Soma Soul Somatic Therapy, Somatic Movement Therapy & The Franklin Method in Shrewsbury.
Specialist Somatic Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates, and Buff Bones for Bone & Joint health & Osteoporosis.
A Master level Somatic led Approach to Movement, Longevity, & Nervous System Regulation in the Heart of Shropshire.
Welcome, I’m Sarah,
As an ISMETA Regulated Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator and Regulated Comprehensive and Remedial Specialist Pilates Teacher I’m proud to offer Shrewsbury’s only integrated Somatic Movement and Somatic Therapy clinic that bridges the gap between physical conditioning and emotional healing through a unique synthesis of Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates, Buff Bones®, the Franklin Method, and SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy.
Shrewsbury is a vibrant town, but the pace of modern life often leaves our nervous systems in a state of high alert. My new Shrewsbury clinic is designed as a sanctuary - a quiet space where we move away from the literal and metaphorical noise and use somatic practices to help foster deep healing. We move away from the busy thinking mind and into the felt sense - into our body.
A Global Education brought to Shropshire
My work is rare and comes from studying across the world, from London, New York, Denver, Maine and Zurich back to my home county of Shropshire and the town of Shrewsbury. For the first time, Shrewsbury and Shropshire can experience work that is rare within the UK and highly sought after globally that took over a decades’ worth of study and experience working with my own body as well as with others.
Unlike group settings, my 1:1 in movement in Shrewsbury take a therapeutic approach to movement and are holistic, bespoke, polyvagal and trauma informed.
Whether we are building bone density, functional strength or trying to work more deeply with your unique body, or navigating challenges that are keeping you stuck, my approach is designed to help you feel more integrated, whole, more like you.
I’d love to hear from you and support you on your journey,
Sarah
I offer Soma Soul Somatic Therapy, the Somatic Movement of Franklin Method, Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates & Buff Bones® for Osteoporosis & the Midlife
Specialist Support for Your Body and Mind in Shrewsbury
My Belle Vue clinic is a sanctuary for those looking to move beyond traditional fitness and am a trauma informed specialist in movement. I specialise in:
-
Move from 'survival mode' into deep healing and growth. Soma Soul works deeply with the emtional body and helps resolve blockages, trauma and stress held within our viscera.
-
Transform how you move by changing how you think; the Franklin Method bridges the gap between your mind and your mechanics, helping you release chronic tension and discover the effortless power of your own design. Move with ease comfort and a clearer and calmer mind and body.
-
I am a 3rd Generation Comprehensive Pilates teacher and haave specialisms in remedial exercise for a diverse range of populations including menopause, bone and joint health, osteoporosis, pre and post surgery, pre and post natal including diastasis recti recovery, dance health and wellbeing. I combine this work with the Franklin Method and Somatic Therapy to gain optimal results for you.
Bone & Joint Health: Buff Bones® programming specifically for Osteoporosis and Menopause.
The benefits of working in a bespoke way with me in Somatic Pilates in Shrewsbury, how my clients feel in their bodies & minds…
"A level of personalised guidance that has made a real difference."
“After a lot of research, I chose to work with Sarah because of her depth of experience, skills and holistic approach. Working with her has helped me understand the core principles of Pilates and how to get the most from each session. 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. Her guidance has been a huge part of my journey. She draws on her extensive knowledge to create thoughtful lesson plans, but she also listens closely to how I’m feeling, what I want to work on and what I hope to achieve, then adapts with care and intuition. Her balance of support and challenge is spot on. It’s a level of personalised guidance that has made a real difference to my progress. After every class, I feel more balanced, stronger and aligned, both physically and mentally. Pilates with Sarah is always a worthwhile investment of time and energy, no matter how tired I am or how demanding my day has been. 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”.
Current client & CEO, Comprehensive & Remedial Somatic Pilates Studio, Birmingham
Returning home to yourself, a warm welcome from Sarah Pritchard MSMT MSME
Sarah Pritchard MSMT, MSME is a specialist in movement and mind body work. She is recognised by ISMETA as a Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator which is the highest designation that exists in the Professional field of somatic movement and therapy.
