My Journey into Body System Reset Space

My journey into Body System Reset Space has been shaped not only by professional training, but by lived experience, personal challenges, and a deep commitment to understanding how the body and nervous system truly function.

From my early twenties, I experienced recurring back pain, poor posture, neck tension, and headaches. Like many people, I pushed through — relying on painkillers and continuing with daily life, unaware of how much my body was compensating and protecting me beneath the surface.

In the late 1990s, while living in Cape Town and working long hours in retail, the physical strain intensified. Standing for extended periods placed increasing pressure on my body, and I began seeking regular massage simply to cope.

After repainting my shop, I developed unusual headaches and dizziness that persisted for weeks. At that point, I was referred for Body Stress Release. 

After just three sessions, the headaches cleared and many of my aches eased significantly. However, not fully understanding the importance of ongoing care at the time, I did not continue with maintenance sessions.

As the years progressed, the pain returned — this time in my hips. I explored other approaches, but nothing felt like the right fit or brought lasting relief.

In 2001, I was involved in three motor vehicle accidents, which added further strain and knee pain to an already stressed system. In 2006 and 2008, I welcomed my two daughters. Pregnancy, additional weight, and postural strain added further pressure on my body.

Despite efforts to improve my health, something still felt unresolved.

By this stage, I often felt far older than I was — unable to move freely, to play, or to be fully present with my children. Emotional stress further deepened the cycle, and my health continued to decline.

Then, during a gym session, I remembered the profound relief I had experienced years earlier through Body Stress Release.

That moment marked a turning point in how I understood my body and my path forward.

In 2009, I applied to study Body Stress Release and was accepted as one of only 23 international students at the Body Stress Release Academy. I packed up my home, my toddlers, and my mother, and committed to five months of full-time training in Rondevlei.

That journey was deeply transformative - physically, emotionally, and personally.

Since qualifying from the Body Stress Release Aacademy, I have had the privilege of supporting not only my own health, but also the wellbeing of my family and many clients over the years. My

involvement extended beyond private practice into leadership roles, training coordination, and international conference work.

These experiences deepened my understanding of the nervous system, the precision of the technique, and the responsibility of holding a calm, supportive space with integrity.

Alongside this, my personal development remained an important part of my journey. I began my Life Coach training in 2010 and have since developed into a Master Life Transformation Coach and Trauma Healer, strengthening my ability to support clients not only physically, but also through emotional and mental stress patterns.

Over time, my work has become increasingly heart-centred.

I am deeply passionate about supporting people in releasing not only physical pain and tension, but also the effects of trauma, emotional stress, and the mental load that so many carry daily.

Through both my own experiences and working with clients, I have come to understand that the body and nervous system cannot be separated.

This understanding became even more real through my own experiences of burnout — from 2016 to 2018, and again in 2025.

Those periods required me to slow down in ways I had never done before. I had to learn to listen differently, to respect my body more deeply, and to allow recovery to happen naturally rather than forcing it.

Healing came through working with my body, not against it.
These experiences shaped not only my personal life, but the way I practise today. As my work evolved, I began to recognise that many clients were not only physically tense - they were mentally exhausted. Busy minds. Constant pressure. A nervous system that rarely has the opportunity to settle.

This led me to explore additional ways to support the nervous system more fully. I also published a book at the end of 2025, Breaking the Spiral. It isn't about erasing your past. It's about learning to reclaim your present. Discover a clear, compassionate roadmap to help you; • Understand the concept of spiralling. 

• Regulate your nervous system in real time.
• Spot and interrupt spirals before they take over.
• Use breathing, grounding, and movement to return to safety.
• Release old stories of self-criticism and self-blame.
• Build a personal toolkit you can trust when life gets stormy. 

At the end of 2025, I experienced my first Access Consciousness Bars session.

The sense of calm and peace during the session was profound. What stood out most was how I felt afterwards - my mind was quieter, my anxiety reduced, and I felt more settled for an extended period beyond the session itself.

That experience made the decision clear. I chose to add Access Consciousness Bars to my practice so that I could support both the body and the mental and emotional load that so many people carry.