The Tranquil Elephant
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My Journey
Discover how The Tranquil Elephant began
​My Journey began when I was in school struggling with anxiety and low moods. These emotions were in the driver seat and taking over my life. Someone recommended reflexology and acupuncture and I fell in love with them being nurtured feeling less isolated and helping pain and energy. A while after I got diagnosed with lyme disease and vaccine damage my health declined very fast I went from being a sporty young girl to being bed bound and cared for by my loved ones. Fast forward some time and enough was enough. Relying on strong medication symptoms getting worse I did more research about Chinese medicine. I adjusted my diet and switched to plant based and incorporated Chinese medicine nutrition in and dived head first into Chinese medicine. I trusted my practitioners with my life. It was my last shot, and talk therapy was a huge part of this journey aswell. Figuring out where emotions stemmed from and the effects they too had on my body and symptoms. I've made a full recovery and my dream was to do the same for others never offering a cure or a promise as my practitioners never did either but helping you manage symptoms to hopefully give you a slightly better quality of life.
​In clinic with me its a non biased space a judgement free haven its your safe space to escape the world and give you and hour to be the authentic you no masks just to hold space for you, your mind and body.
Treatments
Every treatment is tailored to the individuals needs I could have 3 clients all coming in with the same condition but I will treat all of them completely different as every individual is so unique. Holistic means taking your life as a whole into account to treat you and help you on a journey of peace and ease.
Heat Therapy
Helps promote healing, relieve pain, and support the body's natural balance of energy. It works by applying soothing warmth to specific areas of the body, much like traditional heat therapy, but with the added benefits of deep penetration from the infrared heat. Helps
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Improving circulation
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Pain relief
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Tendon, muscle, and joint recovery
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Digestion and Gynaecology
Acupuncture
Is a traditional Chinese medicine that works on the basis of inserting small needles into specific points along the body that sends a signal to the brain to heal that part of the body brining the body back to a natural balance and promote overall health.
Reflexology
Traditionally comes from Egypt its a therapeutic practice that involves applying pressure to specific areas on the feet that correspomg to organs and systems of the Body. Improving circulation in the body, promoting healing and overall restoring balance.
Cupping
Is a traditional therapy used in alternative medicine, where special cups are placed on the skin to create suction. This suction is believed to help with various health issues by improving blood flow, reducing pain, and promoting healing. The cup is placed on the skin, and a vacuum is created by either heating the air inside the cup or using a pump. This draws the skin and underlying tissue into the cup.
Cupping is often used to treat pain, muscle stiffness, and used to help with respiratory issues, like colds or asthma.
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Ear Seeds
These are tiny needles that are inserted into specific acupuncture points on the ear, on the basis that the whole body is mirrored on the ear.They can be left in place for a period of time to provide constant stimulation. The needles may be replaced or adjusted during follow-up sessions. These are a beautiful support for clients in between sessions to help with pain, anxiety, depression and more.
Clients Feedback
I have been going to Veronica for reflexology for the last couple of years. What struck me about Veronica was her passion for her work and the thought she puts in to every appointment, her calmness and ability to listen free of judgment. Veronica's clinic is very much a safe space where I can instantly feel relaxed and safe. Both reflexology and acupuncture have hugely benefited me through difficult periods in my life and help me maintain a sense of balance.
Claire
were sometimes asked, is home a place or a feeling?
from my very first visit to Veronica, my shoulders dropped once I stepped inside the door. I felt safe there was so much trust in her aura. I felt as safe as being at home. It was a complete sense of feeling and not just a place or that sterile word 'clinic'.
The feeling of not just being listened to, but heard, was so vivid. Veronicas approach to treatment is something ive yet to experience elsewhere, her constant learning and curiosity means your ailments or worries will be researched in her realm until long after you've left your appointment.
Besides grounding me when I'm feeling vulnerable, weak or in total discomfort, I always tell Veronica I visit her to have a snooze on THE most comfortable therapy bed ive ever laid on
Helen
I attended Veronica for Acupuncture and reflexology sessions. From the moment I made contact with her I felt welcome. Her clinic is inviting and spacious. She explained everything that would happen in the session which having my first session of Acupuncture was reassuring. The session was very peaceful and even nodded off! I attended for general relaxation and self care as a busy mam of three and self employed and it definitely delivered this. An amazing session and great to have such a knowledgeable and friendly therapist in county Waterford. Thanks Veronica
Veronica is so kind and caring and has been my life-line since starting with her. I went to her feeling stressed anxious and overwhelmed. She has helped me feel so much better. The calm atmosphere created in her clinic meant that I felt comfortable to let out all the emotions. She swapped between reflexology and acupuncture for my treatments tailoring them to suit me both of which Veronica is knowledgeable and skilled.I would highly recommend booking in as I think everyone needs a Veronica in their lives!
Catriona