Complements of Catherine Reflexology MFHT

20/01/2026

Reflexology is often misunderstood as simply a way to relax, but trained reflexologists work with detailed reflex maps to support the nervous system and whole-body balance.

Through observation, assessment and an understanding of anatomy and physiology, reflexology supports the body’s ability to move out of stress and into regulation, where rest, repair and healing can take place.




💜 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. 💜

15/01/2026

Reflexology doesn’t just feel relaxing. It supports your nervous system to shift from stress and tension into calm, balance and repair.
By working specific reflex points on the feet, reflexology helps the body move out of fight-or-flight and into a state where healing, digestion and sleep can happen more easily.

This is why people often leave a session feeling lighter, calmer and more grounded.



💜 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. 💜

12/01/2026

09/01/2026

In reflexology, balance isn’t about fixing or forcing the body into shape. It’s about supporting the body’s natural ability to find steadiness - physically, emotionally, and mentally.

So often, clients arrive feeling pulled in too many directions. Reflexology offers a pause, a chance to slow down and allow balance to return in its own time.

Balance doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means things feel a little more manageable.



💜 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. 💜

30/12/2025

As the new year approaches, the messages get louder - Reset. Reinvent. Become someone better.

But here’s a quieter truth worth holding onto:
you are already enough!

You don’t need dramatic gestures or public declarations of change to be worthy. You don’t need to overhaul your life to prove growth. Most meaningful shifts don’t happen in grand moments. They happen in small, private ways that actually honour who you are.

Winter asks something different of us.

In nature, this is a season of hibernation, conservation, and rest. Animals don’t push for transformation in the cold. They slow down, draw inward, and preserve their energy so life can return in its own time.

We’re not meant to be any different.

Small choices that matter to you - a little more rest, a gentler pace, listening to your body - will always be more sustaining than performative change made for the outside world.

Growth doesn’t have to be loud.
Healing doesn’t have to be visible.

Reflexology is rooted in this same belief - that the body has an innate wisdom, and that balance is supported through gentleness, not force.

Give yourself the same grace you’d give nature in winter.
You’re allowed to rest here 🌱

#2026

30/12/2025

I want to thank all my regular clients for their patronage over the years. Your support means a lot to me and so many of you have become friends who I love to see.
To my occasional clients, I enjoy seeing you each visit and catching up with what is happening in your life.
To those who haven’t visited me for a while, just a reminder of how relaxing and restorative a reflexology treatment can be, so hope to welcome you back for another appointment soon.
I never take for granted how lucky I am to have an occupation that I enjoy so much, knowing how giving an uplifting complementary therapy makes me feel good, as well as you!
Thank you, each and every one of my lovely clients and I wish you all a peaceful, happy and healthy New Year.

And to those who are considering trying a Reflexology treatment, I look forward to welcoming you. Whilst I am virtually fully booked through January now, I am offering a 10% discount to any new or returning patron who makes a booking now or during January for an appointment in Jan / Feb 2026, while spaces are still available.

21/12/2025

The Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year. A powerful pause point in the natural cycle. It is a time that invites stillness, reflection and deep rest, reminding us that renewal does not begin with doing, but with being.

In holistic traditions, this turning of the wheel symbolises the return of the light, both around us and within us. Just as nature slows, restores and gathers its energy beneath the surface, we too are invited to listen inwardly. To honour fatigue, acknowledge what has been carried, and release what no longer needs our energy.

For reflexologists and holistic practitioners, this moment is a gentle reminder of the body’s innate wisdom. Even in periods of quiet or darkness, healing is taking place. The nervous system softens, balance recalibrates, and the seeds of growth are quietly forming.

As the days slowly begin to lengthen, may this solstice offer you permission to rest without guilt, to trust your body’s rhythms, and to step into the coming season with grounded intention rather than urgency.

Wishing you a peaceful and nourishing Winter Solstice. ❄️💜

17/12/2025

Winter can challenge your immune system, mood and energy. Cold weather, shorter days and higher stress levels often lead to stiff joints, poor sleep, low mood and reduced circulation.

Reflexology offers a gentle, holistic way to support your body through the winter months by encouraging balance across multiple systems.

How reflexology can support winter wellbeing:

• Relaxation & stress regulation
Reflexology helps activate the body’s “rest and digest” response. Research shows this supports deep relaxation and lower stress levels - an important foundation for winter health.

• Improved sleep quality
Studies suggest reflexology can improve sleep and reduce anxiety. Better sleep supports immunity, mood and energy when your body needs it most.

• Immune system resilience
By working reflex areas linked to the lymphatic system, reflexology may support overall resilience by helping the body manage stress - a key factor in immune health.

• Respiratory & sinus comfort
Reflex areas associated with the lungs, chest and sinuses are often used to ease tension and support comfort during seasonal congestion.

• Circulation & winter aches
Cold weather can slow circulation and increase stiffness. Research shows reflexology can help improve blood flow and reduce perceived pain and muscular tension.

• Mood & energy support
Shorter days can affect mood and motivation. Studies suggest reflexology may reduce fatigue and support emotional wellbeing through the darker months.

Regular reflexology isn’t just about feeling better when you’re unwell. It’s a form of preventative self-care that helps you stay balanced and supported all winter.

Reflexology is a safe, low-risk complementary therapy and does not replace medical care. Always consult your GP if symptoms persist.

Your health is worth warming up for this winter. 👣❄️

06/12/2025

Only 2 appointments still available before Christmas, so contact me now if you need to rebalance and escape the chaotic pressures for some tranquility!

03/12/2025

Your nervous system loves reflexology more than you know ✨

Gentle pressure, slower breathing, calmer thoughts - it all adds up.

Here are a few ways reflexology helps bring you back to centre...

02/12/2025

Reflexology does way more behind the scenes than people realise 👣
Here are nine mighty benefits your feet have been keeping secret…