Hi, I’m Penny, your SOMA practitioner.

I support busy, capable professionals who appear to be coping well on the outside but feel exhausted on the inside — manifesting in either physical pain or, mental burnout or both. 

Through two separate services, or a combination of both massage and hypnotherapy I am here to help you feel more in control of your life. It all starts with a conversation. 

 

Penny is an incredible therapist. The experience is really personalised and bespoke rather than a one size fits all approach that I have had before! She suggests at home exercises to support rehabilitation and sends personalised thoughtful follow up notes. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

     

Hannah

School Teacher

Google Reviews

 

I have received 6 hypnotherapy sessions with Penny for a very long standing snake phobia. The root of the phobia is unknown as I can’t remember it being an issue when I was a child and neither parent had it. It became more debilitating as an adult when I started to experience anticipatory anxiety and used avoidance to deal with it. This avoidance included walking through reptile houses with my eyes almost closed and head down and walking out of a room if snakes came on to the TV. It also massively impacts where I would choose to go on holiday. I found the four sessions progressed at a very comfortable pace with detailed explanations from Penny for each stage. The daily relaxation has also helped me with my fitness training in developing a more confident mindset. I felt calm after the third session which was a surprise given the repeated replaying of the situation which caused the most anxiety. Penny constructed an extremely detailed and personal scenario which allowed me to feel calm and in control during the final session. At this stage I felt relaxed but had yet to challenge the phobia. A few days later I watched a snake video on TV with people handling a variety of snakes with the audio on. I felt calm throughout and actually engaged with the information they were giving. I have also enlarged and focused in on photos of a snake in a jungle. Things I have avoided in the past. I am planning a trip to the zoo soon to re create the scenario that Penny created. Small steps but a huge difference in my mindset. Thank you for your time and patience Penny.

     

Lou

Reflexologist

 

Thanks for all your help with my costo Penny, I'm now pain free day to day after suffering for months before coming to see you! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you for your caring and understanding approach.

     

George

IT specialist

Google Reviews

 

My consultant recommended Lymphatic Drainage Massage. I am so pleased to have found Penny who is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and after just a few appointments I am already feeling the benefits. Penny really does have healing hands. She makes you feel welcome, at ease and comfortable. I look forward to my appointments, Penny is helping me so much. I can't recommend her highly enough.

     

Sophie

Finance

Google Reviews

 

My first impression of Penny is that she has an inner sense of where to find and treat hidden tension. As a person who has fibromyalgia/chronic pain for 10 years, I've had a lot of treatment throughout the world. Therefore, I can tell Penny is gifted at healing and understanding the body. I look forward to another treatment!

     

Kris

Yoga Instructor

 

So I have been going to Penny for 18 months and I can honestly say she is my body guru! Not only is she professional and friendly, but she has helped me improve my overall health and well being. My back and shoulder problems do not affect my working week anymore with simply keeping up with a regular massage. She is very highly recommended. Thank you!

     

Tina

Hairdresser

Facebook Reviews

 

Hi Penny 😀 just wanted to give you an update a month on. Since our last hypnotherapy session I have no issues with public toilets. I have used them at work, out at restaurants and even at places near petrol stations and car parks. I honestly cannot thank you enough.

     

G.S.

Consultant

 

Penny is not only an incredible therapist, she is an incredible human being too. I've seen so many professionals over time and none of them have left an impression comparable to Pennys. I initially attended for a lymphatic drainage massage which was great but opened up doors to other opportunities that i needed more than I even knew! I thoroughly looked forward to my weekly sessions with Penny and left feeling more confident and uplifted. Penny listens so attentively and really tailors your experience to you as an individual. I went on to have a session of hypnotherapy for arachnophobia which I can't comment on hugely as I haven't actually seen a spider since (typical!) but I can say that before the therapy I couldn't even look an image of a spider, where as last month I picked up a toy spider in a shop which is a huge step forwards for me!

     

Leanne

Business owner

Google Review

 

I’ve visited Penny several times now. Each time I’ve had different symptoms and every time I’ve left feeling brand new. Penny went above and beyond on one particular occasion seeing me the day before a ‘Wolf run’. Barely able to put pressure through my left leg I was concerned I’d miss out taking part in the run. I needn’t have worried. Wolf run completed without any issues. Thanks. And see you soon.

     

Richard

Sports Massage Therapist

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I have used Penny at SOMA around a dozen times and she is brilliant. Her knowledge of sport, and it's effects on the human body, is excellent and she is extremely diligent in working towards your specific needs. She has been able to offer me advice on small issues before they escalate by spotting them early. I would highly recommend to anyone.

     

Frazer

IT

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Penny strikes me as an incredibly knowledgeable person with a passion for health and wellbeing. On days when I have no obvious issues she can perform a “full-body assessment” and identify potential areas of concern. Conversely, when I am feeling pain or tension in the body she can focus on that area and rectify the issue; just what you want from a Sports Massage!

     

Andrew

Engineer

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I had my first massage with Penny today and I found the experience excellent from the first moment. The surroundings of the clinic are so lovely and I felt very welcome and at ease with Penny. Penny used many different techniques to help ease the tension in my muscles and she got exactly into the places which I think most people don't get to. I am looking forward to my next massage as I am already feeling much better!

     

Alicia

Osteopath

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Before my consultation with penny I was having back, hand and shoulder pains, due to being a dog groomer she talked me through my posture and stretches on how to help me relieve my pains. During the massage therapy she made me completely relaxed and talked through what she was doing and why. I would highly recommend, definitely going back to soma massage therapy.

     

Amy

Dog Groomer

Facebook Reviews

 

Penny is a truly intuitive, genuine and gifted practitioner, who possesses wonderful kindness and energy. Penny has treated me for specific issues relating to my foot, shoulder and back and she has also treated me for overall health and well-being; each time selecting and using techniques and methods that are most suited to my body at that time. Penny is innately intuitive in her work and her awareness of the body, both physically and emotionally is informed by her genuine passion and natural ability to heal and make positive change. The experience Penny gives in her treatments provides a relaxing and calm environment in which you truly feel at ease and in a place where you are able to relax and heal from the issues you are experiencing. I would not hesitate in recommending Penny for a treatment and am blessed to have found such a gifted therapist.

     

Stef

Debuty Head Teacher

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Penny is absolutely amazing. She is very professional, caring, and makes you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. My back and hip pain disappeared after the treatment, and I felt so much better. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

     

Marianna

Reiki Master Practitioner

Google Reviews

 

Hi Penny, thanks for reaching out. I woke up today and felt a bit stiff and jarred but it has eased off as the day has gone on. I have taken your advice to stand every 20 minutes and have set an alarm to do so. I just want to thank you for helping me mentally also, it's been very difficult for me to stay positive given the time it has gone on, but your words really helped as has the treatment, as I said as the day has gone on it has eased up and I haven't had to take painkillers for the first time in weeks. I'll follow your advice re exercises (got your email) and I'll book in a for a follow up in few weeks if that's ok. Take care, J.

     

J.

Executive Manager