TOUCH THERAPIES

Full-body massage, laryngeal/vocal massage and manual therapy are very effective tools to heal the body.

These touch therapies include all the benefits of traditional massage- relieving muscular tension, relaxing body and mind and resetting the client to their healing, parasympathetic nervous state. They offer immediate results and improve communication between mind and body, aiding healing and preventing injury.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Full-body (or specifically-sited) holistic massage is a wonderfully effective tool to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, relieve pain and stiffness, improve blood circulation, more effectively drain fluid and improve movement. You would recognise it as a ‘traditional’, wet massage with techniques which work from superficial to deep tissue.

During manual therapy, the client is encouraged to enter the experience holistically; what do they notice when touched? Discoveries are made about past experiences, unconscious trauma and unhelpful stories a client is carrying, which can then be addressed. It is common for clients to have moments of revelation and emotional release during manual therapy. It is a dry technique used alone or alongside massage.

HOW I WORK

Manual therapy, when it is done well, is incredible to witness and experience and I cannot recommend it enough. Rather than the traditional approach of ‘doing something to’ a client, my process is to ‘work with’ them: vocal massage done well is a pain-free experience offering immediate relief.

I work in a completely person-centred way: the session is client-led, and my job is to facilitate healing, which cannot happen when the body is in pain or a state of fear. When the client is safe and held, unhelpful unconscious responses can be rewired.

WHAT CAN IT HELP?

Alongside the benefits listed above, manual therapy and laryngeal/vocal massage can be instrumental in the treatment of Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD), Relfux (GERD), Musical Performance Anxiety (MPA), swallowing issues, and more.

I offer full-body massage to relieve those aches and pains we all get, and set you up for excellent performances.

REIKI

I also offer Reiki as an additional therapy which many of my clients find helpful and complement their other treatments.

QUALIFICATIONS

I am qualified in Vocal Massage/ Manual Therapy and Holistic Massage (Level 3), and am a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). I am recommended by the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), and I am certified in the Prevention of Cross-Infection Post-Covid-19. I am a qualified Usui Reiki Level 2 practitioner.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Personal & Genuine"

    Sian immediately created a safe environment for me to be open and for my voice to be heard. Her approach felt personal and genuine and tailor-made for me.

    ~ Opera Singer

  • "Pieces I never thought possible"

    Siân has helped massively to improve my confidence. My singing has improved enormously and I'm now singing pieces that I never thought would be possible.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Exceptional Voice"

    Sian's voice is exceptional and she can sing and teach a wide range of genres. I have improved significantly since having sessions with her and would highly recommend her to anyone.

    ~ Musical Theatre Student

  • "Incredible Capacity to Genuinely Listen"

    Sian has an incredible capacity to genuinely listen to her clients and give them what they specifically require. She is able to hold the space for whatever you need to say and sometimes not say.

    ~ Opera Singer

  • "Patient & Thorough"

    The assessment was patient and thorough, the work was structured such as to ensure the targets were achievable, and the sessions were organised in a careful, layering programme to e certain of building strongly on each technique.

    ~ Folk Singer

  • "Helpful Practices"

    I have never come across a therapist who is able to treat a client using so many helpful practices which marry together so well. Whether you are searching for vocal coaching, vocal rehabilitation, vocal massage, counselling and mindfulness practice for singers or just a better knowledge of your own voice and how it works, I cannot recommend Sian highly enough.

    ~ Singer & Dancer

  • "Courtesy, Understanding & Encouragement"

    I was sorry for myself and fairly dispirited when I met Sian, and quite sceptical about there being much in the way of help to restore my singing voice. I was treated with the utmost courtesy, understanding and encouragement, such that I began to believe in myself. Having worked successfully on voice recovery, I look forward to continuing. Sian is due my grateful thanks.

    ~ Retired Singer

  • "Wish I had met Siân Sooner"

    I only wish that I had met Sian sooner and that there were more qualified vocal specialists out there like Sian.

    ~ Singer

  • "Huge variety of singing styles"

    At the same time as helping me with a huge variety of singing styles, Sian always makes sure to explain how my voice works and why a certain exercise is beneficial.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Inspiring, fun & educational"

    Sian is inspiring, fun and educational. She is extremely knowledgeable about vocal techniques and knows how to challenge you while making sure you protect your voice.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Transformative"

    Since I have been attending Sian's lessons, transformations have taken place. I am finding a voice I never knew I had. Sian is a very talented and knowledgeable musician and I am learning new techniques every week.

    ~ Amateur Singer