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, and reconnect.

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

 

Treatments:

●  CranioSacral Therapy

●  Gentle Release Therapy

●  Vagus Nerve 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 yet powerful light-touch body therapy that supports the release of physical, emotional, and energetic tension, restoring flow, balance, and ease within the body. Rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this treatment works with the body's meridian pathways, acupressure points, and organ systems. In TCM, each organ system is associated with particular physical, emotional, and energetic patterns. Gentle abdominal release techniques may be incorporated to support these systems, helping the body regulate more effectively and restore balance. Where appropriate, treatment may also include gentle release techniques to support the endocrine and lymphatic systems.

Best for: Deep relaxation, stress relief, fatigue, hormonal balance, digestive and skin wellness, and gentle relief from muscular tension.

 

This Therapy May Support 

  • Headache and migraines
  • TMJ and sinus issues
  • Digestive and skin conditions
  • Insomnia and low energy
  • Anxiety, stress, ADHD, and autism support
  • Hormonal imbalances, including menopause
  • Fertility support from a TCM perspective
  • Pregnancy preparation and postnatal recovery
  • Muscular pain, injuries, and chronic tension
  • Works very gently alongside serious illness, bereavement, hypermobility 

 

People come to Gentle Release Therapy for a variety of conditions, but also because of how they have been feeling. Many arrive feeling:

● 'Stuck', without knowing why

● Disconnected from themselves

● Simple ready to recieve some support

● Feeling tired, wanting to find their energy again

● Feeling stressed or overwhelmed, exhausted from holding everything together, or feeling out of balance after illness, hormonal changes or difficult life events.

Gentle Release Therapy supports the Mind, Body and Soul to settle and gently let go of, at its own pace, the stress, tension and heaviness that can accumulated over time.

 

How Many Sessions Are Recommended?

The number of sessions varies from person to person. Many people notice positive effects after their first treatment, while deeper or long-standing issues may benefit from a series of sessions. Some clients also choose Gentle Release Therapy simply as a relaxing treat or as part of a regular self-care routine to maintain balance and wellbeing.

 

 

 

 

Vagus Nerve Therapy

90 mins • €100

Vagus Nerve Therapy is a deeply restorative 90-minute session designed to help calm the nervous system and support the body in releasing long-held stress patterns.

The Vagus Nerve is sometimes called the wandering nerve. It travels from the base of the brain through the neck, chest, heart, lungs, and digestive system, and plays a central role in sleep, digestion, mood, hormonal balance, and our sense of safety. When it has been holding stress for a long time, the body can remain in a subtle state of bracing — tight shoulders, a jaw that never quite unclenches, shallow breathing, or a mind that circles at 3am. Many people have simply come to accept this as normal.

It doesn’t have to be.

This treatment builds on the foundations of Gentle Release Therapy with additional techniques that support vagus nerve function and nervous system regulation. Using gentle therapeutic touch, acupressure points, and body-led techniques, the body is encouraged to soften, unwind, and restore balance.

Best for: nervous system overwhelm, burnout, difficulty switching off, or sleep disruption.

This therapy may support

 

  • Chronic stress and nervous system overwhelm
  • Burnout and emotional fatigue
  • Digestive or hormonal imbalance
  • Physical tension and holding patterns
  • Difficulty switching off or relaxing
  • Sleep disturbances or mental overactivity

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