Being Well, with Bérénice

Being Well, with Bérénice Complementary health care practitioner, psycho-emotional support and personal growth facilitator. The first thing you will notice when you meet me is my accent.

Well-Being & Life Transformation coaching
Specialized Kinesiology
BodyTalk
Stress & Trauma Release
Traditional Thai Foot Massage
Personality mapping. Yep... I've been in South Africa for over 20 years and still can't shake that stubborn French accent! I left my beautiful native little Belgium in 2001 when offered a position at the Belgian Consulate in Durban, after successfully completing an inte

rnship in the field of International Cooperation. Another amazing story, but for another time. Fast forward a couple of years, I fell in love with Specialized Kinesiology and BodyTalk when I personally experienced the amazing transformational impact those complementary therapies had on my life. While studying to deepen my understanding of those modalities – it was simply at first for personal growth, I realized quite quickly that there would be more meaning to all this learning if I could use the techniques I had now become familiar with, to assist friends, family and everyone who needed assistance to regain their optimal state of health and well-being. I thus became certified as a Specialized Kinesiologist in 2007 and as a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner (CBP) in 2009, while still working at the Consulate and carefully balancing those 2 very different worlds, for a while at least. I eventually resigned from my position at the Consulate, after 8 years, to welcome my son to this world and concentrate on my Complementary Therapies Practice. I have since then added many strings to my bow so that I am able to live my passion every day by working with you and assist you in improving your quality of life at so many levels! So come and say "Bonjour!"

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This 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – and during Men Mental Health awareness month this June - let's celebrate the men who carry so much f...
17/06/2026

This 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – and during Men Mental Health awareness month this June - let's celebrate the men who carry so much for the people they love.

The fathers, husbands, sons, grandfathers, brothers, business owners, and caregivers who show up every day, often putting everyone else's needs before their own.

Being strong doesn't mean running on empty!

Taking time to recharge, reset, and restore balance is not a luxury, it's an investment in your wellbeing, resilience, relationships, and ability to keep showing up as 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

This June, I've created a selection of Father's Day wellbeing specials designed to help men step out of the pressure of daily life and into a space of deep relaxation, nervous system restoration, and genuine time out.

Because you do need time to breathe.

Take a look at the specials below and choose the reset that feels right for you. Or gift one to a dad who deserves it.



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𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈 – 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘We all carry stories about who we are, what we deserve, and how life work...
15/06/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈 – 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘

We all carry stories about who we are, what we deserve, and how life works. Some empower us. Others quietly limit us. Under today's 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢, the cosmos invites us to pause, question those old narratives, and consciously choose a new story that supports the person we are becoming rather than the person we have been.

Today's New Moon is an invitation to look at the stories you have been carrying about yourself, your life, your relationships, your abilities, and your future.

Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet of the mind, communication, learning, and perception. It reminds us that before anything manifests in our external world, it first exists as a thought, an idea, a belief, or a story within us.

Many of us are living from narratives that were written years ago. Perhaps they were formed in childhood. Perhaps they emerged from painful experiences, disappointments, criticism, rejection, or moments when we doubted ourselves.
Over time, these stories become so familiar that we stop questioning them. We simply assume they are true.

"I am not good enough."
"I always struggle."
"I have to do everything alone."
"I am too old."
"I am not ready."
"I cannot trust myself."

This New Moon asks a powerful question: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚?

Gemini teaches us that there is 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. Where one person sees failure, another sees a lesson. Where one person sees rejection, another sees redirection. Where one person sees a closed door, another discovers an entirely different path.

This is not about denying challenges or pretending everything is positive. Rather, it is about recognising that 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔.

Adding to the significance of this lunation is the presence of Uranus in Gemini, bringing an energy of awakening, liberation, and breakthrough. Old mental patterns may suddenly feel too restrictive. New ideas, insights, opportunities, and possibilities may emerge where previously there seemed to be none.

You may find yourself questioning long-held beliefs, changing your mind about something important, speaking your truth more openly, or feeling called to step beyond an old version of yourself.

This New Moon also carries a strong reminder that we are far more than our logical minds.

Mind. Body. Heart. Emotions. Intuition. Imagination. Instinct.
All parts of us are being invited into the conversation.

There is healing available where fear once lived. There is wisdom hidden within old wounds. There are insights waiting beneath the noise of everyday life.
And perhaps most importantly, there is a voice within you that deserves to be heard.

Your own.

The one that may have been silenced by self-doubt, expectations, fear of judgment, or past disappointments.

