Holistic Therapy · Bantry, West Cork

Release tension.
Restore balance.

Bespoke holistic massage and reflexology treatments designed around you — blending an evidence-based understanding of the body with intuitive, hands-on care.

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Treatments

Hands-on care, tailored to you

Every session is shaped around what your body needs that day — whether that's deep release, gentle restoration, or simply space to rest.

Holistic Massage

A full-body Swedish-based massage to ease tension, calm the nervous system and restore deep relaxation.

€701 Hour

Reflexology

Targeted pressure-point work on the feet, supporting circulation, balance and the body's own healing rhythms.

€701 Hour

Sports Massage

Deeper, focused work on tight or overworked muscles — for active bodies, recovery, and chronic tension.

€701 Hour

Reiki

A gentle, non-invasive energy therapy that promotes deep relaxation, balance and natural healing of the body and mind.

€701 Hour

Massage & Reflexology

The best of both — combine targeted reflexology with a relaxing massage in one restorative session.

€701 Hour
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ITEC Diploma

Holistic Therapies

Irish Reflexologists' Institute

Qualified Member

Reflexology in Cancer Care

OBUS Academy · 2025

Science Background

Evidence-Based Approach

Karen Manning, Holistic Therapies, in her Bantry treatment room
About

Hello — I'm Karen.

I'm a holistic therapist based in Bantry, West Cork, qualified in Holistic Massage, Sports Massage, Reflexology and Reiki.

With a science background, I combine an evidence-based understanding of the body with intuitive, hands-on techniques to support both your physical and emotional well-being. My mission is to help you release tension, reconnect with your body, and restore balance — whether you're managing chronic stress, physical discomfort, or simply in need of rest and renewal.

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From clients

From the very first session, Karen made me feel completely at ease. After just a few sessions I noticed a real difference — my stress levels have reduced significantly, my emotions feel much more balanced, and I've even noticed an improvement in my circulation. I can't recommend her enough.

— Elaine Lucey, Google review

I find it quite hard to switch off during treatments, but Karen has allowed me to relax so deeply that I've fallen asleep in every session with her. She has a very warming, nurturing, gentle energy.

— Michelle Vickery, Google review

I got a back massage from Karen recently. She was brilliant — so polite, friendly, and really knows what she's doing. I left feeling great. Highly recommend!

— Sabit Osaj, Google review

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Karen Manning, Holistic Therapies
About Me

A blend of science and intuition.

Hello and welcome — my name is Karen. I have an ITEC Diploma in Holistic Therapies and I'm qualified in Holistic Massage, Sports Massage and Reflexology. I'm based in Bantry, West Cork, working from the Hani Holistic Centre in town.

With a science background, I combine an evidence-based understanding of the body with intuitive, hands-on techniques to support your physical and emotional well-being.

My mission is to help you release tension, reconnect with your body, and restore balance — whether you're managing chronic stress, physical discomfort, or simply in need of rest and renewal. Every treatment is tailored to support your unique needs.

"Why not book a session — it's the best gift you could ever give yourself."

Training & Credentials

Qualifications

Continued professional development is part of how I look after the people who come to see me.

ITEC Diploma in Holistic Therapies
Qualified in Holistic Massage
Qualified in Sports Massage
Qualified in Reflexology
Trained in Reiki
Member of the Irish Reflexologists' Institute
Reflexology in Cancer Care — OBUS Academy, 2025
Trained in Fertility Reflexology
Trained in Children's Reflexology
Trained at Green Tara Holistic College

Come and meet me at the Hani Centre

Treatments by appointment in central Bantry — message or call to book a time that works for you.

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Treatments

The full menu

Each session is 30 to 90 minutes. Treatments take place at two locations — the Hani Holistic Centre in Bantry, and The Sanctuary Spa in the Mealagh Valley — all by appointment.

Holistic Massage

€70
1 Hour

A full-body massage rooted in the Swedish tradition, working with both intuition and a clear understanding of the body. Designed to ease tension, slow the nervous system and restore deep, restful relaxation.

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Aromatherapy Massage

€70
1 Hour

The same flowing massage with carefully chosen essential oils blended for what your body and mind need that day — calming, grounding, or uplifting.

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Sports / Deep Tissue Massage

€70
1 Hour

Deeper, more focused work for tight or overworked muscles. Ideal for active bodies, post-event recovery, or addressing long-held areas of chronic tension.

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Reflexology

€70
1 Hour

Targeted pressure-point work on the feet to support circulation, balance and the body's own innate healing rhythms. Deeply relaxing, even if you've never tried it before. Karen is also trained in Fertility Reflexology and Children's Reflexology, offering specialist care for those on a fertility journey and for younger clients.

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Massage & Reflexology Combo

€70
1 Hour

The best of both worlds in a single session — half massage, half reflexology, customised to where you most need to be looked after.

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Reiki

€70
1 Hour

A gentle, non-invasive energy therapy that promotes deep relaxation, balance and the body's natural capacity to heal. Reiki works on the whole person — body, mind and spirit — leaving you feeling calm, centred and restored.

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Reflexology Taster

€30
30 Mins

A short introduction to reflexology — the perfect way to unwind, rebalance, and experience its soothing benefits if you're new to the treatment.

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Breathe Easy Ritual

€75
1 Hour · Collaboration with Flora

A soothing, restorative ritual designed to ease congestion and restore lightness throughout the head and body — warm aromatic steam, reflexology on the feet and marma points, a hot towel compress, and a finishing facial massage. You'll take home a hand-blended chest balm.

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★ Signature Session

90-Minute Restorative

More time. Deeper relaxation. Greater results. Choose either a 90-minute Full Body Holistic Massage, or a 90-minute Massage & Reflexology combination — for when you really need to fully unwind and reset.

€9590 Mins
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Location 1 Hani Holistic Centre 5 Glengarriff Rd, Town Lots, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 Y190
Location 2 The Sanctuary Spa Mealagh Valley, Co. Cork
Phone 086 072 1863
Email karen.manning88@gmail.com
Opening Hours Tuesday – Saturday · 10:00 – 19:00 Message or call to book a time that works for you
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