Body Therapy 

Gentle therapies to calm the nervous system, ease tension and help you feel like yourself again.

Body Therapy sessions here at Bridge Therapies, are gentle, nervous system and body-led approaches, designed to support your whole body, mind, and wellbeing.

These treatments work with the body’s natural intelligence, using light therapeutic touch to facilitate the release of tension, encourage regulation, and support the body’s ability to restore balance.

Many clients come seeking relief from stress, physical tension, emotional holding, or ongoing health concerns, while others simply want space to rest, reset, reconnect. and support to feel like themselves again.

 

Treatments:

●  CranioSacral Therapy

●  Gentle Release Therapy

● The Deep Exhale

If you're unsure which session to book, you’re welcome to choose the one that resonates most. Sessions can be guided by what your body needs on the day.

CranioSacral Therapy 

60 mins • €70

CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, light-touch, non-invasive therapy rooted in osteopathy. It works with the craniosacral system — the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord — along with the body’s fascia network.

Few body systems influence health and wellbeing as much as the central nervous system. Stress, injury, and emotional strain can create tension within the tissues that protect the brain and spinal cord, affecting how the body functions as a whole.

Using a light touch, CranioSacral Therapy helps release these tensions so the nervous system can relax and the body can self-correct. When the nervous system is supported in this way, many systems of the body can begin to rebalance naturally.

Best for: physical tension, chronic pain, nervous system regulation, or deeper therapeutic support.

Benefits of CranioSacral Therapy

  • Deep relaxation and stress relief
  • Relief from long-standing tension and chronic pain
  • Support for emotional balance and resilience
  • Improved sleep, energy, and overall wellbeing
  • Nervous system regulation and trauma support
  • Gentle support for chronic conditions, hormonal or digestive imbalances

 

What CranioSacral Therapy May Support

  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic neck and back pain
  • Post-surgical or post-injury recovery
  • Immune disorders
  • TMJ syndrome
  • Scoliosis
  • Stress and tension-related disorders
  • Motor coordination impairments
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Central nervous system disorders
  • Learning difficulties (ADD, ADHD)
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • PTSD
  • Orthopedic problems
  • Digestive or hormonal imbalances
  • Emotional fatigue, grief, or overwhelm
  • Long Covid
  • …and much more

How Many Sessions Are Recommended?

For acute issues - such as recent injuries, mild headaches, or short-term stress, many people notice improvement in as few as 1–3 sessions, and in many cases a single session can bring noticeable relief.

For more chronic conditions - such as migraines, fibromyalgia, long-term back or neck pain, or unresolved trauma, the process often takes longer. In these cases, people commonly have a series of around six sessions, allowing the body to gradually release deeper layers of tension.

Self-care - Many clients also continue with ongoing sessions for preventative or wellness care, scheduling treatments monthly or bi-monthly to maintain balance and resilience.

 

Gentle Release Therapy 

60 mins ● €70

Gentle Release Therapy is a gentle, hands-on complementary therapy that creates the conditions for the body to settle, unwind and release what it has been  holding.

Gentle Release brings together several gentle approaches, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, cranial release, gentle work with the organs of the chest and abdomen, endocrine and lymphatic release, and a nervous-system-informed approach.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, different emotions are traditionally associated with different organ systems. Grief with the lungs, fear with the kidneys, and frustration and anger with the liver. Our body holds them all together like a web.

Cranial release works around the head and jaw to soften tension, while gentle abdominal and chest work follows areas where emotional and physical tension may be held. Endocrine and lymphatic techniques support the body's natural processes, with light touch and space throughout.

The approach is gentle and non-invasive. There are no needles, no pressure and no manipulation. The work is not about forcing a release, but creating the conditions in which your own body can respond in its own timing.

Why Do People Come?

Mostly, because of life.

People may come for a variety of conditions, but also because of how they have been feeling. You might come because you feel:

  •  Stressed or overwhelmed
  •  Exhausted from holding everything together
  •  Out of balance after illness, hormonal changes or difficult life events
  •  Stuck, without really knowing why
  •  Disconnected from yourself
  •  Simply ready to receive some support
  •  Tired and wanting to reconnect with your energy

Gentle Release can also be received simply as self-care, when you feel ready to pause, settle and let go.

