Soma In Motion
CV34, Warwick
(37)
CV34, Warwick
(37)
All our classes are tailored to guide and help you to a place where you can arrive at a very comfortable stage of self-acceptance that comes with self-knowledge. We consider truthfully that through movement, you may reach the point where you can embrace yourself as a unique being.
37 customer reviews
satish lad
I highly recommend Leo. His massages are deep and strong and releases a lot pain and stress. I feel a lot better now than before.
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Abi James
Leo ran an amazing breathing workshop for the team at Oliva and everyone really enjoyed learning new techniques and taking time out of their day to relax. I would highly recommend Leo for his classes. More...
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Amanda Tompkins
Leo is a fabulous very knowledgeable instructor. He has helped me with my yoga practice for around 9 months and I am able to do poses I never dreamt I’d be capable of. I have also enjoyed his meditation and breath work practices. I would highly recommend Leo More...
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Claire Holland
Acupuncture and cupping released my back spasm, and enabled me to go on vacation on a 12 hr flight. I've been back for massage, such a knowledgeable and caring man, he has healing hands. Would recommend highly.
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Jack Tompkins
Leo has been a fantastic yoga instructor to my mum and I. Helping us push our limits and capabilities without causing harm to our bodies. After every class we leave smiling, mentally refreshed, physically worked and spiritually developed. We love it 💫 More...
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helen pao
Leo is extremely knowledgeable and explains all his treatments well, very calm and reassuring. Would fully recommend this therapist - outstanding
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Saoirse Welland
Leo is a fantastic yoga instructor, he really focuses on assisting with my form and alignment. He encourages me to meet my potential
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ceallach welland
I had a somatic/therapeutic message with Leo in early August. The experience was very relaxing and helpful in understanding my body and possible causes for different aches/discomforts at specific points over my body. Leo is a great guy and is very welcoming, highly recommended! More...
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E Cunha
I was a yoga student for almost a year before he left for Europe. I miss! Excellent professional. Extremely technical, kind, charismatic. Deep knowledge of yoga and related subjects. It evolved a lot during the period I practiced with Leo. Highly recommend! Fui aluno de yoga por quase um ano, antes dele ir para a Europa. Tenho saudades! Excelente profissional. Extremamente técnico, gentil, carismático. Conhecedor profundo da yoga e de matérias relacionadas. Evolui muito no período em que pratiquei com o Léo. Recomendo muito! More...
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Frances Smith
The best hour of my week! Leo tailors his class to suit the individuals needs & is wonderful at explaining how each movement is of benefit to the mind & body.
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Suzie Bath
Leo is incredibly knowledgeable in holistic wellness. His treatments target multiple issues and he always knows exactly what is needed. He is a great listener and a lovely person to know. More...
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Louise Fluker
Leo is an excellent teacher. I have done Pilates with him on line since he moved to Warwick. Before that we had classes in a studio with equipment such a a Reformer. Leo is very inventive in using simple equipment to supplement exercises. He is very clear in explaining what the correct movements should be and patient. He takes a holistic approach to his classes so he will use movements from disciplines other than Pilates. He varies the exercises so you don’t get bored and he makes the sessions fun and interesting. I also do breathing exercises which are very relaxing. More...
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Wally Demel
Leo has helped me in my recovery from treatment for prostate cancer. I benefited from his acupuncture and massage. Also his breathing and Pilates classes. Thank you Leo
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Patrick Cavendish
Leo is truly amazing at what he does. He's a healer by nature & I always leave feeling so much better after a treatment! Could not recommend Leo more highly. More...
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Lois Deeny
Leo will heal mind, body and soul. He's a master of his craft with the warmest, kindest personality. Do yourself a favour and book him!
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Chantyyy O
I had my first massage (lymphatic Drainage massage) couple of month ago. I didn't know what to expect, but as I enter the room I was greeted by Leo who put me at ease. . The room is quiet, relaxing and a light background music(really good if you want to sleep during your session🤭). His technique is fantastic and amazing. He knows exactly what to do, what is the right pressure on different part of your body. I definitely recommend Leo as he offers a different types of services(not just massage) depending of your need/want. He will guide and advise you, in a friendly manner. He is so easy to talk to. My plan was to have few massage for a month and now 3 months later I'm still there. And not ready to stop 😎. It's so relaxing,that I feel rejuvenated each time. Thank you Leo More...
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Ana Paula
One of the best experiences I had. Dedicated teacher with a profound knowledge in the area.
