Loula Natural with Louise your Family Naturopath

20/09/2025

Today is my mum's birthday, she would have been 72 but she finished her years at 58. I was pregnant when she died with my son and I knew I had to hold it together because I learnt that babies feel stress and trauma in the womb.

This memory is a tiny t compared to what is going on with mothers, babies, children and simply human beings all over the world. So the very least I can do is show up for my friend with her (literally) heart centred t-shirt, buy it alongside the community that my friend is created that has brought me such strong friendship and love for my own body.

Today I take myself off for my own pause, at a retreat with yoga, cacao and sound bath with my friend. I need to do this to be able to stay present for my own clients and Power Pause at another amazing community at The next class is on the 28th September for fascia, breathwork and meditation.

As always health starts with you, so I also need to do this for myself as the chaos swirls around us all

01/09/2025

Today I wrote about Autumn and how our pears are ripening in my weekly newsletter and look at what I got in the post!! One of my gorgeous besties painted this for me!! Love getting post and this made me feel so connected!!

Huzzah for friendship, creativity and connection around the world xx

27/08/2025

So many of us are taught to push through exhaustion, pain, or symptoms as if they’re just part of everyday life. I recently heard an advert for everyday pain. What is everyday pain?? It is not normal and it is your body signalling to you, trying to communicate.

But when “getting on with it” becomes the only strategy, our bodies and minds will eventually wave the white flag.

Naturopathy offers another way.
It’s not about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all plans, it’s about time, listening, and finding what’s really driving your symptoms.

For women living with chronic pain, fatigue, hormone imbalance or sleep issues, this approach brings:
– Practical nutrition tailored to your body
– Nervous system support to ease stress and tension
– Tools for emotional release and resilience
– A root-cause focus that brings clarity and direction

Restore energy, balance and trust in your body, step by step, at your own pace.

Based in Kinsale and Cork, I offer both in-person and online sessions.
DM me to learn more or book a consultation.

26/08/2025

Sunshine on my plate for breakfast! I have been having these tomatoes fresh from my neighbour (seriously good neighbours to have!!) with a bit of salt on sourdough and they honestly taste like sunshine!! Today I'm recording as a podcast guest so I wanted to be focused and energised so I paired it with my staple two sunny side up eggs and a sprinkle of seeds.

Another non negotiable is my cup of morning cacao. I've been having this daily since January and it is a game changer for me. 100% cacao paste with my inositol, collagen and homemade vanilla syrup. It is an absolute force of nutrition and has completely changed my energy levels during the day and my cycle in these weird perimenopause years!!

What is your breakfast non negotiable?

14/08/2025

Most people never hear about fascia until something goes wrong, that nagging ache in your shoulder, the stiffness when you get out of bed, or even a feeling of being “stuck” in your body.

But fascia is one of the most important tissues in your body for both physical comfort and emotional wellbeing. It’s a living, responsive network that connects every part of you, so when it’s feeling safe you move with ease, and your nervous system feels calmer.

If you’ve been feeling tense, achy, or just out of sync with your body, fascia work could be the missing link. In clinic, I use gentle techniques like craniosacral therapy, fascia-focused mindful movements and Bach Flower Remedies to help release restriction and restore flow — physically and emotionally.

Book your fascia-focused session in Kinsale or Cork (.natural.clinic): or check out Power Pause class at

02/08/2025

This bowl of beauty cut fresh in the garden are gonna make a new batch of green goddess dip. I make cashew cheese for it by soaking cashews in water kefir overnight. So not only is the dish super easy and delicious, but it is also a great dish for our microbiome! Dip in veg, tortilla chips or baguette!!! Perfect for the bank holiday.

17/07/2025

Cork Clinic day and a full day ahead. Clients today coming in for Chronic back/neck pain (3-5 sessions show greater long term relief than massage sessions), chronic stress, and also monthly wellbeing sessions. I'm also supporting female hormone health in perimenopause and I have a chronic digestive health client too.

Natural tools like nutrition, herbs, microbiome support, craniosacral therapy, bach flowers and mindfulness/somatic work can be so beneficial. They collaborate with your mind and body and work alongside anything else you are doing for yourself.

16/07/2025

Ever feel calm on the surface, but deep down, your body's still on high alert?

Your vagus nerve is your body's communication superhighway, influencing everything from digestion to how you experience pain and stress. When its function is compromised, it can heighten sensitivity and keep you stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
It's not your fault! Your body might just need a different kind of signal.

Try this: Place a hand on your chest and one on your belly, then simply feel yourself breathing. This simple act sends a signal of safety to your nervous system, allowing it to begin to calm.

How does your body experience the stress response? Where do you feel it most?? Let's talk about it in the comments

24/06/2025

I've been quiet, there's been alot going on with exams for the third year, end of term for 6th class, the dog broke his ankle and had to become a tripod and then all the other normal day to day, week to week. But looks at this garden grow! It's exciting, nature heals and time ticks on!!

16/06/2025

There’s a particular kind of tiredness that creeps in during this stage of life, the kind that isn’t fixed with sleep. Foggy, aching, and often ignored.

This week’s newsletter shares reflections from my own journey as a parent at the beginning of the long summer holidays (three months in Ireland!!) and naturopath navigating the midlife years. It’s for those of us who are quietly carrying the load of work, family, and invisible change. finding a way to re-integrate this changing mind and body landscape with the inner self just waiting to breakfree.

Plus, I dive into how Craniosacral Therapy, Bach Flowers, and simple tools can help parents and kids alike regroup after a long school year.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, dysregulated, or just need a moment of reconnection, I hope this gives you something grounding.

26/05/2025

Last week’s awards ceremony left me smiling. I realised I’m already living the version of success that matters most to me:

* A business that aligns with my values.
* A rhythm that respects my energy and the people I work for and with.
* Clients who I support to do deep, lasting work on themselves and feel better.
*3 Products that have been specifically curated, expertly put together, with sustainability and therapeutic effects at their core.

My pillars both in business and life are non-negotiable for me. They’re how I continue to serve and lead for over 20 years now. This month’s newsletter reflects that.

One part shares what I’ve learned (and unlearned) about why I’ve swapped validation for authenticity. The other dives into something I’ve been fascinated by for years: the wild, responsive, changeable brilliance of the microbiome.

Mood swings? Hot sweats? Sleepless nights? Foggy brain? Low energy? That might just be your gut microbes trying to tell you something.

👉 Read the full newsletter here

Let me know what resonates...

How not winning still feels like winning I didn’t win the award this time — but I am still in the top 3, got to be a finalist in two categories for two years running and have the respect and support of so many. Honestly, all of that feels like a real achievement.

21/05/2025

Wound healing and people pleasing: what do they have in common?

Both take time, the right tools, and a little self-compassion.

This week I share how a dog bite turned into a lesson in trust and healing, and why people pleasing is more exhausting than empowering- plus, the gentle ways I can help you step into your real self.

Come read, reflect and feel into your own healing tools with me.

How I Heal: A Naturopath’s Toolkit for Pain, Bruising & Recovery Three weeks ago, I ended up on the wrong end of a dog bite. That sounds far more dramatic than it was, it was a total accident, but it left a deep gash that needed proper care and attention.