Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand Palliative care plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from pain, symptoms, and the stress of the illness, with the aim of improving overall well-being. One approach within palliative care that has gained popularity is the use of complementary therapies, such as the Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand. The Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand is a tool that combines various alternative healing techniques, including massage, aromatherapy, and energy balancing. It is designed to provide comfort, relaxation, and pain relief to patients in palliative care settings. The wand is infused with essential oils that have been carefully selected for their therapeutic properties and ability to promote relaxation.
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The wand is infused with essential oils that have been carefully selected for their therapeutic properties and ability to promote relaxation. These oils, when combined with gentle massage, can help relieve tension, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality. Energy balancing is another key component of the Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand.
Palliative care nursing has given Mountain View's co-owner a unique outlook on marriage
If there was a word to sum up Bee O'Grady it would be care. With a background in palliative care nursing, she now looks after others in a different but just as important way, at her family’s business.
Bee worked for many years as a palliative care nurse, even spending a stint in America with Lorenzo Odone, a child with the illness ALD whose family became famous by the film 'Lorenzo's Oil' starring Susan Sarandon, before she returned home to Ireland to help run Mountain View.
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The staycation spot in Kilkenny started life as a family farm before turning into a golf course and later adding a restaurant and bustling Sunday market. Now, Mountain View is also a beautiful wedding venue with a hands-on approach to assisting couples on their big day.
Mum-of-three Bee’s palliative care nursing background has provided her with a firm basis for running a business, especially as it means she doesn’t get caught up in sweating the small stuff.
Bee O'Grady, co-owner of Mountain View. Pic: Supplied‘It can feel like constant crisis management some days [running the business],’ Bee said with a slight laugh while chatting with Inspire. ‘But we can always deal with what’s thrown at us.
‘My palliative care nursing has shown me firsthand just how short life is. The phrase is thrown around a lot but it’s so true - so long as everybody is well, and their health is ok, the rest is irrelevant.’
Bee views her work at Mountain View as another form of caring for others, after all, she has couples to help on their big day and staff to keep in a job.
She said: ‘My staff are my priority. Money isn’t what matters, so long as there’s enough to pay the bills and look after people then we’re doing just fine. It’s not nursing but it is care in a different way.’
A couple getting married at Mountain View. Pic: Evelyn McNamara Photography / Supplied by Mountain View
While Mountain View has been in Bee’s family for many years - she says the ‘business is in her blood’ and ‘runs off’ her at this point - she’s always tried to work as a nurse alongside it.
In recent years Bee has worked in nursing homes and at the palliative care unit in Kilkenny but she stepped away to focus on Mountain View just before Covid hit. Knowing her skillset was needed, she went back to work managing a home, which didn’t see a case of Covid, during the pandemic.
Her early career also greatly shaped the nurse that she became. After doing her training in London, Bee was headhunted to work with Lorenzo in the US.
‘The family really wanted an Irish nurse, they felt Irish nurses had something to give and would work really hard. Back then you really had to fight for a nursing spot and there were limited places to go to London. The training I had there was amazing,’ Bee said.
Nick Nolte, Zack O'Malley Greenburg, and Susan Sarandon in 1992 film Lorenzo's Oil. Pic: REXThe impact of this time is still clear to Bee many years later. She said: ‘Working with a child had a huge impact on me. He was very ill and needed 24-hour care, you couldn’t take an eye off him. He’d have been 17 or 18 when I looked after him and his mind was intact but his body had no control.’
‘Lorenzo’s mother was amazing. She died before him in the end. It wasn’t until I was a mother myself that I understood her, you’d live and die for your child,’ Bee added.
View this post on InstagramNow that her day-to-day job often involves working with engaged couples about to set out on their lives together, Bee has a unique perspective on marriage and wedding planning in particular.
‘I do know how short life is and I say to couples “if you have the money, do get married but if you don’t, you don’t have to get married”. My events director goes mad and she says I’m bad for business but nobody has to get married anymore, you have to want to get married,’ Bee said.
A wedding at Mountain View. Pic: Eliza Czuba Photographer / Supplied by Mountain View
Bee continued: ‘To this day I’m shook, when a nurse friend of mine who I hadn’t seen for a number of years got married, I never knew she wasn’t married. You’re really only doing it for yourself, and you have to be doing it for yourself - not for mothers, fathers, or anybody else.
‘I do feel with the way life has gone that when you make up your mind to get married, stick with it for life otherwise don’t get married. I know that sounds crazy.
‘Years ago divorce was common because people had to get married but now we have time to figure it all out and don’t rush into anything. People are getting married later, they’re getting married in their late 20s, but those marriages will be together forever.’
A couple getting married at Mountain View. Pic: Evelyn McNamara Photography / Supplied by Mountain View
As for how she deals with the couples who mightn’t be on the same vibe when they come to see Mountain View, Bee said: ‘Sometimes I see couples come in and he couldn’t care less and I always steer them off track. I say maybe it’s not your time and you maybe need to look at a few venues. But then you see other couples who just need to get married, to get on with their life.'
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‘When I look at how short life is, and I go to lots of people through my palliative care work, I just think you’ve only got a short window in your life so if you can afford to get married and it won’t overstretch you, just do it and get on with your life.'
A couple getting married at Mountain View. Pic: Evelyn McNamara Photography / Supplied by Mountain View
It utilizes the principles of Reiki, a Japanese healing technique that aims to promote balance and healing by manipulating the body's energy. By gently waving the wand over the patient's body, the practitioner can help restore and harmonize the flow of energy, which is believed to contribute to overall well-being. The use of the Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand in palliative care has shown promising results. Patients who have received wand therapy report feeling more relaxed, experiencing reduced pain and discomfort, and enjoying improved sleep. Additionally, the wand can be used by both trained practitioners and family members, allowing for greater accessibility and continuity of care. In conclusion, the Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand is an innovative tool that combines various alternative healing techniques to provide comfort and relief to patients in palliative care. Its use has shown positive outcomes, including improved relaxation, pain reduction, and better sleep quality. As palliative care continues to evolve, complementary therapies like the Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand play a valuable role in improving the overall well-being of patients with serious illnesses..
Reviews for "Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand: Empowering Patient Autonomy in Pain Relief"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand. It didn't provide the pain relief I was hoping for and the fragrance was overpowering. I also found the wand to be a bit cumbersome to use, making it difficult to target specific areas. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this product for those seeking effective pain relief.
2. Mike - 1 star - The Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand was a complete waste of money for me. Not only did it not help alleviate my pain, but it also caused skin irritation. The fragrance was too strong and gave me a headache. I also found that the wand didn't last long enough to really provide any noticeable relief. I regret buying this product and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for the Palliative Mama Bee Magic Wand, but unfortunately, it fell short. The fragrance was way too sweet and artificial, making it difficult to tolerate. The wand itself was not user-friendly and felt flimsy. In terms of pain relief, I didn't experience any noticeable difference after using it consistently. I won't be repurchasing this product and would advise others to explore alternative options.