Mary Devine Reflexology

22/11/2025

22/11/2025

You are invited! Ring 02871 267672 to attend.

22/11/2025

A gentle reminder that your feet have supported you through every step of this week. 👣 👣
They carry your weight, your pace, your responsibilities - often without a second thought.
As we head into the weekend, take a moment to acknowledge that work and offer your feet a little care and gratitude.
In reflexology, we view the feet as a detailed map of the body, and even brief awareness can help create a sense of grounding, balance and ease.
Here’s to a calm, steady start to your weekend! 💙 👣

19/11/2025

Reflexology is much more than some people think it is. It’s calmer shoulders, deeper breaths, and your nervous system going, “Ahhhhhh, finally.” 💆🙌💜

   

17/11/2025

It’s not unusual to feel sleepy, heavy, or even emotionally drained after a reflexology session, and it’s actually a good sign that your body is responding.

Reflexology activates the parasympathetic nervous system - the “rest and digest” branch responsible for slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and triggering recovery processes. When the body shifts out of a chronic stress state (sympathetic dominance), it finally has permission to relax, repair, and rebalance.

That deep relaxation can sometimes feel like fatigue, especially if your system has been running on adrenaline or stress hormones for a long time. The tiredness isn’t a side effect. It’s a signal that your body is resetting its internal balance.

📚 Research supports this response:

Studies, including McVicar et al. (Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2007), show measurable reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels following reflexology - clear indicators of parasympathetic activation.

A 2011 pilot study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that reflexology sessions produced significant decreases in salivary cortisol (the body’s main stress hormone), reinforcing the link between reflexology and stress reduction.

Improvements in sleep quality and relaxation have been documented across multiple clinical settings, from cancer care to maternity wards, all pointing to the same physiological mechanism of rest and regulation.

💧 How to support your body afterward:

Drink water to help the body process metabolic by-products released during deep relaxation.

Avoid caffeine or alcohol immediately after your session to prolong the calm.

Rest if you can, even a short nap or quiet time helps integrate the benefits.

Feeling tired after reflexology is simply your body exhaling and catching up on the rest it’s been asking for. 😴

14/11/2025

When you place yourself at the top of your priorities, life begins to realign.
Reflexology creates space for that shift - grounding your body, softening your mind, and nurturing your inner harmony. 💙 👣

This is your reminder to choose you.
To rest.
To receive.
To refill your cup before pouring into others.

13/11/2025

Are you aged 16-18 years old?

Would you benefit from getting involved in a FREE Youth Development/Community Relations Programme?

Would you like to learn new skills and gain CPD accredited qualifications in the following?:-

-Introduction to Leadership
-Communication Skills
-Organisational Skills
-Problem Solving
-Teamwork Skills
-Speaking Confidently
-Coaching and Mentoring
-Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Each course takes around 15-20 minutes to complete and are completely FREE.

Complete all 8 courses and you will receive a £60.00 voucher for Primark/JD Sports, Sports Direct, River Island, Amazon or One for All.

Places are limited to 25 young people so get registered ASAP!

For more information or to register with the Programme contact Amy on 028 71373731 or email amy@kinshipcareni.com

Our Strabane Youth Project is supported by PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

13/11/2025

Cook Together 🧑🏼‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳

4week parent and child programme where you will cook healthy meals and develop confidence in the kitchen to try new things together.

This programme is for children aged 9-13years and each child needs to attend with a parent.

📍St Cecilia’s Collage
🕓4.15pm-5.45pm
🗓️starting Tuesday 18th November

Please contact Natasha to book a space. Places limited 📞02871 373870

10/11/2025

Our Christmas in Creggan event returns on Friday 5th December and we are offering local crafters the chance to be part of our event. We are limited to 1 table per seller, if interested please register through our google docs form and one of the team will be in touch.

Friday 6th December at Bishops field Sports centre 5pm - 7:30pm.
Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership OLT HLC Hive Cancer Support Féile Countrypark

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDFvPtg2esnHt7-rQeWrNhD-CT1ZaLTmyVViUFkHjpKSI_7w/viewform?usp=dialog

08/11/2025

Appointments available this week:
Tuesday: 6.30pm
Friday: 1.20pm, 4.20pm
Saturday: 11am, 12.20pm,1.40pm

Note - there are no appointments available next week.

These appointment times are all 1 hour treatment slots. Package bookings have more limited availability, but feel free to ask ✨

You can book online or message me directly to secure your spot.
Payment can be made at your appointment (cash / Revolut)

https://marydevinereflexology.simplybook.it/

If you’re hoping for a different time, I can add you to the cancellation list for this week.
And you can now book up to 2 months ahead to make planning your self-care a little easier 🌿

08/11/2025

A little update for your self-care planning. ✨
You can now book appointments up to 2 months in advance (instead of 1 month) — including my open days over Christmas and New Year.

If you like to plan your rest time, keep a regular routine, or simply make sure you have something soothing to look forward to, this gives you a little more ease and space to do just that. 🌿

Gift vouchers are also available, if you’d like to treat someone special (or drop a hint for yourself).

You can book online anytime, or message me if you’d like help finding the right appointment.
Here’s to carving out time for you. ✨

07/11/2025

For International Men's Day we have a FREE MEN'S health MOT taking place in The Village Community Hub Rosemount.

Open to all men ages 18+