Celestial Feet Reflexology

26/02/2026

These two have been my constant companions this week. Stuck to me like glue! Good as gold (despite the odd punch up) 😆

26/02/2026

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Best wishes
Tracy 😊

23/02/2026

So, what does ‘self-care’ mean to you? Possibly things like

🌷 eating a healthy, nutritious diet🌷 exercising / gym visit🌷 moisturing skin🌷 having your hair, nails, lashes done🌷 prioritising sleep🌷 keeping hydrated🌷 meditation / mindfulness 🌷 less or no smoking / alcohol

The above list is recurring - you wouldn’t expect to feel good after only one healthy meal, or after one day of not smoking BUT that’s how some people view complementary therapies.
Kinda like a ‘one and done’ approach.

But to lead a truly holistic, healthy lifestyle your treatments need to be recurring and regular - an intrinsic part of your wellbeing regime.

Build the monthly investment into your budget - buy less from a corporate company (make that coffee at home!) and support your local, small business complementary therapist.

Your body will thank you.

23/02/2026

Apologies and a massive thank you to all my clients that have kindly rescheduled their appointments this week.
I am very hopeful that I will be recovered from a chest infection and be back up and running next week.
See you all then 😘

16/02/2026

Reflexology doesn’t come with official warning labels. But if it did, they might look a little like this.

During a reflexology session, gentle pressure is applied to specific reflex points on the feet that correspond with different systems of the body. The aim is to support deep relaxation and help the nervous system shift out of prolonged stress mode.

That sudden silence, spontaneous sighing or even falling asleep are common responses. They’re signs of the parasympathetic nervous system becoming more active - often described as the body’s rest and repair state. As this happens, breathing slows, muscles soften and mental tension can ease.

Many people notice increased thirst or tiredness after a session, which is why hydration and rest are encouraged. Emotional responses can also occur. Stress isn’t just held in the mind. It’s also carried in the body, and when physical tension releases, emotions may soften too.

Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive complementary therapy that supports relaxation, balance and overall wellbeing. Sometimes the most noticeable effect is simply realising how tense you’ve been, and remembering what calm actually feels like.



💜 The Irish Reflexologists’ Institute (IRI) is the professional body for reflexology in Ireland, supporting reflexologists through education, professional standards, continued learning, and a connected practitioner community. 💜

16/02/2026

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16/02/2026

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13/02/2026

10/02/2026

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07/02/2026

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🦶✨ Your Feet Are Telling a Story

(And it’s not just about shoes or age)

Most people only notice their feet when something feels really wrong 😣

🔥 Burning at night
❄️ Ice-cold in bed
🧦 Shoes tight by evening
💧 Puffy ankles
🧬 Nails changing colour or texture
🦠 Fungus that improves… then returns

And so often, people are told:
🗣️ “It’s just circulation.”
🗣️ “It’s age.”
🗣️ “It’s shoes.”
🗣️ “It’s normal.”

But clinically…
👉 Your feet are rarely the problem.
They are the messengers 📩

👣 Why the Feet Speak First (Physiology 101)

Your feet are:
📍 The furthest point from the heart
📍 Highly dependent on lymphatic flow
📍 Rich in small blood vessels (microcirculation)
📍 Dense with nerve endings
📍 Constantly working against gravity

They rely on:
💚 Lymphatic drainage
🩸 Microvascular circulation
🧠 Nervous system signalling
🛡️ Immune cell delivery
🔥 Controlled inflammatory responses

When the body is under load — stress, hormones, inflammation, illness, surgery, medication — the feet often show it first.

Not because they are weak…
But because they are far away and very honest.

🔬 The Lymphatic Science Behind Foot Symptoms

The lymphatic system is responsible for:
• Transporting immune cells (T-cells, macrophages)
• Clearing inflammatory cytokines
• Removing metabolic waste
• Regulating tissue fluid balance

🚫 It has no pump
✔️ It relies on movement, breathing, muscle contraction, and pressure changes

When lymph flow slows:
⬇️ Waste clearance decreases
⬆️ Fluid accumulates
⬆️ Inflammatory signalling increases
⬇️ Oxygen delivery to tissues drops

➡️ The feet feel it first.

🔍 Common Foot Signals We Normalize (But Shouldn’t)

Do any of these sound familiar? 👀

❄️ Cold feet (especially at night)
🔥 Burning or tingling soles
💧 Puffy ankles by afternoon
🪨 Heavy, tight, achy feet
🩹 Cracked heels that won’t heal
🦠 Yellow, thickened, brittle nails
🔁 Recurrent skin or nail fungus

These aren’t random symptoms.
They’re patterns of impaired flow.

🧠 Nervous System + Inflammation Connection

Chronic inflammation doesn’t just cause swelling — it affects nerves 🧠⚡

• Pro-inflammatory cytokines increase nerve sensitivity
• Reduced lymph clearance prolongs inflammatory signalling
• Stress hormones (like cortisol) alter fluid distribution
• Fascia tightens, reducing local circulation

Result?
🔥 Burning
😖 Sensitivity
😴 Night discomfort
🦶 Restless, aching feet

🦠 A Science-Based Look at Nail & Skin Fungus

Fungal organisms are opportunistic, not aggressive.

They thrive in environments that are:
⬇️ Low oxygen
💧 Moist
🗑️ High in metabolic waste
🔥 Chronically inflamed
🛡️ Low in local immune activity

Lymphatic congestion contributes to all of the above.

This is why:
✔️ Creams help temporarily
❌ Recurrence is common
🔁 The issue keeps cycling

The surface improves — but the terrain underneath hasn’t changed.

🌿 What Actually Supports Healing (Without Overwhelm)

This is not about “doing more”.
It’s about supporting flow 🌊

💚 Gentle calf and foot movement
💚 Breath-driven lymph activation
💚 Lower-limb lymph support
💚 Reducing systemic inflammation
💚 Improving tissue oxygenation

When lymph flow improves:
✔️ Immune cells reach the area
✔️ Waste clears more efficiently
✔️ Inflammation calms
✔️ Skin and nail beds regenerate

🧬 A Clinical Insight About Nails

Nails are slow-growing tissue ⏳

Healing nail changes reflects:
• Improved circulation
• Improved lymph flow
• Reduced inflammatory load
• Better immune regulation

✨ Healthy new growth = a healthier internal environment.

✨ The Take-Home Message

Your feet are not betraying you.
They are communicating with you 🗣️🦶

They are telling a story about:
🌿 Flow
🔥 Inflammation
🛡️ Immune load
🧠 Nervous system balance

And when we listen early —
the body responds beautifully 💚

⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.