Thrive Wellbeing

Thrive Wellbeing Wellbeing Practitioner physical and emotional health. Take control of your health and wellbeing with a proactive, whole-body approach. Thanks
Sarah x

These days I describe myself as a Wellness Coach as I offer a mixture of kinesiology, nutrition and emotional support delivering different treatments depending on what is required to help you feel better – but whatever you want to call it I will still be helping you in a variety of ways. I am trained in kinesiology, nutrition, counselling as well as young people's mental health. I can help you with many aspects of your health from struggling with energy and sleep, to digestive issues and food intolerances, as well as mental health support for anxiety and depression. I am also delighted that share that I am available to run workshops within schools to help support physical and emotional wellbeing programmes. Please get in touch to have a chat and find out how I can help you understand what is going on in your body and your mind, and help you create some gentle steps to feeling well.

If you’re juggling everything and your body feels like it’s always ‘on’… this is why:When your nervous system is stuck i...
06/02/2026

If you’re juggling everything and your body feels like it’s always ‘on’… this is why:

When your nervous system is stuck in stress mode, your sleep, digestion, mood and energy all get pulled off course.

Swipe the carousel, then pick one tiny shift you can actually do tonight.

Decided yet? Share below for accountability x

This morning started with a few voice notes from friends about minerals and vitamins… And before I knew it, I’d absolute...
04/02/2026

This morning started with a few voice notes from friends about minerals and vitamins… And before I knew it, I’d absolutely word-vomited everything I know onto a page 😆

Because for me, this stuff isn’t “extra”. It’s foundational and essential to a rooted system.

When the body’s under stress:

•It burns through B & C vitamins fast
•Magnesium gets depleted (yes, even if you’re “taking something”)
•Digestion slows right down because the nervous system is in survival mode

How can we help:

•Take a good quality multi min or vit or a B complex

•Supplement with Magnesium short term (there’s a difference between trace levels and optimal levels. Most multis contain around 30mg which is helpful, but if you’re really deficient you’d need a separate supplement of around 250mg to boost them back up short-term)

•Add in digestive enzymes to help the body break down your food for maximum absorption…oh and drink water away from meals to allow the stomach acid to remain undiluted

This is part of my approach with clients. Let’s introduce things to help make changes and stabilise the body, while we look further and deeper for longer term balance.

🌍 Of course, stress isn’t just about supplements. When we zoom out, I’m always looking at energy, mood, motivation, movement, food and drink, sugar cravings creeping in, tension building in the body, immunity dipping, digestion slowing.

🌷 I’m a big fan of Bach flowers too:
Vervain for pushing through,
Elm for short-term overwhelm,
Oak for the strong ones who keep going while quietly depleted.
It’s all connected.

This post just zooms in on one piece of that puzzle – nutritional support – but it always sits within a much bigger picture.

🗣️ Comment below if there are additional questions you have about this or if you want me to cover something in more detail!

(Also message me for any quality product recommendations, I get very geeky about this)

03/02/2026

The problem with that advice? It treats anxiety like it’s just a mindset issue. It doesn’t take into account that you’re a whole person, a wonderfully complex jigsaw.

Your anxiety might be linked to:
* Not enough sleep
* Blood sugar crashes from irregular eating
* Unprocessed stress living in your tight shoulders
* Overthinking patterns that need gentler work
* Lack of movement to release the tension

Positive thinking is ONE piece. But if you’re only working on thoughts while ignoring your body, your nervous system, your foundations? You’re trying to complete a puzzle with one piece.

You’ve just found the side of the Internet where I show you how to build rooted wellbeing without bypassing the real cause or pretending you can think your way out of anxiety.
Welcome my friend, you are safe and seen here ❤️

02/02/2026

Full moon reflections 🌕

Even though I trust the Universe, I still wish I had a crystal ball to just check it all works out!

I write posts, delete them, rewrite them, then don’t post them at all. Because what if I get it wrong? What if I confuse or disappoint people who’ve been following one version of me? And I appreciate this is massively overthinking and just gently highlights where I’m at a crossroads. Even more authentically, the overthinking in itself then prevents me from spreading the message and helping people in the brilliant way I know I can (trust me, it’s taken years to own that power).

But then I remember - the people meant for me will get it.

After all, it’s all still wellbeing, just maybe with different viewpoints, reflections and offerings. I’m still me, just growing and developing, like we all are.

I enjoy journalling because it allows me to notice where I’m trying to fit a box or stay in a version of myself I’ve outgrown. I’m now asking: what’s truly inside of me? What foundations are working well? (Self care: journalling, baths, saunas, dog walks). And which need strengthening? (Dialling down the overthinking, physically strength training not just stretching).

This is the important stuff - the reflective pauses, the rebalancing, the trust in the unfolding. Yes it’s scary and wobbly, but it’s what we need to truly move forward.

