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Claire Coetzee Wellness

Wellness facilitator, Massage Therapist, Therapeutic Reflexologist, Yoga Teacher, Corporate Wellness

08/12/2025

Hi, I’m Claire.

I’m a mom to a teenager who is currently teaching me more about patience, presence, humour, and humility than any training ever could. I’m also a woman moving through perimenopause, learning again how to listen to my body with softness, curiosity, and honesty. Alongside the realness of parenting and hormonal change, I work as a therapeutic massage and reflexology practitioner, somatic and embodiment guide, and nervous system support specialist.

My offerings come from lived experience, not theory alone: cancer recovery, the weight of corporate stress, my connection to addiction treatment work, and more than 30 years of yoga practice that has been less about the perfect pose and more about coming home to myself, breath by breath. I believe in bodywork because it saved me-and continues to. Weekly massage and reflexology are not indulgences but part of how I stay regulated, grateful, grounded, and able to show up for my family, my clients, and my life in a way that feels honest.

What I now share with others is exactly what I practice: supportive touch, nervous system soothing, lymphatic and reflexology-based reset, somatic unwinding, and space to remember that the body is not the enemy - but the guide, the barometer, and the place we return to when we’re ready to live with more ease and contentment.

28/09/2025

Most of us are walking around with too little magnesium – the mineral that keeps our energy steady, nerves calm, heart beating smoothly, and bones strong.

Low levels can show up as:
• Muscle cramps and restless sleep
• Anxiety, stress, and migraines
• Irregular heartbeat or high blood pressure
• Tingling, numbness, or even neuropathy over time

The good news? It’s simple to turn this around.
• Leafy greens, nuts and seeds, dark chocolate, avocado, and fatty fish are all rich in magnesium
• In some cases, supplements can help too – especially when paired with vitamin D and mindful lifestyle practices like yoga, breathwork, and restorative sleep

Think of magnesium as a bridge between your body’s nutrition and your nervous system’s resilience.

There’s so much more to this story – including a day of magnesium-rich meal ideas, supplement guidance, and a TCM-inspired perspective.

Read the full blog now via the link in bio.

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16/09/2025

✨ Sharing kindness is the way to a happy heart. ✨

Kindness is more than a gentle gesture - it’s a biochemical gift. When you give, receive, or even simply observe an act of kindness, your brain and body respond:

Dopamine - the “feel-good” neurotransmitter - creates what’s often called the helper’s high, lifting your mood and giving a natural sense of reward.
Oxytocin - the hormone of bonding and trust - rises through moments of connection, softening stress and deepening relationships.

Kindness nourishes both heart and nervous system, weaving together science and soul. It’s a simple yet profound way to cultivate wellbeing, resilience, and joy.

Today, notice:
🌱 one act of kindness you can offer,
🌱 one moment of kindness you can receive,
🌱 one expression of kindness you can observe.

Each is a doorway to a healthier, happier heart.

I have generated a dopamine tracker that you are welcome to reference on my website. Link in bio.

10/08/2025

Have you heard of the vagus nerve?
If you’ve been feeling anxious, flat, foggy, tense, or stuck in stress mode — your vagus nerve could be the missing link.

It’s the body’s reset switch, influencing your mood, digestion, sleep, and resilience.
When it’s out of balance, you may feel constantly “on edge” or disconnected.

In my latest blog, I share:
✨ What the vagus nerve is (and why it matters)
✨ How to spot signs of imbalance
✨ Simple ways to tone and support it through somatic movement, breath, mindfulness, and bodywork

📖 Read it here: [link in bio]

03/08/2025

It’s been just over a year since I made the choice to live alcohol-free—and the shifts have been deeper than I ever imagined.

My energy has lifted.
My sleep is more restorative.
My skin feels clearer and more alive.
My thoughts feel sharper, my emotions more steady.
And perhaps most importantly, I’ve built a deeper trust in myself—my ability to cope, to process, to move through life with more calm presence.

After walking through illness and rebuilding my wellness from the inside out, I know just how essential clarity, rest, and self-connection truly are. Choosing to let go of alcohol was a big part of that. It wasn’t about restriction—it was about choosing what I wanted more of.

Over the past year, I’ve also had the privilege of consulting at an addictions clinic as an embodiment and movement specialist—supporting individuals in cultivating tools to lean into instead of self-medicating. In this work, I integrate aspects of yoga, mindfulness, and pranayama to help people reconnect to their bodies, calm their nervous systems, and access more peace from within.

