BodyFirst Wellness

14/08/2025

I want to talk about something that’s been sitting in my chest lately.

This mix of excitement… and fear… that comes with launching something new.

For me, right now — it’s my new website. My labour of love!

The next iteration of my business. All my experience, expertise and education all in one place.

It feels raw and vulnerable, but very exciting in equal measure.

Perhaps you have felt the same. Maybe it’s not a website for you.

But it could just as easily be a new job, a new business, implementing a new idea, beginning a new chapter.

And I wanted to share what it’s bringing up for me, because maybe you’re in that place too.

The truth is this…. Even even though I coach others through big transitions and bold moves…
This feels vulnerable.
Like standing on a stage in front of people, hoping they get it. Hoping they get me.

All these thoughts come up:
“Is it good enough?”
“What if no one sees it?”
“What if people do see it… and judge it?”

And I know I’m not alone in that.
Anytime we step into the unknown, whether it’s leaving a job, sharing a creative project, or saying yes to something scary….

It brings up that voice in our heads that wants to keep us safe… but small.

Here’s what I remind myself:
You don’t need to feel ready to take the next step.

You just need to be willing to feel uncomfortable, and take the step anyway.

You can be proud of your progress and still tweaking things.

You can launch quietly, gently, and still be bold.

You can feel fear, and still choose courage.

And that’s what this is.
Not a perfect, polished moment.
Just a real, human one — about showing up for what matters.

So if you’re launching something, trying something, changing something
I see you.

It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.

And if you want to have a peek at what I’ve been building, you can head over to my new site:

Welcome to The Wellness Edge:

www.thewellnessedge.ie

I hope this gives you permission to move forward with whatever’s been whispering inside you.
Even if it feels scary.
Especially if it does.

Thanks for being here

Andrea 💚

01/08/2025

New Brand Loading……

From Andie Pilates, To Bodyfirst, The Wellness Tribe and Now a new era for me.

A new Brand and website that represents my work, and how I’ve evolved personally and professionally over the past 15 years.

Hello August, the perfect month to say Goodbye to Bodyfirst, And Hello to this new evolution of my business.

Sneak peak in the last photo….

I do hope you’ll join me on this next chapter 💚

18/07/2025

This week has been hard. In fact really crappy for me.

I’ve not been at my best. I have been impatient, frustrated, difficult to live with, feeling very sorry for myself and angry at the world.

You know the feeling right…..
My back went into spasm last Saturday. I haven’t been able to bend all week = no work = no income

A reminder for me to stop and take care of myself.

Cue, my own physio, osteopath and taking my own bloody advise.

This came out of the blue or so it seemed.

But honestly, it has been creeping up, external & internal stressors, pushing through, showing up when tired, with disrupted sleep and lack of schedule due to the teenager being on summer holidays.

The summer is a juggle, on top of working on a new evolution of my business.

The summer leaves a lot of us spinning even more plates.

There is a huge invisible physical and mental load!

Imagine a Wellness Coach not being well. Yes, I’m still human! Sometimes we can forget that can’t we.

Sometimes the rug being pulled is the wake up call we don’t know we need…
And believe me, I needed it!

So I bi***ed and moaned for 72 hrs, and then decided to give myself grace and a nudge to allow myself the following…..

✅ Permission to rest - Properly Rest!

✅ Kindness and Understanding for getting off track. 💩 happens

✅ Perspective- this down time has allowed we to really think about the new vision for my business.

✅ Acceptance - this is where I am , this is what can I control, and how can I respond…. What is in my power?

✅ Ask for the help I needed NOW.

✅ Action - from this place I met my own needs first

Which begs me to ask the question….

What pressure is building up in your life?

Do you need to pause and get some perspective…. Before the rug gets pulled…..

Let me know, I’d love to hear your thoughts

11/07/2025

Refine – Raise the Standard of Your Speaking

After growth comes refinement. This July, PSA Ireland is focusing on how we fine-tune our delivery, sharpen our messaging, and raise the standard of our speaking to truly connect and convert.

Join us on Saturday, 19th July at the Maldron Hotel, Dublin, for a powerful morning of learning, connection, and professional development.

We’ll be joined by two outstanding speakers:

Olga Geidane MPSA – 7 Mistakes to Avoid for Speakers
Olga will guide us through the common missteps that limit speaking success, sharing practical strategies to overcome them and maximise your impact and earning potential.

