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Accompanying one’s ‘self’

Leo Muckley June, 2025

Therapy can be an invitation to be in relationship with one’s ‘self’, with others and with the world from a place of compassion. One of the most powerful ways this shift can occur is through the cultivation of self-compassion. Not a self-indulgence, as some might mis-label it, but a courageous, […]

Small changes can make a big difference in your budget

Samantha Halpin June, 2025

When most people hear the word ‘budget’ their eyes glaze over. It brings to mind spreadsheets, calculators, and cancelling all the fun stuff: no coffee dates, no holidays, and definitely no new shoes. But a budget doesn’t have to be a buzzkill. In fact, I’d argue it’s the opposite. Done […]

The importance of functional movement

WCP Staff June, 2025

Many people believe that chiropractic is only about alignment or putting vertebra back in place, so it may surprise you that I am most interested in your functional movement; meaning that I use chiropractic and other techniques to ensure that you have a full range of motion so that your […]

Healthy summer habits

Lorraine Dufficey June, 2025

I hope you have all been able to avail of our long and unexpected spell of good weather by spending more time outdoors in nature and soaking up the glorious abundance of vitamin D. We need less and we feel lighter when the sun shines. And though it may be gone […]

Embracing non-surgical aesthetic devices for glowing skin

Dr Laoise Hook June, 2025

In the past, a wrinkle-free face was considered a universal marker of youth. However, today’s beauty ideal has evolved. There is a noticeable shift towards the pursuit of a more youthful, dewy, and radiant complexion rather than a perfectly taut, wrinkle-free face. This change can be attributed to the increasing […]

Hormones and skin

Dr Paula Stanley June, 2025

Hormonal skin issues is a frequently neglected area and skin problems are common during the perimenopause and menopause. We have oestrogen receptors in pretty much every organ in our body, which are impacted by fluctuating and unpredictable oestrogen levels in perimenopause, and the skin is no exception. Acne Acne is […]

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