Somatic Unwinding & De-armouring Massage
When Talking Isn’t Enough, the Body Leads.
Return to truth through the body - held in safety, guided with presence.
The Invitation
There comes a point where talking is no longer enough. Not because the story doesn’t matter, but because what was experienced can not be described or remembered by the mind. It lives in the body.
Through my own healing, I discovered the intelligence of somatic unwinding. Emotion arose first. Then sound. Then movement - responses that had been frozen when my body chose survival. This separation allowed for what was frozen, to move gently without overwhelming the nervous system.
If you have ever contracted, swallowed your voice, or made yourself smaller - your body remembers.
Somatic unwinding supports the nervous system to gently complete what was once interrupted, in a way that is paced, safe, and led by the body’s own wisdom.
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Unlike conventional massage, trauma-informed de-armouring and somatic unwinding are practiced with the client fully clothed.
Rather than focusing solely on the back of the body, this work gently supports areas often holding protective tension at the front of the body, approached with presence and nervous-system awareness.
Because somatic unwinding and de-armouring can involve emotional release or spontaneous movement, sessions are not carried out on a massage table. Instead, a grounded, floor-based space is created to support regulation, safety, and the body’s natural intelligence.
Each session unfolds differently, and at client-led pace.
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Science
Increased nervous system regulation and resilience
Release of chronic tension patterns
Improved stress adaptability
Greater baseline calm and capacity
Somatics
Release through breath, sound, movement, sensation, or emotion
Increased ability to detach from emotion, to feel it and release it safety
Heightened ability for internal pattern recognition
Increased ability to identify and rewire limiting beliefs
Increased body awareness and emotional safety
Restoration of fluidity where armour once lived
Completion of stored survival responses
Spirit
Reclaimed authenticity and expressive freedom
Revitalised creative and sensual life-force
Deeper presence, vitality, and ease
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This is a deeply attuned, 1:1 practice only, held within a trauma-informed container.
De-armouring combines elements of deep tissue work, breath, awareness, and acupressure, informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern trauma theory.
Nothing is forced. Nothing is analysed. The body leads.
Explicit exploration of safety, boundaries, and consent
Guided reconnection to breath and interoception
Practitioner–client attunement through limbic resonance
Application of somatic and neurobiological skills attuned to client needs
Trauma-informed touch to support discharge and release
Pendulation between activation and resourcing to support grounding
Integration and grounding
This work requires trust, presence, and pacing – release unfolds only when safety is felt.
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It is recommended that you avoid eating for 2-hours prior to the event.
You will need:
Water
Notepad & Pen
Wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in, layers are also good for staying warm.
You may wish to arrive with an intention - something you’re ready to release, or something you’d like to invite in (optional)
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120 minutes (recommended) - £90
90 minutes - £75
75 minutes - £60
Having experienced first hand the life-changing impacts of somatic healing, I am committed to making this work accessible - not only to those who can afford it, but also to those who truly need it.
If you are ready to explore something different, or have never had access to trauma-informed, embodied support before, please reach out.
I understand that financial barriers can make accessing this work feel impossible, and I am happy to discuss options to ensure you can receive the support you need.
Your healing is valued. Your access matters. Let’s find a way to meet you where you are.