Zen Wellness for Work

26/10/2025

26/10/2025

Halloween Creativity at The Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley!

Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting a Halloween Wreath-Making Workshop at the Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley. A local company had booked one of the hotel’s meeting rooms for their team day, and the Clayton team invited me to come in and run a fun, hands-on creative session. Thanks to Rasa McMahon for putting CWS in contact with me and thanks to Marta Smullen for organising the event .

The results were amazing — everyone’s Halloween wreath designs were unique, spooky, and full of personality!
If you’re looking for a unique, creative team-building activity, we’re now taking bookings for both:
🎄 Christmas Wreath-Making Workshops
🕯️ Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshops

Perfect for office parties, corporate events, or team get-togethers!
Get in touch today to send an enquiry or PM me directly here on LinkedIn — let’s make your next event unforgettable!

29/08/2025

I am delighted to announce that I am now a qualified DSE assessor and offering ergonomic assessments to book visit www.Zenwellnessforwork.ie

05/08/2025

Proud moment finally became the second MSTR practitioner in the Dublin area ! Do you have scar tissue that may be affecting you both physically or mentally? Come down and speak with Alison today to book (available Fridays and Saturday mornings ) to book in follow the link
https://www.hclsport.ie/booking-calendar/_select-date-time?referral=service_list_widget

21/07/2025

More qualifications under me so excited to be able to offer these services both at corporate level and book in online www.hclsport.ie or for corporate or for small events book through www.zenWellnesssforwork.ie

17/06/2025

What a week at IPD Insurance in Dublin for their C-Wellness Week! 💆‍♀️✨
We helped staff relax, release muscle tension, and learn a bit more about posture and how small changes can make a big difference at work.

Thanks to the IPD team for welcoming us in – we’ll see you again in September for your three-day massage wellness event! 🙌

13/06/2025

Today I would like to talk about the use of massage guns versus manual therapy with a qualified manual therapist
Massage guns (percussive devices):

🎯A 2023 systematic review found massage guns can improve short-term flexibility, range of motion, and reduce stiffness after fatigue protocols—but they do not improve strength, balance, or explosive performance, and may even reduce them in in some cases .

🎯Separate literature reviews report increased ROM (e.g. hamstrings, calves) and reduced DOMS, but evidence remains limited and often lacks long-term follow-up .
Manual therapy (techniques by PTs, osteopaths, chiropractors):

🎯A trial comparing manual therapy vs. exercise for shoulder impingement showed greater pain reduction in the manual therapy group

🎯In knee osteoarthritis, manual joint mobilization outperformed TENS and cold packs in reducing pain and improving function

🎯A broader systematic review found manual therapy (mobilization, manipulation) offers superior short-term and medium-term outcomes for conditions like epicondylitis, cervicogenic headache, and musculoskeletal pain .
🔑 Key Takeaways
Massage guns are excellent self-help tools for improving flexibility, temporarily easing muscle tension, and enhancing post-workout recovery at home.
Manual therapy, delivered by trained professionals, offers greater and more lasting improvements, especially for pain, joint mobility, and chronic conditions.
💆🏻To book our qualified Manual Therapists to your work place book here today!

https://www.zenwellnessforwork.ie/book-an-appointment

07/06/2025

Movement Is Medicine 🧠💪

Your body needs movement — not just for fitness, but for vital functions that keep you feeling energized, clear-minded, and pain-free.

Here’s why daily movement matters:

🔹 Moves lymph – Your lymphatic system relies on movement to flush out toxins and support immune health.
🔹 Lubricates joints – Movement pumps synovial fluid into your joints, keeping them cushioned and mobile.
🔹 Boosts circulation – Enhances oxygen flow to your brain and muscles.
🔹 Supports mental health – Movement can reduce stress, improve mood, and boost focus.
🔹 Reduces stiffness & pain – Inactivity leads to stagnation; motion keeps your body agile and resilient.

Whether it’s a walk, stretch, or workout — just move.
Your body and mind will thank you.

13/05/2025

It’s nice to see small businesses look after their employee wellbeing .I was invited to in Dublin for a half day 30 minute massage great to have worked with Robyn Fitzpatrick thanks for having me in 😀

13/05/2025

Another successful seminar with SuperValu and Musgrave .We had a look at Posture every day habits that can lead to musculoskeletal dysfunction that can lead to the common dysfunction of forward shoulder and head posture .
We learned how to do a postural assessment on each other ,foot arches ,footwear and some targeted specific muscle exercises for both stretching and strengthening muscles that become short and tight and muscles that become weak .
Thanks again to Keith Fitzgerald and Heidi Fitzgerald for organising this event .
Looking to book this seminar in and to create posture awareness book with the link below :

https://lnkd.in/eKgVK-yK

09/05/2025

Today let’s talk about about a topic that a lot of people are not aware of and that is the importance of our lymphatic system.
When we get sore backs,knees,necks and hips we are quick to book an appointment to go see a physical therapist but for a lot of us our lymphatic system is somewhat ignored.
So what is the lymphatic system ?
The lymphatic system is our body’s ‘sewerage system’. It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels.
The lymphatic system is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.
For many of us our lymphatic system is clogged up how you will know this is the case if you are experiencing any of the symptoms below :

Symptoms of lymphoedema
🎯an aching, heavy feeling.
🎯difficulty with movement.
🎯repeated skin infections.
🎯developing hard, tight or thickened skin.
🎯folds developing in the skin.
🎯wart-like growths developing on the skin.
🎯fluid leaking through the skin.
Unlike the heart which has a pump mechanism the lymphatic system is much slower.Because there is no pump there is only a few ways to move lymph
🎯Exercise can help move lymph
🎯Regular visits to a lymphatic Drainage therapist can preform lymphatic drainage
🎯Diet-a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods and adequate protein can be beneficial. This includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Focusing on whole, unprocessed foods and limiting processed foods, sugar, and sodium can also help manage symptoms
🎯Hydration-2-2.5 Litres per day
🎯Compression Garments
If you would like to book for an appointment we offer the following in our Dublin Clinics:
🎯Manual Lymphatic Drainage
🎯Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage
🎯Maderotherapy

https://www.zenwellnessforwork.ie/book-an-appointment

09/05/2025

I finally did after so many case studies and practicals I finally got there in the end I am proud to call myself a Sound Bath Practitioner so plenty of exciting things to come mixing all my therapies and my Pilates with Sound
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