Sommer Wagstaff - Holistic Body Therapy Ltd

Sommer Wagstaff - Holistic Body Therapy Ltd Holistic Body Therapy is a natural therapy clinic based in Kohimarama which treats a wide range of conditions using Bowen therapy and aromatouch

Holistic Body Therapy is a natural therapy clinic based in Kohimarama which treats a wide range of conditions using Bowen therapy, Biocleanse ionic foot detox, Richway Biomat and dōTERRA aromatouch...

03/03/2026

Βlood Moon Affirmation 🌕✨🔴

03/03/2026

"The best decisions aren’t made with your mind, but with your Instinct." - Lionel Messi (Argentine Superstar Athlete)

It is no surprise that the planet is engulfed chaos; we are in the process of an evolutionary upheaval. Science has established that our current civilization is facing an irreversible collapse within the next twenty years.

An unprecedented concurrence of economic collapse, societal upheaval, environmental crises, climate change, and more recently, the introduction of culture-altering AI technology, is rewriting cultural norms and lifestyle. Facing an uncertain future is weighing on people’s minds as they ponder how to thrive in accommodating societal changes.

Such considerations require making major life decisions in dealing with a changing world. These decisions typically involve defining a specific goal, analyzing options and selecting the best course of action in implementing a desired solution.
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The story of future evolution and what we might expect is described in my upcoming book, Beyond Darwin: How Epigenetics, Quantum Science and Cooperation Shape Humanity’s Future (available on August 18th).

With Planetary Peace, Love, and Light,
Bruce

See video and full writings at www.brucelipton.com/think-beyond-your-genes-february-2026/

03/03/2026

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You don’t have to be “on” yet.Ten seconds is enough to change the direction of a day.Ten seconds to pause before reactin...
22/02/2026

You don’t have to be “on” yet.
Ten seconds is enough to change the direction of a day.

Ten seconds to pause before reacting.
Ten seconds to breathe before stepping forward.
Ten seconds of choosing presence over pressure.

That brief moment doesn’t disappear ✨✨it ripples outward. A softened nervous system creates softer thoughts. Softer thoughts shape calmer choices. Calmer choices influence conversations, energy, and how the world is met throughout the day.

Nothing dramatic happens in those ten seconds — and that’s the point. The miracle is subtle. A small reset that quietly affects everything that follows.
One gentle pause becomes a different Monday entirely.

Monday is often treated like a sentence you have to serve, the abrupt end of freedom, the return to obligation, the star...
14/02/2026

Monday is often treated like a sentence you have to serve, the abrupt end of freedom, the return to obligation, the start of another loop. We brace for it, rush through it, or resist it entirely. But what if Monday isn’t here to punish you? What if it’s a quiet doorway instead?

Seen this way, Monday becomes a threshold ☺️ a soft crossing from rest into rhythm, from reflection into motion. It carries the energy of beginnings without demanding urgency. You don’t have to arrive fully formed or fully motivated. You only have to arrive present. Mondays ask less about productivity and more about orientation: Where am I placing my energy this week? What tone do I want to set?

When you meet Monday gently, the week responds differently. Small intentions land more clearly. Your aura steadies instead of scattering. The loop loosens. This isn’t about loving Mondays or forcing optimism, it’s about recognizing their quiet power. Each Monday opens a portal into possibility, and how you step through it shapes everything that follows.

If you need a reset, try bowen therapy ✨✨😊
$100 for an hours session Om Yoga Studio or mobile to your place

Message or call 0221978800

As the year 2025 comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on the experiences that have shaped you. During the holiday ...
16/12/2025

As the year 2025 comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on the experiences that have shaped you.

During the holiday season, prioritise rest and self-care, recognizing their importance. This period presents an opportunity to recharge, acknowledge your progress, and release what no longer benefits you.

By cultivating mindfulness and introspection, you can reconnect with your inner self and discover a profound sense of serenity and gratitude.

If you're seeking a relaxing experience, I offer bowen sessions this Friday; please contact me at 0221978800. Om Yoga Studio 1 hour / $100 ✨🙏🏼🌿

16/12/2025

Not all gentle touch is the same.

Bowen Therapy has a structure and method that set it apart from massage.

10/12/2025

Great testimonies regarding bowen therapy!

I was excited to read about a recent article about the body’s fascia network. As a teacher of yin yoga, a style centred on fascia stretch, I find this topic particularly compelling. Yin yoga uses a set of deep stretches developed in alignment with traditional Chinese medicine’s meridians, the energetic pathways connecting essential organs throughout the body.

In our practice, we use a yoga mat, props and supports to work with gravity, allowing us to achieve a deep stretch. Stillness is then maintained for an extended duration, typically between three to five minutes, which permits the body to fully release tension and surrender.