She is a SomaSoul Somatic Therapist of the Leven Institute for Expressive Movement and works directly with sensations in the body to free up and support what is getting in the way of feeling truly alive.
As an Expert Level 4 Franklin Method EducatorSarah is one of just a few educators in the world who is allowed to teach all of the Franklin Method and has been a guest teacher of Eric Franklin’s International Franklin Method Virtual Studio.
Sarah is a Third Generation Pilates Teacher which means her work directly connects back to that of Pilates himself. Directly trained by Pilates pioneer Alan Herdman, who brought Pilates to the UK and remains a global leader in Pilates. She provides Comprehensive &Remedial Pilates services and Somatic Movement Therapy for clients in Shrewsbury using Franklin Method® and Soma Soul Somatic Therapy.
Sarah is both International and UK Faculty for Buff Bones® a specialist system of movement for bone and joint health, originally designed for those with osteoporosis, where she trains teachers as well as her own clients. She also can provide optimal Pilates for Osteoporosis Programming, as well as Pilates for a whole range of other special populations including pre and post natal, dance health and wellbeing, hypermobility, pre and post surgery remedial work (the word rehabilitation is unique and protected to physiotherapy) as well as to help manage a range of conditions. Sarah’s approach is specifically designed for Female Health and Wellness in the Midlife and she works with clients aged from 11 -90 plus!
Experience a more sophisticated, nuanced and mindful way to work with yourself….
While the fitness world focuses on 'working out,' my Shrewsbury somatic movement therapy clinic focuses on 'working into the body’ from the inside out for an embodied healthy and holistic approach to wellbeing. In working with ourselves we prioritise wellbeing over short term gratification.
As a Master Somatic Movement Therapist & Master Somatic Movement Educator trained in the highest level of two internationally renowned somatic programmes: the International Franklin Method & Soma Soul Somatic Therapy, I work with the whole person in front of me to help you lead a happier and healthier life.
And depending on your unique pathway you can work with me in SomaSoul Somatic Therapy, Franklin Method, somatic movement or a combination. You may want to work with me within my Specialist Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates work, using the specialist programming of Buff Bones for the midlife and Osteoporosis or for pre / post natal Pilates. Here we are not just working mindfully, but deeply into the body using the power of somatic movement and movement therapy embedded into movement.
Regardless of which route you take, you are working with a professional and human that understands the whole story of the body in the felt way - from the body - from my body (as well as in the thinking brain). My work provides a rare bridge between functional anatomy, neurological regulation using the power of professionally regulated by ISMETA somatic movement & somatic movement therapy.
Expertise working with female health and wellness, especially in the midlife.
Come and feel the difference somatic movement or somatic therapy can make to your life either as stand alone modality or mixed with my specialist Somatic & Comprehensive Pilates.
Regulation is like tending to a garden; it requires the right environment, safety, connection, and a steady presence. Our sessions take place in a light-filled space designed to help your nervous system move from 'survival' back into ‘growth.
Bespoke 1:1 Buff Bones for Osteoporosis designed for the midlife body, the benefits…
"Sarah eased my fear of movement... giving me both motivation and hope for the future."
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, 1:1 In Person Buff Bones® / Remedial Pilates / Somatics
Join me.
Come and join me in this peaceful and calming space at Jenna Blair Yoga in Belle Vue for embodied somatic movement and somatic therapy.
Ready to start a different journey in movement or somatic therapy in Shrewsbury?
Not sure which path is right for you?
Send me a message and we can explore whether Somatic Therapy or Specialist Pilates best supports your needs.
Send me a message and I’ll get back to you!
Bespoke 1:1 Franklin Method designed for the midlife stresses & nervous system regulation, the benefits…
"The breath work is immersive and my mind chatter stopped!"
The Franklin Method Breathe and Relax class was amazing. At the end of a busy, mind stretching day I anticipated struggling to switch off and relax. Following Sarah’s gentle prompts I was delighted. The breath work is immersive and my mind chatter stopped! The session left me relaxed but feeling healthy and energised... I highly recommend Sarah to anyone..”
