I have battled with chronic muscle-skeletal pain for the last 10 years. At time the pain was intense to the point to deprive me of any quality of life.
Since attending the first Somatics class, I have discovered and become deeply aware of imbalances and range of movement limitations in my body. The simple but engaging movements that I have learned, done daily, really has freed me from the constant crippling pain that always accompanies my days.

The pain intensity has decreased at least 60% since commencing Somatics classes. And I also now experience longer periods of time pain free.

…the other day, I noticed my back was hurting after attending someone else’s yoga class, so I got on the floor and did the very first somatics exercise you showed us. I spent no more than five minutes in total and the pain was all gone. No expensive trip to the osteopath needed.

I did some gardening then yesterday, and yes my hips were hurting afterwards. So I got on the floor again, a few minutes each of 3 of the somatics movements and Amazing! It would put many of the therapists/surgeons out of business if the word got out.
I can’t believe how gentle the exercises are, yet so effective in a very short space of time.
Since starting this course the hip pain I have experienced for years on and off has really diminished and, in fact some days I forget I ever had a problem. I’m sure I’ll be able to move with ease and do yoga in my old age.

I love your teaching Rick. You come across as knowledgable, passionate, confident and yet real and humble about your own learning and discoveries. You share your own journey in a natural and enjoyable way. Your teaching is skilful and clear and you allow space and silence for people to explore for themselves but I also know that you are looking out for us, observing us astutely and giving lots of personal assistance. I love the natural sense of humour that you have, the jokes, alongside the subtle and real exploration that you have obviously made in your own practice. You come across as deeply authentic. You have wonderful people skills, you relate to others in a personable, friendly way and can really make a connection with people. You create a safe and supportive environment for people to practise in. You are also very direct and honest and encouraging of people in relation to needing to do their own practice, that it needs to be their journey.

For a couple of days after the workshop my back/body felt the best it has in decades. I’ve been doing somatic exercises for 10/15 minutes each morning. Still have a lot to learn & keen to do so after the results I got from the workshop