Sarah Pritchard MSMT, MSME
Master Somatic Movement Therapist & Educator
ISMETA Registered Master & SPM Registered • Expert Level 4 Franklin Method® Educator • Certified SomaSoul® Somatic Therapist
Expert-led embodiment for women, dancers & movement professionals.
Transform through Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates, SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy & the Franklin Method®. Virtual Somatic Pilates for injury-free movers & dancers.
Birmingham | Virtual
Regulated. Evidenced. Embodied.
Welcome home to your body.
Movement & Therapy that works with the whole person.
True strength is not about pushing harder, but building an intelligent relationship with your body from the inside out - working at the exact intersection of Comprehensive Pilates, embodied movement, biomechanics, & your nervous system.
I’m Sarah Pritchard. As an ISMETA Registered Master Somatic Movement Therapist & Educator, Expert Level 4 Franklin Method® Educator, & UK Faculty for Buff Bones®, I integrate SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy, the Franklin Method®, Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates into a regulated, trauma-informed practice exclusively for women. Whether you want to release deep-held tension & stress in your body, use remedial exercise for recovery, navigate midlife and /or bone health safely, or optimise elite dance longevity.
Move with ease, confidence & freedom. More like you.
Why work with me
Internationally Regulated
• ISMETA Registered Master Somatic Movement Therapist & Educator (MSMT/MSME)
• Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates Specialist (SPM, EMDUK, Alan Herdman lineage)
• Dance UK Healthcare Practitioner (One Dance UK)
Directly Trained By Global Leaders
• Expert Level 4 Franklin Method® Educator (trained directly by Eric Franklin)
• 1st Generation SomaSoul® Somatic Therapist (trained by Daniel Leven)
• 3rd Generation Pilates Teacher (Alan Herdman → Sarah)
• Buff Bones® International & UK Faculty
All credentials verified July 2026.
Proven results.
I work with everyone from absolute beginners to professional experts. Wherever you are starting from, there is untapped potential to be found.
Leave your assumptions about your body to one side and start a new relationship with it…
In wellness,
Sarah
How would you like support?
I work across four core areas - but they’re not separate paths. Every method integrates biomechanics with nervous system regulation & your whole-person wellbeing. Choose what resonates with you right now.
Release Tension & Feel Your Body Again
• Chronic tension, stress held in the body, feeling disconnected from yourself
• Using: Somatic Pilates, Franklin Method®, SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy
Recover from Injury & Move With Confidence
• Back pain, knee issues, post-fracture, remedial exercise, rebuilding strength, post natal.
• Using: Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates, Franklin Method®
Navigate Midlife & Bone Health Safely
• Perimenopause, menopause, osteoporosis, joint health, balance, fall prevention
• Using: Buff Bones®, Somatic Pilates, Franklin Method®
Optimise Your Movement (Dancers & Professionals)
Optimize Your Movement (Dancers & Movement Professionals)
• Performance, technique, longevity, injury prevention, movement quality
• Using: Franklin Method®, Comprehensive Pilates, Somatic Movement, Somatic Movement Therapy
Not sure which applies to you? Every session is bespoke - let’s talk
What my clients say about working with me
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“After a lot of research, I chose to work with Sarah because of her depth of experience, skills and holistic approach. Over time and through a period of significant injury recovery, this has strengthened my body and built my confidence in ways I didn’t expect… After every class, I feel more balanced, stronger and aligned, both physically and mentally. It has given me a much deeper connection with my body and consistently lifts my mind, helping me navigate the physical and emotional stresses of everyday life.”
— P.B. CEO. Birmingham, Somatic Comprehensive and Remedial Pilates Studio
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“Working with Sarah has been life-changing. She helped me consolidate physiotherapy advice and build strength in all areas of my body. Most importantly, Pilates with Sarah opened up the door to movement which has allowed me to become more active and improve my overall health. Every session, Sarah assesses how I’m feeling and designs lessons based on what my body needs that day.”
— R.K. Social Media Executive, Birmingham. Somatic Comprehensive Remedial Pilates Studio.
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“If you’re hypermobile and / or a dancer keeping your body healthy through movement is crucial. But, understanding movement is essential… Sarah’s Franklin Method® classes are mind blowing and I can’t recommend them enough.”
— Lorna Ryan, MA, DIPION, MBANT, RCNHC, Nutritionist with Specialisms in Dancer Health and Hypermobility
Your path to movement & wellness
Virtual Somatic Pilates
• Online classes via Zoom with replay
• Small group (15 maximum for personal attention).
• Focus: Building strength, releasing tension, nervous system regulation
• Two sessions weekly, current founding membership rate open. 8 places left.
Somatic Pilates is a deeply embodied, holistic & sophisticated way of working with your body. Making you feel integrated in mind, body & spirit. Where Polyvagal-informed somatic therapy meets the embodied movement of the Franklin Method®, and the core principles of Pilates.
1:1 Sessions for Movement & Somatic Therapy
• In-person in Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter) or virtual worldwide
• Bespoke programs for injury recovery, specific goals, or intensive work
• Modalities: Somatic Pilates, Franklin Method®, Buff Bones®, SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy
• First session is a consultation to understand your goals
• Long-term private clients accepted by application
Retreats & Immersive Workshops
• 3–6 hour deep dives in Franklin Method®, Somatic Movement, Somatic Movement Therapy, Somatic Pilates & Buff Bones®
• In Shrewsbury (Newton Meadows), York, Edinburgh, London & Virtually
• Upcoming: Franklin Method® Pelvic Floor Immersive, York (15 August, £42.50)
• October: Full Day Somatic Retreat, Shropshire
Guest Teaching & Professional Development
I also teach international guest classes, facilitate workshops for dance companies, and provide mentoring in embodiment and somatics.
Where & How You Can Work With Me
The Virtual Somatic Movement Studio | Worldwide via Zoom
• All modalities available: Somatic Pilates, Franklin Method®, Buff Bones®, SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy
• Flexible scheduling, Monday–Friday
• Same quality, bespoke approach as in-person
• Explore virtual options →
Birmingham | In-Person Studio
• Jewellery Quarter, Cool Pilates Studio
• Somatic Pilates, Franklin Method®, 1:1 Personal Coaching, Remedial Pilates
• Thursdays and Saturdays by appointment only
Shrewsbury | Newton Meadows Retreat Space
• Tranquil rural setting for deep somatic work
• Retreats, Immersives, occasional sessions.
My story & latest work
Meet Sarah
Discover my lineage in Pilates and Somatic Movement, my training with global leaders, and why I do this work.
Includes: Credentials, my lineage, guest teaching, recent projects and my personal ethos.
My Studio Philosophy
Learn how somatic movement works, my integrated approach to Pilates, Franklin Method®, and Buff Bones®, and what sets my studio apart.
Includes: The Somatic approach explained, 1:1 work, specialisms, my Studio Ethos
60000 thoughts. The Somatic Movement Therapy & Pilates Journal
Explore my collection of insights on Somatic Pilates, Somatic Therapy, nervous system regulation, the Franklin Method®, bone & joint health & finding ease in the whole person.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Internationally Recognised & Regulated
My credentials are independently verified & regularly audited. I meet the highest standards & ethics in Somatic Movement Education & Somatic Movement Therapy, Pilates Education & Dance Health.
Ready to start your journey?
Every person’s path is different. Whether you’re exploring Somatic Pilates, recovering from injury, navigating midlife, or optimising your performance as a dancer - I’m here to listen and guide you.
Follow my practice.
Daily movement, studio snippets & somatic reflections on Instagram @sarahpilatesmindbody
