Valley View Reflexology

05/08/2025

03/08/2025

Another little bundle of pure joy has made her early arrival—a beautiful baby girl! She wasn’t due for another three weeks, but clearly she was eager to meet the world and jumped the queue ahead of the little Galway baba 😉.

This precious little one was longed for, hoped for, and now she’s finally here—what a journey. I know you all love hearing where the babies are from—this little miracle is a Mayo baby, from near Ballyhaunis 💕.

As a fertility reflexologist, it’s such a privilege to be part of these stories. Every arrival is a reminder of the hope and strength behind each family’s path to parenthood.

Claire xx

03/08/2025

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02/08/2025

Boosting Fertility Naturally with Reflexology

Struggling with fertility can feel overwhelming—but there are gentle, natural ways to support your body on this journey. One powerful tool? Reflexology.

Reflexology is an ancient healing holistic therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet (and sometimes hands or ears) that correspond with different organs and systems in the body. When it comes to fertility, reflexology helps by:

✨ Balancing hormones – Stimulating endocrine reflex points may support a more regular menstrual cycle and optimize ovulation.
✨ Improving blood flow – Better circulation to the reproductive organs supports a nourishing environment for conception.
✨ Reducing stress – Fertility struggles can be emotionally taxing. Reflexology promotes deep relaxation, lowering cortisol and prolactin, supporting the parasympathetic nervous system.
✨ Supporting reproductive health – Reflex points related to the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, and pituitary gland can be targeted to encourage optimal function.

Whether you're trying to simply balance your hormones, conceive naturally or supporting IVF or IUI, reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that helps your body return to a state of balance.

Bonus Tip: Combine reflexology with a healthy lifestyle—nutrient-rich foods, regular movement, quality sleep, and mindfulness practices—to give your body the best chance at creating new life.

Always work with a qualified reflexologist who has experience in reproductive health. Every body is unique, and this journey should be tailored to you.

You deserve to feel empowered, supported, and in tune with your body.

01/08/2025

Fertility Reflexology & Recurring Miscarriages

If you’ve experienced the heartbreak of recurring miscarriages, please know — you are not alone. I truly understand how painful and confusing it can be. I’ve walked that path myself, and it was reflexology that gently helped guide me to a healthy pregnancy and the joy of holding my baby in my arms.

Reflexology is a deeply relaxing, holistic therapy that supports your body, mind, and emotions. It can be especially helpful on your fertility journey, offering:

Hormonal balance

Reduced stress and anxiety

Improved menstrual cycle regulation

Better sleep and emotional wellbeing

Support for your reproductive system

A safe space to heal, rest, and feel heard

Fertility reflexology works gently with your body to restore balance, ease emotional pain, and create a more supportive environment for conception and pregnancy.

If you're ready to take a gentle, nurturing step forward, I’d love to support you. You deserve kindness, healing, and hope.

With love,
Claire Kelly MIRI Reflexologist
Co. Roscommon
086 8855476

24/07/2025

Anovulation & How Reflexology Can Help

Ovulation is when a mature egg is released, usually around Day 12–16 of a 28-day cycle (with Day 1 being the first day of your period). It’s essential for natural conception.

Anovulation means ovulation isn't happening — and without it, pregnancy isn’t possible. You can still have a period without ovulating, so it often goes unnoticed.

One of the most common reasons I see for anovulation is high prolactin.

Signs of anovulation:
– Irregular or absent periods
– No LH surge
– Difficulty conceiving

Common causes:
– PCOS
– Stress or low body weight
– Over-exercising
– Thyroid imbalance
– Post-pill recovery
– Perimenopause

Reflexology for Ovulation
Fertility reflexology gently supports hormone balance by working with reflex points that relate to the reproductive and endocrine systems.

It may help to:
– Regulate cycles
– Reduce stress (a major factor in hormonal disruption)
– Improve blood flow to reproductive organs
– Support the body’s natural rhythm

Reflexology offers a calm, supportive space to reconnect with your cycle — whether you're trying to conceive or just want balance.

