Testimonials
“Having had to abandon free weights for health reasons I wanted to switch to improving my functional fitness and flexibility. Nichola has introduced me to Movnat and the change in my flexibility in just a few months has been very noticeable. So much so that my golf has got much better. Even had my first hole in one recently. Her depth of knowledge and how she incorporates that to her training is remarkable. The training sessions are always challenging but fun”
Dave, Cheltenham“After a spinal disc operation and eighteen months of physiotherapy I still experienced severe lower back pain and deteriorating mobility. Since then, regular sessions with programmed exercises by Nichola have produced excellent results. The pain has diminished, my muscles are steadily strengthening and my mobility has improved considerably.”
Peter, Maisemore“Somatics has helped me to start to understand my body better and work on problem areas. Having suffered a trauma with my lower back many years ago, and with a job that entails a lot of driving, my range of movement had become limited and ‘lop-sided’ - my brain was telling certain muscles that they couldn’t perform as ‘it would hurt’. Using Somatics with Nichola has enabled me to free up certain muscles and understand what I need to do to re-train my brain to allow me to have improved movement. The slow pace and focus needed has also been beneficial holistically”
Susie, Gloucester“A worthy investment in your physical health & well-being.”
Recent Client“PT has become an essential part of my own self-care”
Recent Client“Helped me heal an injury and inspired me to stay healthy”
Recent Client“The change in just a few months has been so noticeable”
Recent Client
“I love the way Somatic movement works so well individually by working with it to get the best results for you personally. I have so much more movement in my lower back now since starting and much less ache/pain in that area.”
-- Clare, Gloucester
“I have consistently used the techniques taught by Nichola since I started in January. I have noticed a big shift in awareness of my body which enables me to identify better patterns of soreness and stiffness and help to release through the gentle movements. I have incorporated these techniques into my use of weights and this has led to increasing strength and range of movement”
Caroline, Gloucester“When I first met Nichola I was in such a huge amount of pain. Lower back, psoas and I also couldn’t lift my arm. Apart from swimming all exercise was impossible and very painful. Slowly but surely Somatics has helped me to get back movement to these areas and eased the pain immensely. I am doing my exercises that she showed me every day and my body is slowly returning to normal. I’m now able to use the gym and attend some yoga classes too.”
Nicola, Gloucester“Nicky introduced Somatic movement work into my personal training sessions several months ago.
I have found it very beneficial to my physical and mental wellbeing. I suffer with various muscular problems in my back, hip and knee. After half an hour of a Somatic session any pain is noticeably better and I have more flexibility.
At first, I found it difficult to move slowly and mindfully, but the more I have practised the more in tune and aware I am of my body. I can now listen and respond to what my body is telling me. I find Somatic practice has also helped me hugely when I suffer with anxiety. Tuning in to my needs and adapting the movements when needed, the difference it can make is incredible.”
Catherine, Gloucester