Think Health by Rachel Thomson

14/10/2025

Would you pay attention if your body came with a low battery warning?

HINT: It does.

Tight shoulders, aching back, poor sleep, irritability — these can be signs your nervous system is running on empty.

Bowen Therapy works with your body’s natural repair mechanisms, gently reminding your system to rest, rebalance, and recharge, to the best of its ability.

Sometimes, the body doesn’t need more pressure — it needs permission to reset.

Time to top up your inner battery?

13/10/2025

We used to think sore joints were just “wear and tear.”

Now we know the truth — movement is one of the best ways to protect our joints and keep them healthy.

Gentle, supportive movement helps nourish cartilage, strengthen muscles, and keep the whole joint system working in harmony.

If your body feels a little stiff or out of sync, Bowen Therapy can complement your holistic approach to movement and self-care.

Because your body isn’t wearing out — it’s designed to repair. 💙

Source:
https://theconversation.com/joint-pain-or-osteoarthritis-why-exercise-should-be-your-first-line-of-treatment-260638

11/10/2025

Every ache, every tight muscle, every moment of fatigue tells part of your story.

Bowen Therapy listens to all of it — not just the symptoms.

Because true care means working with the whole person, not just the sore spot.

06/10/2025

🌿 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅? 𝑩𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 🌿

Gentle, targeted moves in Bowen Therapy help your nervous system reset, reducing tension and calming your mind. Many people notice they feel more 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝, 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 after just one session.

💆‍♀️ Take a moment for yourself this week - your body and mind will thank you for it 🧘‍♂️

06/10/2025

💫 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑩𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 #𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉?

💫 gentle, precise moves send signals to your nervous system - calming your mind and helping you feel less ‘on edge’ ✨

💫 Bowen Therapy releases tension in the muscles and reduces joint aches and pains through targeted moves around the body. Not only easing discomfort but also reducing stress signals your body sends to your brain, allowing a more calmer mind at the same time ✨

💫 Bowen Therapy helps to regulate the autonomic nervous system - the part of your body that controls your heart rate, digestion, sleep and more. A calmer system can help ease menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and sleep disruption ✨

💫 Bowen Therapy encourages a more mindful connection to your body. By noticing how your body responds and feels, you can better manage emotional fluctuations, feel grounded and support your overall well-being ✨

💫 Many people notice their sleep improves after Bowen Therapy sessions. Better sleep helps your body regulate mood, stress and energy levels - all commonly affected during menopause ✨

To book and appointment:
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📧 angelareidbowen@gmail.com
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30/09/2025

Trauma isn’t just “all in the head.”

It’s not just memories or thoughts — it lives on in our bodies, in the way we move, breathe, and feel. The lingering effects can show up as chronic pain, tension, fatigue, emotional imbalances, illness, and much more.

While talking therapies can offer valuable insights and emotional release, they may only address only part of the picture.

Trauma isn't just stored in our minds; it’s stored in our tissues, muscles, and fascia.

And that's where Bowen Therapy can come in.

Bowen Therapy works with the body’s soft tissues. Through precise, gentle moves, Bowen can help facilitate a deep relaxation response, allowing the body to reset and restore balance as best it's able. It’s a holistic approach that acknowledges the mind-body connection, helping you heal from the inside out.

If you’ve been doing the mental work but still feel stuck, maybe it’s time to include your body in the healing journey. Bowen Therapy might be the missing link in your journey.

Because healing is more than just a bandaid.

29/09/2025

17/09/2025

The TEAM at Think Fitness 4 Less 2025 in our 25th year!

Left to right: Scott Weddle (Scott Weddle Personal Training), Bobby Froud (TF4L), Caden Szoneberg (TF4L), Murray Gracie (TF4L), Grant Morrison (TF4L), Stuart Oliver (TF4L), Rachel Thomson (Think Health), Angela Reid (Think Health), Wendy Kelly (Think Health), Nicola Borthwick (Nicola Borthwick Sports Therapy & Remedial Massage), Emma Oliver (Think Beauty), Caroline Jack (Caroline Jack Fit For Life), Karen Wilson (TF4L).
Not in picture: Rocky Johnstone (TF4L), Mick Scott (Border Nutrition).

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

The body remembers what the mind may try to forget.

Tension, fatigue, cravings, and even skin flare-ups — sometimes, these aren't just physical. They're how the body tells its story.

Bowen Therapy doesn’t force the body to “fix” anything.

Through light, purposeful touch, it supports the nervous system in settling, as best it can — not by pushing, but by inviting.

Gentle moves, deep listening.

📸 The Present Psychologist

04/09/2025

Fascia — the body’s connective web — wraps around and supports every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ, holding the whole body together.

When it’s healthy, it helps us move with ease, stability, and flow.

When it’s tight or restricted, the whole body can feel it.

Gentle therapies like Bowen work with fascia, supporting the body’s ability to release tension and restore fluid movement, to the best of its ability.

Because when fascia feels free, so do you.