Alex Bowles Kinesiology

28/02/2026

One of the most loved parts of Touch for Health?

You learn techniques you can use immediately.

From day one, you’ll practise simple yet powerful corrections that support:
✔ Headaches and neck tension
✔ Muscle tightness
✔ Emotional overwhelm
✔ Low energy and fatigue

Each level includes practical pain and stress relief methods that are safe, gentle and effective for everyday use.
This is knowledge that doesn’t sit in a workbook - it becomes part of your hands-on toolkit.

Join TFH Level 1 & 2 this March and start helping your family and friends straight away.
Learn more → www.shinenaturally.co.nz

26/02/2026

What if your body could tell you exactly what it needs?

Kinesiology teaches you how to truly listen to the body.

Using gentle muscle testing, you learn to identify where stress is stored - structurally, chemically and emotionally - and how to restore balance with simple, effective corrections.

Touch for Health Kinesiology is practical, hands-on learning you can use immediately.

Rooted in Chinese Medicine and modern holistic health principles, TFH gives you tools that support:
🌿 Energy flow
🌿 Stress regulation
🌿 Pain relief
🌿 Emotional balance

For yourself.
For your family.
For your clients.

Many students say the biggest surprise is how quickly it becomes part of everyday life.

Join TFH Level 1 & 2 at the end of March and start speaking the body’s language.
Details → www.shinenaturally.co.nz or DM and let's chat!

24/02/2026

🌿 Just for today… pause.

Just for today, listen to your body.
Honour your rhythm.
Not everything requires urgency.
Not every message needs an instant reply.
Not every opportunity needs a yes.
Honour your boundaries.
Honour your values.
Honour your time.
Burnout is not success.
Balance is.

The nervous system was never designed to live in constant “go.”

Your body thrives in cycles - effort and rest, output and stillness, action and integration.

Today, choose steadiness over speed.
Choose alignment over approval.
Choose balance.

If this is your reminder, save it.
If someone needs to hear it, share it. 🌿

20/02/2026

“Stress doesn’t just sit in your mind - it settles in your body.” ✨

Tight shoulders.
Digestive discomfort.
Fatigue that doesn’t shift with sleep.
Lower back pain.

Stress leaves an imprint on the nervous system, muscles and fascia.

Kinesiology works by gently identifying where that stress is stored and supporting the body to release it.

Through muscle monitoring, we access the body’s innate intelligence - allowing it to prioritise what needs balancing first.

When stress is released at the root, the whole system recalibrates.

Clearer mind. Softer body. Deeper breath.

Book a WellBEing session to release stress at the root at shinenaturally.co.nz 💆‍♀️

Much love, Alex 💫

15/02/2026

Eighteen years together.
Twelve years married. 🤍

If you had told us back then what the road would hold - the adventures, the ordinary Tuesdays, the big dreams, the quiet disappointments, the unexpected amazing or unexpected sad, the miscarriages, the becoming parents - we probably would have smiled politely and said, “We’ve got this.”

And in many ways, we did.
But not because it was easy.

Love isn’t always the highlight reel. It’s not always straightforward. It’s not always in sync. There have been seasons of deep joy and seasons where we had to hold each other through grief. Moments of expansion. Moments of exhaustion. Times we grew together and times we had to consciously find our way back to each other.

What I’ve learned is this:
A lasting relationship isn’t built on perfection. It’s built on willingness.

Willingness to communicate when it would be easier to shut down.
Willingness to accept each other as evolving humans.
Willingness to stay open, even after disappointment.
Willingness to work as a team, especially when life feels heavy.

The adventures matter. The milestones matter.
But it’s the daily choosing that creates something solid. Something real. Something quietly strong.

We are not the same people we were 18 years ago, thank goodness ;)
We’ve softened. Strengthened. Stretched.

And through it all, we’ve kept walking side by side.

Here’s to love that grows up and continues to change and shapes us...

To honesty. To resilience. To laughter after tears... and thank goodness for our silliness, sharing the same kind of humor 🙃

To continuing the adventure, together. 🤍✨

15/02/2026

Love this! If your body could talk... Hold on! It can 👇 Are you listening? Is it time for a follow up or to explore how kinesiology can support you?

📲 IF YOUR BODY COULD TEXT YOU…

Body: Hey. We need to talk.
You: What now?
Body: Stop ignoring me. I’m tired, bloated, and in a bad mood.
You: Ok but…what do you want??
Body: KINESIOLOGY MUSCLE TESTING.
You: …that’s oddly specific.
Body: I’m literally giving you the answers. Stop guessing!

👉 With muscle testing, we figure out:
🥦 What foods love you back
😮‍💨 What’s stressing you out
⚡ What’s draining your energy
…and how to fix it…all in one session.

Body: Please book now. I can’t keep throwing random symptoms at you.
You: Fine. Booking.

📅 Your body messaged you. Time to respond and book a kinesiology session!

