About Lucy Townsley Galway Acupuncture Hub

I’m Lucy Townsley, founder of Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, Co. Galway.

I’m an acupuncture practitioner, wellness coach, and NLP-informed nervous system coach with over 25 years’ experience supporting people with pain, anxiety, sleep difficulties, women’s health, and riding confidence.

My work combines acupuncture, wellness coaching, NLP-informed techniques, and practical nervous system support. I help people understand what may be happening in their bodies, feel listened to, and find a practical way forward.

I’m a mother of three, a horse lover, an avid reader, and a straight-talking coach who believes people have struggled in silence for far too long.

My aim is simple – to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard, supported, and helped to take the next step.

My Story: From Jockey to Acupuncture Practitioner

Before I became an acupuncturist, horses were my whole life.

I grew up with a passion for riding, jumping, and horse racing, which led me into a career as a jockey. Being a lady jockey was not the usual path, but for me, there was no other choice. I loved horses, I loved riding, and I loved racing.

But being a jockey comes with risk.

One day, that risk became very real when I had a serious fall and was rushed to A&E. I was told I had broken my back.

That moment changed everything.

All I knew was my life as a jockey, and suddenly that life was over. It was heartbreaking.

But when one door closes, another one can open.

Discovering Acupuncture After Breaking My Back

During my recovery, I started having acupuncture treatment.

The effect it had on my recovery was something I never forgot. I went from being very restricted and immobilised to gradually moving again. I was grateful, amazed, and deeply curious.

That experience changed the direction of my life.

I knew acupuncture was something I had to study. I wanted to understand it properly. I wanted to learn how this work could support the body, pain, movement, recovery, and the nervous system.

That injury became the doorway into the work I do today.

It is also one of the reasons I care so deeply about supporting people with lower back pain, hip pain, glute pain, sciatica-type symptoms, and pain that keeps coming back.

Why I Care So Much About Helping People

Early in my career, I supported people through pain, stress, emotional challenges, fertility, and women’s health

One of the most important experiences in my life was supporting my sister Charlotte through a very difficult health and fertility journey. That experience shaped me deeply.

It showed me that people often need more than treatment. They need to feel heard. They need someone who will listen properly. They need support when they are frightened, exhausted, stuck, or unsure what to do next.

That is still at the heart of how I work today.

Whether someone comes to me with back pain, anxiety, sleep problems, riding nerves, or feeling overwhelmed in their body, I always start by listening.

People should not have to struggle in silence.

What I Help With at Galway Acupuncture Hub

At Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, Co. Galway, I support people with:

• Lower back pain
• Hip pain
• Glute pain
• Sciatica-type symptoms
• Anxiety
• Stress and nervous system overload
• Sleep difficulties
• Insomnia-type patterns
• Riding nerves and confidence
• Women’s health and life transitions

My main focus now is helping people who feel stuck in pain, anxiety, poor sleep, stress, or fear.

I use acupuncture, wellness coaching, NLP-informed coaching, and practical nervous system support to help people work with the body, not against it.

My Approach

I do not believe in just chasing symptoms.

When someone comes into the clinic, I look at the whole picture.

That may include:

• When did the issue start?
• How long has it been going on?
• What makes it worse?
• What makes it better?
• What is the body protecting itself?
• How may stress be affecting the nervous system?
• What has the person already tried?
• What practical support do they need now?

My work is practical, honest, and straight-talking.

I will not promise miracles, and I will not tell you that acupuncture replaces medical care when medical care is needed.

But I will listen carefully, assess what is going on, and help you find a clear way forward.

Acupuncture, NLP, and Nervous System Support

Many people come to me feeling like their body is stuck.

They may be stuck in pain.
They may be stuck in anxiety.
They may be stuck in poor sleep.
They may be stuck in fear after a riding accident or loss of confidence.

This is where the nervous system matters.

When the body has been under pressure for a long time, it can stay on high alert. Muscles can tighten, sleep can become disturbed, pain can feel louder, and anxiety can feel harder to switch off.

I use acupuncture alongside NLP-informed coaching and practical nervous system strategies to help support the body and mind together.

This work is not about forcing the body. It is about helping the system feel safer, calmer, and more able to respond.

My Core Areas of Support

Back Pain Reset Plan

For people struggling with lower back pain, hip pain, glute pain, or sciatica-type symptoms, I offer a structured Back Pain Reset Plan.

This is a 4-session treatment plan designed to assess, treat, reassess, and support the body over a short period of time.

The aim is to reduce pain as safely as possible, calm the pain response, and help you move more comfortably again.

Learn more here

90-Day Anxiety Reset

For people dealing with anxiety, nervous system overload, racing thoughts, tight chest, shallow breathing, or feeling constantly on edge, I offer the 90-Day Anxiety Reset.

This combines acupuncture, coaching, and nervous system support to help you work with the body, not against it.

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Sleep Reset

For people struggling with sleep difficulties, waking during the night, restless sleep, or feeling exhausted but wired, I offer a Sleep Reset approach.

The aim is to support the body and nervous system so rest may become easier again.

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Riding Confidence Coaching

Because of my background with horses and racing, I also work with riders who struggle with nerves, fear, freezing, overthinking, or loss of confidence.

This work combines my experience as a former jockey with NLP-informed coaching and nervous system support.

I understand horses. I understand riding pressure. I understand what it feels like when fear gets into the body.

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Why Galway Acupuncture Hub Exists

Galway Acupuncture Hub exists because people should not have to struggle in silence.

Whether you are dealing with pain, anxiety, poor sleep, riding nerves, or feeling disconnected from yourself, you deserve to be listened to properly.

My goal is to help you feel supported, understand what may be happening in your body, and take practical steps towards feeling more like yourself again.

Based in Loughrea, Co. Galway

Galway Acupuncture Hub is based in Loughrea, Co. Galway, supporting people from Loughrea and surrounding areas, including Ballinasloe, Gort, Portumna, and across County Galway.

If you are looking for acupuncture in Loughrea, support for lower back pain, help with anxiety, sleep difficulties, or riding confidence, you are welcome to get in touch.

If you are unsure where to start, you can book a free call with me.

We can talk through what is going on, what you have tried already, and whether acupuncture, coaching, or one of my structured plans may be suitable for you.

Book a free call with Lucy today.

Or contact me on WhatsApp: 0872273084
Email: lucy@galwayacupuncturehub.com

Lucy Townsley is an acupuncture practitioner and wellness coach at Galway Acupuncture Hub in Loughrea, Co. Galway. She supports people with pain, anxiety, sleep difficulties, women’s health, and riding confidence using acupuncture, NLP-informed coaching, and practical nervous system support.