Category: Holistic Wellbeing
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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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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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Cranial Reflexology: A Gentle Reset for Your Nervous System
Cranial Reflexology is one of the most calming and effective treatments I offer for stress relief. It works on specific reflex points in the head to help release stress, tension, and overwhelm. The techniques I use – like the Temporal Ear Pull and Occipital Release – are gentle but powerful. This treatment helps to regulate…
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What if a few gentle taps could help you sleep better?
If you ever find yourself lying awake at night with a mind that just won’t switch off, you’re not alone. So many of my clients mention difficulties with sleep—whether it’s winding down after a busy day, staying asleep through the night, or waking up feeling anything but rested. Sleep issues can show up in different…
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What’s in My Diffuser Today? For Our First Family Caravan Holiday
We’re off on our first ever family caravan adventure—a few nights away, all five of us packed into a cosy space on wheels. There’s something so freeing about caravan life: less stuff, more fresh air, no fixed plans, and the promise of toasted marshmallows and card games at sunset. But let’s be real: small space…
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What it’s like to visit 8ráBeo Holistics, Claregalway
Picture yourself being welcomed into a tranquil space — soft light, gentle music, and the peaceful stillness of the countryside just outside. You arrive as you are, no need to dress up or put on a brave face. You’ve made it here, and for the next hour, you don’t need to think about anything at…
8ráBeo Holistics by Gráinne Staunton 