The benefits of this practice are significant. By resting deeply in a stretch and anchoring the mind, the nervous system shifts into the parasympathetic mode (rest and digest). This allows the body and mind to truly rest and initiate regeneration. Furthermore, by training the body and mind to sit with slight discomfort in a supported and conscious way, we foster a sense of trust.

The long-term results include a noticeable reduction in chronic pain, tension and stiffness. This approach makes yin yoga highly effective and suitable for all levels of experience.
Rachel Parry
Rugby, Warwickshire

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at 21, 20 years ago. I tried every therapeutic and pharmaceutical treatment, with little luck until I started treating the fascia instead of the muscles. Massages left me feeling bruised. Osteopathy would help, but only for a few hours. I now have occasional myofascial release sessions when my pain gets bad. The benefit of each session with bowen lasts for weeks. I also added specific stretches to limber and warm up the fascia, rather than the muscles per se. Doing reformer pilates regularly keeps the fascia limber. A memory foam mattress also helps my fascia to not feel stiff and “crunchy” in the morning. I hope this helps anyone struggling with their fibro pain.
Maxine Lewis
Auckland, New Zealand

09/12/2025

This time of year can stir up big emotions — but your nervous system may hold more hope than you realise.

While Christmas is a time of connection and celebration for some, it can also amplify feelings of loneliness, stress, and depression for many others.

The good news? Emerging research is offering new hope.

A clinical trial of 493 people with major, treatment-resistant depression found that stimulating the vagus nerve — the vital communication pathway between the brain and major organs — led to meaningful improvements in mood, daily function, and overall wellbeing.

👉 And this is where Bowen Therapy has something to offer.

Bowen Therapy includes a vagus nerve procedure, and like all Bowen moves, its aim is to guide the body out of “fight or flight” and into the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state where healing becomes possible.

While the clinical trial used an implanted device, Bowen Therapy works with the body’s own healing intelligence — with no drugs, no force, and no equipment. Just precise, mindful touch designed to help the nervous system settle.

Because the vagus nerve connects — and so does Bowen.

Research published in Brain Stimulation.

07/12/2025

In Bowen Therapy, the pauses aren’t a break — they’re a technique.

Between each set of moves, practitioners step away to give the body time to notice, integrate, and respond to the gentle input it’s been given.

These pauses allow the nervous system to process new information without overwhelm, and this is one of the key differences between Bowen and other hands-on therapies.

It’s subtle, it’s intentional, and students quickly learn that the magic may happen in the quiet moments.

Curious about how Bowen works — or what it’s like to learn it?

You’re in the right place. 💚

Contact me if you need to find out more Fridays Om Yoga Studio
04/12/2025

Contact me if you need to find out more

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03/12/2025

Bowen Therapy works best when we stop trying to “fix” and start listening.

A practitioner’s job isn’t to decide what the body should do —

it’s to read the cues, follow the responses, and offer the right input at the right time.

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Monday 3pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 3pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 6:30pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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Holistic Body Therapy is a natural therapy clinic based in Kohimarama Auckland, which treats a wide range of conditions using Bowen Therapy (Bowtech). As a practitioner of bowen, I am able to share my passion for natural therapies and provide a full range of therapeutic solutions for the heart, body, mind and soul.

I have completed the internationally recognised Bowtech™ BTAA (Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia) programme and in addition to Bowtech, I have also trained in Reiki Tummo and have completed Master Reiki Tummo. I completed my initial training in Japan and in New Zealand in 2007. I am also currently training in Advanced Bowen Therapy Procedures and have also completed Bowen training in Chronic Fatigue and Sports Bowen.

I have always had an interest in natural medicines and therapies and after spending 12 years in Japan, I returned to New Zealand in 2011 to extend my knowledge base and share my passion to others. I fully embrace healing therapies and and natural medicine when I first came across Reiki Tummo in 2005 which led to studies of Naturopathy and bowen therapy and most recently dōTERRA AromaTouch Technique.

In my clinic rooms I use natural fabrics where possible and I like to avoid fluorescent lights when doing my therapies. I am a firm believer in using natural products where possible, as we are exposed to so many chemicals and pollutants that can overload our immunity. Why add extra stress on the body systems when we don’t have to? I do try avoid chemicals where possible (I use ENJO cleaning products which don’t use any chemicals!) and I recently made my own laundry powder (easier than I thought!!) which incorporates natural ingredients and I combine them with specific antimicrobial and antibacterial dōTERRA essential oils. I am a big advocate of dōTERRA’s essential oils and you will often find my bag with rollerballs that can be applied any time and any where. You never know when someone or yourself needs a bit of natural help (either with Bowen First Aid or with essential oils). They do come in handy! If you have any allergies do let me know as would like to make you as comfortable as possible. I look forward to meeting you one day soon.