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Women's health reflexologist in the heart of Waterford.Holistic approach, including pregnancy and menopause support. Stress and anxiety relief.

08/08/2026

Good morning weekend 🌞🌞
I have exciting things happening this weekend, and it made me think :
WHAT KIND OF WEEKEND PERSON ARE YOU?
Are you a
🌸 "I have plans for every minute" person?
😴 " I'm not getting dressed today " person?
🧹 " The house needs cleaning " person?
☕️ " Coffee first, decisions later" person?
🌳 " Get me outside " person?
Or perhaps a glorious combination of all?
Whatever you do, have a wonderful time
Much love ❤️ Gisela

02/08/2026

May today bring you exactly what your soul needs 🌸
( the sky at 6am on the 2nd August) x

31/07/2026

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE A REFLEXOLOGY SESSION?
One reflexology session can leave you wonderfully relaxed and rebalanced.But lasting change often takes time.
🌿 Think of it like going to the gym. One workout feels good, but regular sessions are what build up strenght and give lasting results.
🌿 Our bodies don't develop stress, tension and long term imbalances overnight. Many issues have built over month or years, so it's only natural that they might need more than one treatment to improve.
🌿 Reflexology works best along your general self-care, gently supporting your body and encouraging balance at it's own pace.
🌿 Be patient with yourself. Healing is a journey, not a race.
Much love ❤️ Gisela

28/07/2026

A gentle reminder...I feel it's often women who find this quite difficult to say ❤️

27/07/2026

"HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE A REFLEXOLOGY SESSION "?

That's a very frequently asked question. The answer is ... it depends on YOU.
🌿 If you are looking to relax, unwind and make time for self-care, many people enjoy a reflexology treatment every 4-6 weeks as part of their wellbeing routine.
🌿 If you are going through a particular stressful time or seek support for a specific concern, more sessions might help initially.
As your body responds, treatments can be spaced further apart.
There are no strict rules. Reflexology session shouldn't happen because you " have to" - it's about listening to your body's needs.
🌿Together, we can develop a time frame that feels comfortable and fits your lifestyle.
If you like to know more, feel free to contact me.
Much love ❤️ Gisela

25/07/2026

"IS REFLEXOLOGY FOR ME?"
It's a question I hear all the time.
Many people think reflexology is only for those who are stressed, in pain, or unwell.
But the truth is, it can be beneficial for almost anyone.
You might enjoy reflexology if you
🌿 find it difficult to switch off and relax
🌿 feel tired, overwhelmed or run down
🌿 want to take better care of yourself before your body starts asking for attention
🌿 simply enjoy taking an hour away from the demands of everyday life.
Reflexology isn't about " fixing " you - it's about giving your body and mind the opportunity to rest, re-balance and support your natural well-being.
Much love ❤️ Gisela

15/07/2026

Hello 🌞,
As I said yesterday, reflexology is highly effective for recovering after a heatwave. Here are the key benefits:
🌞 reduces swelling ( edema). High temperatures expand blood vessels, leading to fluid retention. Reflexology boosts your lymphatic circulation to flush excess fluid and puffiness.
🌞releases heat fatigue. Long periods of hot days drains the body of energy. By stimulating the exact energy points, it helps restore your energy and eases that heavy, sluggish feeling.
🌞soothes stress. It helps shift your nervous system from " fight or flight" into " rest and digest", lessening irritability and heat induced burnout.
🌞releases " sandal foot" tension. Summer footwear often lacks support, leading to sore arches and tight calves. Reflexology works the muscles and tendons to ease tension.
Have a wonderful day ❤️ Gisela

14/07/2026

Are you enjoying the sunshine 🌞?

I hope you're making the most of this weather! While I'd usually be inviting you to book a reflexology treatment, I think we can agree that lying on a cosy treatment couch isn't quite as appealing when it's this hot.
Heatwaves can be surprisingly demanding on our bodies! We lose more fluids, our heart has to work so much harder to keep us cool, sleep is often disrupted and we feel more sluggish, tired and maybe irritated.

So for now, my advice is simple: stay hydrated, find shade when you can and if your body tells you to slow down, listen to it 😉.
And tomorrow I will talk about what reflexology can do after the biggest heat is gone ( I just can't help myself 😄).
Much love ❤️ Gisela

07/07/2026

Today 11 years ago works started to transform my very damp front room ( also known as the swamp of Philip street 😀) into the treatment space it is now ❤️.
My Irish friends told me I had to provide an endless supply of cuppas and biscuits for the builders 👷‍♂️ 😋

03/07/2026

Hello weekend 🌞🌞
Hopefully you'll enjoy plenty of sunshine and lovely moments.
If you feel a bit meh, sometimes it helps to remember a different kind of 5-a-day !
We know our fruit and veg, but also important for our well-being are the following 5 to remind ourselves:
🍉 have I slept well?
🍒 have I been outside?
🍄 have I seen anyone today ?
🍎 did I eat well?
🍓 did I do any exercise?
With much love ❤️, as always, Gisela

Address

Ballybricken
Waterford
X91FDY6

Telephone

+353872384013

Website

http://www.nowandzenbygisela.ie/

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