Lucy Townsley Wellness Coach

23/06/2026

Do you brace yourself before standing up, bending down, or getting out of bed because you know your back is going to hurt?

A lady came to see me recently with severe lower back pain. She had to prepare herself before walking up the stairs because she knew the pain would shoot into her lower back and down her legs.

When she arrived, she rated her pain as 8/10.

After her treatment, it had reduced to 3/10.

Everyone responds differently, but seeing someone leave the clinic moving more comfortably is why I love what I do.

If lower back pain is affecting your daily life, call or message me on 087 227 3084 to see if acupuncture may be able to help.

Lucy Townsley
Galway Acupuncture Hub

18/06/2026

The words every rider needs to hear…

This week, a young rider said something that made me smile.
“If I make a mistake now, it’s just a mistake.”

When she first came to see me, every mistake felt like the end of the round. One pole or one wrong stride meant she’d spend the rest of the course thinking about what had gone wrong.

But something changed.

She realised confidence isn’t about riding perfectly.

It’s about trusting yourself to ride the next fence.

We also discovered something really interesting…

Her biggest worry wasn’t actually jumping.

It was knowing exactly how she wanted to ride to the first fence. Once she had a clear plan, much of the anxiety disappeared.

Sometimes what feels like a confidence problem is actually a clarity problem.

Watching riders enjoy competing again is one of the best parts of what I do.

If competition nerves, overthinking, or self-doubt are affecting your riding, you’re not alone.

📩 Send me a message if you’d like to find out how Rider Confidence Coaching could help. Or click the link in the comments to book a free call and tell me about your riding story ⬇️

https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/15-minute-ride-with-confidence-call

15/06/2026

This is me, I'm Lucy Townsley, Mum of Hannah James and Amber, partner to PJ, horse lover, animal lover.

The other me helps you with pain, both physical, emotional, and mental. I do absolutely love my job and the results I get.

People generally don't comment on my posts; I feel it's too close to how they feel, and they don't want anyone else to know or find out.

That's the best thing about social media: you can PM me.

Today's post is about NECK PAIN - Have a read and comment if you want, PM if you prefer privacy😁

Do you notice your neck pain most when you’re driving, working at a screen, or trying to sleep?

Neck pain is one of those things people often put up with for too long.

You might notice it when you turn your head to check your blind spot.

Or when you look down at your phone.

Or when you try to put your head back and it feels stiff, painful, or uncomfortable.

Some people also feel tension in their shoulders, headaches, pressure at the base of the skull, or even dizziness when moving the head.

It is not always “just a stiff neck.”

When the neck becomes tight or guarded, the whole body can start to compensate. You may lift your shoulders, clench your jaw, sleep poorly, or feel more tense throughout the day.

At Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, I support people with neck pain, shoulder tension, headaches, stiffness, and stress-related tightness using acupuncture and supportive hands-on treatment.

I have written a new blog post about why neck pain should not be ignored and how acupuncture can help support better movement, comfort, and tension relief. The Link is in the comments

Question for you!

Where do you notice neck pain most?
1 Driving
2 Desk or screen work
3 Sleeping
4 Headaches/tension
5 Turning your head left or right

Pop the number in the comments if this sounds familiar.

Lucy Townsley
Galway Acupuncture Hub
Loughrea, Co.

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14/05/2026

Riding nerves can show up long before you get to the first fence.

You may know how to ride. You may have done the work. But as you turn to the fence, your body can tighten, your mind can overthink, and suddenly the confidence disappears.

I see this with riders who have had a fall, lost confidence, started doubting themselves, or feel pressure when competing.

At Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, I’m Lucy Townsley, and I work with riders using NLP-informed confidence coaching and practical nervous system support.

This is not a riding lesson. It is coaching for what happens inside you when fear, pressure, hesitation or self-doubt affects your riding.

The aim is to help you feel clearer, calmer and more in control — so you can ride forward, recover from mistakes, and approach the next fence with more confidence.

I work with leisure riders, competitive riders, teenage riders, adults, and groups of riders.

Book a free 15-minute Riding Confidence Call with Lucy:
https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/15-minute-ride-with-confidence-call

08/05/2026

Lower back pain can take over your life very quickly.

I often see people who are struggling to do simple things like getting out of bed, sitting in the car, climbing stairs, standing up, or walking comfortably.

Sometimes the pain stays in the lower back. Other times it travels into the hip, glute, leg, calf or foot. It can feel sharp, gripping, numb, heavy, or like pins and needles.

I’ve created a new page explaining how I work with lower back pain at Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, Co. Galway, including my 4-session Back Pain Reset Plan.

The aim is to support the body, calm the pain response, and help you move more comfortably again.

