Author: Grainne Staunton
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Baby Reflexology at Home: Bond, Calm, and Support Your Little One Anytime
Becoming a parent comes with endless joys—and plenty of sleepless nights. You want to do everything you can to help your baby thrive, but life doesn’t come with a pause button. That’s where online baby reflexology can help. Our on-demand parent and baby reflexology course gives you the tools to support your baby’s wellbeing, build…
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No Signs of Labour at 40+ Weeks? Why I’m Surrendering and Trusting the Process
I’ll admit it, I was a little naïve this time around. I thought that because I had such a wide range of holistic supports at my fingertips, my fourth baby would surely arrive early. Reflexology, Reiki, Acupuncture, hypnobirthing, kinesiology, homeopathy, tissue salts, Bach flower remedies, bio energy, essential oils, even my pendulum, I had convinced…
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Early Labour & Emotional Readiness
As I prepare for labour, one of the ways I’m grounding myself emotionally is by creating a familiar, calm environment through scent. Essential oils have been part of my pregnancy journey—supporting rest, emotional balance, and connection. So naturally, they’re also part of the space I’ve created for birth. The Blend: Clary Sage + Lavender +…
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How to Release Jaw Tension & Combat Grinding Naturally
Do you ever wake up with a sore jaw? Or notice yourself clenching your teeth while concentrating; for me it’s when I’m chopping vegetables! My jaw tension is definitely stress-related because when my nervous system is calm, my jaw softens naturally, but when stress creeps back in, I notice clenching at night or while focusing…
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Birth Prep Tool Kit: Integrating Mind, Body & Emotional Support
As I approach the final weeks of pregnancy, I’m focusing on creating a birth environment that supports me physically, emotionally, and mentally. Over the years, I’ve learned that preparation isn’t just about logistics—it’s about feeling empowered and held through every stage of labour. Here’s a peek into the tools I’m using to support myself. Supportive…
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Bach Flower Remedies: Gentle Support for Emotional Balance
From using Rescue Remedy during school exams to exploring the full Bach Flower kit with my family and clients today, I’ve been continually amazed at how these gentle, flower-based remedies can support a wide range of emotions. I’ve always known of Rescue Remedy—it was my go-to during exams to combat nerves in secondary school and…
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Back-to-School Week: Gentle Supports at Home
It’s been a big week at home. We’ve been trying to make the most of the last few days of the summer holidays before the older two boys went off to school together. Excitement, nerves, and all the emotions were swirling—for them and for me. Over the past few days, I’ve been leaning on a…
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Clarity, Compassion & Cocktails – A Night to Remember
A week after Clarity, Compassion & Cocktails, I’m still basking in the glow of sharing with exceptional women & the feedback on my reflexology, EFT & kinesiology. It’s been a whole week since our Clarity, Compassion & Cocktails event, and I’m still feeling the buzz. The memories of that night continue to lift me, and…
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From Engineer to Energy Therapist: My Reiki Journey
Sometimes, life nudges us onto a path we never expected. For me, that path began with years of headaches, a chance encounter with Reiki, and a decision that changed everything. This is the story of how Reiki found me — and why I feel called to share it with others today. In 2014, I was…
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What Your Feet Can Tell Me: A Reflexologist’s Perspective
Your feet might not speak in words, but they’re always telling a story. As a reflexologist — and an orthotist — when I look at your feet, I’m not just seeing toes, arches, and heels. I’m looking at them through two very different lenses. From an orthotic and biomechanics perspective, I’m trained to analyse structure,…
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