Sarah Woodward

Sarah Woodward What makes kinesiology truly fascinating is its ability to reveal underlying issues and provide immediate, visible responses during a session.

I'm a certified Systematic Kinesiology Practitioner in Cheltenham, using muscle testing to uncover the true imbalances behind health problems & determine what the body needs to restore balance & feel its best. I am currently training to become a Systematic Kinesiology practitioner (TASK certification)

Kinesiology is a therapy that uses muscle testing to assess the body's energy flow and pinpoint areas of imbalance. Once identified, a variety of tailored treatments—including lymphatic massage, electrical balancing, nutritional support, and emotional work—help restore harmony and wellbeing. Some of the concerns I can address include:
• Frequent infections / immune challenges
• Digestive issues
• Hormonal imbalances
• Neck and back pain
• Food sensitivities and intolerances
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Headaches and migraines
• Muscle and joint pain

If you're interested in a session, please get in touch to book an appointment. I'd love to support you on your wellness journey!

17/09/2026

Today I checked James for parasites — specifically protozoa, nematodes, and trematodes.

These are the three main groups I look at in kinesiology:

Protozoa — tiny microbes that can affect gut balance and energy

Nematodes — worm‑type parasites that can drain nutrients

Trematodes — fluke‑type parasites that can stress detox pathways

Nothing tested up today, which is always reassuring, but if something had shown, I’d explore supportive options like artemisia, cat’s claw, clove, oregano, or caprylic acid to see what his body responds to best.
Every body is different — that’s why testing is so helpful.

10 Common Signs of Parasite Imbalance:

• Persistent fatigue or struggling to get out of bed
• Muzzy/foggy head
• Headaches
• Bloating or abdominal discomfort
• IBS type symptoms
• Increased appetite
• Joint pain
• Itchy bottom or frequent nose picking
• Sudden digestive changes that don’t fully resolve
• ME type symptoms or unexplained exhaustion

All mammals carry parasites, including us. When they’re in balance, they don’t cause much trouble. But when they overgrow, they can trigger a surprising range of symptoms. When several of these symptoms cluster together, parasites are worth considering.

How We Pick Them Up
Parasites are incredibly common in everyday life:
• On hands from surfaces, soil, or other people
• From pets (we worm them, but rarely think of ourselves)
• From unwashed fruit and vegetables
• From undercooked meat, especially pork
• After travel, particularly if you were unwell abroad

In kinesiology sessions, gentle muscle testing helps identify:
o Whether parasites are involved
o Which specific parasite clearing remedies your body responds to

Clearing imbalances often leads to:
o Better energy
o Clearer head
o Calmer digestion







Loads of us struggle with what people call “cortisol belly” — where stress and elevated cortisol are thought to be assoc...
27/08/2026

Loads of us struggle with what people call “cortisol belly” — where stress and elevated cortisol are thought to be associated with carrying more fat around the abdomen.

Mine had been really frustrating me because I felt like I was doing all the usual things I could think of, but that stubborn layer around my middle just didn’t seem to want to shift.

At the same time, I kept coming across articles and people talking about circadian rhythms and the role they play in regulating cortisol. One thing that kept coming up was the importance of getting natural light early in the day to help support your body clock.

So, about six weeks ago, I decided to give it a go.

With the recent heatwave, I hadn’t been walking much anyway, so I combined the two and started getting up early for a 30-minute morning walk in the sunlight.

My aim was 6:30am. I should probably admit that I haven’t exactly stuck to that early timing very well! So this has definitely not been a perfectly controlled experiment. 

But six weeks in, here’s the honest update...

My sleep time had been gradually slipping later over the last few years. I’d often find myself tired but wired at 11pm — exhausted, but somehow not actually ready for sleep.

That has been the biggest surprise.

I’m now genuinely starting to feel ready for bed around 10pm. I’m coming to really enjoy feeling properly sleepy at that time.

Has it fixed my stress levels? Not massively, if I’m honest. Maybe a little.

The “cortisol belly”? Down a tiny bit. Emphasis on tiny. But it’s something.

And honestly, the biggest win is that I’m enjoying it.

I come home, have a coffee, and feel upbeat and ready for the day. I like starting my morning this way, and for that reason alone, I’m going to keep going.

I’m not claiming morning walks are a magic cure for stress or belly fat. This is just my own little experiment, and I definitely haven’t done it perfectly.

But six weeks in, I’m noticing a difference, particularly with my sleep.

So… morning walks continue. 

When you’ve lost hope…Today, while muscle testing with kinesiology, I tested up Gorse, one of the Bach Flower Remedies.G...
20/08/2026

When you’ve lost hope…

Today, while muscle testing with kinesiology, I tested up Gorse, one of the Bach Flower Remedies.

Gorse is traditionally associated with feelings of discouragement, hopelessness and that sense of “What’s the point? Nothing is going to change.”

Sometimes kinesiology can highlight an emotional pattern or support that we haven’t consciously realised we need.

Do you want to find out which Bach remedy your body would choose?

Book a session with Cheltenham Kinesiology…link in bio.

17/08/2026

🥛 Cow’s milk affects everyone differently.

Today I used Systematic Kinesiology to look at how the body responds to cow’s milk and carried out lactose testing to explore how well it may be digested.

I also explored whether certain supplements could support digestion. Wild endive, which has previously tested well for me in supporting dairy tolerance, was tried but didn’t show a helpful response in this case. However, a digestive enzyme supplement called Proactazyme tested positively and appeared to offer better support.

Understanding your body’s response to different foods can help you make more informed choices and support better balance in your diet.

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05/08/2026

🍬 Sugar affects everyone differently.

Today I used Systematic Kinesiology to look at how James’s body processes sugar and explored nutritional support that may help the body process and manage sugar more efficiently.

Understanding how your body responds to different foods can help you make more informed choices and support better balance in your diet.

📍Cheltenham Kinesiology

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30/07/2026

🌾 Can your body cope well with gluten?

James was today’s willing volunteer while I used Systematic Kinesiology to explore how his body responded to gluten and what nutritional support may help support digestion.

Every body is different, so what works well for one person may not work for another.

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26/06/2026
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