If you’re navigating a similar path—whether it’s cutting back, breaking habits, or simply longing to feel more clear, more grounded, more you—I want you to know that I see you. I’ve been there. And I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.

Whether you’re looking to reduce alcohol, shift a pattern that doesn’t serve you, or reconnect to your body, your breath, your peace—I can support you in your wellness journey.

Reach out if you need a guide, a cheerleader, or a safe space to begin.

With warmth and steady breath,
Claire 🤍

26/07/2025

I’m Claire—mother, cancer survivor, and wellness practitioner. I know what it’s like to feel disconnected from your body after heartbreak, illness, or the quiet weight of grief. When my marriage ended, when I was healing from cancer, when I was holding deep personal loss—it was bodywork, coaching, and weekly embodiment practices that helped me find my way back.

Now I guide others to do the same.

I offer integrative massage, reflexology, and yoga-based practices that support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and deep reconnection. Whether you’re moving through burnout, hormonal shifts, recovery, or simply needing to exhale—my sessions are intuitive, personalised, and rooted in real care.

I live what I teach. I’m always learning, always growing, and here to walk beside you—wherever you are.

20/07/2025

What is your gut trying to tell you?
Loose stools, constipation, urgency after meals — these aren’t just annoying symptoms. They’re messages from the body. In both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, these patterns often reflect deeper imbalances in the gut, nervous system, and emotional body.

In my latest blog, I explore:
• What’s considered normal digestion
• Causes of irregular bowel movements (from IBS to bile imbalance)
• How TCM views gut health through the lens of energy and organ systems
• Gentle ways to support your system through reflexology, yoga, mindfulness and meridian-based bodywork

If you’ve been feeling “off” in your belly, this piece is for you.

Read the full blog at www.clairecoetzee.com/blog
Or visit the link in my bio.

14/07/2025

Your gut and your cells are in constant conversation.
Inflammation, detox pathways, hormones, and stress—all play a role in long-term wellness and cancer prevention.

I’ve written a new blog that blends science and embodied wisdom—designed especially for those navigating perimenopause, post-menopause, or a family history of cancer. It’s a simple guide to help you reconnect with your body and support your health with clarity and care.

🧬 Gut health
🔥 Inflammation
🌀 Nervous system regulation
🩺 Hormonal balance
🌿 Detox support
💫 Embodied practices for prevention

This is a whole-body approach to feeling well—and staying well.

👉 Tap the link in bio to read the full guide
📩 DM me for the printable version
💆‍♀️ Book a session if you’d like personal support

11/07/2025

At Claire Coetzee Wellness, I believe true healing comes from listening deeply to your body’s story.

As a registered Therapeutic Reflexologist, intuitive Massage Therapist, and Yoga & Somatic Movement guide, I blend modalities for a personalized, integrative approach.

Whether you seek relief from stress, anxiety, chronic tension, or want to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms, my sessions are designed to support your whole self—body, mind, and spirit.

Every session is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and rediscover ease, balance, and vitality.

Massage, reflexology, yoga, bespoke retreats, corporate wellness, and even wellness travel companion offerings—crafted with heart, intuition, and care.

Ready to nurture yourself deeply?

Let’s connect.

Side note. 📸 This stunning setting was Mila Camp in Tanzania, while working with

19/05/2025

And here I find myself…fully present and in the moment.

I have spent the last few years searching for more meaningful connection to myself. Through this process I have learnt a lot and have found deep internal alignment. With this attunement, I now find beautiful connections with my environment and people that come to join me on my journey. I love this precious, incredible life of mine.

01/01/2025

Thank you 2024 for all you taught me through my work, relationships, my self practice, my growth. I have found many beautiful moments that have anchored me through the challenges. I have learnt to lean in to the support from others as well as to tune in to my own self regulators. I am extremely grateful to be in my life, my journey. Thank you to those that walk beside me that join me on certain parts of the road - in person, remotely and even just energetically 🙏

Here’s to a healthy and vibrant 2025.
With lots of love,
Claire

10/11/2024

Grief and Gratitude

My last workshop for 2024 will be on Saturday 7th December from 9-11am. The theme is Gratitude & Grief.

Gratitude and grief might feel like opposites, but they’re deeply connected. When we recognize what we have, we also feel the weight of what’s missing. Grief reflects our humanity, while gratitude helps us find strength and even peace within the pain.

The session will be an embodiment practice. A personal experience to feel into.

With love, Claire

Link in bio

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http://www.clairecoetzee.com/

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