Rea's Retreat

03/02/2026

📢 New Research Alert: Foot Reflexology in Pediatric Care
A recent randomized controlled trial explored the impact of foot reflexology on postoperative recovery in children.
🔬 Key findings:
The study found that foot reflexology applied after surgery helped:
✨ Reduce postoperative pain
✨ Influence vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate
These results highlight the potential of foot reflexology as a gentle, non-invasive supportive approach that may contribute to comfort and physiological regulation in pediatric postoperative settings, when used alongside standard medical care.
👣 Evidence-informed care. Thoughtful touch. Support where it matters most.
✨ Learn more here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41603833/
🔎 Find a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist (RCRT™): www.reflexologycanada.org

01/02/2026

Hello everyone 👋☺️

I thought I would come on and do a little post to you all who have been previous clients of mine and maybe some who are new here!

I'm Rebecca, owner and reflexologist here at Rea's Retreat. I decided to start my reflexology journey after a comment from my late father about how I would be good at reflexology as I'd rub his feet some evenings when he was ill. That sparked an interest and from there one night in 2018 scrolling I came across reflexology courses online and did more research - from then I studied my diploma and advanced reflexology certificate with .reflexology then furthered my learning with completing my RLD qualification.

I thouroughly enjoyed treating my clients - but unfortunately instead of listening to my own advice, in 2022 I burnt myself out completely, I was in pain and mentally and physically exhausted. Much to my demise, I had to stop, my body was forcing me to stop. And I did. I missed it, I missed the conversation, the helping people with so many things, talking to people about things they maybe didn't feel comfortable talking to anyone else about, I helped people and I knew that was my purpose in life- in whatever capacity that may be.

However the longer you are away from something, when you're trying to heal yourself but get back to doing what you love, your confidence drops, doubt creeps into your mind and you question your ability. That makes it harder and harder to start back up, that and the fear of more burn out even though I knew I could do it, I knew my capabilities. But in 2025, I took a leap. It had been too long, I missed it all and my clients dearly.

Now - 2026 - I am back doing what I love, ensuring I help myself just as much as I help others. I'm so glad to be back ❤️ I may not be as busy as I once was, but that's the whole point, I needed to slow down. And I want to say a MASSIVE THANKYOU to all my clients, past and present, who support Rea's Retreat in anyway along the journey. I appreciate you all ✨✨

Get in touch via dm, or what's app for an appointment 🥰

16/01/2023

CUSTOMER NOTICE
For my own health reasons, I will be taking a break from Rea’s Retreat. This is not something I wanted to do, but I am always telling my clients to listen to their bodies and rest when they are telling you to - well so I guess I have waited until mine has screamed at me 🤦🏻‍♀️ I hope you can understand that without my health being 100%, I will be no good to you. I will be taking a break from Rea’s Retreat until I am better. At this time, I’m not sure how long that will be, but I hope it isn’t too long. I will be in touch and will be posting on my social media pages to keep you all up to date. This isn’t something I have taken lightly and feel I need to listen to my body and take a rest.

Thank you for your continued support and custom and I hope to welcome you back soon 🤍

Please note gift vouchers will be honoured and extended against the time I will be off.

Again, Thank you and take care xx

12/01/2023

Happy feet 👣 Happy life!

24/12/2022

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S 🎄🤶🎅

I just want to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone of you a healthy, happy and peaceful Christmas period while Rea’s Retreat takes a little break until January.

Many of you, old and new clients, have walked through my door this year. You have shared very personal things, stories, opinions, offloaded, let go off your tears, and been able to relax and trust in me to treat you with the wonders that is Reflexology.

I want to take this time to thank you all for your continued custom and support this past year, for your recommendations to your friends and family and helping my wee business grow. It means the world to me.

Take this time to slow down a bit, take a breath and know it’s ok not to feel happy and joyful and be merry singing Christmas carols. My heart goes out to anyone who is having a hard time this Christmas, who is finding things a bit tough, grieving or experiencing ill health. I send you love and light and prayers and hope you can find a little peace 🤍

Peace and love and here’s to a healthy, happy, peaceful and abundant 2023 for us all 🥂

16/12/2022

ONLY 9 MORE SLEEPS TO THE BIG MAN COMES 🎅

Don't forget to pick up your gift vouchers and give the gift of wellbeing and relaxation this Christmas. Our vouchers can be used against any treatment or block of treatments if you like. Suitable for:
🎁Adult Reflexology
🎄Baby & Childrens Reflexology
🤶Maternity Reflexology
🎅Cancer Care Reflexology
🧑‍🎄Lymphatic Drainage Reflexology
🎄Facial Reflexology
🎁Parent & Baby session

Get in touch to get your last minute presents sorted now ☺️

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07/12/2022

Cancellation for tonight at 630pm - 07802243340 or message to book

05/12/2022

G R I E F A W A R E N E S S W E E K 👼

This week we acknowledge a subject that we all like to avoid. Dealing with grief is horrendous, painful but numbing at the same time, confusing, lonely, isolating, exhausting and heartbreaking, I could go on.

