SPORTS MASSAGE & MOVEMENT THERAPY
SOMA
Performance. Recovery. Longevity.
Hands-on therapy and movement training for athletes and active bodies.
Specialized hands-on therapy and movement coaching designed for athletes, active individuals, and bodies that demand more.
Through targeted manual therapy, mobility work, and performance-focused movement training, SOMA helps you restore function, improve movement quality, and build long-term resilience.
SPORTS MASSAGE & MOVEMENT THERAPY
Performance. Recovery. Longevity.
Hands-on therapy and movement training for athletes and active bodies.
SOMA combines sports massage, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, and movement training to support recovery, improve movement quality, and help active bodies perform at their best.
A WHOLE-BODY APPROACH
More than where you feel tight or sore
Sessions look at the body as an integrated system and consider movement patterns, muscular tension, breathing mechanics, gait, strength, and coordination.
Depending on the athlete’s needs and goals, a session may include hands-on manual therapy, movement training, or a combination of both.
SPORTS MASSAGE & MANUAL THERAPY
Hands-on work, individualized to you
Hands-on work is individualized to the athlete, their sport, training demands, and goals. Sessions may incorporate:
- Sports & therapeutic massage
- Neuromuscular therapy (NMT)
- Myofascial release (MFR)
- Sports & therapeutic massage
- Recovery and maintenance work
- Pre- and post-event bodywork
The goal is to support recovery, movement quality, and the physical demands of training and sport.
MOVEMENT & PERFORMANCE
Changes that carry over into training
When appropriate, hands-on work can be integrated with active movement and strength training. Movement sessions may incorporate:
- Movement assessment
- Strength and corrective exercise
- Gait mechanics
- Rotational movement
- Breath and pressure mechanics
- Coordination and whole-body integration
The goal is not simply to create temporary changes on the table, but to help those changes carry over into movement, training, and everyday life.
WHO I WORK WITH
Competitive & recreational athletes
SOMA works with athletes across a variety of sports and activities, including:
RUNNERS
SURFERS
CYCLISTS
STRENGTH ATHLETES
OUTDOOR ATHLETES
ACTIVE ADULTS
Individual sessions, ongoing recovery work, and performance-focused massage and movement sessions are available.
ABOUT LAURA
Manual therapy meets movement
Laura is a California Certified Massage Therapist specializing in the intersection of manual therapy and movement. Her training includes:
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Functional Patterns Human Foundations
- Movement and strength training
- Corrective exercise
- Gait and rotational mechanics
- Breath and pressure mechanics
- Integrated movement and manual therapy
Her approach combines years of hands-on bodywork with movement education to create individualized sessions based on the demands of each person’s body, sport, and training.
For Athletes, Coaches & Performance Professionals
Let's work together
SOMA welcomes opportunities to work with individual athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning professionals, teams, and sports organizations.
Services can include individual athlete sessions, ongoing recovery and maintenance work, training support, event support, and collaboration alongside an athlete’s existing performance or healthcare team.
Athlete & Team Inquiry
Tell me about your goals
Share a little about your sport, training, and what you’re looking for. Laura will follow up to discuss the right session format.