Cathy's Holistic & Wellbeing Therapies

Cathy's Holistic & Wellbeing Therapies Cathy McNeilly MAR
Clinical Reflexologist with over 20 years experience. Specialising in Fertility Reflexology/Women's Health. Maternity Reflexology.

Oncology & Pain Management
Fully Qualified in Lymphatic Drainage Reflexology(RLD) 👣

Reflexology.......❤️For anyone new to my page. I solely offer Reflexology. I love it...How lucky am I that I am able to ...
08/13/2025

Reflexology.......❤️

For anyone new to my page. I solely offer Reflexology. I love it...
How lucky am I that I am able to offer this amazing treatment 😍🥰🤩🥰

Reflexology is an alternative health practice that dates back thousands of years. It is based on the principle that there are areas on the hands and feet that correspond to specific organs and systems in the body. By applying pressure to these areas, reflexologists believe they can promote health and wellbeing.

There is a growing body of evidence that supports the benefits of reflexology. Studies have shown that reflexology can be effective in reducing tension, improving mood, and promoting relaxation. It can also help to improve sleep 😴 increase energy and vitality, improve circulation, and strengthen the immune system.

I am also fully qualified in Lymphatic Drainage Reflexology (RLD) that's another post for another day 😀 (it has AMAZING benefits)
I also specialise in Fertility/cancer care/Women's health/pain management/stress/anxiety....the list goes on lol.
(You Are In Safe Hands 😘)
And with over 24yrs of experience..

If you are looking for a way to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, or if you suffer from any of the above conditions, reflexology is a fantastic way to find relief.

Benefits of Reflexology​​​

Reflexology can provide enhanced health & wellbeing for all systems of the body and release deep rooted anxieties and emotions enabling the body and mind to perform at its best and can help to:

​Reduce Stress & Tension

Achieve Deep Relaxation

Improved Mood

Promotes Wellbeing

Improve Sleep

Increased Energy & Vitality

Improve Circulation

Strengthen the Immune system

​Conditions that can be improved:​

Anxiety & Stress

Depression

Helps relaxation

Digestive Disorders

Hormonal Imbalances

Fertility

Migraines & Headaches

Muscular and joint pain

Endometriosis

Fibromyalgia

Menstrual Cycle/menopause/infertility

Insomnia & Sleep Disorders

Back, Neck & Shoulder Issues

Sinus Issues

Reflexology is the perfect solution! This treatment involves massaging specific points on the feet that correspond to different parts of the body. It’s a great way to relieve tension and stress, and also it feels amazing!

Reflexology is an increasingly popular alternative therapy that involves massaging the feet to promote relaxation and healing. Though it may seem like a simple foot massage, reflexology is actually a complex system that can provide a variety of benefits for the mind and body.

Reflexology has been shown to provide relief from pain, improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. It can also boost the immune system, improve sleep, and increase energy levels. If you’re looking for a way to improve your overall health and wellbeing, reflexology may be worth a try.
All you have to do is relax. Which is pretty easy to do in my little cabin ❤️

So powerful ❤️❤️❤️
08/06/2025

So powerful ❤️❤️❤️

👣 The Power of Reflexology in Lymphatic Healing

When feet speak, the body listens.

In the quiet language of pressure points and touch, there lies a powerful form of healing that’s often overlooked — reflexology.
But when paired with an understanding of the lymphatic system, this ancient therapy becomes more than just relaxation —
…it becomes a pathway to fluid movement, immune support, and deep tissue detoxification.

🌿 What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a therapeutic technique that involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears — each of which corresponds to an organ, gland, or body system.

Think of it as a map of your body, mirrored in your feet.
Stimulating these points helps trigger neural pathways and activate the body’s own healing responses — particularly through the autonomic nervous system and lymphatic circulation.

🌀 How Does It Support the Lymphatic System?

The lymphatic system is a fluid-based network responsible for:
• Removing waste, toxins, and pathogens
• Supporting immune function
• Regulating inflammation
• Maintaining fluid balance in tissues

But unlike the heart, the lymphatic system has no central pump — it relies on muscle movement, breath, and manual stimulation to flow.

That’s where reflexology becomes powerful:

👣 5 Ways Reflexology Boosts Lymphatic Health

1. Stimulates Lymph Flow Without Strain

Gentle foot pressure increases local and systemic circulation, helping lymphatic fluid move through congested vessels and nodes — especially helpful for those with swelling, fatigue, or sedentary lifestyles.

2. Activates Reflex Zones for Key Organs

By working on the liver, kidneys, colon, spleen, and intestinal reflex points, reflexology supports the body’s natural detox and drainage systems — reducing the burden on the lymph.