Gemini is the messenger. The storyteller. The curious explorer.
This New Moon invites you to become curious again. Curious about who you are becoming. Curious about what is possible. Curious about the dreams you may have put aside. Curious about the beliefs that are ready to be rewritten.

So these next couple of days, ask yourself:

🌙 What old story about yourself are you ready to release?
🌙 What limiting belief no longer reflects who you are becoming?
🌙 What conversation needs to be had?
🌙 What truth needs to be spoken?
🌙 What would change if you trusted yourself a little more?
🌙 What would your future self encourage you to do today?

As you set your intentions under this New Moon, focus not only on what you wish to create, but on the version of yourself who is capable of creating it.

Because every transformation begins with a thought. Every new chapter begins with a different story.
And perhaps this Gemini New Moon is your opportunity to become the author of a new one.

Wishing you clarity, courage, insight, and the willingness to see yourself through fresh eyes.
🙏🌙

One day, life will ask not how long you lived, but how deeply.Love more. Worry less. Laugh often. Be present. And do not...
13/06/2026

One day, life will ask not how long you lived, but how deeply.

Love more. Worry less. Laugh often.

Be present. And do not wait for the perfect moment to be happy. 🌿🙏

11/06/2026

There is often a misconception that healthcare practitioners somehow exist in a different category to everyone else. 😁 As if we're superheroes who never get sick, never feel stressed, never experience anxiety, always have everything under control, and never need a day off. 😎

Well… the reality is slightly different...

The truth is, I absolutely love what I do. In fact, it feels like so much more than "work" to me. I am deeply grateful that every day I get to help people find relief from stress, physical discomfort, emotional overwhelm, mental exhaustion, ...

And yes, as practitioners, we do have many tools at our disposal. We understand the importance of nutrition, supplementation, movement, emotional wellbeing, rest, and self-care. We know many of the "tricks of the trade" and often use them to help us stay healthy and balanced. But not always. And none of us are 100% immune to being human.

A few weeks ago, a bit of sinus congestion came knocking. I increased my immune-support supplements and thought that would be enough. Quite a few of my clients had already been hit by the nasty flu doing the rounds, and I quietly congratulated myself for escaping it. 🥳

Then my son got sick just before his exams. Thankfully, with plenty of rest, support, and care, he recovered quickly. Then my husband got it. And then it was my turn. And let me tell you that it came back with a vengeance. 🤧

My first thought wasn't about myself. It was, "I can't let my clients down. I need to get this sorted over the weekend and be back at work on Monday."

But my body had other plans. So I took a deep breath - well, as much as a blocked nose would allow - and paused.

Instead of fighting my body, I decided to listen to it.

After all, this is exactly what I encourage my clients to do.
My body was asking me to slow down. It was asking for rest. It was asking for space to rebuild.

So I listened.

I cancelled my appointments for Monday and Tuesday. Then Wednesday as well. I had to work through the feelings of guilt and disappointment that came with letting people down, but I also knew that pushing through wasn't the answer.

I have wonderful, understanding and supportive clients and I am grateful to all of them for being so accommodating in rescheduling their appointments. 🙏

Sometimes illness is not simply about "catching a bug." Often it arrives when our reserves are already depleted. Stress, overdoing, emotional pressure, seasonal transitions, and life's demands can all place extra strain on the body.

As we move from one season to another, nature itself shows us that renewal requires release. Trees shed their leaves. Old growth falls away. Energy turns inward before new growth can emerge.
Perhaps our bodies sometimes ask us to do the same.

What if getting sick isn't always a sign of failure?
What if it is sometimes an invitation to pause, reset, and create the conditions for healing and renewal?

The moment I stopped fighting my body and started working with it, things began to shift. Recovery felt gentler. Quicker. More supported.

Today, I am thankfully nearly back to my old self.
And the lesson I'm taking with me is this: the body whispers long before it shouts.
When we ignore the whispers, the message often gets louder.

Rest is not weakness.
Slowing down is not laziness.
And taking time to heal is not letting people down.

What if, sometimes, the most productive thing we can do is honour what our body is asking for?

So if your body has been asking for a little more rest, a little more stillness, or a little more care lately, perhaps it's worth listening.

You might just find that what feels like a setback is actually preparation for your next season of growth. 🌱❤️

With love and gratitude.
🙏✨

I have just completed a Solar Return reading for a client, and the overriding theme for her year ahead was clear: coming...
08/06/2026

I have just completed a Solar Return reading for a client, and the overriding theme for her year ahead was clear: coming home to herself.

A year of honouring her authenticity. A year of reconnecting with her self-worth. A year of no longer sacrificing herself to keep the peace, please others, or trade pieces of who she truly is in order to feel loved, accepted, or needed.

