Vedra Therapies

29/04/2026

We often talk about how reflexology feels - calming, grounding, restorative.
But what’s happening underneath that?

A double-blind randomised controlled trial (the gold standard in research) looked at what happens in the body during a reflexology session.

Researchers measured real-time cardiovascular responses in healthy volunteers and found:
✔️ Immediate changes in haemodynamics (how blood flows through the body)
✔️ A measurable effect on cardiac function, specifically the cardiac index
✔️ Effects observed during targeted reflexology on foot areas linked to the heart

In simple terms?
This wasn’t just “feeling relaxed” — the body showed objective, physiological changes in real time.

It’s a powerful reminder that touch therapies like reflexology can have measurable impacts beyond relaxation alone.

📚 Source: Jones et al. (2012) – Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

26/04/2026

I’d love to re-introduce myself and update you on how my small business is growing…

Some of you may already know me from coming to see me for Reflexology or some of the other treatments I offer!

For those who are new here, I’m Mairead - the face behind Vedra Therapies.

Over the last 8 years, through my work, I’ve started to notice a common pattern…

So many people are doing all the right things - but still feeling tired, out of balance, struggling with sleep, low on energy, or just not quite themselves.

And for some reason, we wait until something feels really wrong before we start asking questions.

But in reality, these signs are usually building quietly long before they show up.

And it’s what’s led to the next step in how my business is evolving…

All of the treatments you know and love are still here - but alongside them, I now offer a more in-depth, personalised approach to your health.

Through targeted testing, we can identify underlying imbalances - whether that’s linked to things like inflammation, nutrient levels, or how your body is functioning overall - that could be affecting your energy, sleep, mood, and wellbeing.

So instead of guessing, you have clear answers - and a plan that’s tailored specifically to you.

Because “feeling fine” doesn’t always mean everything is working as well as it could be.

If you’re curious about testing, or have any questions, please reach out 🤍

19/04/2026

I have to agree with this…..do you?! ❤️👣❤️

This isn’t a pamper treatment.
It just happens to feel like one.

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18/04/2026

For any chocolate lovers out there!! 😳

While you were looking at "lab-grown" meat, the chocolate industry pulled off the ultimate heist. Major companies are quietly funding lab-grown cocoa for 2027, but the truth is, they stopped giving you real chocolate years ago. In 27 countries, Cadbury's "Dairy Milk" isn't legally chocolate. Why? Because the Cocoa Butter—the very soul of chocolate—has been stripped out.

How the Heist Works:
Cocoa butter is expensive. To save money, companies replace it with a blend of six industrial oils. But oil doesn't taste like chocolate, so they add PGPR (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) to keep it from separating and petroleum-derived vanilla to mask the waxy taste. They do this in tiny steps—changing the recipe by 1% every few months—so your tongue never realizes the "real" taste is being erased. In 2026, you aren't eating a treat; you’re eating a cleverly flavored chemical slab.

The Check: Look for "PGPR" on the label. If it’s there, it’s not chocolate.

The Survival: Real chocolate has five ingredients or fewer. If you see "vegetable fats," put it back.

07/04/2026

A lovely little reminder of how powerful the body can be when we support it in the right way.

A client came to me recently for reflexology, and mentioned she’d been struggling with ongoing sinus issues that just hadn’t fully cleared.

We decided to focus on Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD), working the sinus, head and respiratory reflexes before going through the full RLD sequence.

That evening, she messaged me to say:

“Well that RLD session has cleared my sinuses!! Thank you 💛”

Sometimes the body just needs a little help to move things along…

Whether it’s congestion, inflammation or feeling a bit “stuck”, supporting the lymphatic system can make such a difference.

Mairead x

06/04/2026

Not new - but still relevant.

A 2021 study published in BMJ found that increasing omega 3 intake (and reducing omega 6) was linked to fewer and less severe headaches.

Another reminder that what we eat can influence how we feel.

The high omega 3 diet was associated with a reduction of 1.3 headache hours per day and two headache days per month. USA: Consuming omega 3 (n-3) fatty acids enriched diet is associated with...

06/04/2026

NADA acupuncture has been a really popular addition to treatments lately….

I’ve been combining it with reflexology for some clients, and the feedback has been lovely.

It’s a gentle ear acupuncture technique that helps to calm the nervous system and support the body when it’s feeling stressed, overwhelmed or a bit out of balance.

When it’s paired with reflexology, we’re supporting the nervous system through two different areas - the ears and the feet.

It creates a really deep sense of calm - the kind where you can feel your body properly switch off.

Some clients have said they feel calmer, sleep better, or just feel more settled afterwards.

It’s a simple addition, but it can make a big difference!

If you’d like to try this or have it added into your next reflexology session, just let me know.

Mairead

05/04/2026

Happy Easter 💛🐣

I hope you’re all enjoying a lovely, restful weekend - whatever that looks like for you.

I’m enjoying a nice long weekend myself and will be taking a few days off next week to relax and spend some time with my family.

A little reminder to take some time for yourself too…..even a quiet moment to slow down and reset can make such a difference.

Wishing you all a gentle and relaxing Easter.

Mairead x

03/04/2026

Happy Good Friday 💛

I hope you’re all enjoying a wee bit of dry weather!

I haven’t been on here as much recently as I’ve been busy behind the scenes - learning, growing and finding ways to support all my lovely clients on a deeper level.

Lately, I’ve been working with more people who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and just not quite themselves…

Even though they’re doing all the “right” things.

✨ trying to rest
✨ eating well
✨ coming for treatments
✨ doing their best to manage stress

…and yet they still feel off.

For many, this can show up as:
* low energy
* anxiety or feeling constantly “on”
* hormonal shifts
* skin flare ups
* gut imbalances
* that sense that you just don’t feel quite right

And often, it’s not about doing more…

It can simply be that the body is out of balance.

This is something I’ve been exploring more deeply in my work - supporting the body from the inside out, alongside the treatments I’ve always offered.

Because when your body is supported at a foundational level, everything else starts to feel a little easier.

If this resonates with you, it might be time to look a little deeper at what your body needs.

I’ll be sharing more about this over the coming days - but if you’re curious now, feel free to message me.

Mairead x

02/04/2026

If you’re part of a workplace that could benefit from a wellbeing day - whether it’s to reduce stress, boost morale, or simply give your team the support they deserve - I’d love to hear from you!

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10/03/2026

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10/03/2026

There comes a point where pushing through just doesn’t work anymore.

You’re still functioning.
Still showing up.
Still being the dependable one.

But your sleep isn’t truly restorative.

Your body feels inflamed or unsettled.

Small things feel bigger than they should.
Your energy dips in a way it never used to.

You don’t feel broken.
You just don’t feel like yourself.

And often, that’s a sign your nervous system has been in “survival mode” for far too long.

That’s why I’ve created…..

✨ The Whole Woman Reset ✨

A guided 4 session reset designed to calm your nervous system, reduce inflammation, and gently support your body back into balance.

The Reset includes:
* 4 reflexology sessions to progressively regulate and restore your system
* A simple blood test to assess inflammation levels and omega balance
* One month’s supply of Zinzino Balance Oil to support cellular repair
* Gentle guidance around sleep, nourishment, strength and nervous system care

This has been carefully curated to create the right conditions for your body to begin to soften and recalibrate.

When the nervous system settles and inflammation lowers, energy often returns.

Sleep deepens.
Moods steady.
Clarity improves.

Not because you were magically fixed, but because your body finally had the support it needed.

If this feels like what you’ve been needing, message me RESET and I’ll send you the details.

Mairead ❤️