Hey, I'm Emma
Integrative Somatic Practitioner, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher, Trauma Informed Holistic Coach, Nature Lover & Founder of SOMA ZEN.
Choosing the right therapist for your wellness needs can be difficult. Whether you are wanting to rest, unblock, heal pain, I'm here to make that decision easy for you.
MY JOURNEY
Where it all began...
Hi, I’m Emma & I am the owner of SOMA ZEN
I am a mother, soft tissue therapist, yoga instructor, Somatic & Reiki practitioner & an also advocate of all things mental health. I have worked various roles in my life from a holiday rep overseas to support work to marketing & I even have a bachelors degree! However, my passion for health & wellness brought me to where I am today.
How it started...
In 2018, I began my new career in complementary therapy which progressed into many CPD courses such as pregnancy massage and sports massage therapy developing my skills & passion for working with injury and chronic pain. I work hard behind the scenes to regularly update my knowledge & I am always pushing myself to be the best therapist I can be whilst offering the highest quality of care & treatments.
At SOMA ZEN Wellness, all the services are completely tailored to your needs. Clients return time and time again for the personalised service I offer. Working as a 1-1 pain management service, I strive to help clients achieve their goals and get you from A to B.
What I have created...
Over the years, I have put my heart and soul into my therapy business and developed my own bespoke style that has consistently shown results in my clients.
My dedication and unique techniques have landed me working with high profile clients such as Fred Sirieix and receiving incredible feedback as pictured below.
In 2022, I decided to train as a yoga instructor to incorporate a 360 degree approach to body and mind wellness. I have a huge passion for the body, movement and holistic connection. I love offering this opportunity to others when it has helped me greatly in my own personal life.
The Birth of SOMA ZEN
In 2023, I decided to merge both businesses into one wellness hub. BABM and Soma Flow Yoga has now combined into a go-to service for any body and mind therapy needs.
SOMA, a greek term meaning the living body in its wholeness, also relating to the pineal gland, serotonin, and feelings of bliss. Also a connection to lunar & cosmic energy; all passions & interests of my life and work.
I want you to bring you home to your living SOMA and find peace and ZEN with who you are becoming to achieve WELLNESS.
The Rise of SOMA ZEN
Since the relaunch of my business to SOMA ZEN, my dedication has led me to win MASSAGE THERAPIST OF THE YEAR two years running - 2023 & 2024 in the Yorkshire Region.
I have deepened my practice with spiritual offerings such as a Reiki Master, Sound Therapy and Shamanic Practice with Full Moon Ceremonies.
Additionally, I am currently completing my advanced Breathwork Course & a 10 month training programme in ‘Trauma Informed Somatic Teacher and Coach for Women”. SHTIC is a bottom up approach through body based practices to process unresolved emotions, behaviour patterns, memories or trauma. This is a different route to explore other than talking therapies.
I am driven to work with you on a root cause level of healing.
From my heart to yours, I hold this space for you to explore deeply.
WHAT I BELIEVE : my philosophy
There is an ancient wisdom that is present in your body
There is an ancient wisdom that is present in your body
There is an ancient wisdom that is present in your body
The truth of who we are and what we need is so clearly embedded in our bodies that any form of uncertainty or insecurity is just created by your mind. When you start to live in your body, you begin to realise that there is an intelligence that is higher than what your mind can comprehend.
Everything is rooted to your energy
There is an ancient wisdom that is present in your body
There is an ancient wisdom that is present in your body
How you think, act, move. We are energy. Our body is energetic. Through my own journey of mental health and chronic pain, I discovered that the root cause is found at a deeper level in the energetic. The physical is telling you a story from the surface that something is wrong. Time to take a listen in.
Your entire emotional range is sacred
There is an ancient wisdom that is present in your body
Your entire emotional range is sacred
We tend to run away from certain emotions. Anger, sadness, rage, pain. They are not emotions you want to get rid of. They are incredibly powerful teachers. When we learn to receive all emotions, we can keep meeting life more fully. There is a deep power we can access within ourselves when we keep being available to life and show up for it all.