3. Reduces Stress and Cortisol

High stress = tight fascia + sluggish lymph flow.
Reflexology downregulates the sympathetic nervous system, allowing for parasympathetic healing, reduced inflammation, and better vagal nerve activation (which impacts gut and lymphatic communication).

4. Improves Digestive-Lymph Connection

The gut is home to 70% of your immune system (GALT). Reflex points on the feet related to the intestines and abdominal area help calm inflammation, improve motility, and stimulate visceral lymphatic flow.

5. Breaks Down Fascial Restrictions

Foot reflexology encourages release of fascial tension, which can compress lymphatic vessels and impair drainage. This is especially helpful in cases of chronic swelling, hormonal fluid retention, or post-surgical stagnation.

✨ Clinical Benefits Observed:
• Reduced swelling and puffiness (especially lower legs, ankles, abdomen)
• Improved energy and reduced fatigue
• Less fluid retention during PMS or hormonal shifts
• Clearer skin and improved elimination
• Calmer mood and better sleep
• Enhanced response when combined with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

🔬 Backed by Research:

Recent studies have shown that reflexology:
• Increases peripheral blood circulation
• Modulates immune and inflammatory markers
• Improves quality of life in chronic illness patients
• Activates vagal tone, which regulates both gut and lymph function

A 2022 pilot study on reflexology and lymphedema in breast cancer survivors showed a statistically significant reduction in arm circumference and reported swelling after six weekly treatments.

🌸 Who Can Benefit Most?

Reflexology is especially beneficial for those with:
• Chronic inflammation
• Autoimmune diseases
• Hormonal imbalances (e.g., PCOS, estrogen dominance)
• Lymphedema or lipedema
• Digestive issues
• Stress-related immune dysfunction
• Post-surgical swelling or trauma

🌿 The Healing Power of Touch

Reflexology is gentle.
It’s non-invasive.
And yet — it can reignite movement in places where your body feels stuck.

Whether used alone or as a complement to lymphatic drainage therapy, reflexology helps the body do what it was designed to do:

🌀 Move.
🧬 Balance.
💧 Detox.
💚 Heal.

Final Thought:

If the lymphatic system is your inner river,
then reflexology is the gentle current that guides it home.

Goodbye July 💛Hello August ❤️
08/01/2025

Goodbye July 💛

Hello August ❤️

❤️❤️❤️
07/31/2025

❤️❤️❤️

Reflexology.......❤️For anyone new to my page. I solely offer Reflexology. I love it...How lucky am I that I am able to ...
07/24/2025

Reflexology.......❤️

For anyone new to my page. I solely offer Reflexology. I love it...
How lucky am I that I am able to offer this amazing treatment 😍🥰🤩🥰

Reflexology is an alternative health practice that dates back thousands of years. It is based on the principle that there are areas on the hands and feet that correspond to specific organs and systems in the body. By applying pressure to these areas, reflexologists believe they can promote health and wellbeing.

There is a growing body of evidence that supports the benefits of reflexology. Studies have shown that reflexology can be effective in reducing tension, improving mood, and promoting relaxation. It can also help to improve sleep 😴 increase energy and vitality, improve circulation, and strengthen the immune system.

I am also fully qualified in Lymphatic Drainage Reflexology (RLD) that's another post for another day 😀 (it has AMAZING benefits)
I also specialise in Fertility/cancer care/Women's health/pain management/stress/anxiety....the list goes on lol.
(You Are In Safe Hands 😘)
And with over 22yrs of experience..

If you are looking for a way to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, or if you suffer from any of the above conditions, reflexology is a fantastic way to find relief.

Benefits of Reflexology​​​

Reflexology can provide enhanced health & wellbeing for all systems of the body and release deep rooted anxieties and emotions enabling the body and mind to perform at its best and can help to:

​Reduce Stress & Tension

Achieve Deep Relaxation

Improved Mood

Promotes Wellbeing

Improve Sleep

Increased Energy & Vitality

Improve Circulation

Strengthen the Immune system

​Conditions that can be improved:​

Anxiety & Stress

Depression

Helps relaxation

Digestive Disorders

Hormonal Imbalances

Fertility

Migraines & Headaches

Muscular and joint pain

Endometriosis

Fibromyalgia

Menstrual Cycle/menopause/infertility

Insomnia & Sleep Disorders

Back, Neck & Shoulder Issues

Sinus Issues

Reflexology is the perfect solution! This treatment involves massaging specific points on the feet that correspond to different parts of the body. It’s a great way to relieve tension and stress, and also it feels amazing!

