Ballinafad, Co. Sligo

Find your
original
wellbeing

A holistic wellness and meditation centre nestled in the heart of Sligo, offering transformative retreats, therapies, and classes for the mind, body, and spirit.

Return to stillness. Return to yourself. Return to what is original.

Mini-Retreats from €20

  • Movement & Breathwork
  • Mindfulness & Meditation
  • Sound Healing
  • Every session 3 hours
Gerard — Original Health

About Gerard

Rooted in nature,
guided by wisdom

Original Health was founded with a simple yet profound belief — that true wellness begins when we return to ourselves. Based in the tranquil surroundings of Ballinafad, Co. Sligo, we create a sanctuary for anyone seeking balance, clarity, and healing.

Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into meditation, or someone deepening an existing practice, our sessions are designed to meet you exactly where you are. Every offering — from mini-retreats to one-to-one therapies — is shaped with care, presence, and genuine intention.

15+
Years of practice
20
Mini-retreats from
3hrs
Per session
Co.Sligo
Location

What we offer

Holistic therapies & practices

Each offering at Original Health is chosen for its depth and its capacity to bring about genuine, lasting change — meeting you where you are and guiding you gently inward.

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Reflexology

A therapeutic practice that works through pressure points on the feet and hands to promote relaxation and restore natural energy flow throughout the body.

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Holistic Massage

A full-body treatment addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. Deeply relaxing and restorative for mind and body alike.

Energy Healing

Working with the body's natural energy field to release blockages, promote healing, and restore harmony. A gentle yet powerful complementary therapy.

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Meditation Classes

Mixed-method sessions for beginners and improvers. Learn practical techniques for calming the mind, building awareness, and cultivating inner peace.

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Breathwork

Conscious breathing practices that reduce stress, release held emotions, and create profound shifts in mental clarity and physical vitality.

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Sound Therapy

Using resonant instruments and healing frequencies to induce deep states of relaxation, support meditation, and promote cellular wellbeing.

Upcoming retreats

Join us in Sligo

Small-group mini-retreats held in Ballinafad — intimate, affordable, and genuinely restorative. Spaces are limited to ensure personal attention.

From

€20

Book a Space

June 6

Movement, Breathwork & Meditation

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Movement Breathwork Meditation

June 20

Mindfulness, Movement & Meditation

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Mindfulness Movement Meditation

June 23

Movement, Breathwork & Meditation

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Movement Breathwork Meditation

June 30

Mindfulness, Movement & Sound

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Mindfulness Movement Sound

What people say

Voices from our community

Real experiences from people who have attended retreats and therapies at Original Health.

★★★★★
"The retreat was exactly what I needed. Gerard creates such a calm, welcoming space — I left feeling genuinely lighter and more centred than I have in years."

Sarah M. — Sligo

★★★★★
"I had my first reflexology session with Gerard and I was amazed at how much tension I was holding. The whole experience was deeply relaxing and restorative."

Aoife D. — Roscommon

★★★★★
"The sound therapy session was unlike anything I'd experienced before. An incredibly grounding hour that left me feeling completely at peace."

Colm R. — Co. Mayo

Get in touch

Book a space or ask us anything

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and personal experience. Get in touch with Gerard directly to reserve your place or ask any questions.

Ballinafad, Co. Sligo, Ireland