Reflexology by Sheila Hanrahan

26/11/2025

The Power of Reflexology 💜

10/11/2025

Our hormones influence everything. Our mood, energy, and sleep, metabolism, fertility, and emotional resilience. When they’re out of balance, we can feel it in every part of our lives.

Reflexology offers a gentle, holistic approach to supporting the endocrine system - the network of glands that produce and regulate our hormones (including the thyroid, adrenals, pituitary, and ovaries/testes).

When we’re under chronic stress, our bodies release high levels of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. Over time, this can throw other hormones off balance - affecting menstrual cycles, thyroid activity, weight regulation, and even immune function.

By calming the nervous system and promoting deep relaxation, reflexology helps lower stress hormones and encourages the body to return to homeostasis - its natural state of balance.

🧠 How it works:

Reflex points corresponding to endocrine glands are stimulated, helping to improve communication between these systems via neural and circulatory pathways.

Activating the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) response reduces cortisol and adrenaline levels.

With less stress load, the body can better regulate hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, insulin, and melatonin.

📚 What the research shows:

A 2019 study published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research found that women who received reflexology during their menstrual cycle experienced reduced PMS symptoms, less pain, and improved mood.

In Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2017), researchers reported that reflexology helped reduce anxiety and fatigue in menopausal women, suggesting a beneficial effect on stress-related hormonal imbalance.

Other studies note reflexology’s potential to lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and enhance overall wellbeing - all indicators of a more regulated endocrine system.

✨ The bigger picture:
While reflexology doesn’t replace medical care or claim to “fix” hormonal disorders, it can be a valuable complementary approach to help the body find its rhythm again.
For many, it offers a sense of calm, better sleep, and renewed emotional balance - the foundation for healthier hormone function.

24/12/2024

Hello to you all,

I would like to say a huge thank you to all my wonderful customers for your continued support and for placing your trust in me over the past year.
As always, I look forward to being available in the new year to support you on your journey.

I am excited to announce that I will be offering new treatments in the new year (I will let you know more about this shortly, so watch this space)

Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas

Sheila

25/10/2024

Take time out and gift yourself a Reflexology treatment, to help you recharge, reset and rejuvenate 🌱

Reflexology is a non invasive treatment that can be tailored to individual needs. Whether you're seeking to improve digestion, boost your immune system, reduce stress or simply unwind, reflexology offers a personalised approach to health and wellness 🧘

It works on and helps to balance the body's functions, alleviate stress, improve circulation and enhance the body's natural healing processes 💧☀️

For more information send me a message.

Sheila.

13/12/2023

Hello to you all, Its that time of year again and I want to wish you all a happy Xmas.
If you are looking for the special gift for your loved one, why not consider giving the gift of health and well-being, Vouchers are available and can be purchased by contacting me via pm

This time of year in particular poses many challenges for us all. Stress and anxiety can reach a point when it can start to impact the mental, physical and emotional health of us all which in turn can lead to the following symptoms

Sleep disorder
Low immunity
Musclar tension / aches, pains
Digestive issues eg IBS
Low mood
Headaches
Inflammatory conditions.

Reflexology provides a safety net to promote health, relaxation, and restore balance to ones body.
If you want more info pm.

15/11/2023

Hello to everyone,

I hope you are all doing well.☺️

I am returning after a busy few months to social media and I am very excited to share some of the courses I am in the process of completing.

For now Reflexology is still fundamental in my practice and I want to further promote it here and spread the word.

The feedback received from clients highlights how effective this treatment is for our well being.

Reflexology is an amazing way to release stress, improve circulation, and promote overall well-being. 🌸💆‍♂️ Whether you're dealing with tension, pain, or just need some self-care, Reflexology has something for everyone.

If anyone has any questions please message me here no matter what the query. I am happy to help.

I can also be contacted on 0863401348 for appointments or queries.

Thanks for your time.

Sheila.

06/02/2023

Reflexology - for your body and your mind 👣💙👣

Find your local practitioner: http://www.nationalreflexology.ie/finding_a_reflexologist

31/12/2022

A happy new year to you all. May it be filled with joy, health and happiness.

22/12/2022

13/12/2022

Looking for that Gift for someone special this Christmas. Why not give a gift of wellbeing.
Gift Vouchers available for Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Aroma touch massage.
For more info please contact me on 0863401348