💫

09/11/2025

Another Pure Bundle of Joy!

This week, another beautiful baby boy arrived earth-side.

He is so handsome and absolutely perfect, and I couldn’t be happier for his incredible parents. Being a small part of your path to parenthood has been such an honour. Enjoy every cuddle, every tiny stretch, and every sleepy smile .. you deserve it all. 🤍