About Individual Sessions
People come to me for one-to-one sessions when they are living with pain, want to improve their posture or the way they move or simply feel more at ease in their body.
I first saw Marta when I could barely move due to fasciitis in hips, legs and feet after a lot of structural surgery.
I was a mess.
Her diagnostic and manual therapy skills got me going, unblocked the glue-like state of ligaments and soft tissues, and enabled me to exercise again and help myself.
I still go on occasion to keep ageing limbs mobile.
She is a just a superb hands-on clinician who I would recommend wholeheartedly. I never do reviews but for Marta I make an exception because she is exceptional."
"Overall the change over the 10 Rolfing sessions has been extraordinary. I never expected it could be so powerful.
My posture is much better aligned, my lower back is stronger and more flexible, my shoulders are less.
For several years I had worn orthotics in my shoes to help my posture and prevent knee pain and I no longer need them.
Rachel Spence, London
""When I first came to see Marta, I could hardly walk from the Highgate tube to her house - a 10 minute walk.
I had been told by my doctor that there was 'nothing he could do for me', so being recommended to Marta came at the right time.
She is a warm, welcoming person, with a smile that shines from her eyes as well as her mouth. Her power and strength belies her stature, and she has an uncanny ability to 'hit the spot'.
Her personality is such that one can relax, feel secure and open up.
In return, her skills are such that I can walk, work and spend most of my time without pain- What else is there to say - I feel lucky to have met her."
About Somatic Movement Courses
People join my Somatic Movement classes, in groups or one-to-one, to find ways of easing pain, to better understand their bodies and the way they move, and to feel more at home within themselves.
"These Somatic Movement classes have had a tremendous impact on my posture and overall well being. Each session opens up new possibilities, a different part of my body and nervous system comes 'online'. This happens every single time, no doubt due to Marta's deep understanding of the human body and her care, compassion and humanity that radiate from her every expression.
The benefits for me have been two-fold-the immediate experience of 'ooh, this is how I can feel, this is how I can move my body, this is how my body actually wants or needs to move'. In my head, I always follow this with "why has nobody told me that i can move or feel this way?'...
The other life-changing impact of the sessions is in translating them to everyday life, to the way I move and perceive myself and ultimately the world around me. I do feel that without Marta's guidance, this journey would have been a much rockier one."
Adriana Lukas, UK
"Having my posture analysed by Marta and attending the one to one online somatic sessions has helped me understand why my right shoulder might be so painful and how I can reverse by doing the right exercises" "
"This has been an amazing journey of self-discovery.
I never thought I was going to learn so much about myself and my body by having my posture and walking being assessed.
And the most important thing is that my ankle pain is totally gone!"
""I have been having treatments from Marta for several years. Initially I found her in order to help with lymphoedema but very soon discovered what a brilliant therapist she was for many other issues.
She has helped me with constant neck problems and well as general back pains and serious tension in many parts of the body.
Prior to finding Marta I had tried many therapists but I would say, without exception, that she is the best in all respects.
On top of it all she is a thoroughly lovely person and, as you can tell by her long list of qualifications, is well qualified and continues to develop her expertise.
I have no hesitation in recommending her""