Phillip Khan-Panni FPSA – How to Make Your Speech Worth Hearing
Phillip’s masterclass will show us how to create presentations that hold attention and drive results. Expect fast-paced, high-value insights that will help you persuade with purpose.

This event is ideal for anyone using speaking as a tool for business, leadership or visibility.

Tickets available now: [insert booking link]

If you’re ready to elevate your delivery and build greater impact with every word — we’d love to see you there.

29/06/2025

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25/06/2025

I am available at Four Swans Therapy and Wellness

Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturdays for

✅ 1-1 Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Coaching

✅ Neuromuscular Physical Therapy and Sports Massage

✅ 1-1 Pilates and Rehabilitation

✅ Professional Speaking and Self Care Workshops also available.

For all speaking enquiries you can email me at:

andrea@thewellnessedge.ie

29/05/2025

Yesterday myself and two of my fantastic colleagues from PSA Ireland Professional Speaking Association, delivered a collaborative workshop on Wellbeing for the ESB Procurement Team at their Head Office in Dublin.

It was an honour to deliver alongside and John Finnerty, a collaboration born out of our passion for helping others to grow and create meaningful change and leadership in their own lives.

My Keynote:

✅ Your Personal Wellbeing Formula : Energise Your Work and Life - invited the participants to;

🌟 Reflect deeply on what impacts their wellbeing the most.

🌟 Get to know their Personal KPI’s - AKA - The Wellbeing Metrics.

🌟 Create a Wellness Pension - A compelling vision for their Physical and Mental wellness, and take ONE definitive ACTION today,
both as individuals
AND as A TEAM 🌟

Seyi Agbede - Delivered a super session on his Financial Wellbeing Blueprint and FIRE UP Framework for Financial Stability and Success.

John Finnerty - Delivered his 4 Success Principles through powerful story telling, and shared his formula for - Leading your own Life and Wellbeing.

We received super feedback, and thank you to Ola Omotosho
for inviting us, and to all the team for their openness, generosity and for feeding us very well indeed!!

If you would like to know more about this interactive, engaging and collaborative workshop do get in touch!

25/05/2025

A day well spent, hiking spectacular Djouce yesterday, with an incredible group of heart centred humans 💚

A huge thankyou to and John, both from The Performance Nerds for guiding us.

It was beautiful to be immersed in nature, and with no agenda or schedule, and only one task - to put one foot in front of the other, while having meaningful conversations about life with great people.

It’s a memory I’ll treasure!

I’ve been told I’m doing Carrauntoohil before the year is out!!

So I’d better get training given how my legs are feeling today!!

12/05/2025

What a fantastic event this was!
Very enjoyable and informative.

Thank you to Louth ABC Programme for the invitation!

25/04/2025

I am delighted as always, to be providing post race recovery massage for Duleek Cystic Fibrosis 10K Remembrance Run/Walk

This is such an important charity who do the most incredible work.
The Noone Family run a brilliant event every year. In doing so support everyone with CF and honour and remember their beautiful ladies Cathy and Kelly 💜

So please come out, support and donate if you can. Every penny is very much appreciated.

I will also be keeping Julian Benson CF Foundation in my thoughts. Julian, who sadly passed away this week was a force of nature, who never let CF define him, and spent his life and especially these past years tirelessly helping other CF families through the foundation and most recently the fabulous ‘Tranquility House’.

Thinking of all his family, friends, and those who loved him dearly and his incredible legacy will be carried on 💜

24/04/2025

Body First Pilates Group Classes in Duleek Mondays & Thursdays.
Contact Andrea 086 828 5200

24/04/2025

I’m delighted to have been invited to this event, to talk about the services I offer.

Please stop by and say hi!

Looking forward to it!

🌟 Feel Good Friday 🌟
Join us for an inspiring and relaxing morning on Friday, 9th May from 9:30am–1:00pm at The Marcy Hotel, 31 West Street, Drogheda, A92 A8XF.

Enjoy talks from our fantastic guest speakers:
🎤 Dr. Seán Kilroy – Lecturer, Researcher & Coach
🍳 Róisín Matthews – also known as ‘Mess Chef’

✨ There will be light refreshments and a raffle on the day.
👥 This is a parent-only event – take the time for YOU!



Louth Local Development Mess Chef Sean Kilroy The Marcy