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"Your legacy is every life you touch." - Maya Angelou

My Message techniques changed a few years ago although i believe and my clients would also agree i have always had the ability to work intuitively ,changing my techniques to meet my clients on the day as No two massages should ever be the same even with the same practitioner.
I was training to become a trauma discharge continue for a couple of years before Covid hit .As for most of us life changed and it came to a holt .
Then my own life took on its own challenges and again that got in the way to continue….
But along the way i found Embodied therapy and have just completed the bit of the jigsaw that was missing 🥰
Thank you Jan….Ive just completed the Sama Massage Method.
Please read below

Soma massage is a body-centered therapy that focuses on the connection between your mind and body, not just easing muscle tension. The name comes from the Greek soma, meaning “body” — but in this context it refers to the body as you experience it from within, including emotions and stored stress.

How it’s different from regular massage
Traditional massage usually targets sore muscles and physical tension.
Somatic massage looks at how stress, emotions, trauma, or past experiences might be “held” in the body and uses touch to help release those patterns.

The goal isn’t just relaxation — it’s deeper awareness and healing of the mind-body connection.

What happens in a session
Practitioners use gentle, mindful touch, slow strokes, breathwork, and body awareness exercises. You’re encouraged to notice physical sensations, breathing, and emotions as they come up, rather than just lying there passively. It’s often slower and more conversational than a standard massage.

What it’s used for
People often seek it for:
Chronic stress, anxiety, or overwhelm
Tension in the neck, shoulders, or back that doesn’t go away with regular massage
Trauma or emotional distress stored in the body
Improving posture, sleep, and overall sense of being grounded

The background
It’s rooted in somatics — a field coined by Thomas Hanna in the 1970s that sees the body and mind as one system. The Soma Method specifically was developed by Dr. Bill Williams, building on Ida Rolf’s Structural Integration/Rolfing work, and views humans as a unit of body, mind, and soul.
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Soma Massage really does help our clients to let go ,release and regulate the nervous systems.
For me this absolutely cements why i love the way i work .
It’s done with Love ,Care ,Compassion and absolutely no judgement

The SOMA Massage Method™ A nervous system-led massage training in the UK for qualified therapists seeking a trauma-informed, somatic approach to deeper client work.

So delighted to have welcomed students to the launch training of the Soma Massage Method™ this week.

Two days of beautiful full immersion into slower, safer, more attuned and exquisite bodywork to support us as Therapists as much as our Clients.

Both students loved the welcoming and comfortable setting and were grateful for the intentionally small cohort – ideal for learning, sharing, practising and getting the most from the theory, tools, somatic practices and the embodied experience of working with the nervous system.

Thank you to Karen of Haven House Holistics and Jane of Love Yourself Holistic & Beauty Therapy - it was an honour, and truly nourishing, nurturing and great fun! 🤩

This course was amazing .
I started working with the nervous system a few years ago when i was training to become a Trauma Release Therapist.Then Covid Hit and all came to a holt .Then my life changed and didn’t get chance to regain the training.
I met Jan awhile ago and just had to do this training and so glad i did it’s just completed the knowledge behind what i do 😊So if you are looking to reset ,calm and relax a Soma massage offers all of this and much more 😊

The SOMA Massage Method™ A nervous system-led massage training in the UK for qualified therapists seeking a trauma-informed, somatic approach to deeper client work.

Massage therapy is at the centre of a growing conversation around the future of mental health care in the UK.

In a newly published open letter, Hayley Snishko is calling for massage therapy to be formally recognised within NHS mental health policy – not as an alternative to traditional treatment, but as a complementary, evidence-based approach.

The argument is that mental health conditions don’t just affect the mind – they show up in the body too. Chronic tension, sleep disruption, fatigue and nervous system dysregulation are common, yet often overlooked in conventional care models.

Research highlighted in the letter shows massage therapy can help regulate stress hormones, support mood and improve physical symptoms – all of which are closely linked to mental wellbeing.

So what’s next?

The proposal includes integrating massage into NHS social prescribing, funding pilot programmes and expanding access, positioning therapists as part of a more holistic, preventative model of care.

For the beauty and wellness industry, this could de fxh mark a significant shift in how massage therapy is perceived, valued and utilised.

Tap the link in the comments to read the full article.

Do you think massage therapy should be recognised as part of NHS mental health care?

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Love my Job ,Great feed back in the last couple of days 🥰 Not everyone leave a review but messages like these are recieved on a regular basis so thought i’d share 🥰…….

Dear Jane, I couldn't find how to put my review on your website, so feel free to use it yourself - whole or part of it :

"I had an absolutely wonderful experience with the face massages! The technique was gentle yet incredibly effective, leaving my skin feeling refreshed, soft, and glowing. I loved how attentive and professional Jane was, making the whole session feel personalized and soothing. I felt rejuvenated both physically and mentally. Highly recommend to anyone looking to treat themselves!"
Diana

Thank you Diana So glad you enjoyed ,You looked amazing after your treatment 🥰 # # #
This is just one lovely message i’ve had this week 🥰
Here s another…
Thank you Sarah 🥰…

Jane, thank you so much for today. I can’t tell you how much better I feel. I feel like I’ve slept for a week and have loads of energy. You’re magical! Thank you so much! Have a lovely weekend! See you soon ❤️ Sarah # #

Here s Another

Awe Jane, it was the most amazing treatment I've ever had. I feel lighter and like a weight has been lifted, I felt emotional too and was close to tears when we were talking at the end. You are truly incredible at what you do 💫

Thank you for your feed back ,.it means a lot 🥰I’m incredibly lucky to do a job i truly love 💕 Cldnt do it without you 🥰So thank you again 🥰 # # #

Kirsty Radford 🙌

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