Lucy Townsley Wellness Coach

31/08/2026

"I want to get back exercising... but I can’t because of my knees." 🛑

A client sat down in my Loughrea clinic recently, looked at me, and said:

"I want to lose weight, but I can’t because of my knees. I’d love to start Pilates, but my knees won't let me. Lucy, I’ve been saying this to myself for four whole years."

Does that sound like a conversation you’ve been having with yourself?

Whether it’s arthritis, old sports injuries, general wear and tear, or a sharp, burning ache behind the kneecap that keeps waking you up at night—chronic knee pain slowly shrinks your world.

Picture what life looks like when that load lifts:
Imagine walking down your stairs in the morning without holding onto the rail for dear life.
Picture getting up out of a deep armchair seamlessly.
Feel how good it would be to get back walking outdoors or working in the garden without paying for it with pain for the next three days.

Having broken my back in a racing fall years ago, I know firsthand what it feels like when your body feels broken and your world shrinks. But with over 25 years of clinical experience, I also know how resilient the body is when you treat the root cause.

When treating knee pain at Galway Acupuncture Hub, we don't just ask "where does it hurt?"
We test the actual movement bothering you—whether that’s walking, bending, or stepping up. Using specialized balance techniques (like the I Ching Bagua method), we treat corresponding areas to melt away tension, calm nerve inflammation, and bring quick movement back to the joint.

After four years of saying "I can't because of my knees," isn't it time to see what’s actually possible?

How to Take the First Step:
📍 Where to find us: Galway Acupuncture Hub (Cois Dún, Caheronaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62X951).
Ground-floor clinic, total privacy, free doorstep parking—no city traffic or long walks from the car!

📅 Book your 60-Minute Acupuncture Treatment online:
👉 https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/60-minute-meeting

☕ Prefer a quiet chat first? Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if acupuncture is right for you:
👉 https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/book-a-free-call

📞 Or call, text, or WhatsApp me directly on 087 227 3084 / email [email protected]

(Results vary. Acupuncture supports and complements appropriate medical assessment and care.)

Try it on Android, iOS, and web

11/08/2026

Have you ever noticed...
..that little voice in your head that never seems to switch off?

*"What if something goes wrong?"*

*"What if I can't cope?"*

*"What if I'm never myself again?"*

You can almost **see** every possible thing that could go wrong.

You **hear** that constant chatter in your mind.

And your body **feels** it too.

A tight chest.

A knot in your stomach.

Tense shoulders.

Restless sleep.

A feeling that you can never quite relax.

One of the things I hear most often in my clinic is:

*"I thought I was going mad."*

But you're probably not.

Very often, your mind and body are trying to protect you. The problem is that your internal alarm system has become stuck in the "on" position.

One of my favourite moments is when someone looks at me and says:

*"That makes so much sense."*

*"Now I understand why I feel like this."*

"Nobody has ever explained it to me like that before."

When you understand what's happening, something changes.

The fear starts to make sense.

The self-blame begins to disappear.

And for the first time in a long time, many people begin to feel hopeful.

If this sounds like you, I'd love to have a conversation.

I offer a **free 15-minute Anxiety Clarity Call** where we'll talk about what's been happening, whether I think I can help, and what I'd recommend as the next step.

If I'm not the right person to help, I'll tell you honestly.

📞 087 227 3084

You don't have to work this out on your own.

21/07/2026

Is anxiety making decisions for you?

Stopping you from doing things?
Making you overthink everything?
Keeping you safely inside your comfort zone?

I often explain anxiety like this…

Imagine seeing something black out of the corner of your eye and thinking it's a spider — only to realise it's a piece of fluff.

Your reaction was real. The danger wasn't.

Anxiety is often trying to protect you. But sometimes it starts protecting you from things that aren't actually dangerous.

I'm Lucy, and I've been supporting people struggling with anxiety and stress for over 25 years.

If this sounds familiar and you'd like to talk about what's happening for you, you're welcome to send me a private message or give me a call on 087 227 3084

Lucy
Galway Acupuncture Hub, Loughrea

07/07/2026

You know how to ride... so why does everything change when the bell rings?
It's one of the most frustrating experiences for any rider.
At home, you're seeing your distances, riding positively, and feeling confident.
Then you arrive at a competition...
The bell rings...
And suddenly it feels like someone else is riding your horse.

You become cautious.

You overthink.

You stop trusting yourself.

Sound familiar?

Here's something I want you to remember:

This usually isn't an ability problem.

It's a performance under pressure problem.

Your riding hasn't disappeared.

Your nervous system is trying to protect you.

That's why so many riders leave the arena saying:

"I know I can ride better than that."

I've written a new article explaining why this happens and, more importantly, how you can start competing the same way you ride at home.

Check it out ➡️https://galwayacupuncturehub.com/why-do-i-ride-brilliantly-at-home-but-everything-falls-apart-in-competition/

One sentence sums it up perfectly:

Confidence doesn't come from one brilliant day. It comes from collecting enough mileage that your nervous system stops treating the competition arena as somewhere unusual.

Have you ever felt like a completely different rider once the competition started?

I'd love to hear your experience.

