Testimonials

Joel Olsen, Myotherapist

My husband and I took a private infant massage course with Joel Olsen in late 2009. There were two classes on a Saturday which meant that we could both attend. We had attempted some massage but we wanted to have an idea of whether we were doing it ‘right’ and to have some kind of structure and some additional ‘moves’. Joel gave us lots of encouragement, and the class gave us a ‘routine’ to follow and some special moves for when our daughter had wind.
Our daughter is now 5 months old and we give her a massage every night after her bath. It was amazing to me to see our daughter start to anticipate her massage and respond positively when we asked permission to massage her. Not only does she love the massage but the ‘colic’ sequence has really saved us on quite a few occasions and has stopped the crying!

Kind regards

Hayley Smith, Myotherapist
My introduction to the alternative therapeutic environment, was gentle and non threatening. I felt comfortable from my initial contact with reception staff, to the introduction to my myotherapist Hayley. She made a thorough assessment of my needs as a new client, based on my presenting problem a severe soft tissue injury, however she soon recognised my long standing pain problems which had occurred as a result of a spinal injury sustained when I was a practising midwife. These problems have since been compounded by the effect of arthritis and until now had been managed sporadically by some fine physiotherapists, who treated me whenever I experienced an acute phase. Hayley has now devised a flexible ongoing programme for care based on her clinical assessment and my expressed needs. Through this collaborative approach I trust her implicitly. I have attended Soma regularly for several months now. Hayley's assessment, treatment and management of my health issues has left me with a greater sense of confidence and wellbeing. I no longer need to resort to medication for pain relief which at one time it was an integral part of the treatment regime. This is no longer necessary. My personal orientation to health care has always been influenced by a strong formal medical background but the alternative therapies are something one should always have an open mind about. Myotherapy suits me and even though my private health insurance companies offer little subsidy for care given I prefer to use this service as it fulfills my needs most effectively.

Hayley Smith, Myotherapist.
For a period, well in excess of 15 months, I have valued the association and physical benefits , professionally and expertly offered to me as a client of myotherapist, Haley Smith.

Each and every fortnight during this period, my understanding of my body has been enhanced by Hayley’s commitment and professionalism.

Along with Hayley’s expertise, she is able to draw on professional expertise offered by Soma staff.

Soma offers a wholistic approach to health and wellbeing and when necessary I have gained from the immediate referral to a practicioner available at the clinic.

The attention to client detail and professional follow up at a personal level is a strength of the personal and team approach offered at Soma. I highly recommend Hayley and the very professional team, of which she is a valued member.

Joel, Myotherapist
My job was very stressful and my muscles were screaming out for a massage. Enter SOMA and Joel. I thought I knew my body well but since seeing Joel I’ve learnt about the actual site of my pain and it’s been a revelation. Joel is very knowledgeable about the way the body works and which techniques will work best for each client. His treatments are, without a doubt, the most effective I’ve encountered.