To find a professional Practitioner near you, visit our website: https://kinesiologyassociation.org/find-a-practitioner/

13/02/2026

This happend earlier this week 👇 so let's explore this a little further ;)

Often halfway through the session, my clients start to YAWN, some even doze off for a moment, their TUMMY GURGLE... and they start to apologizing for doing so. Please don't! This excites me, as these are all signs that your body has switched back into the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), feeling safe to release, realign and starting the healing process. Let me tell you a little more...

The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) is often referred to as the "rest and digest" system because it conserves energy, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract (yes the gurgles in your lower tummy/ intestines).

When your body is in this state, several signs indicate that healing and recovery are taking place. One of the most evident signs is a sense of deep relaxation and calmness. Your heart rate and blood pressure tend to decrease, which is a key indicator that your body is not in a fight-or-flight mode. You may also notice more regular and deeper breathing patterns, as the PNS promotes a state of tranquility. This shift allows your body to allocate resources towards healing & regeneration, rather than preparing for immediate action.

Another significant sign is improved digestion and nutrient absorption. The PNS stimulates the production of saliva, gastric juices, and digestive enzymes, which help break down food more effectively. This not only aids in nutrient absorption but also supports the body's natural detoxification processes.

When the body is relaxed and free from stress, it can focus on repairing damaged cells and combating infections more effectively, recovers faster from injuries and creates an overall feeling of well-being.

So, please stop apologizing for yawning or stomach gurgles - instead notice & celebrate, that your body has switched on the PNS and is working towards healing and maintaining optimal health!

If you want to experience the magic of Kinesiology, activating the body's innate healing abilities, then click 👉https://calendly.com/shinenaturally to book a session.

Much love, Alex 💫

11/02/2026

Release the overwhelm. Reclaim your energy. 💫

You give so much.
You hold so much.
And somewhere along the way…
you lose parts of yourself.

Kinesiology is the pathway to reconnect to yourself - helping you regulate your nervous system, hold clear energetic boundaries, and live your life prioritizing yourself.

If you’ve been craving a life that feels steady, aligned, purposeful, and spacious… this is your moment.

Learn Kinesiology.... feel free to DM for more info or book a discovery call to find out what Kinesiology modality feels aligned for you ;)

Upcoming courses:
✋ Touch for Health -March 2026
💫 Soul Power Foundation - April 2026
🌈 Colour for Life 6 day intensive - Imerse yourself in colour as a vibrational remedy for health and wellbeing - April 2026

09/02/2026

“When you learn kinesiology, you learn a new language - the language of the body.” 🌬

Kinesiology training isn’t just about techniques - it’s about understanding how the body communicates through muscle response, emotions, energy, posture, breath, and subtle shifts.

It teaches you to:
✨ Listen deeply
✨ Decode stress patterns
✨ Support healing holistically
✨ See the whole person, not just the symptom
✨ Pain Relief and Nervous System regulation techniques

Learning kinesiology changes how you see the world - and yourself.

It’s a skill, a toolkit, a passion, and a lifelong journey of growth.

Thinking about learning kinesiology?

Join us on the next foundation course intakes:

✋ Touch for Health Level 1 & 2 - 26th-29th March
💫 Soul Power/Colour 4 Life Foundation - 24/25th April

Many courses are now available as hybrid (online/ in person options)

Email alexbowles@shinenaturally.co.nz or DM for more info and to register your interest!

Much love, Alex

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06/02/2026

✨ “If colour speaks to you, this work may be calling you.”

Colour Therapy is both an art and a science - working with light, frequency, and emotional resonance to support balance and wellbeing.

When you study Colour Therapy, you learn how to:
• understand the emotional and energetic meaning of colour
• support nervous system regulation
• enhance kinesiology balances
• balance the lightbody and energy centres
• work intuitively and practically with clients
• use colour as a precise healing tool

Whether for personal growth or professional practice, this training opens a new way of seeing - and supporting - others.

Intake for next Foundation Course in April now open!!!

Explore shinenaturally.co.nz for more info on courses and colour kinesiology sessions. I would love to connect!

Much love, Alex

05/02/2026

With deep gratitude and tender hearts, we honour the passing of Dr. Paul Dennison, founder of Brain Gym® and Educational Kinesiology. A true pioneer, Paul’s work has touched and shaped the lives of so many across the world, supporting learning, wellbeing, and the innate wisdom of the body through movement.

While I never met Paul in person, his work has been part of my life for much longer than I realised. Over 25 years ago, my mum studied Educational Kinesiology in Germany, and I still remember her excitement about meeting him in person - the inspiration she carried home stayed with her, and with us.

Only two years ago, I began my own journey as an Educational Kinesiologist, with the heartfelt intention of supporting my children with dyslexia - helping learning feel easier, more joyful, and more loving in a world where they so often feel like they don’t quite fit in. Through this work, I’ve seen how powerful, gentle movement can be in restoring confidence and connection to ourselves and the world around us.

Paul’s legacy lives on through every child, every educator, and every practitioner who continues this work with care and curiosity. As he so beautifully reminded us:
“Move, laugh and play to live and learn.” - Dr. Paul Dennison 🤍