The shift has already begun.

She has been slowly finding her voice. Standing her ground. Speaking her truth. Making choices that are aligned with her values and her wellbeing, rather than the expectations of others.

Not to prove anything or to seek approval.

Simply because she is finally choosing herself. With the support of the Universe - that's what the stars are telling us! ⭐️🌙

And when we choose ourselves from a place of self-respect rather than selfishness, life begins to respond differently. Opportunities, people, experiences and possibilities that truly align with who we are start finding their way to us.

She is choosing herself this year, and the Universe is supporting her in all the ways that matter.

I cannot wait to see all the beautiful things that choose her in return.

✨ Have you ever noticed how life changes when you stop abandoning yourself and start honouring who you truly are?

07/06/2026

Because you never know when you may be called upon to save a life. ❤️

Spent two valuable days completing a First Aid Course in Pietermaritzburg alongside some of my fellow Kinesiologists.

As practitioners, we are committed to supporting health and wellbeing in many ways, and keeping our First Aid skills current is an important part of being prepared, confident, and able to respond when it matters most.

A great reminder that knowledge, preparedness, and quick action can make all the difference.



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02/06/2026

Saturday was a busy and fun day at the Roseway Waldorf School 's Moonlight Market!

ASKSA KZN - Association of Specialised Kinesiologists of South Africa had a stand and a lot of people came to experience Kinesiology first hand.

Shout-out to the organizers for an awesome vibe, great music and a variety of exhibitors and vendors. So many gifted crafters!

See you next year!


The Full Moon in Sagittarius - a Blue Moon (the second Full Moon within the same calendar month) - on the 31st May invit...
28/05/2026

The Full Moon in Sagittarius - a Blue Moon (the second Full Moon within the same calendar month) - on the 31st May invites us into a powerful moment of reflection, heightened awareness, powerful shifts and reorientation.

After the intensity and transformation that May has carried for many people, this lunation may feel like a pause point, a moment to step back and ask yourself:

🌕 What story have I been living inside of?
🌕 What beliefs have been shaping my choices?
🌕 What meaning have I attached to my experiences?
🌕 And is that story still supporting the person I am becoming?

Sagittarius energy is deeply connected to meaning, truth, perspective, growth, and the search for something greater than ourselves. Under this Full Moon, emotions may feel heightened, but so too can clarity and insight.

Sometimes we outgrow old versions of ourselves, and old beliefs, quietly.

And sometimes we suddenly realize that the lens through which we have been viewing life has become too small.

This Full Moon shines a light on the narratives we carry:
• the ones inherited through family or society
• the ones created through past experiences
• the ones formed through fear, disappointment, protection, or survival
• and the ones we continue repeating without even realizing it.

The invitation now is not necessarily to have all the answers, but rather to become curious enough to see things differently.

Gemini and Sagittarius form the axis of the lower mind and higher wisdom: while Gemini gathers information – “What do I know?”, Sagittarius searches for meaning – “What feels true?”

This Full Moon encourages a balance between logic and intuition, between facts and inner knowing, between overthinking and trusting the bigger picture.

You may notice:
🌕 sudden realizations
🌕 shifts in perspective
🌕 emotional truths surfacing
🌕 a strong desire for freedom or expansion
🌕 restlessness around situations that no longer align
🌕 the need to express feelings you have been holding in.

There is also strong support in this lunation for grounded growth and lasting change. Not a rushed transformation, but an integrated transformation. The kind that slowly reshapes the way you think, respond, choose, and move through life.

This is a beautiful Full Moon for:
• journaling
• reflection
• nervous system regulation
• releasing outdated stories
• reconnecting with your inner truth
• spending time in nature
• movement and breathwork
• opening yourself to new possibilities and perspectives.

Most importantly, this Full Moon reminds us that we are not trapped inside one version of our story.
Awareness changes everything.

Healing can begin the moment we realize that there may be another way to see ourselves, our lives, and what is possible.

Sometimes, all you need is a shift in perspective to write the very beginning of a new chapter. 🌕🌙💫


What will you choose? 😍🪷
27/05/2026

What will you choose? 😍🪷


See you on Saturday! ✨️Bérénice Kruger-Trave
26/05/2026

See you on Saturday! ✨️

Bérénice Kruger-Trave

📣 Not long to go now . . . the Association of Specialised Kinesiology South Africa KZN branch is going to be at the Roseway Waldorf School Moonlight Market this Saturday 30 May 2026 💫

Meet our friendly and knowledgeable therapists from various regions of KZN.

Come along to find out more about we do and how we can help you!

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