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Abigail Flanagan
Leo is a brilliant, caring and focused pilates teacher, therapist, physio, breathing instructor...I could go on. He is incredibly knowledgeable and superb at tailoring classes to the individual, so if you have an injury or are recovering from illness he makes sure that you don't overdo it. You always feel safe in his hands, even if taking a video class, which is quite something. I always feel so much better for attending a class and love how we end with breathing exercises. It's like exercise, meditation and mindfulness all rolled into one. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. More...
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Rogério Schettino
Leo is such an amazing teacher. His work is excellent. I highly recommend.
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Caroline Dalal
I have benefitted hugely from Leo’s on line classes. His knowledge and skill has been particularly helpful in addressing my back problems.
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Ginnette Grimes
"Somatic Pilates online... an excellent class helping to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness incorporating gentle breathing exercises. Meditative and quietly challenging!" More...
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catlit onetwo
I find the sessions with Leo really helpful. I’ve needed help with improving my breathing. He’s been doing gentle but powerful exercises with me (online) and helped me understand the impact of a past operation on my posture. Over the time I’ve been working with Leo, I have noticed an improvement in my stamina and breathing capacity and generally feeling more well. Core strength has got tons better and made doing other daily activities easier. He’s very personable and sensitive.. More...
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Inna Petrenko
Leo is a true professional. I was reluctant to try a new person since already have somebody I really like. However, Leo made my visit well worth the while. I cannot recommend him enough just say see him. Leo has a holistic approach and goes beyond the treatment, in my case, he has noticed a lack of blood in my left leg and advised on hone remedies More...
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Rodrigo Ribeiro
Amazing experience! Great teacher with a lot of knowledge. The format of the classes is very flexible, being constantly readapted according to the clients needs (attentive of any injuries that the student is currently experiencing). With Leo, I have found myself improving at a great pace. This improvement is consequently extended to other sports that I practise, such as in the gym and dancing. Both of which have seen rapid improvement since my classes with Soma In Motion! More...
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Grania Farrow
Not only is Leo the best Pilates teacher I have ever had, he is also a very kind and thoughtful person. He teaches people to understand how their body works - which puts you in a better position to help yourself and he gives valuable advice eg when recovering from injuries. Leo has a huge amount of experience and has studied for years and continues to study. As a result he is extremely knowledgeable and I learn a lot both in class and from his occasional longer workshops. His massage and acupuncture treatments are very good too. Above all I enjoy and benefit most from doing an online Pilates class with Leo 3 times a week. Every class is different so you never get bored or watch the clock! His monthly pass is good value if you want to do Pilates 3 times a week - and it includes access to his excellent weekly breathing class. I could go on…! More...
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Denise Santos
He is just found out what I have in one go after a few months in Physio from NHS , In Soma in Motion , they just treat well and give you the right attention and care , Also very good listening.
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Andrea Geremia Curti
All my Yoga experience I owe it to Leo. He's an amazing and very talented professional. He's passionate and advocate to deliver the best treatment to his patients.
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Daniela Schettino
Such a high standard work! A professional approach and efficient results. They do work on our bodies and souls. They are very educational in their classes, as well as have a lot of knowledge. I highly recommend their work.
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Amanda Oliveira
I had my first class with Leo back in 2019 in person and continued through lockdown and today online. Leo is an exceptional professional, attentive and an amazing teacher. The classes are superb and even online he manages to spot if you are doing the right thing when practising. I couldn’t recommend him more! More...
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Lungu Roxana
Leonardo is an amazing person. He is the most carrying therapist who listens to your needs. Higly recomend him!!!
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Thibaut Desfoux
What a amazing treatment! I went last week to Soma in Motion as my body was aching. The day after i felt rejuvenated I am definitely recommending Soma Motion and I will be back
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Marcia Costa
Been doing pilates and yoga with Veronica for about 3 years. She's absolutely amazing! Extremely knowledgeable, a terrific professional, and very sweet - I love her ❤
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Sally Field
I have benefited greatly from both in person and online Studio and ZOOM Pilates classes with Leo. I have also found his online Breathing practice classes invaluable. His caring and holistic approach to whatever he is teaching is encouraging and effective. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to improve their fitness. More...
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Sue Treharne
Leo has treated me at the Leamington Therapy Centre and the improvement in my sciatica (from a protruding disc) has been far quicker and more sustained than any other treatment I have had. As a more holistic therapist he has helped me breathe properly, move in a different way and given me focused exercises in between the sports massage and treatment he has performed. Highly recommended. More...
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Roger River
Outstanding experience! I achieved excellent results from pilates classes with Leo. I improved my flexibility and physical energy and reduced body injuries when running or playing golf.
