Bridge Therapies

21/10/2026

Last minute decision for both of us!
What better way to spend a Bank Holiday than taking a little time just for you?

As the evenings draw in and we move towards Samhain, there’s something lovely about slowing down, turning inward and giving ourselves permission to rest.

Imagine stepping away from the to-do list for a while, into the warmth of the cabin, with the trees outside, the gentle sounds of nature and nowhere else you need to be.

Whether your body is craving a little release, your mind needs some breathing room, or you simply fancy being looked after or pampered for a change, the cabin is here for you.

Bridge Therapies is open by appointment this Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday morning, with a few spaces still available.

Come as you are. Get comfortable. Let the outside world wait a little.

Message Claire on WhatsApp @ 0892000984 to book your cabin time.

19/10/2026

Sometimes it just is what it is....we are what we are...we feel what we feel 💁‍♀️....riding the waves of the human experience.

So ya, if you do need a liitle escape. No packing required. No flights to book. Just you, a cosy cabin, and a little time where nobody needs you to be anything for anyone.”

Ps. I have birds 🐦🌿😄

19/10/2026

🍂 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱-𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 🍂
Autumn naturally invites us to slow down, turn inward and let go of what we no longer need to carry.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn is associated with the Metal element, the Lung and Large Intestine meridians, and themes of release, breath and creating space.

For October, Claire has created a special version of Gentle Release Therapy, incorporating selected TCM points connected with these seasonal themes, alongside gentle Vagus Therapy to help settle the mind and nervous system.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚: 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙜𝙤, 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩.

A little more time, a little more space, and a treatment created especially for this change of season. 🍂

𝟳𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 · €𝟳𝟱
𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆

📍 Bridge Therapies, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare
📲 Message or WhatsApp Claire @ 0892000984 to book your October Cabin Treat.

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 | 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰 (𝗚𝗕𝟭𝟰)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the face is more than an area we associate with skin health and appearance. It is also home to a number of meridian points traditionally used to support balance throughout the body.

Gallbladder 14 is an acu-touch point located on the forehead, approximately 1 cun above the midpoint of each eyebrow, directly above the pupil. Traditionally, it is associated with supporting the eyes, easing patterns of tension around the forehead and head, and encouraging the smooth flow of Qi along the Gallbladder meridian.

Our faces can often reflect the demands of everyday life. Concentration, worry, stress and the many responsibilities we carry can contribute to the way we hold tension around our forehead, eyes, temples and jaw, sometimes without us even realising it.

Within Holistic Facial Therapy at Bridge Therapies, Claire brings together her background in facial and body therapies with a gentle, whole-person approach. Selected acu-touch points can be incorporated alongside facial massage and other supportive techniques, making space for both the physical and emotional aspects of wellbeing.

Because caring for our face doesn't have to be just about our skin or how we look. It can also be an opportunity to soften, settle and reconnect with ourselves.

A little reminder that facial care can be more than skin deep.

𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙎𝙞𝙭𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚, 𝘾𝙤. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙚.

𝘼 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧: Acu-touch points are explored by a trained practitioner, with each treatment adapted to meet the individual needs, sensitivities and comfort of the client.

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14/10/2026

When Your Body Is Holding Tension

Sometimes we become aware of tension without being able to identify one particular reason for it.

A tight neck, uncomfortable shoulders, jaw tension or a general feeling that the body is holding on.

Our physical experiences do not happen in isolation. Daily habits, posture, stress, sleep and emotional wellbeing can all influence how we feel in our bodies.

CranioSacral Therapy takes a whole-person approach, using gentle touch rather than forceful manipulation.

At Bridge Therapies, Claire considers the individual as a whole, creating a treatment that respects your comfort, needs and personal circumstances.

Rather than focusing solely on one area, the session offers time and space to support your overall wellbeing.

Because there is more to you than the tension you feel.

Persistent, new or unexplained pain should always be appropriately medically assessed.

13/10/2026

MORE THAN SKIN DEEP
Skin Health • Facial Therapy • Wellbeing

Our skin is so much more than what we see in the mirror. It is our body's largest organ, constantly responding to changes in our internal and external environment.

Age, hormones, lifestyle, stress and general wellbeing can all influence how our skin looks, feels and functions.

