What Happened When I Tried Kinesiology in Exeter at Georgie Glow, And What My Body Had to Say
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I visited Georgie Glow a few weeks ago. Kinesiology is one of those wellness practices that sounds intriguing yet slightly mysterious – something you nod along to the explanation of while secretly wondering what it really means. As a midlife woman, I have a keen interest in finding solutions to peri-menopausal challenges, so when Abigail Beckingham invited me to a session, I said ‘yes please!’ and I’m glad I did.
The Space
Location, location: Georgie Glow is gorgeous. There’s a warmth to the place that hits you as soon as you walk in. Soothing oranges and earthy tones, beautiful botanicals. It’s a special little corner of Exeter, and it absolutely sets the tone for what follows.
Meeting Abigail
Abigail Beckingham is exactly the kind of practitioner you want for something like this. Warm, gentle, deeply knowledgeable and reassuringly unalarming. I felt relaxed the moment we started talking, which, as it turns out, matters a great deal when your body is about to do the communicating.
It’s worth noting that Abigail was recently recognised at the Health, Beauty & Wellness Awards 2025, winning Most Empowering Women’s Wellness Experience in the UK. Having experienced her work firsthand, I am not at all surprised.
So, What Is Kinesiology?
Here’s what I learned. Every session begins with a conversation. As Abigail puts it, it is “a chance to understand the story your body has been living.” She takes a full health history, exploring your physical and emotional landscape: where you’ve been, what you’ve been carrying, and what you’re hoping to move toward.
Then comes the muscle testing, and this is where it gets quietly extraordinary. Abigail asked me to hold my arm out and resist as she applied gentle pressure to my wrist. Simple enough. But what the technique is actually doing is far more interesting than it looks. The idea is that the body’s muscles are directly connected to its electrical and nervous system, and when stress is present, that connection momentarily weakens. A muscle that holds firm signals balance; one that gives way, even slightly, indicates where tension or a blockage may be sitting. Abigail describes it as “listening more closely” to what is usually too quiet amid the noise of everyday life. I found it oddly moving to watch my own body respond in ways I wasn’t consciously directing.
From there, the session is guided by whatever the body prioritises in that moment, drawing on the wisdom of the five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It might include nutritional support and supplement testing, neurovascular and neurolymphatic techniques, Bach flower remedies, or NLP and emotional reprogramming. All of it led by what your body is telling you it needs right now.
What unfolds, Abigail says, is less about “fixing” and more about understanding the story your body has been trying to tell.
Abigail explained that this approach can be particularly supportive for women navigating menstrual health challenges such as endometriosis, as well as the evolutionary transitions of perimenopause and menopause, where the body is undergoing profound physiological and emotional change. Rather than pushing through, kinesiology offers a way to listen more closely and to support these phases with greater clarity and care.
By the end of a session, most people leave feeling clearer, lighter, and more connected to themselves. I can confirm that this is accurate.
What Came Up in My Session
We focused on two areas: nutrition and movement, both of which is very relevant to where I am right now.
Nutrition
Abigail was clear: if you’re not eating as much, you don’t have the same fuel, simple as that. There’s also a hormonal communication piece to factor in. The sweet spot, she explained, is front-loading your day: get the protein, fat and fibre in early, and bring the sugars right down.
Her breakfast suggestions were practical and delicious:
- Eggs on sourdough with avocado
- Smoked salmon with scrambled egg and broccoli
- One boiled egg and avocado for those mornings when quick is everything
Movement
For the next two to three months, Abigail recommends keeping strength sessions to around 40 minutes, splitting legs and upper body across separate days. She also loves the idea of having a goal to work toward. I explained that I want to master pull-ups, press-ups and deadlifts, which felt both exciting and mildly terrifying.
The lunar connection was something I have thought about a lot. Abigail explained that as women we should load in the energetic, waxing moon phase, and focus on skill and movement in the waning phase. Abigail offered to build this out into a programme, or she would pass it on to your PT. I am very much thinking about it.
When the body finally feels heard, things begin to change.
What the Body Prioritised
Using muscle testing, two clear priorities showed up for me:
The jaw: associated with digestive, hormonal and stress responses. This wasn’t a surprise for me.
Sex hormones, with under-energy found specifically in the gluteus medius.
The supplements that came up were:
- Zinc for blood sugar balance and immune support
- Hops, valerian and passionflower to soothe the stomach, reduce stress and anxiety, support midlife hormonal changes, ease PMS, and improve sleep
Abi is also sending me a switching video via WhatsApp to support the work we started in the session.
Would I Go Back?
Without hesitation. There’s a follow-up session suggested at four to six weeks, and I’m already looking forward to it. Kinesiology isn’t about being told what’s wrong with you; it’s tuning into your body at a level most of us don’t experience very often.
When the body finally feels heard, Abi says, things begin to change.
I believe her.
Abigail Beckingham holds kinesiology sessions at Georgie Glow in Exeter every Tuesday. You can find Abi at @abigail_beckingham and the studio at @georgieglow