23/06/2026

Do you brace yourself before standing up, bending down, or getting out of bed because you know your back is going to hurt?

A lady came to see me recently with severe lower back pain. She had to prepare herself before walking up the stairs because she knew the pain would shoot into her lower back and down her legs.

When she arrived, she rated her pain as 8/10.

After her treatment, it had reduced to 3/10.

Everyone responds differently, but seeing someone leave the clinic moving more comfortably is why I love what I do.

If lower back pain is affecting your daily life, call or message me on 087 227 3084 to see if acupuncture may be able to help.

Lucy Townsley
Galway Acupuncture Hub

18/06/2026

The words every rider needs to hear…

This week, a young rider said something that made me smile.
“If I make a mistake now, it’s just a mistake.”

When she first came to see me, every mistake felt like the end of the round. One pole or one wrong stride meant she’d spend the rest of the course thinking about what had gone wrong.

But something changed.

She realised confidence isn’t about riding perfectly.

It’s about trusting yourself to ride the next fence.

We also discovered something really interesting…

Her biggest worry wasn’t actually jumping.

It was knowing exactly how she wanted to ride to the first fence. Once she had a clear plan, much of the anxiety disappeared.

Sometimes what feels like a confidence problem is actually a clarity problem.

Watching riders enjoy competing again is one of the best parts of what I do.

If competition nerves, overthinking, or self-doubt are affecting your riding, you’re not alone.

📩 Send me a message if you’d like to find out how Rider Confidence Coaching could help. Or click the link in the comments to book a free call and tell me about your riding story ⬇️

https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/15-minute-ride-with-confidence-call

15/06/2026

This is me, I'm Lucy Townsley, Mum of Hannah James and Amber, partner to PJ, horse lover, animal lover.

The other me helps you with pain, both physical, emotional, and mental. I do absolutely love my job and the results I get.

People generally don't comment on my posts; I feel it's too close to how they feel, and they don't want anyone else to know or find out.

That's the best thing about social media: you can PM me.

Today's post is about NECK PAIN - Have a read and comment if you want, PM if you prefer privacy😁

Do you notice your neck pain most when you’re driving, working at a screen, or trying to sleep?

Neck pain is one of those things people often put up with for too long.

You might notice it when you turn your head to check your blind spot.

Or when you look down at your phone.

Or when you try to put your head back and it feels stiff, painful, or uncomfortable.

Some people also feel tension in their shoulders, headaches, pressure at the base of the skull, or even dizziness when moving the head.

It is not always “just a stiff neck.”

When the neck becomes tight or guarded, the whole body can start to compensate. You may lift your shoulders, clench your jaw, sleep poorly, or feel more tense throughout the day.

At Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, I support people with neck pain, shoulder tension, headaches, stiffness, and stress-related tightness using acupuncture and supportive hands-on treatment.

I have written a new blog post about why neck pain should not be ignored and how acupuncture can help support better movement, comfort, and tension relief. The Link is in the comments

Question for you!

Where do you notice neck pain most?
1 Driving
2 Desk or screen work
3 Sleeping
4 Headaches/tension
5 Turning your head left or right

Pop the number in the comments if this sounds familiar.

Lucy Townsley
Galway Acupuncture Hub
Loughrea, Co.

Loughrea Family & Community Resource Centre 's Brogan's Vital Pharmacy Loughrea

08/06/2026

My phone is broken. Please contact me via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger

Call now to connect with business.

14/05/2026

Riding nerves can show up long before you get to the first fence.

You may know how to ride. You may have done the work. But as you turn to the fence, your body can tighten, your mind can overthink, and suddenly the confidence disappears.

I see this with riders who have had a fall, lost confidence, started doubting themselves, or feel pressure when competing.

At Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, I’m Lucy Townsley, and I work with riders using NLP-informed confidence coaching and practical nervous system support.

This is not a riding lesson. It is coaching for what happens inside you when fear, pressure, hesitation or self-doubt affects your riding.

The aim is to help you feel clearer, calmer and more in control — so you can ride forward, recover from mistakes, and approach the next fence with more confidence.

I work with leisure riders, competitive riders, teenage riders, adults, and groups of riders.

Book a free 15-minute Riding Confidence Call with Lucy:
https://tidycal.com/lucyt71/15-minute-ride-with-confidence-call

08/05/2026

Lower back pain can take over your life very quickly.

I often see people who are struggling to do simple things like getting out of bed, sitting in the car, climbing stairs, standing up, or walking comfortably.

Sometimes the pain stays in the lower back. Other times it travels into the hip, glute, leg, calf or foot. It can feel sharp, gripping, numb, heavy, or like pins and needles.

I’ve created a new page explaining how I work with lower back pain at Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, Co. Galway, including my 4-session Back Pain Reset Plan.

The aim is to support the body, calm the pain response, and help you move more comfortably again.

You can read more here:
https://galwayacupuncturehub.com/acupuncture-for-lower-back-pain-in-loughrea-co-galway

Or book a free call 087 227 3084 to talk through whether the Back Pain Reset Plan may be suitable for you.

Lower back pain in Loughrea? Lucy at Galway Acupuncture Hub offers a 4-session Back Pain Reset Plan. Book a free call today.