This year particularly I have had many amazing people who have walked through my door in the depths of grief and hoping that Reflexology could help them. I tell each person the same thing. This is your journey and absolutely no one else knows how you feel, no matter if they have lost someone like you, their journey is theirs and your journey is yours. Be kind to yourself, stop supressing your emotions. You don't have to be strong for others, keep busy, dissolve how you are feeling so not to make people feel uncomfortable. The people who love you will be there, tears, snots and all.

You haven't just lost your loved one once, you have lost them for the rest of your life. The milestones you are yet to hit, the big events that are going to be so difficult without them, and it's ok to be sad and cry about that. Talk to your loved ones, your partner, your friends, even if they don't know what to say, they will certainly listen and give you that cuddle you so desperately need. Never hide your grief. Express it, show it, you never know who else might need to see you open up so they can feel ok to do the same. I myself have struggled a lot with grief after loosing my Daddy and best friend nearly 5 years ago. But, sometimes good things can come from the heartbreak. Rea's Retreat was born from my Daddys illness. So please, if you ever need help, please seek it. There is always someone there to listen 🤍

Grief is just love with nowhere to go🤍

28/11/2022

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Our emotional health impacts our physical health, there is no way around it. I’ve overcome some of my own emotional barriers in the past; traumas and toxic beliefs are scary to unpack but when you do you give yourself freedom and the opportunity for dynamic growth.

Work with a coach, speak up for yourself, let your feelings out. Deciding to focus on your emotional health as much as your physical health will have big payoffs for your wellness and happiness throughout life.

26/11/2022

I often speak to clients about the emotional links to their imbalances after treatments. I find the links between our physical and emotional being fascinating and if you examine your physical concerns and compare to this diagram, you will surely see how it relates to your mental and emotional state.

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26/11/2022

S E L F L O V E S A T U R D A Y 🤍

I came across this as I was having a wee nosey with a coffee on my morning break. This past month I have had some of the most amazing clients through my door. Resillience, strength, kindness, giving, generous, loving - would be just a few words I would use to describe them. They are fantastic in their jobs, a great partner, friend, sibling, daughter/son, cousin, mother, father... but the lack of love, compassion, and kindess they were giving to themselves, was not ok.

I have told them and I will tell you to-
This is your Saturday morning kick up the bum! (And yes before anyone says it, this includes me to!)
LOVE YOURSELF
BE KIND TO YOURSELF
STOP BEING SO HARD ON YOURSELF
YOU HAVE DONE ENOUGH
YOU ARE ENOUGH
YOU ARE WORTHY
YOU DESERVE TO BE LOVED
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BURN YOURSELF OUT FOR OTHERS TO LOVE YOU
YOU ARE NOT USELESS
YOU ARE AMAZING
YOU ARE LOVED SO MUCH
YOU CAN DO THIS
BE PROUD OF YOURSELF
I BELIEVE IN YOU 🤍

H A P P Y S A T U R D A Y 😘

21/11/2022

Grief within children can be extremely difficult. We as adults struggle to process our emotions a lot of the time, never mind our children. I seen this post this morning and thought it would be helpful to share some charities that can support your child through their grief.

Reflexology can also support children in their greiving process by reducing stress in their bodies and minds, bringing them into balance- therefore helping with emotions, sleep deprivation, behavioural outbursts, concentration etc.

Sending love and light to all grieving children out there 🤍🤎

As part of below are a number of organisations that can help support children through bereavement.
📍 Cruse Bereavement Support NI - https://www.cruse.org.uk/
📌Macmillan in Northern Ireland - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
📍Child Bereavement UK - https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
📌Barnardo's NI - https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
📍Text-A-Nurse - 07507 328057
📌PIPS Hope and Support - https://www.pipshopeandsupport.org/
📍Cancer Focus Northern Ireland NI - https://cancerfocusni.org/
📌Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children - https://www.winstonswish.org/