If you’re also figuring it out as you go, this is your sign to trust the messy middle. The wobbles are part of it, the seesaw of life rocking as it should. Life always changes and we always need to rebalance.

🙋‍♀️ Has anyone actually asked what your body is trying to tell you?Or are you just being told it’s “stress” or “hormone...
23/01/2026

🙋‍♀️ Has anyone actually asked what your body is trying to tell you?

Or are you just being told it’s “stress” or “hormones” or “all in your head?”

Your symptoms aren’t random; they’re connected and they’re messengers. And understanding what they’re saying changes everything.

I made this because I kept getting asked the same questions: What do you actually do? Who do you work with? How does it work? (Appreciate I over explain but trying to simplify better than just “I can make you feel better!”)

I hope this shows you easily how I work and who I support. If you’re deep in your responsibility era and ready to stop coping and start understanding, have a read.

You don’t have to do this alone 🥰

I work with women and children, and what’s fascinated me for years is how similar the pattern can be, even when it looks...
20/01/2026

I work with women and children, and what’s fascinated me for years is how similar the pattern can be, even when it looks completely different on the surface.

Children often don’t have the words for what they’re feeling yet, so it comes out through the body:
A “tummy ache” that’s actually nervousness,
Trouble sleeping that’s really a busy, anxious system,
Big emotions with no clear explanation.

And women often do the opposite.
They do have the words but they minimise:
“I’m just busy.” “Just overwhelmed.” “Just a lot going on.”

Different ages. Different language.
The same underlying question: what’s going on underneath the symptoms?

That’s why I focus on root-cause, health-detective work so we’re not guessing, masking, or managing forever… we’re understanding, supporting, and rebuilding real foundations for health and balance. I find it fascinating, and so rewarding, how quickly we can make changes and start to see real improvements 🤍

Blue Monday 💙 Let’s face it, Mondays always get a bad rep, and in January especially, emotions can feel extreme.There’s ...
19/01/2026

Blue Monday 💙
Let’s face it, Mondays always get a bad rep, and in January especially, emotions can feel extreme.

There’s often this quiet guilt that we’re not suddenly
hitting the gym every day,
writing in a gratitude journal religiously,
starting the morning with a protein smoothie,
or becoming a whole new version of ourselves overnight.

But January, in my eyes, isn’t for reinventing.
It’s for wintering.

For going slowly.
For gently easing back into the pace of life
after the long festive build-up, excitement and overindulgence.
After all the extra socials that were fun, but also exhausting.

January can be about being cosy and warm.
Duvet mornings.
Watching The Traitors.
Letting your nervous system settle (OK maybe the Traitors isn’t the most relaxing but I’m still choosing it).

And maybe a little future-self dreaming too which is always a glorious exercise. But remember, we don’t have to take the steps yet.

Give yourself time and space to notice what you’d like to focus on.

Remember, nothing needs to “improve”, but you can choose where you want things to gently shift.

If today feels low, let it be low (always feel all your feelings).
There is no right way to feel, and we don’t have to pretend that we’re fine.
Just choose one thing that brings you joy: good food, a warm drink, quiet, connection, headspace and add that in.
Take care x

15/01/2026

Here are 10 things I’d say if I wasn’t afraid of hurting your feelings :

1. If you don’t know yourself, you’ll never feel free. Start noticing what’s happening in your body and mind.

2. Busyness isn’t the problem. Ignoring your signals is. They won’t vanish; they’ll just get louder.

3. Your nervous system is running the show, whether you understand it or not.

4. Fight, flight, freeze or fawn. Which one takes over when you’re under pressure?

5. Speaking up or asking for help takes courage. Silence keeps you stuck.

6. Ask yourself this: Do I actually like my life? Listen for the “yes, but…” that’s your clearest guide.

7. What drains you and what nourishes you? You may not be able to change it all, but how you support yourself is up to you.

8. Sleep, hydration, movement, breath and boundaries are not extras. They’re the foundation.

9. It takes guts to admit how you’re really coping (or not).

10. Coping isn’t thriving. Be honest about which one you’re doing.

Read that again. Slower this time!

If one line hit hard, sit with it. Awareness is always the first shift.

Tell me below: which number did you need most today?⬇️

And if you’re done just coping, my free Burnout to Balance ebook is linked in bio

Rooted is a six-week mind–body wellbeing reset designed to help you slow down, reconnect and build healthier foundations...
12/01/2026

Rooted is a six-week mind–body wellbeing reset designed to help you slow down, reconnect and build healthier foundations without overwhelm.

We work with your nervous system, your energy, your habits and your identity, so life feels calmer, clearer and more intentional. More examples to follow, just trying to write a succinct post for once 😜

📅 Starts 2 February
💷 £350 for 6 weeks (around £58 per session)

An early bird option is available until Friday 😊
I’ll share details on that separately.

