Soma Osteopathy based in Leith is an osteopathic inspired healthcare clinic. The name Soma comes from the ancient Greek meaning body, hence our core focus on physical well-being that in turn benefits the whole person.
We offer a professional service in a safe environment with a select group of practitioners. A small team allows for good communication between therapists, allowing the most appropriate treatment for each individual to be selected and assessed during the healing process.
All ages are welcome. We treat the whole family from newborns to the elderly.
Clare Lochore BSc (Hons) Ost
Clare qualified from the European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone in 2008, and is registered with the General Osteopathic council. Clare grew up playing a number of team sports and enjoying 3-day eventing to national level. With a personal training qualification and 4 years’ experience working in this field, Clare has a natural interest in sports injury rehabilitation. Continuing career development has led to a specific interest into working with pregnant woman supporting the body through the changes that occur during pregnancy and in preparation for labour. Clare enjoys practicing using a combination of techniques including structural, visceral and cranial.
Clare qualified from the European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone in 2008, and is registered with the General Osteopathic council. Clare grew up playing a number of team sports and enjoying 3-day eventing to national level. With a personal training qualification and 4 years’ experience working in this field, Clare has a natural interest in sports injury rehabilitation. Continuing career development has led to a specific interest into working with pregnant woman supporting the body through the changes that occur during pregnancy and in preparation for labour. Clare enjoys practicing using a combination of techniques including structural, visceral and cranial.
Adam Harker, BSc (Hons) Ost
Registered Osteopath
Adam qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 2002 and has enjoyed working in Scotland, New Zealand and Canada since then. He is experienced in treating a wide variety of patients from athletes to babies. He enjoys structural and cranial work and is currently enrolled in a 4 year post-graduate course in the Biodynamic osteopathic treatment of children in Switzerland. Originally from Aberdeen, Adam is a keen surfer and who used to ski and play Rugby at national level.
Registered Osteopath
Adam qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 2002 and has enjoyed working in Scotland, New Zealand and Canada since then. He is experienced in treating a wide variety of patients from athletes to babies. He enjoys structural and cranial work and is currently enrolled in a 4 year post-graduate course in the Biodynamic osteopathic treatment of children in Switzerland. Originally from Aberdeen, Adam is a keen surfer and who used to ski and play Rugby at national level.
David Lasnet, B. ost
Registered Osteopath
Originally from France, David qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 2009, and is currently enrolled on a 1 year post-graduate course at the Institute of Classical Osteopathy studying the osteopathic treatment of constitutional disease. His particular interest is in the treatment of chronic conditions, children and babies. David enjoys integrating structural, visceral and cranial work.
He has also been a qualified Shiatsu practitioner and a cranio-sacral therapist in the Upledger curriculum since 2001. He is a member of the BOA, SOS and the Shiatsu society. His treatments are suitable for all age groups. David is passionate about Yoga and surfing.
Registered Osteopath
Originally from France, David qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 2009, and is currently enrolled on a 1 year post-graduate course at the Institute of Classical Osteopathy studying the osteopathic treatment of constitutional disease. His particular interest is in the treatment of chronic conditions, children and babies. David enjoys integrating structural, visceral and cranial work.
He has also been a qualified Shiatsu practitioner and a cranio-sacral therapist in the Upledger curriculum since 2001. He is a member of the BOA, SOS and the Shiatsu society. His treatments are suitable for all age groups. David is passionate about Yoga and surfing.
Clare Goodier BSc (Hons) Sports Med, ASTDip
Deep Tissue Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
Clare graduated from Glasgow University in 2003 with a degree in Sports Medicine, then continued her study by obtaining an Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy from the Active Health School in Bradford.
She regularly works with athletes both pre and post event to help prevent injury or speed recovery, and often uses ultrasound and G5 to soften scar tissue and give relief to acute injuries.
Deep Tissue Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
Clare graduated from Glasgow University in 2003 with a degree in Sports Medicine, then continued her study by obtaining an Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy from the Active Health School in Bradford.
She regularly works with athletes both pre and post event to help prevent injury or speed recovery, and often uses ultrasound and G5 to soften scar tissue and give relief to acute injuries.
Briana Eades Dip R.T.
Remedial Massage Therapist
Originally from Australia, Briana has been working in Edinburgh since 2005. After graduating from the Australian College of Natural Medicine, Briana has had experience working in a paramedical field alongside Physiotherapists, Sports Doctors, Podiatrists, Sports Psychologists and Osteopaths. She is qualified in a number of massage therapy techniques including Remedial, Sports, Deep Tissue, Swedish / Relaxation, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Aromatherapy allowing her to adapt her skills to tailor a treatment to each individual's needs.
