Rooted in Purpose, The beginning of Willow Wellbeing
My name is Kathleen, and I am the founder of what began as Body and Mind Holistic Health & Wellness here in the beautiful forest village of Garvagh, Northern Ireland.
More than a decade ago, I opened the centre with a simple vision — to create a welcoming space where people could explore the many complementary and alternative therapies that nurture physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
What began as one small therapy room has grown steadily over the years into a warm, supportive environment where therapists share their skills and clients find balance, peace, and healing.
Throughout my life, I’ve always been drawn to natural and holistic ways of caring for the body, mind, and spirit — both for myself and for my family. That passion became the foundation of my life’s work. I wanted others to experience the same sense of harmony and self-discovery that holistic practices have brought me.
Over time, I have trained in a variety of transformative modalities, including Louise Hay’s Heal Your Life® Teaching, Advanced Law of Attraction practitioner/coach, PSYCH-K® facilitator, Life Coach Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapy, BodyTalk Access, and Reiki. Each one has deepened my understanding of how profoundly the mind and body work together — and how healing truly begins from within.
Time For A Change
After more than ten years as Body and Mind, I felt it was time for change — a name and identity that reflected both my personal growth and the evolution of the centre.
That’s how Willow Wellbeing came to be.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved willow trees. There’s something about the way they move — graceful yet strong — that has always spoken to me.
They grow through every season, shaped by wind and rain, yet they remain deeply rooted. They don’t resist life’s storms; they bend with them, and in doing so, they endure.
That quiet strength — the ability to adapt, heal, and flourish — is at the heart of everything Willow Wellbeing represents.
We all face challenges and changes in life. Like the willow, we may have to bend, but we need not break.
“This too will pass” has always been a guiding truth for me, and the willow reminds me of that every day — bending, adapting, and holding firm until calm returns.
The Power of Growth
A graceful willow tree grows in the garden behind our studio, offering a living symbol of resilience and renewal for all who visit.
Situated close to the beautiful Garvagh Forest, Willow Wellbeing offers a peaceful and welcoming space for therapists to share their gifts, and for clients to find balance and restoration — whether through massage, reflexology, energy work, talking therapies, or other holistic treatments that nurture both body and mind.
Our centre also provides therapy room and studio rental, along with opportunities for retreats, workshops, and special events surrounded by nature and community.
Willow Wellbeing is more than a new name — it’s the continuation of a journey that began over a decade ago. It reflects the centre’s growth, my own journey, and the many lives touched along the way.
A place rooted in strength, guided by compassion, and inspired by the healing power we all carry within.