Reflexology is an increasingly popular alternative therapy that involves massaging the feet to promote relaxation and healing. Though it may seem like a simple foot massage, reflexology is actually a complex system that can provide a variety of benefits for the mind and body.
All you have to do is relax. Which is pretty easy to do in my little cabin ❤️

Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Fall in love with the path of deep healing. Fall in love with becoming the be...
07/20/2025

Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Fall in love with the path of deep healing. Fall in love with becoming the best version of yourself, but with patience, with compassion and respect to your own journey.

~ S. McNutt

[Art: Angela Smyth, Artist]

I love this ❤️
07/08/2025

I love this ❤️

Let's Put Some Colour Into Our Grey ❤️"Barely the day started andit's already six in the evening.Barely arrived on Monda...
07/06/2025

Let's Put Some Colour Into Our Grey ❤️

"Barely the day started and
it's already six in the evening.
Barely arrived on Monday
and it's already Friday.. and the month is already over.. and the year is almost over.. and already 40, 50 or 60 years
of our lives have passed.. and we realise that we lost
our parents, friends.. and we realise it's too late
to go back.
So.. Let's try, despite
everything, to enjoy
the remaining time.
Let's keep looking for
activities that we like.
Let's put some colour in
our grey.
Let's smile at the little
things in life that put
balm in our hearts.
And despite everything,
we must continue to enjoy
with serenity this time we
have left.
Let's try to eliminate the
afters..
I'm doing it after.
I'll say after.
I'll think about it after.
We leave everything for
later like ′′ after ′′ is ours.
Because what we don't
understand is that:
Afterwards, the coffee
gets cold.
afterwards, priorities change.
Afterwards, the charm is
broken.
Afterwards, health passes.
Afterwards, the kids grow up.
Afterwards parents get old.
Afterwards, promises are
forgotten.
Afterwards, the day becomes
the night.
Afterwards, life ends.
And then it's often too late.
So.. Let's leave nothing for
later.
Because still waiting to see
later, we can lose the
best moments, the best
experiences, best friends,
the best family.
The day is today. The
moment is now.
We are no longer at the
age where we can afford
to postpone what needs
to be done right away."

It Looks Like An Eternity,
But It's A Short Trip,
Enjoy Life And Always
Be Kind 💗

"Hello July 💕 May your days be filled with sunshine 🌞 and your evenings with laughter.July...A month to love, to discove...
07/01/2025

"Hello July 💕 May your days be filled with sunshine 🌞 and your evenings with laughter.

July...A month to love, to discover, and to take time for yourself.
Embrace the magic of July; it's time to shine brighter than the summer sun. Let the adventures begins and a canvas waiting for our stories.
Here's to making so many joyful memories in July that summer stays in your soul throughout the rest of the year ❤️

This is my view when you come to me for reflexology, So many say to me, I hate my feet. They are ugly. Not to me. They a...
06/28/2025

This is my view when you come to me for reflexology, So many say to me, I hate my feet. They are ugly. Not to me.
They are a map of your body and a canvas for me to work on. Those feet carry you, support you.
Like hopefully I can for that hour you are with me and after. Thank you for trusting me ❣️🙏

Love Cathy ❤️👣

There are days when all you want is to disappear, when the weight of everything feels too heavy to carry.But then, out o...
06/24/2025

There are days when all you want is to disappear, when the weight of everything feels too heavy to carry.

But then, out of nowhere, you catch yourself laughing at a friend’s story, savoring the comfort of your favorite meal, or simply breathing in the calm of the evening air as you walk home. It’s in these fleeting, almost unnoticed moments that life gently nudges you, reminding you that even in the darkest times, there are still tiny glimmers of light that make holding on worth it.

Life may never be as easy as we hope, and its challenges can feel relentless, but sometimes, it’s the smallest joys that breathe life back into you. A kind word, a shared laugh, or the quiet peace of a sunset—they have a way of reminding you just how good life can still be, even when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

And maybe, that’s the beauty of it: knowing that no matter how lost you feel, these moments will always be there to pull you back.

~ MJ Blossoms ~ Writer’s Blossoms

~ Art by Jane Newland

Even when things feel tough, there's always a glimmer of hope. Hold your loved ones close and focus on the positive step...
06/17/2025

Even when things feel tough, there's always a glimmer of hope. Hold your loved ones close and focus on the positive steps you can take.
Seek out the incredible acts of kindness and courage in the world. Sending positive energy to everyone striving for a better tomorrow!
The sun always rises and the birds keep on singing ❤️

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