You can read more here:
https://galwayacupuncturehub.com/acupuncture-for-lower-back-pain-in-loughrea-co-galway

Or book a free call 087 227 3084 to talk through whether the Back Pain Reset Plan may be suitable for you.

Lower back pain in Loughrea? Lucy at Galway Acupuncture Hub offers a 4-session Back Pain Reset Plan. Book a free call today.

27/04/2026

Still dealing with pain that just won’t shift?

Headaches. Back pain. That constant tension that keeps coming back.

I’ve just completed advanced training in scalp acupuncture — a technique that works directly with how the brain and body communicate.

It’s something I’m now using in clinic for people who feel stuck, especially when:

• Pain keeps returning
• Symptoms aren’t improving as expected
• The body just won’t fully settle

This approach may help support:

• Headaches & migraines
• Back, neck & joint pain
• Dizziness or tinnitus
• Ongoing nerve-related symptoms

At Galway Acupuncture Hub (25+ years experience), I’m always looking at ways to help people move forward when nothing else seems to be working.

If that’s you, let’s talk first.

👉 Book a free 15-minute clarity call:
https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/15-minute-meeting

Or message me directly and I’ll point you in the right direction.

13/04/2026

Do you feel anxious for no clear reason — on edge, easily startled, like your body just won’t settle?

This is something I see a lot in clinic. People often say, “Nothing is wrong, but I feel anxious.” Their body feels jumpy, sleep is restless, and it’s hard to fully relax.

I often see this in people who are otherwise coping well day to day, but their system just hasn’t switched off.

It can show up as a racing heart, tight chest, shallow breathing, or a constant sense of unease that’s hard to explain.

Anxiety is not who you are. It’s an emotional and physical response — often your body is trying to protect you, even when there’s no immediate danger. The problem is when that response doesn’t switch off.

With over 25 years of clinical experience, I support people in reframing anxiety and helping the body settle again.

Using acupuncture, alongside approaches such as NLP and coaching, treatment may help to:
• calm the nervous system
• reduce physical tension and restlessness
• support better sleep
• help you feel more in control again

When the body begins to settle, the mind often follows.

If you’re dealing with anxiety in Galway, and it’s affecting your sleep, focus, or daily life:

Message today to book your appointment or ask a question.
Call 0872273084
Book https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/60-minute-meeting

Galway Acupuncture Hub
Loughrea, Co. Galway

07/04/2026

There are many different types of headaches — and I see a wide range of them in clinic.

From tension headaches, migraines, and sinus pressure, to headaches linked to stress, weather changes, or even not eating regularly — they can all feel different, but they can all affect your day.

I often see people come in with headaches that build through the day — starting as tension in the neck or shoulders, then rising into the head. By evening, it can feel like a band of pressure, affecting focus, energy, and sleep.

Over time, this can begin to affect mood, patience, and how you feel in yourself day to day, making everything feel that bit harder.

Many notice it most:
• after long hours at a screen
• during stressful periods
• when neck and shoulder tension builds

At Galway Acupuncture Hub, with over 25 years of experience, I’ve been supporting people with tension headaches, migraines, and neck-related headaches.

Acupuncture may help by:
• easing tension in the neck and shoulders
• calming the body’s stress response
• reducing pressure and discomfort
• supporting better relaxation and sleep

Depending on the person, cupping and gentle heat may also be used alongside treatment.

If you’re dealing with headaches in Galway, and they’re affecting your focus, work, or daily life, get in touch to see whether treatment may be suitable for you.

I've been helping people with headaches for 25 years

Galway Acupuncture Hub
Loughrea, Co. Galway
Message today to book your appointment, call 087 227 3084 0r book online https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/60-minute-meeting

30/03/2026

Do you have neck pain?
Struggling to turn your head when driving or feeling a pull into your shoulder at work?

I often see people come in with neck pain that started gradually — then suddenly they can’t fully turn their head. Turning one way creates a sharp pull on the other side of the neck, tension builds into the shoulders, and it can even lead to headaches.

It often begins to affect driving, work, sleep, and home life, making simple daily tasks uncomfortable.

At Galway Acupuncture Hub, with over 25 years of experience, I’ve been supporting people with neck pain and shoulder tension linked to posture, stress, and long hours on screens.

Acupuncture may help by:
• easing muscle tension in the neck and shoulders
• reducing pain and stiffness
• improving movement and range
• helping the body relax and settle

Depending on the person, cupping and gentle heat may also be used alongside treatment.

If you’re dealing with neck pain in Galway, and it’s affecting your movement, work, or sleep, get in touch to see whether treatment may be suitable for you.

“At Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, I’ve been supporting people with neck pain for over 25 years.”

Galway Acupuncture Hub
Loughrea, Co. Galway
Message or call 087 227 3084 today to book your appointment
book online ➡️ https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/60-minute-meeting