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A gentle body-centred approach blending Thai yoga massage with mindful awareness
What Is Somatic Bodywork?
Somatic Bodywork blends traditional Thai massage with a body-centred approach to healing. The word somatic simply means working with the body, breath and sensations.
Through slow, mindful touch and gentle guidance, these sessions help you tune into what your body is holding; whether that’s physical tension, stress, held tension or emotional patterns. As awareness grows, the nervous system often begins to soften and regulate, allowing the body to release tension and restore balance.
Sessions may also incorporate conscious breathing, gentle rocking or movement, and simple awareness practices to support this process.
New clients receive 20% off their first somatic bodywork session. You’re welcome to get in touch if you’d like to talk through whether it’s the right fit for you.
How it works
Somatic Bodywork is a collaborative process. Rather than something being “done” to you, we work together to listen to what your body is communicating.
Through touch, breath and awareness, you may begin to notice areas of tension, sensation or emotional holding in the body. When these sensations are acknowledged and felt safely, the body often has a natural capacity to soften and release.
We trust your body’s innate intelligence. Sometimes the body holds tension or emotion as a way of coping with stress. This work gently invites those patterns to unwind at a safe and supportive pace.
Sessions are typically done on a futon on the floor, fully clothed, with cushions and a heated blanket for comfort. We can also easily adapt the session to a massage table.
Is this for me?
Somatic Bodywork may be helpful if you are:
- Experiencing ongoing stress, tension or physical discomfort
- Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected from your body
- Curious about understanding your body more deeply
- Looking for a gentle but deeper approach than traditional massage
This work invites you to actively participate in the process, reconnecting with your body’s signals and supporting a return to balance. Sessions may include body-based awareness, gentle touch, and guided exploration of emotional patterns, with tools such as EFT where appropriate.
Benefits you may experience
- Greater awareness of tension and patterns held in the body
- Relief from stress, anxiety and nervous system overwhelm
- A deeper connection with your body and physical sensations
- Release of emotional tension held in the body
- Increased calm, groundedness and resilience
- Insight into underlying patterns contributing to symptoms
- A stronger sense of trust in your body and intuition
Sixteen years of experience, woven into one transformative practice
Whether you’re dealing with physical discomfort, emotional tension, or seeking deeper self-connection, Somatic Bodywork brings together the training, hands-on practice, and personal insight I’ve cultivated over the past fifteen years.
Somatic Bodywork draws together the training, experience and insights I’ve developed over the past fifteen years working with the body. Each session is shaped around your individual needs and what your body is ready to explore.
There are also ways to explore this work without touch, through guided sessions focused on awareness and connection to the body. You can explore Embodied Health sessions here.
Next steps
Book a Free Discovery Call
If you’re unsure whether Somatic Bodywork is right for you, we can arrange a short chat to explore whether this approach may help.
Book a 75-Minute Session: £85
20% welcome discount on your first appointment. It’s recommended to plan for 3–8 sessions for deeper integration.
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