With over 30 years of experience in Beauty Therapy, Claire's approach to facial treatments has evolved to combine professional skincare knowledge with therapeutic touch and a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection.

At Bridge Therapies, Facial Therapy is not simply about applying products to the skin. It is about recognising the individual needs of your skin while also considering the tension we may carry in our face, jaw, scalp and neck.

Each facial offers time for gentle, attentive care, supporting skin health and vitality while creating space for the body and mind to settle.

Whether you are noticing changes in your skin, looking for a little extra nourishment, or simply enjoy the experience of a relaxing facial, you are welcome.

More Than Skin Deep. A thoughtful approach to skin health, facial therapy and whole-person wellbeing.

📍 Bridge Therapies | Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare
More info on Facial.Therapy Offerings at www.bridgetherapies.ie
Appointments & enquiries: Claire 089 2000 984

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12/10/2026

You're always the one holding everything together. Between work, family, relationships and everyday responsibilities, it's easy to become so accustomed to keeping everything going that you barely notice how much you're carrying.

Perhaps your shoulders are constantly tense, your mind rarely settles, or even when you do find time to rest, your body doesn't seem to follow.

Our Mind and Body are constantly communicating through the nervous system. When we're managing ongoing stress or responsibilities, the body can remain in a heightened state of alertness, even when we're not consciously feeling stressed. Over time, this can show up physically through muscle tension, changes in breathing, disrupted sleep or difficulty fully relaxing.

CranioSacral Therapy and Gentle Release Therapy offers a gentle, hands-on approach that provides time and space to slow down, reconnect with your body and support your overall wellbeing.

You don't have to wait until everything becomes too much before making time for yourself.

At Bridge Therapies, Claire offers private 1:1 sessions in a quiet, private cabin surrounded by nature in Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare.

A little space for the person who makes space for everyone else.

To enquire or book, message Claire or WhatsApp 089 2000 984.

12/10/2026

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 | 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭 (𝗚𝗕𝟮𝟭)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body is viewed as an interconnected system, with meridian pathways forming part of how we understand and support the body's balance.

Gallbladder 21 is an acu-touch point located at the top of the shoulder, along the Gallbladder meridian. Traditionally, it is used when working with tension around the neck and shoulders.

Within Gentle Release Therapy, Claire works with selected acu-touch points as part of a wider, whole-person approach. Alongside the physical body, we also make space for the effects that stress, daily responsibilities and life experiences can have on how we feel.

Because our wellbeing is not just about one muscle, one symptom or one part of ourselves. It's about the relationship between Body, Mind and Spirit.

🌿 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙎𝙞𝙭𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚, 𝘾𝙤. 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙚.

𝘼 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧: Acu-touch points are explored within Gentle Release Therapy by a trained practitioner, with each treatment adapted to meet the individual needs and comfort of the client.

10/10/2026

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜...
While many people include holistic therapies as part of their wellbeing, others come to them as a last resort, after trying everything else.

Perhaps it's, “I'll just try this, I've nothing to lose.” Or, “I'm desperate.” Sometimes, someone recommends a therapy or therapist when nothing else seems to be working.

But what if we shifted our focus from trying to fix symptoms to supporting the person as a whole?

Holistic therapies such as CranioSacral Therapy and Gentle Release Therapy offer space to slow down, listen to the body and support its natural processes. The therapist isn't there to fix you, but to facilitate the process, responding to your individual needs and experience.

Nobody knows you better than yourself. Yet, through stress and the demands of everyday life, we can lose touch with our inner knowing and the signals our body gives us.

Our bodies have innate mechanisms involved in healing, regulation and maintaining balance. Sometimes, we need the time, space and appropriate support to reconnect with ourselves and allow these processes to work.

When we look at ourselves as a whole, rather than focusing solely on individual symptoms, we begin to consider how our physical body, thoughts, emotions and inner sense of wellbeing influence one another.

Imbalance can show up differently for everyone, from tension, tightness, aches and pains to fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, confusion and overthinking. We may feel stuck, disconnected or unable to find a way forward.

When we move towards greater balance and harmony, we may experience more ease, clarity, freedom, peace, joy and a sense of flow.

𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙, 𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙄𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.

You don't have to wait until you've tried everything else to seek support. Sometimes, it's about making space to pause, listen and reconnect.

Bridge Therapies | Body • Mind • Skin