Claire Kelly, MIRI
Fertility Reflexology Specialist
Valley View Reflexology
Co. Roscommon 🦋

20/07/2025

Reflexology, Infertility & Emotional Healing
Inspired by: “When the Body Says No” – Dr. Gabor Maté

One of the most tender areas I work with in reflexology is fertility. And time and time again, I return to the wisdom in this book:

“The repression of emotion may not cause disease, but it is a major risk factor. It increases the body’s physiological stress, affecting immunity, hormonal balance, and the nervous system.” – Dr. Gabor Maté

What’s the Connection?

The body is not separate from your story. Fertility is not just about the reproductive organs—it’s also about safety, balance, and the nervous system.

When stress becomes chronic, it disrupts:

Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis
Hormone signalling and ovulation
Blood flow to reproductive organs
Our ability to rest, repair, and receive

Dr. Maté’s work shows how unprocessed trauma, emotional suppression, and a lifelong lack of boundaries can physically dysregulate the systems that support fertility.

How Reflexology Helps:
In fertility support, reflexology focuses on:

Balancing the endocrine system

Supporting healthy menstrual cycles and ovulation

Reducing stress response (lowering cortisol + adrenaline)

Improving circulation to the uterus and ovaries

Creating space for emotional release and nervous system calm

Many clients say they finally feel “lighter, calmer” in sessions.

Safety, calm, and connection to your body are key to fertility—reflexology helps bring you back into that state.

Gentle Reminder:

Sometimes, the most powerful step is not pushing harder—but listening to your body with kindness, presence, and support.

“Healing is not about fixing. It’s about facing.” – Dr. Gabor Maté

Reflexology offers a space where your body can rest, release, and rebalance—in a world that asks so much of you.

Let’s honour what your body is saying.

20/07/2025

Why Am I So Tired at 6 Weeks Pregnant?

If you’re feeling completely wiped out around 6 weeks pregnant — you’re not alone, and there’s a very good reason for it!

Hormones are working overtime — especially progesterone, which helps maintain the pregnancy but also has a natural sedative effect. It’s like nature’s way of saying, “Rest up"

Your body is making more blood to support your baby, which can drop your blood pressure and leave you feeling dizzy or drained.

Energy is being redirected to support the incredible work your body is doing — forming the placenta, growing cells at a rapid rate, and building the foundation for your baby’s development.

If you’re feeling tired, honor it. Rest is healing, and your body is asking for exactly what it needs.

Reflexology can help support hormone balance, improve sleep, and reduce stress — all while giving you some well-deserved "you" time.

19/07/2025

A little miracle has arrived... 💕
Huge congratulations to my lovely client and her husband on the birth of their beautiful baby girl. What a blessing she is — so deeply loved already and so incredibly cherished. More kind-hearted, wonderful people couldn’t deserve this precious bundle of joy more 💗

It's such an honour to have been part of that path, and moments like this remind me why I do what I do.

A massive heartfelt thank you also to the amazing lady who has so kindly recommended me to her friends — you play a quiet but powerful role in so many journeys, and your support means the world.

Today is a good day.
Welcome to the world, little princess.

14/07/2025

Just a few photos from my hike in the Slieve Blooms yesterday. I absolutely love the Glenbarrow Waterfall Loop. We also hiked the Ridge of Capard. Unfortunately the Cathole Falls was too busy for a swim, next time. Highly recommended day out.

10/07/2025

Reflexology in Action – Lower Back Pain Relief

As a Reflexologist, I often see that imbalances in the body manifest in the feet – and here, you can clearly see small nodules along the pelvic reflex line (located in the heel). These may be signs of crystalline deposits, often believed to be uric acid or calcium build-up, which can correlate with pelvic tension or lower back stress. The area was very tender initially but felt much more comfortable after the session.

Through targeted reflexology, I aim to:

Stimulate nerve pathways related to the lower back and pelvis

Encourage the breakdown and dispersal of any blockages

Promote relaxation and circulation, reducing inflammation and discomfort

Support the body’s natural healing process and nervous system balance

Thanks to my client for allowing me take a photo.

After the session, the client reported a noticeable release of tension. Reflexology is gentle, non-invasive, and deeply restorative — especially for those struggling with chronic back pain, pelvic tension, or nerve-related discomfort.

Every foot tells a story.

06/07/2025

Two more little babies on the way early next year 🥰
I am now working every second Sunday, taking only Fertility clients that have a long distance to travel. Today, I had clients from Offaly, Fermoy, and Ballina. Thanks so much to all my amazing clients who recommend me xx