The New Pods Wellness Clinic in Headford is officially open
Updated: Oct 8
Last Saturday, 3rd October 2026, marked a milestone that I have been quietly working towards for a long time — the official open day of Pods Wellness here in Headford.
Opening a new clinic is exciting, but it also comes with its fair share of nerves and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. Would people come? Would they connect with what Pods Wellness is all about?
When the doors officially opened, any worries quickly disappeared as I was blessed with a very positive response from the word go. Seeing so many people walk through the door over the next four hours, some familiar faces and some new ones, was very moving. It was a true joy to show all that came around the new facilities and answer questions that they had. These included a number of visitors who were attending a herbal medicine clinic for the first time and were genuinely curious as to what was on offer. 18 years in successful clinical practice has given me a deep insight into how I may help others and I hope that this experience and its accompanying enthusiasm was evident on the day. I would also like to say a big well done to my daughter Sólrún for livening up the waiting room very well with her art exhibition commissioned at short notice as well as to my husband, Tim, who has been a great support in getting the clinic set up and opened!
To everyone who came along on the day, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support and warm feelings made the whole day feel truly special. And to those who couldn't make it but sent messages of congratulations and goodwill, I am truly touched and
grateful.
Pods Wellness has been a dream in the making for a few years now, and days like last Saturday remind me exactly why I pursued it!
This is only the beginning and I have several things lined up that I am excited to share with you. These include a series of workshops that I have planned between now and Christmas. The first one 'Winter Support Through Herbal Medicine' is happening on Saturday 17th October from 3 to 5 pm. During this workshop we'll explore six herbs in detail that are great winter and cold and flu season supporters and we'll also make a little treat to bring home. Spaces are limited and so early booking is advised. You can book your space by clicking this link: https://www.podswellness.com/event-details/winter-support-through-herbal-medicine
The other two workshops that we have presently lined up are 'Herbal Medicine for Stress and Anxiety’ (07.11.26) which will have bonus access to our online course and, on a slightly different line and in connection with my background as a florist, a 'Christmas Wreath Workshop' (05.12.26) were you will get to make and bring home your own large outdoor wreath. If you would like to find out more about these workshops then please feel free to visit our website: https://www.podswellness.com/event-list.
Thank you all again. I hope that Pods Wellness will inspire curiosity and good support for all those that engage with the clinic and our workshops.
With much gratitude,
Lara
Pods Wellness, Headford
44 Main Street (Upper Floor), Headford, Co. Galway | 085 131 4617 | hello@podswellness.com | podswellness.com
