Body System Reset Space Retha Bodenstein Pta East

18/02/2026

Access Bars

Funny how the brain waits until bedtime to schedule a full life review.

Tomorrow’s to-do list.

That conversation from years ago.

A problem you suddenly feel compelled to solve at 2 a.m.

Mental exhaustion isn’t just about being busy.

It’s about a nervous system that hasn’t fully switched off.

Better sleep doesn’t come from telling the mind to relax.

It comes from helping the system feel settled enough to let go.

Rest isn’t lazy.

It’s neurological maintenance.

16/02/2026

Access Bars

Many people cope well on the outside, yet internally their minds never really switch off.

Constant thinking.
Replaying conversations.
Problem-solving long after the day is done.

This isn’t about mindset or willpower.
It’s often a nervous system that hasn’t had enough opportunity to settle.

Access Bars is a gentle nervous-system modality that works primarily with the mind, helping to quiet mental noise and create space for the system to reset. Many people report feeling calmer, clearer, and more at ease after sessions, with improved sleep and less mental overload.

It’s not about trying to stop thoughts.
It’s about allowing the system to relax enough that thoughts no longer dominate.

February is the introductory month for Access Bars.
Launch offer: R400 for a 1-hour session
(Standard rate from March: R550)

📲 Bookings via WhatsApp only


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14/02/2026

Consider your nervous system when you are feeling unsettled. A nervous system in distress doesn't need more information; it needs calm. Even good advice can feel like pressure. 💕

14/02/2026

Autoimmune diseases now affect more women than ever—nearly 80% of all cases are found in women. New studies are pointing to a powerful underlying factor: chronic emotional suppression and the stress it creates within the body.

When emotions like grief, anger, or anxiety are held in and never expressed, the body absorbs the tension. This silent stress activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, flooding the system with stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this disrupts immune regulation and can lead to the body attacking its own healthy cells.

Women, in many cultures, are conditioned to be the caretakers, peacekeepers, and emotional anchors. Often, they are encouraged to stay composed, polite, and quiet—even when hurting inside. This emotional silencing may offer temporary social stability, but internally, it builds a storm.

Autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis often arise in people who describe themselves as “overly responsible,” “emotionally private,” or “never wanting to be a burden.” These patterns aren’t weaknesses—they’re survival strategies. But they come at a cost when healing is ignored too long.

This research is not about blame. It’s about understanding. If you’ve felt unheard, unseen, or emotionally exhausted—it matters. Your body listens even when no one else does.

Healing begins with truth, softness, and self-acceptance. Your feelings are not flaws. They’re messages calling you back to yourself.

14/02/2026

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11/02/2026

Body Stress Release

That moment when you stand up after sitting and your body sounds like bubble wrap…

It’s not age.

It’s not weakness.

And it’s usually not damage.

It’s often accumulated tension from holding the same position for too long. The body adapts to stress by tightening to protect itself.

Over time, those patterns become normal — until stiffness, discomfort, or pain starts speaking louder.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s communicating.

Listening early is a lot easier than waiting until it has to shout.

10/02/2026

Want to know more about Access Bars? 🩵🌀💙

In this 4 minute video, Dr. Terrie Hope explains how an Access Bars session works and has an affect on the brain and changes seen in people with stress, burn...

09/02/2026

SLEEP & WIRED-BUT-TIRED

If your body feels tired, but your mind stays wide awake, this is for you.

Many people don’t struggle with sleep because they aren’t tired, they struggle because their nervous system doesn’t know how to switch off.

Access Bars® works with the constant internal activity that keeps the system on alert: looping thoughts, mental pressure, and subconscious stress patterns that run in the background.

Clients have described deeper sleep, fewer night-time wake-ups, and waking up feeling more rested, without having to try or force relaxation.

February Opening Special
R400 for a 1-hour session
(Normal investment going forward: R550)

Access Bars is practised in over 170 countries worldwide and is offered as a standalone modality, separate from Body Stress Release.

February availability is limited.
WhatsApp me if sleep has been a struggle.

08/02/2026

What a powerful way to kick off our Friday Club for the year ✨🔥🔥🔥

Yeaterday was one of those days that reminds you how much magic happens when the right people gather in one space.

Six world-class speakers.
Real conversations.
Real value.

We explored everything from health and personal growth to business strategy, AI, prospecting, and practical tools to actually change your life and results in business. Every single speaker brought absolute gold. The kind of insights you don’t just listen to… you feel them land.

The venue (beautifully organised by Nicci Du Toit) created the perfect atmosphere for connection, and then came the legendary spitbraai, which turned the whole day into a proper celebration of community and friendship.

And to top it all off… we ended with a firewalk.🔥🔥🔥👏✨️

Incredible facilitation with Nicci Du Toit, Sandra De Wet-du Toit, Malcolm and Cobus Visser 'The Viking' Safe, grounded space. Deep trust.
For some it was their very first walk. For others, their 11th!! Amazing Andre Jacobs 👏
Different journeys, same courage.

There’s something profound about watching people choose to step forward through fear, together. It’s such a strong reminder that growth is rarely comfortable… but it is always worth it.

Grateful to be surrounded by people who are committed to learning, stretching, and becoming more.

If this is how we’re starting the year… it’s going to be a good one 🔥

07/02/2026

Some physical pain persists even after medical tests show no clear injury or disease. Neuroscience and psychology now offer an important explanation. Emotional trauma can be stored in the body, influencing muscles, nerves, and internal systems long after the original experience has passed. This insight helps explain why some pain feels real and intense despite the absence of visible damage.

Biologically, trauma activates the nervous system’s survival response. When stress or fear is overwhelming, the body shifts into protection mode. Muscles tense, breathing changes, and stress hormones rise. If the nervous system never fully returns to a calm state, these responses can become long term patterns. Over time, chronic tension, inflammation, and altered pain signaling may develop.

The brain and body are deeply connected through neural pathways. When emotional experiences are not fully processed, the nervous system may continue to interpret certain sensations as threats. This can amplify pain signals or create discomfort without an obvious physical cause. Areas like the back, neck, stomach, and jaw are especially sensitive to this process because they respond strongly to stress.

Psychologically, this understanding is relieving rather than dismissive. Pain without a clear medical cause does not mean it is imagined. It means the body is communicating through a different channel. Recognizing the role of trauma validates the experience and opens new paths for healing that include both physical and emotional support.

Approaches that calm the nervous system, such as gentle movement, breathing practices, and trauma informed therapy, can help retrain how the body responds. Healing often happens when the body feels safe again, not when symptoms are forced away.

Pain is not always a sign of damage. Sometimes it is a message shaped by experience. Listening with compassion allows the body and mind to begin restoring balance together.

06/02/2026

Body Stress Release

If rest hasn’t fixed it, read this.

You’ve slept.
You’ve taken time off.
You’ve tried stretching, exercises, “being careful”.
And yet your body still feels tight, sore, or stuck.

That’s because rest alone doesn’t release stored muscle tension when the nervous system is under pressure.

When muscles stay locked tight, nerve signals can’t flow freely. Healing slows down. Pain lingers. The body stays in survival mode instead of recovery mode.
Body Stress Release works gently with the nervous system, helping the body let go of tension it hasn’t been able to release on its own.

This is not about forcing change.
It’s about removing what’s blocking it.
If your body feels like it’s been trying to heal but can’t quite get there, this is where many clients finally start to feel a shift.

📲 WhatsApp to book – 082 558 5686