Remedial Massage Therapist
Originally from Australia, Briana has been working in Edinburgh since 2005. After graduating from the Australian College of Natural Medicine, Briana has had experience working in a paramedical field alongside Physiotherapists, Sports Doctors, Podiatrists, Sports Psychologists and Osteopaths. She is qualified in a number of massage therapy techniques including Remedial, Sports, Deep Tissue, Swedish / Relaxation, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Aromatherapy allowing her to adapt her skills to tailor a treatment to each individual's needs.
Rebecca Cox ITEC
Massage Therapist
Rebecca has been a fully qualified ITEC holistic massage therapist since 2006, working in the UK for the last 2 1/2 years. Over this time she has furthered her skills through studying Advanced Massage Techniques, and specialises in pregnancy and post-natal massage, and also in treating shoulder pain, TMJ/jaw and facial pain. She is passionate about healing through the power of touch and is continuing to build on her current skills and techniques through CPD learning. She is also involved in a number of sports including running, cycling and walking and finds this adds to her practice especially when treating sports people and athletes.
Massage Therapist
Rebecca has been a fully qualified ITEC holistic massage therapist since 2006, working in the UK for the last 2 1/2 years. Over this time she has furthered her skills through studying Advanced Massage Techniques, and specialises in pregnancy and post-natal massage, and also in treating shoulder pain, TMJ/jaw and facial pain. She is passionate about healing through the power of touch and is continuing to build on her current skills and techniques through CPD learning. She is also involved in a number of sports including running, cycling and walking and finds this adds to her practice especially when treating sports people and athletes.
Annaliese Phillips ITEC
Massage therapist
Annaliese has been working in Edinburgh since she gained her ITEC qualification in 2007. She has been developing her skills thought various advance schools of massage. Her skills range from deep tissue, pregnancy and therapeutic massage. She has a keen pursuit of various outdoor activities.
Massage therapist
Annaliese has been working in Edinburgh since she gained her ITEC qualification in 2007. She has been developing her skills thought various advance schools of massage. Her skills range from deep tissue, pregnancy and therapeutic massage. She has a keen pursuit of various outdoor activities.
She enjoys running, swimming, biking, skiing, netball and dancing.
Georgie McCulloch (Hons), GSSR, MAR
Reflexologist
Georgie qualified as a reflexologist at the Scottish School of Reflexology in 2001, and has built up her practice in Edinburgh since then. She is a member of The Association of Reflexologists, and regularly attends postgraduate workshops. Georgie specialises in maternity reflexology, working with clients through each stage of their pregnancy. She has a particular interest in, and experience of, working with people with fertility problems and those with mental health issues. She is also the only practitioner in Edinburgh qualified in Ayurvedic Reflexology.
Reflexologist
Georgie qualified as a reflexologist at the Scottish School of Reflexology in 2001, and has built up her practice in Edinburgh since then. She is a member of The Association of Reflexologists, and regularly attends postgraduate workshops. Georgie specialises in maternity reflexology, working with clients through each stage of their pregnancy. She has a particular interest in, and experience of, working with people with fertility problems and those with mental health issues. She is also the only practitioner in Edinburgh qualified in Ayurvedic Reflexology.
Anu Sharma PgDip (Ac), MBAcC
Acupuncturist
Anu graduated from the Northern College of Acupuncture in York and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Her treatment approach includes acupuncture, acupressure massage, moxibustion along with dietary and lifestyle advice to allow patients to optimize and maintain the beneficial effects of their treatment.
Anu treats all kinds of health issues and adopts a relaxed gentle approach whilst trying to get to the root of the issue. Her special interests include pain, fertility and women's health.
Acupuncturist
Anu graduated from the Northern College of Acupuncture in York and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Her treatment approach includes acupuncture, acupressure massage, moxibustion along with dietary and lifestyle advice to allow patients to optimize and maintain the beneficial effects of their treatment.
Anu treats all kinds of health issues and adopts a relaxed gentle approach whilst trying to get to the root of the issue. Her special interests include pain, fertility and women's health.
21 QUEEN CHARLOTTE ST, LEITH, EDINBURGH, EH6 6BA : TEL 0131 553 3388 : INFO@SOMAUK.COM