A Testimonial on Integrated Healing: Beyond Physical Recovery

To anyone navigating the arduous path of recovery after trauma or surgery,

It is with immense gratitude and a profound sense of clarity that I write this review for my mum, Clare. In the wake of a horrific car accident that left my body broken and my spirit adrift, I believed my recovery would be a linear, clinical process defined by hospital appointments and physical therapy exercises. I could never have anticipated that my true healing would begin when I entered my mum’s serene treatment space.

My injuries were extensive: multiple fractures, severe soft tissue damage, and the all-too-familiar landscape of surgical scars, swelling, and deep, unrelenting pain. While the surgeons had expertly pieced me back together, I was left with the daunting reality of a body that felt foreign, dysfunctional, and trapped in a cycle of inflammation and stiffness. It was at this low point that my surgeon referred me to my mum for post-surgery massage therapy.

From the outset, it was clear this would be no ordinary therapeutic experience. My mother possesses a rare duality: the precision of a master anatomist and the wisdom of a spiritual guide. Her initial consultation was not just an assessment of my physical injuries—the range of motion, the scar tissue, the edema—but a holistic conversation about the trauma itself, the fear I was holding, and the emotional toll of the accident.

The work itself was a meticulously orchestrated, two-fold approach:

1. The Science of Healing: Deep Tissue & Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Clare’s expertise as a massage therapist is nothing short of exceptional. She explained the "why" behind every technique, demystifying my own recovery process.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage: In the early stages, when I was still heavily swollen and bruised, her skilled, feather-light work focused on my lymphatic system. This was not passive work; I could feel a profound internal shift. The gentle, rhythmic movements encouraged the stagnant fluids to move, dramatically reducing the swelling and the oppressive, tight feeling in my limbs. This was crucial for easing the pressure on my healing bones and joints, and it accelerated the body's natural detoxification process, making me feel lighter and less congested almost immediately.

· Deep Tissue Massage: As my healing progressed, she intelligently incorporated deep tissue techniques. This was where her profound knowledge of musculature and fascia became evident. She targeted the areas of compensation—my shoulders, neck, and uninjured leg—that had been overworking to protect my wounds. With an intuitive sense of pressure and an unwavering focus on the origins of the pain, she worked to break down the adhesions and scar tissue that were forming, restoring mobility I thought I had lost. Her touch was firm and purposeful yet never aggressive; she worked with my body’s limits, not against them, fostering a sense of trust that allowed my nervous system to finally relax.

2. The Soul of Healing: Shamanic Practice

This is where clare’s practice transcends the physical and enters the realm of the extraordinary. The car accident was not just a physical event; it was a seismic shock to my entire being. I was plagued by anxiety, flashbacks, and a deep-seated feeling of being unsafe in my own body.

During our sessions, she would seamlessly integrate moments of shamanic healing. This might involve a guided meditation to ground my fractured energy, the gentle sound of her drum to shift my brainwaves into a restorative state, or her work to clear the energetic imprints of the trauma that I carried. She spoke of "soul loss" that can happen during trauma and helped me call back those fragmented parts of myself.

Words struggle to capture the impact of this. It felt like she was gently untangling the knots of fear that were wrapped around my spine and woven into my muscles. The deep tissue work released the physical holding patterns, and the shamanic work released the emotional ones. I began to sleep through the night. The pervasive sense of dread lifted. I started to feel not just like a patient recovering, but like a whole person returning to myself.

In Conclusion:

Clare is a true healer in the most complete sense of the word. She understands that a surgical scar is more than a line on the skin; it is a story of trauma, and to heal it, you must treat the entire narrative—body, mind, and spirit.

Her work provided me with more than just increased mobility and reduced pain (though it gave me those in spades). It gave me my confidence back. It gave me a sense of peace with my body’s new story. It taught me that healing is not about returning to who you were before, but about integrating the experience to become someone new, someone perhaps even stronger.

If you are on a healing journey, especially after surgery or trauma, and you feel that the clinical approach has left a part of you unaddressed, I can think of no one more skilled, more compassionate, or more genuinely gifted to guide you home to yourself than Clare, who I am also proud to call my mother.

With deepest thanks,

Brendan lynch

“I can safely say that my trip to Ireland with my daughter was greatly enhanced by having Clare show us around. If you want to see the hidden, out of the way places in Ireland, the sacred, ancient places, the lesser-known beautiful scenic places, the quaint villages, even the more well-known tourist sites, then Clare is for you. If you want to see the things YOU want to see, have a lovely tea whenever you are ready and stay for a nice chat for a while, go off the beaten path, climb in the walls of an 800-year-old castle, see a faerie tree or eat the best cheesecake you’ve ever had, then Clare is for you! I can’t say enough good things about her. She is one of the sweetest, dearest people you will ever meet. If you want to see something in particular, she will make it happen. The next time I return to Ireland My trip will not be complete without travelling with Clare. She is not only an excellent tour guide but became a dear friend and I highly recommend her.” Karen Milewski – United States

Simply, Clare is an amazing person.  From the 1st moment of meeting, you can clearly sense her warmth, her intuitiveness towards you as an individual. Her ability to ground you and easily help you focus on the moment within the session. There is a non-judgemental approach from her, focusing on you as an individual. Her significant knowledge is ever present both technically and holistically enabling you to want to experience and learn more from her.  

There are few people that you will meet in life that have the natural ability to connect so easily with others. Clare is one of these people she gives so much love that at times it can seem intense and yet utterly divine. Her treatments are spell binding and she herself is completely captivating. Absolutely superb from start to finish, I never knew it was possible to reach such a state of complete and utter bliss. It is for this reason I have repeatedly returned and I would have good reason to recommend her.

Damien - Ireland

I've been going to Clare for several years now. I'm not exaggerating when I say that she is the best therapist I've ever been to. 

I had been having unexplainable medical issues for a couple of years before seeing her,  and got no relief. 

I went to her for a sports massage to relieve aching muscles. From the moment she opened the door and greeted me I felt the healing begin. I felt at ease immediately. 

The massage was exquisite, so relaxing, and far more gentle than previous sports massages. So much so that I wondered if it would be effective in getting rid of my knots and aches. 

When I got up from the massage table, I realised that I had forgotten what it was like to be pain free, to feel normal. All my muscular aches and knots were gone, I was completely de-stressed, but more significantly the symptoms of my underlying illness were gone. It was the first time I was completely pain free in years. I felt amazing. She gave amazing healing to my body, mind and soul. 

I regularly go back to Clare and get great benefit from her healing. She takes a truly holistic approach incorporating massage, and reiki  and my long term illness is now in remission. My consultant is amazed at my progress and has advised me to keep doing what ever it is I'm doing. 

Thank you, Clare, for turning my life around. I highly recommend your treatments.

Michael - Ireland

“Clare, I just wanted to say thanks again for the wonderful introduction to Reiki level 1 at the weekend. I have to admit I was a bit nervous beforehand, but I enjoyed every minute of it thanks to your warmth, expertise and encouragement. Also, just to let you know that my shoulder has been transformed by whatever magic you performed! I definitely owe you a session if I ever get good at this! I look forward to the reiki exchange and any other training you may be planning. I’ll definitely be recommending you to friends and family. Thanks again.” Deirdre - Ireland.

“I must say I was a bit skeptical, but when you made the offer, I thought “why not?!”. I have been through some tough times recently and I didn’t feel I was achieving the best in my life & relationships which I knew I was capable of. Clare cleared my mind & gave me a new outlook and the strength that I had been lacking, now the sky’s the limit! I would definitely recommend consultation with her as she is a natural.” Ruth – Ireland