H.C. Shropshire, Company Director, Franklin Method® Classess
Bespoke 1:1 Somatic Pilates designed for the midlife body, the benefits…
"Everything feels open and aligned, I feel calmer and lighter in my body and mood."
“Working with Sarah means I can be confident I’m working with someone who really understands their subject at a deep level. Sarah has taken time to teach me the fundamentals, building my knowledge and understanding so that I can get the most from my practice. I prefer a 1:1 approach with Sarah as I know I am being guided to do the work I need to do each time. Sarah has taken time to get to know me and what my body needs, building exercises that help me grow stronger and more agile each session. She pays really close attention in sessions, adapting as we go to ensure I am stretching myself but always at the right level. I love the feeling I have at the end of the class; everything feels open and aligned, I feel calmer and lighter in my body and mood. Pilates has helped me build core strength and a greater awareness of my body day to day.”
Current client, Education Professional, Comprehensive & Remedial Somatic Pilates Studio, Birmingham
Come & Work with me in Shrewsbury
Sarah Pritchatd Pilates & Somatic Movement Therapy at The Somatic Movement and Therapy Sanctuary, in Belle Vue at Jenna Blair Yoga Therapy Rooms, Shrewsbury.
Located within Jenna Blair Yoga. For the most precise navigation to our front door, use the what3words address: ///retire.improving.export
You can walk or cycle if you are close to Belle Vue. If you are driving, you'll usually find on-street parking on Belle Vue Road or the adjacent side streets.
Access to my clinic currently is up a small flight of stairs inside the Yoga Studio Centre.
Belle Vue in Shrewsbury is easily accessed from Telford via the M54, as well as from Wales.
Hours
Mondays - 3-7pm and by appointment only
Work with a Regulated Expert in Somatic Therapy, Somatic Movement, Comprehensive & Remedial Pilates in Shrewsbury.
My Professional Bodies
In the UK, the "wellness" industry is largely unregulated. Anyone can call themselves a movement coach, therapist, expert or health consultant. By choosing a practitioner who is externally regulated and third-party verified, you are ensuring that your physical and emotional health is in expert hands. Click on any of the logos above to verify my expertise.
As a Registered Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator (MSMT MSME) with ISMETA, Comprehensive Teacher of the Society of the Pilates Method and OneDance UK Healthcare Practitioner, I am bound by a strict international Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice.
The Benefit: You can trust that I know the limits of my practice. I am trained to recognise when a client needs a referral to a physiotherapist, consultant, or GP. This ensures you never receive "pseudo-medical" advice that could delay necessary clinical treatment.
Rigorous Quality Assurance (Not Just a "Weekend Course)
Unlike standard fitness certifications, my credentials represent 1000+ hours of live training and decades of professional practice as well as leadership within and development of the Profession of Somatic Movement and Therapy. For Pilates my initial training with Alan Herdman was also over 1000+ of learning that was a year full time study and examinations within the studio environment as well as experience working inside the Pilates studio with over 10,000 hours of teaching experience. On top of that training is a commitment to continued professional development. As Faculty for Buff Bones® my work is to educate the teachers within this country and globally and uphold high standards for women in the midlife and especially for those with bone and joint health needs who may have osteoporosis.
The Benefit: My form of Pilates is not just another workout, trend, relaxation session, mindful movement class but a neuromuscular re-education. My work is about long term impact upon your health and wellbeing. I’m not part of the fitness trend and never have been, although Pilates can really help you improve your fitness level, that is not my primary goal. Pilates is a practice for life, longevity and wellness of the total person. It is something that can take some time but the end results are wonderful. My work with somatic movement and therapy. Franklin Method, and SomaSoul somatic therapy is third party verified by ISMETA and brings you safe and supported somatics from someone who has been a practitioner for over a decade specialising and teaching somatics as a regulated profession in its own right. Becoming a somatic practitioner takes time, dedicated learning, continual training, supervision and therapy to ensure that the experience is truly somatic which is work of the body, not the thinking mind.
When you see the above logos, you are seeing a seal of approval that protects you. It means my training is verified, and my practice is dedicated to your safety. How much do you really know about who is teaching you?