Sarah Pritchard BA (Hons), PGCE, FME, ISMETA RSME RSMT
Somatic Practitioner, Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist, Franklin Method® Expert Level 4 Educator, Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates Specialist Teacher, Buff Bones® Faculty & Dance UK Healthcare Practitioner.
“Let go of your assumptions and let your body teach you”.
Eric Franklin
If you would like to get to know me a little better, I’d love to share my story with you...
Hello, I’m Sarah, the creator of my Somatic Movement Studio - a dedicated mind - body somatic space for personal and professional growth. I am an Internationally Regulated Somatic Practitioner, Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (RSME / RSMT) with ISMETA, a Comprehensive and Remedial Specialist Pilates Teacher with the Society for the Pilates Method, and a Dance UK Healthcare Practitioner. Every aspect of my work is fully regulated, offering you assurance of my qualifications, continuous training, and teaching expertise.
My work is available in-person in Birmingham and Shropshire, virtually worldwide, and through exclusive retreats, and I also guest teach for dance companies and schools internationally. I guide clients of all levels, from those with limited movement experience or post-injury recovery to professional dancers and movers. My approach enhances body-mind integration, supporting each person’s journey toward embodiment in movement and life.
My principal somatic practice is the Franklin Method®, and I am one of the few Expert Level 4 Franklin Method® Educators in the world. I’ve studied directly with Eric Franklin for over a decade, bringing his transformative principles directly into my work. In March 2025, I was a lead educator in the Franklin Method® Level 4 “Tuning into the Senses” stream, teaching advanced embodiment on the enteric nervous system and movement awareness to a global audience. I also practice Somatic Movement Therapy, and am currently completing my Clinical Supervision at the Leven Institute for Expressive Movement under the mentorship of Sage Brodie and Daniel Leven as a Somatic Therapist.
In Pilates, I trained with the internationally renowned Alan Herdman in London and have taught across his affiliated studios. I have taught clients of every age, skills level and ability and my Comprehensive Pilates training under Alan includes a specialism in remedial exercise. As a teacher for movement specialists I emphasise dancer health and wellbeing, supporting performers of all ages and levels to optimise and preserve their bodies. I am proud to serve as Pilates and Dance Wellbeing Tutor at the Centre for Advanced Training for Contemporary Dance (Fabric) in Birmingham, and at Yuva Gati, a centre specialising in South Asian Dance. I am also a member of Birmingham’s Dance Leaders Group and a OneDanceUK Healthcare practitioner for Pilates, Somatic Movement and Franklin Method®.
Having also deepened my understanding about bone and joint health with Rebekah Rotstein I became an Advanced Buff Bones® Instructor. I am also Buff Bones® International Faculty, for virtual trainings worldwide and in person trainings in the United Kingdom. I train and mentor other instructors, focusing on somatic embodiment and movement intelligence. My additional studies include Pre and Post Natal Pilates with Carolyn Anthony and dance health with Dr. Suzanne Martin, as well as multiple specialised courses in anatomy, physiology, and somatics. My teaching uniquely integrates Franklin Method®, Somatics, the work of Daniel Leven, Polyvagal Theory, and interoception to support remedial work, chronic conditions, and high-level movement optimisation.
My own movement journey - from dancer to rehabilitation after complex surgery - led me to discover the profound joy of Pilates and somatic movement. This personal experience fuels my deep understanding of embodiment, body-mind integration, and transformative movement. When I’m not teaching, I continue exploring movement through diverse modalities, deepening my knowledge of the body, mind, and psyche.
As a teacher, I am gentle, calm, and trauma-informed, with extensive safeguarding, inclusivity, and sensitivity training (including BAID). My studio is a safe, evidence-based, inclusive space where movement is never just exercise but a holistic practice for the individual.
I work with women and dancers who are committed to improving movement and wellbeing, whether online, in-person in Birmingham and Shropshire, or at international movement retreats. My mission is to help you discover the endless potential of your body and mind, integrating both to achieve your goals with joy, confidence, and lasting results.
I look forward to supporting your unique journey.
Sarah
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“Never stop exploring, never say never. Keep your focus in the present moment. Learn to feel your body and sense what is happening within. Our bodies are so amazing and responsive, and they hold such much wisdom and support for you.”
Sarah Pritchard
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How my clients feel…
“I have been working with Sarah since being diagnosed with osteoporosis. Sarah has been able to ease my associated fear of movement, especially falling. Over time Sarah has been extremely helpful in increasing my overall strength and fitness in several areas where the impact of osteoporosis may be most severe in the future. This includes identifying the causes of my back pain and teaching me suitable exercise programmes based on Buff Bones to reduce it. Sarah is an excellent and kind teacher and her attention to detail continues to be of great benefit in my day to day life and gives me both motivation and hope for the future”.
J.W. Artist, Birmingham, Personal Training Virtual & In Person Buff Bones® / Remedial Pilates / Somatics
“I found Sarah’s Franklin Method® classes by accident and I have found the method simple in its methodology but rooted in cutting edge science.
But best of all she makes you feel more relaxed, calm, and with a clearer understanding of how the body should move and feel, when used in a healthier and more natural fashion..”
— J.S. General Practitioner, Franklin Method® in The Somatic Movement Studio
“Sarah is a beautiful teacher whose attention to detail and expertise have enabled me to deepen my understanding of my own movement patterns. Her use of language to connect with the body is exceptional and her sessions have been both uplifting and inspiring.
With thanks again for your wonderful sessions!”
S.T. Movement Professional, Somatic Repatterning using Franklin Method® and Buff Bones®
“I cannot recommend Sarah enough.
Having contacted her for a beginner’s Pilates session she quickly identified a knee issue that had been causing me problems for years. She worked through several movements with me over a number of sessions to try to correct that fault and I am pleased to say that I now have more movement in my leg than I have had for ages.
I have been looked at by several physios over the years (at substantial personal cost and temporary success) - but she has absolutely nailed it and I couldn’t be happier.”
— K.H. Film and Television Editor, The Somatic Pilates Studio
“After I injured my back, I was often in discomfort, and my body felt weaker and quite limited in its mobility. There was a time where I was unable to sit down for more than 30 minutes at a time without feeling uncomfortable. Working with Sarah has been life-changing as it has not only allowed me to properly and safely consolidate the advice provided by my physiotherapist in order to improve the condition of my back but, with attention to detail and a carefully curated Pilates programme—designed to suit me and my lifestyle—Sarah has helped me to build strength in all areas of my body, particularly my back, glutes and legs. As a person who was previously glued to my laptop, living a fairly sedentary life, Pilates with Sarah opened up the door to movement which has allowed me to become more active and improve my overall health”.
R.K. Executive, Personal Training with Comprehensive Remedial Studio Pilates and Somatic Repatterning.
“Sarah is a wonderful teacher. Endlessly knowledgeable but conveys complex ideas in a straightforward way. My mind is calm and my body can do things I never thought possible. The power of Sarah’s visualisation techniques are incredible. Get to these classes if you want to move beautifully but without the strain!”
— C.W. Company Director and Social Dancer, Franklin Method® for Dancers Programming
"Can you just go with it and stay in the moment? The question for myself as well as my clients. It is a practice, and the more you practice, the easier it becomes. The rewards for your movement and life as a whole are phenomenal."
Sarah Pritchard
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