The Centered Room in Rangiora
Movement. Ease. Possibility Feldenkrais practitioner
Discover new possibilities for movement, comfort, and wellbeing
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Hi, I'm Kelly Fowler
Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner - teaching people not classes
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Helping you feel more at home in your body - with greater ease, confidence and freedom.
A personalised blend of hands-on work and movement exploration, shaped around you and the way your body learns.
Have you ever felt hesitant to try new movement methods because of past pain or injury?
I’m Kelly - certified in The Feldenkrais method®, Hanna Somatics and Gentle Somatic Yoga® - this is my story.
There was a time when I thought I had all the tools I needed. As an experienced yoga teacher, I felt deeply connected to movement and confident guiding others to feel at home in their bodies.
Then I was injured during a treatment by a well-meaning health professional.
What followed was a long journey of relearning how to move well again.
Suddenly, I was in pain. Confused. Unable to rely on the practices that had always supported me.
My body felt foreign. My toolkit felt empty. And for the first time, I didn’t know how to help myself.
When I found Somatics, it felt like someone handed me a new language - one my body understood immediately.
A language of gentleness. Curiosity. Possibility.
Each small shift brought a quiet realisation:
Oh… I don’t have to live like this.
Little by little, I returned to myself - clearer, calmer, more integrated.
That experience changed everything.
It’s why I became a Somatic Movement practitioner.
Today, I love working with people who are where I once was - living with discomfort, uncertainty, or tension that won’t budge… searching for a kinder way back to themselves.
Because when your movement changes, your life quietly changes too.
VISION
I’m a complete Somatic nerd -and I love helping people discover what their bodies can do. I’m fascinated by movement: how we learn it, how our habits shape the way we move, and how much can change when we begin to notice things differently. At The Centered Room, I get to witness those wonderful moments when something shifts and you suddenly discover that you can move more easily, comfortably or freely than you thought possible. There’s nothing quite like seeing the light come on in someone’s eyes when they realise, “I can do that.” With more than 25 years of teaching experience, my work brings together yoga, Somatics and Feldenkrais. But the most important part of what I offer is you. I listen, observe and adapt what I teach to the person in front of me - because no two bodies, experiences or ways of learning are the same. My aim is to create a space where you feel comfortable, supported and genuinely seen; where you can explore without judgement, discover new possibilities and develop a deeper understanding of your own body. Whether you come to me with pain or stiffness, a desire to move more freely, or simply curiosity about what might be possible, I’m here to help you explore. You don’t have to fit yourself into my way of teaching. We start with you. Warmly, Kelly
The power of Gentleness
I love attending the Somatics classes - it’s beautiful to share the experience with others.
But working 1:1 with Kelly has been transformative. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the body, and her manner is the loveliest you could hope for.
I highly recommend anything Kelly offers, especially her 1:1 Somatics programs - they are not to be missed.
Kate Blickle
Unique Experience
It’s very exciting to be the only practitioner in New Zealand certified in this full combination of somatic practices: Guild-certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner (Awareness Through Movement® and Functional Integration®), CEI Level 3 1:1 Somatics, and Gentle Somatic Yoga®.
This integrated training allows me to support people in moving with greater ease, awareness, and resilience, drawing on complementary perspectives that meet each person where they are.
Maybe this practice will change your life
Recent Certifications:
Recent internationally recognised certifications and courses include:
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Guild Certified Feldenkrais® pracitioner (Functional Integration® and Awareness Through Movement®)
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Somatic Movement Center® Level 3 certification 1:1 Somatics
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Somatic Yoga® Advanced study Levels 1 & 2 certification
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SMC® Chair Somatics
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SMC® Clinical Somatics for scoliosis
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Montgomery Somatics - Restoring Postural Reflexes and Balance
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James Knight: Developing Interoception: Creating Embodiment through Somatic Awakening
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Cynthia Allen and Carol Montgomery: Integral Human Gait (The Feldenkrais method®)
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Kristine Kaoverii Weber: Subtle® Yoga - The Yoga and Neuroscience Connection
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Tom Myers: Keys to building a healthy fascia: Yoga, Fascia and Movement
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Donna Farhi : Yoga for Lower Back Pain: Keys to Sacroiliac Stability and Ease of Movement
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Lillah Schwatz: Restore your Fluid Spine: Yoga for Back Care and Healthy Aging