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Massage Therapy
Massage styles we offer:
Therapeutic or Rehab Massage is a technique used to treat distinct pain (especially musculoskeletal pain).
Sports Massage uses faster and stronger movements and manoeuvres to increase blood circulation, which makes for more effective recovery after physical exertion. It can focus its work on isolated areas to solve problems in the musculature, tendons or joints, before or after the exercises.
Reflexology consists of applying pressure to points of the foot, to balance the body's energy and prevent the emergence of diseases and health problems, it can be applied on the feet and hands.
Tui-Na, Tui means “push”, “slide” and Na means “hold tightly”, “seize”. Tui-na is a set of more vigorous manual techniques where the professional, in addition to the hands and fingers, uses the wrists, elbows, forearms and knees in the body's energy channels (meridians) that are also practised in acupuncture.
Medical QiGong is a technique used to treat energetical imbalances inside the body, it is applied on the meridians and acupoints with a gentle touch, (ideal for people that don't like needles)
Somatic Massage is a technique developed by Leo based in his experience with somatic movement and Chinese medicine, the technique is gentle with a soft touch.
Rehab Pilates
In the early 20th century emerged one of the most innovational methods, initially called Contrology by its creator, Joseph Pilates, which later received the name of its inventor. The Pilates method, as it's called now, is founded on six fundamental principles: Breathing, Centering, Concentration, Control, Flow, and Precision. These six principles integrate, create the great effectiveness of Pilates exercises, resulting in a combination of strength, fluidity and balance. Each class aim to draw our mental and physical attention to each exercise, bringing your full intentness to the movements, in order to make us extract the maximum value of it. That's why, since its inception, Pilates has been used successfully in injuries rehabilitation, and neurological disorders, as shown in various research an excellent tool to help to increase focus, body awareness, coordination and stability. Rehab Pilates looks at the body as a whole, improving your breathing, spine stability, core control, shoulder, hip mobility and much more.
Yoga Flow
Influenced by the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice, Vinyasa Yoga is a modern form of yoga that aims to maintain your deep breathing and body awareness intact throughout the yoga movements. Vinyasa Yoga encourages self-observation and mindfulness. It makes the practitioner conscious of every breath, and sensation, and every thinking and emotion to open a space for to us take a deep look into who we are and what we want in life.
Is a type of yoga that is distinguished by connecting postures together such that you can change from one to the other, in the same way, by breathing, is a dynamic way of practising Hatha Yoga, using breath and movement synchronization within intelligent sequences while continually weaving in conscious breath and meditative focus.
Qigong
Qigong (pronounced ‘chee-gung’) is a form of energy cultivation is a system of Chinese medicine that has helped transform people’s health and wellbeing for over 2500 years. Qi in Chinese means ‘life energy’ and gong ‘to cultivate’ is the organising force of the body and energy produced by each cell. It is considered one of the pillars of Chinese medicine, but also the basis of most Chinese martial arts.
The practice of Qigong employs a blend of active and dynamic movements, breathing, visualisation and meditation techniques aiming to cultivate healthy qi flow through the body’s organs and meridians. Assisting us to find this nourishment and use it to support the health of our body, mind and spirit.
It offers tools to help us replenish our resources when they seem depleted or scarce, because of lifestyle, trauma, injury or stress, however, qi can also become stagnant, blocked, diseased, erratic, sluggish, excessive or deficient. Qigong works to cultivate healthy qi flow where there has been disruption or imbalance.
Acupuncture
According to Chinese Medicine, energy called 'Qi ' flows through and about the body via channels or meridians, when is an imbalance or blockage in this energy, pain, illness, and other illnesses can occur. Acupuncture can help to remove the blockage or restore the balance, so it is a treatment that not only reduces pain but also addresses the root cause.
Acupuncture involves inserting needles into the skin at specific points along the meridians on your body. Sometimes, we also manipulate them. The needles are usually left in place for between 40-60 minutes.
Cuppings
Cupping is an ancient healing technique that dates back thousands of years, all the way to the ancient Egyptians. Cupping works by placing vessels (cups) at specific points on the body and inducing a suction to draw the blood within the treatment area up to the surface of the skin, which results in increased blood flow within the treatment area.
When the cup is placed on the skin, it creates a vacuum effect which makes it stick to the skin and it makes the blood immediately rushes to the area, creating a painless bruise that actually feels good. It has application in the treatment of injuries resulting from physical trauma, as a body maintenance and performance enhancement technique by professional athletes, and as a health care tool used to treat a variety of medical conditions including asthma, anaemia, bronchitis, congestion, and the common cold. It has even been shown to increase a person’s sense of well-being.