If you’re curious but unsure, you’re always welcome to message me and we can talk it through.

12/01/2026

Proof that my husband does actually listen! 😉

⭐️ What Rooted actually covers ⭐️ A few people have asked what we actually do inside Rooted, so here’s a little overview...
12/01/2026

⭐️ What Rooted actually covers ⭐️

A few people have asked what we actually do inside Rooted, so here’s a little overview.

Rooted is a six-week wellbeing reset for women who feel like they’re running on fumes, or simply feel a bit off and not quite like themselves anymore.

It follows a simple framework that I call the Rooted Method.

Over the six weeks, we gently move through recognising what’s draining your energy and how your body is trying to communicate with you.

We reveal hidden stress patterns and begin rebuilding a sense of calm and safety in your nervous system.

We focus on restoring energy in practical, sustainable ways, through sleep, nourishment and rhythm, rather than adding more to your plate.

We explore unhelpful beliefs and outdated roles that may no longer serve you, and start releasing the pressure to be everything to everyone.

And we reconnect you with your joy, identity and values beyond stress and survival mode.

By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of yourself and a personalised Calm Plan you can return to long after the six weeks are over.

This isn’t about fixing you but more about helping you see the bigger picture, understand yourself more clearly and live in greater harmony with your body.

I’ll be sharing more detail soon, but for now, this is the shape of the work.

Any questions, just ask! This is new and exciting for me too 😊

Well crikey, that was a bit of an outpouring from the soul!If you’ve read this far, I hope something in the words above ...
09/01/2026

Well crikey, that was a bit of an outpouring from the soul!

If you’ve read this far, I hope something in the words above resonated and helped you realise that there is nothing wrong with you. But if you’ve been waiting for permission, here it is: PERMISSION GRANTED!

To take this time for you, to step back, reassess, soften and reconnect with yourself. To find out how to live with less resistance and without the constant feeling of needing to be “on”.

I’ve spent a long time bringing all of this together in a way that feels supportive and accessible, without feeling overwhelming (seriously you should see my bulging notebook!)

It finally feels ready and I’m so proud to be able to share it with you. Tomorrow, I’ll share more about what Rooted is and who it’s for.

Thank you so much for reading x

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Hello, thanks for popping by. I’m Sarah Attwood and I run Thrive Health and Wellnes in Sherborne, Dorset. I'm a Kinesiology Practitioner and Professional Member of the Association of Systematic Kinesiology as well as being a Nutritional Advisor acredited by the Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. What's kinesiology I hear you say? Well it's a complementary therapy founded by a chiropractor who was interested in getting to the bottom of why his clients kept returning with recurring injuries. From there it has been developed to incorporate both Western and Eastern philosophies but essentially treats the body as a whole - hence the term 'holistic medicine.' I stumbled across it when I was very ill with M.E. for many years, unable to walk and using a wheelchair to get around. I tried so many treatments both traditional and complementary and kinesiology was the key for me unlocking my body and starting to heal. I found I had a latent virus hiding in my system, I was dehydrated and had developed all sorts of food intolerances which were really weakening my system. Basically my entire body was in a state of lock down and I was struggling with the basic tasks of washing and eating. There was no magic wand but I didm find that cutting out wheat, dairy, sugar and alcohol just for a little allowed time to reduce the inflammation and let my body reset. Removing these inflammatory markers and increasing my intake of supportive nutritional supplements allowed my body to stop wasting its time fighting these small battles (bread- pow! Dairy - take that!) and focus on the more important ones like getting me back to full strength. After a few weeks, my system had calmed down and I could introduce them again without any side effects. It's fascinating to see the effect a trigger food can have on a muscle. Muscle testing can demonstrate how some foods can literally make your body go weak - how cool is that! Based on the principle that a healthy body is in balance, kinesiology uses gentle muscle testing to test muscles/meridians and organs in the body to check how well they're functioning. Headaches, backache, IBS, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, stress and thinking that you 'just don't feel 100%' are all common reasons why people visit a kinesiologist. Emotions are another key factor. It's incredible really how many ailments can be linked to how we're feeling. Ever felt 'sick to your stomach' or go 'weak at the knees'? well these are just two example of everyday language in which our emotions can flood our body and cause physical reactions. It makes sense really. The mind is a powerful tool and one that we don't seem to fully control. Kinesiology can help with Emotional Stress Relief, regression, positive temporal tapping and all sorts of little tips and tricks to allow you to regain control. Bach flower remedies (my personal favourite, plus they contain a little alcohol which is a nice little boost!) can also be used to hep keep the body balanced and stop emotions flooding and overwhelming the body. Not quite sure what kinesiology is but fancy finding out? That's fine! I offer 30 minute discovery sessions for £30, or you can just get stuck in with a 1.5 hour initial appointment. Do get in touch if you want to know more. Thanks again for visiting my page and best of luck in getting you body back in balance, Sarah