OTHER PATHS WITHIN GENTLE RELEASE

Gentle Release can also be explored through other specialised approaches. These offer different ways of working with the principles of Gentle Release, depending on what you are drawn to or what feels most appropriate at the time.

Vagus Nerve Therapy 

90 mins · €100

Vagus Nerve Therapy is a deeply restorative session designed to support nervous system regulation and help the body soften around long-held stress and tension.

The Vagus Nerve is sometimes called the wandering nerve. It travels from the base of the brain through the neck, chest and digestive system, playing an important role in sleep, digestion, mood and our sense of safety.

This therapy can be experienced as a single session or as part of a four-treatment protocol that moves gently through four areas: ventral, dorsal, brain and the HPA axis.

Using gentle touch, acupressure and body-led techniques, the treatment supports the nervous system to settle and the body to soften and unwind.

This therapy may support:

  • A nervous system that feels continually switched on
  • Physical tension and holding patterns
  • Difficulty switching off or relaxing
  • Sleep disruption and mental overactivity
  • Stress-related digestive or hormonal changes
  • A quieter sense of calm and greater ease

It can often settle more deeply when begun with a Gentle Release session first.

 

 

Acu-Touch & The Pelvis Bowel

Tailored to you, for when the body asks for something more specific.

Acu-Touch holds acupuncture points across the meridians and can be tailored to particular needs. Pelvis Bowl work supports fertility, pregnancy and women’s health.

You might be drawn to this if your body is asking for more focused support, perhaps around fertility, preparing for birth, periods or menopause, migraines, or a particular injury or area of held tension.

"The body often holds emotional and physical tension together, and given the right conditions, it knows how to let them go."

The Deep Exhale

90 mins ● €100

A deeply restorative treatment designed to help you slow down, soften, and fully exhale.

This calming full-body experience combines elements of CranioSacral Therapy, Gentle Release Therapy, Vagus Nerve support techniques, with Cranio and Facial Massage. Using gentle therapeutic touch, acupressure points, cranial holds, facial and scalp massage, and body-led release techniques, the body is encouraged to unwind naturally, releasing tension while restoring balance, calm, and ease.

This is a popular choice for those wishing to experience a blend of therapies in one session, while receiving a truly nurturing and deeply relaxing treatment.

Best for: stress relief, nervous system support, fatigue, or simply taking time to deeply rest and rebalance.

Benefits may include:

  • Deep relaxation and nervous system regulation
  • Relief from physical tension in the jaw, shoulders, neck, and head
  • Relief from physical tension and chronic pain in the body
  •  Reduced stress and mental fatigue
  •  Improved sleep, clarity, and emotional balance
  •  Support for overall wellbeing and relaxation
  •  A greater sense of grounding, calm, and reconnection

"I began visiting Claire while recovering from a very serious illness, after a friend kindly recommended her. From the moment I arrived, Claire put me completely at ease. She took the time to listen to my concerns and tailored each treatment to suit my needs, ensuring I felt comfortable and completely pain-free throughout.

Every appointment became something I genuinely looked forward to, and still do. Whether it’s gentle release therapy or a head massage, Claire’s skill and intuition are remarkable. Her space is peaceful, tranquil, and deeply soothing. I cannot recommend Claire highly enough."

Jenny, Co. Clare

I have suffered with yearly flare ups of TMJ for almost 30 years. Years of GP's, consultants and strong medication never gave relief. After a severely debilitating flare up which left me unable to work, speak, eat or even drink water, I started attending Claire in Bridge Therapies. She worked with me using craniosacral therapy, gentle release, and intraoral massage, and it has helped me more than anything I have ever tried before. I finally started to feel better and like myself again. Claire also shared simple tools and home practices that really supported my recovery.

Her Cabin is one of the most amazing, calming spaces I have ever experienced. These treatments will now become a regular feature of the management of my TMJ and I cannot recommend Claire enough."

Sharon, Co. Kerry