The Soma Room - Massage Therapy In Ealing, London
Our Therapists
Maite Delafin
Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Pregnancy Massage
Originally a Trinity Laban trained contemporary dancer, choreographer and lecturer, Maite's fascination with the science of movement and the human body led her first to train in sports and deep tissue massage, before deciding to undertake a Masters in Osteopathy.
She is currently in her fifth and final year of Osteopathy training, consistently coming top of her year and winning annual awards for her academic achievements. Maite combines a warm and caring manner with an impressive clinical knowledge, and is able to provide detailed assessments and home-care advice when necessary.
She is currently in her fifth and final year of Osteopathy training, consistently coming top of her year and winning annual awards for her academic achievements. Maite combines a warm and caring manner with an impressive clinical knowledge, and is able to provide detailed assessments and home-care advice when necessary.
Donna Wilkinson
Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, Traditional Hawaiian Massage
Donna grew up with massage therapy from an early age, having been taught by her mother, a clinical massage therapist and massage lecturer. An expert in meditation and mindfulness, Donna is also one of only a few UK therapists trained in Traditional Hawaiian (Lomi Lomi) massage, as well as Ayurvedic Yoga massage.
Additionally trained in Advanced Clinical massage, Donna has a rounded approach to helping clients with injury and chronic pain, with an interest in addressing the different aspects a person's life which might be contributing to underlying problems.
Additionally trained in Advanced Clinical massage, Donna has a rounded approach to helping clients with injury and chronic pain, with an interest in addressing the different aspects a person's life which might be contributing to underlying problems.
Kerry Tibby
Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Strapping & Taping
Kerry has always had an interest in sport, being a passionate football player in her early teens. A sports-related overuse injury and subsequent rehabilitation showed her the powerful benefits manual therapy can provide, and prompted her to retrain as a sports massage therapist.
She is currently the massage therapist for an U14 football club in West London and volunteers her massage services regularly at sporting events. She is also in the process of completing a diploma in Strength and Conditioning, giving her a special understanding of gym and strength-related injury.
She is currently the massage therapist for an U14 football club in West London and volunteers her massage services regularly at sporting events. She is also in the process of completing a diploma in Strength and Conditioning, giving her a special understanding of gym and strength-related injury.
Natalie Heng
Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage
Natalie is a clinical massage therapist with a passion for science and a B.sc. in biology. She spent a decade working as a journalist writing about science, the environment and the arts before transitioning into manual therapy.
Having trained in Advanced Clinical massage at the JING Institute in Brighton, Natalie is currently undertaking a three year BTEC Level 6 Diploma in Sports and Clinical massage, a degree-level qualification which is the most advanced massage training in the country.
She incorporates techniques from Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release and advanced stretching to get her clients moving, feeling and living better.
Having trained in Advanced Clinical massage at the JING Institute in Brighton, Natalie is currently undertaking a three year BTEC Level 6 Diploma in Sports and Clinical massage, a degree-level qualification which is the most advanced massage training in the country.
She incorporates techniques from Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Shiatsu, Myofascial Release and advanced stretching to get her clients moving, feeling and living better.
Claudia Tessarin
Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage
Claudia has a passion for yoga, and over the past four years has specialised in the art of Traditional Thai Yoga massage, a modality which combines compressions with gentle stretches. She is currently undertaking a three year diploma training in Shiatsu at The London College of Shiatsu.
Claudia has a particular interest in the affects of repetitive strain and stress on the body, and has completed a number of sports massage qualifications as well as attending master-classes by the world renowned John Gibbons of the Bodymaster Method. She specialises in techniques which improve mobility, as well as reducing muscular tension and improving postural imbalances.
Claudia has a particular interest in the affects of repetitive strain and stress on the body, and has completed a number of sports massage qualifications as well as attending master-classes by the world renowned John Gibbons of the Bodymaster Method. She specialises in techniques which improve mobility, as well as reducing muscular tension and improving postural imbalances.
Donna Elsey
Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Relaxation Massage
Donna Elsey completed her massage training in Canada - the only country in the world requiring degree-level education for massage therapists. She graduated from her intensive, two-year training in 2009 with Honours, before going on to train further in deep tissue, pregnancy, Esalen massage (myofascial release), strain-counterstrain technique, hot stone massage and Thai Yoga massage. She has since worked all over the world, providing treatments which balance an advanced understanding of clinical reasoning with high degrees of empathy and intuition.
As a new mum, Donna has a firsthand understanding about the joyful, and often challenging, journey of pregnancy, and a passion for helping her pregnant clients to navigate the transition into motherhood, which goes beyond her clinical training.
As a new mum, Donna has a firsthand understanding about the joyful, and often challenging, journey of pregnancy, and a passion for helping her pregnant clients to navigate the transition into motherhood, which goes beyond her clinical training.
Diane Przybilla
Pregnancy Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage
Diane specialises in women's health, and supports clients experiencing fertility changes, miscarriages, early pregnancy concerns, complicated pregnancies, postnatal issues and menopause, as well as holding women's circles and offering yoga for fertility in Ealing.
Diane graduated in holistic and deep tissue massage from the London School of Massage, before going on to completing the Well Mother pregnancy massage and bodywork course, which is known as one of the most rigorous pregnancy massage courses in the world.
Her most recent undertaking is learning the art of Traditional Hawaiian (Lomi Lomi) massage under the tutelage of Rosalie Samet in Brighton.
Diane graduated in holistic and deep tissue massage from the London School of Massage, before going on to completing the Well Mother pregnancy massage and bodywork course, which is known as one of the most rigorous pregnancy massage courses in the world.
Her most recent undertaking is learning the art of Traditional Hawaiian (Lomi Lomi) massage under the tutelage of Rosalie Samet in Brighton.
Gosia Campbell
Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Thai Foot Massage, Natural Face Lift Massage
Gosia is a passionate holistic therapist with over 19 years of experience in massage therapy and beauty. A particular interest in aromatherapy led her to create her own 100% natural skincare brand in 2016, and she complements each massage session with her own wonderful range of aromatherapy massage oils.
Gosia combines results-driven treatments with touches of relaxation and luxury, and can combine techniques from Swedish, Remedial, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai, and Warm Bamboo massage upon request. She also offers highly popular Thai Foot Massage and Natural Face Lift Massage.
Gosia combines results-driven treatments with touches of relaxation and luxury, and can combine techniques from Swedish, Remedial, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai, and Warm Bamboo massage upon request. She also offers highly popular Thai Foot Massage and Natural Face Lift Massage.
Sophie Rose
Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Relaxation Massage, Pregnancy Massage
Sophie obtained her first massage qualification in 2003, and has since clocked up over 2500 hours of massage therapy training in a wide range of modalities designed to help clients deal with chronic pain, stress and injury.
Her clients are drawn to her friendly, professional and focussed manner, and she specialises in accurately pinpointing trigger points or 'knots' and reducing the discomfort of these with neuromuscular and myofascial techniques. She has a particular interest in mental and psychological wellbeing, and is currently undertaking a B.Sc. in psychology with the Open University, which she is combining with her massage work as well as running The Soma Room.
Her clients are drawn to her friendly, professional and focussed manner, and she specialises in accurately pinpointing trigger points or 'knots' and reducing the discomfort of these with neuromuscular and myofascial techniques. She has a particular interest in mental and psychological wellbeing, and is currently undertaking a B.Sc. in psychology with the Open University, which she is combining with her massage work as well as running The Soma Room.