Jan Normanton, Embodied Therapies

I am a seasoned Bodywork Therapist with 25 years of professional experience, working across a range of disciplines to support clients on their individual healing journeys. My core specialism is Soma Massage™, a body-based trauma therapy designed to help clients gently meet and integrate the aspects of themselves affected by chronic stress and trauma.

Soma Massage™ supports the development of resilience and aims to reduce symptoms across multiple layers of experience, including physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual wellbeing. My work is grounded in a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom and its capacity for healing when held within a safe, informed, and responsive therapeutic space.

I run a successful and established practice in Lancashire, North West England, where I work with clients seeking long-term support, nervous system regulation, and holistic restoration.

From 2026, I am delighted to be offering the Soma Massage Method™ as a distinctive therapy and professional training pathway for bodywork therapists. This comprehensive training has been carefully developed to share the principles, techniques, and therapeutic framework of Soma Massage™ in a way that is both practical and deeply embodied.

Module 1 of the training will commence in April, with Modules 2 and 3 to follow, supporting therapists to progressively deepen their skills and confidence in this approach.