How does somatic massage differ to regular massage?
How is a somatic massage different?
In the Cambridge dictionary somatic means "relating to the body as opposed to the mind". this means inside the body. What are you storing (besides some extra fat) that is energy, and that can transmute over time (or straight away) into pain.
A few years ago I twisted my ankle, and I stopped immediately and said to myself "what were you just thinking when you did this", I can't remember exactly but I do know it was negative and took me out of being in the moment. I applied the ho'oponopono forgiveness and decided no matter whether I was right or wrong I would forgive myself for thinking this, for creating this injury, for not staying in the moment etc and I noticed the pain start to reduce and within 6 hours all pain was gone.
I studied therapeutic/ remedial massage over 30 years ago and I have always been told that I have the "golden touch". I have women who have been sexually abused say that I am the only person they do not react to when I massage their lower back. I take that as such a huge compliment, and I always go into each massage with the intention of being a clear conduit for Spirit to help the client heal using my hands, voice and vibration of my sound healing instruments.
This may seem a bit too woo woo for some, and that's ok, you can come and have a general massage - just book a somatic massage but state you just want a standard massage.
Somatic Massage South Coogee
- Have you got frustrated and annoyed that 1 day after a massage you still have aches and pains?
Many times I have found that although a client is coming to see me with back pain, their issue is that they had unresolved issues, mainly from childhood, that was limiting them from being able to live their life freely.
I have found using a combination of therapeutic / remedial massage, sound healing, and talking about emotions helps to release the tension in that area and allows the client to maybe look at it from a new perspective.
My room is located in South Coogee and I work on Friday and Saturday's.
Testimonial from Martine: I have experienced 3 x Somatic sessions with Simone. All 3 were amazing! The positive internal shifts, as well as the physical shifts have been remarkable. It is such an effective way to move through trauma and help harmonies the past with the present. I felt safe and in complete trust with Simone. Her authenticity and kindness throughout has been instrumental in my healing too. I highly recommend these incredible techniques under the wonderful care of Simone!
Therapeutic / remedial massage
I studied therapeutic massage over 30 years ago. This means that I understand if you are having pain in one area it may need to be released somewhere else first so the muscles can relax. Combining my varied studies I offer relaxation through massage and sound. I thought of calling it therapeutic bodywork, but decided on somatic massage, as it is defined as being more in the body than the mind, and allows the nervous system to regulate through touch and sound, and using my EFT/tapping training to deal with the emotions that you still think about.
I offer massage therapy in South Coogee, NSW on Friday and Saturdays between 10am - 4pm.
Testimonial from Yifat: I’ve never been someone who easily enjoys massages. It’s usually hard for me to get out of my head, and I often find myself tensing up instead of relaxing. But Simone created such a safe, nourishing space that something completely different happened. Her touch, combined with the somatic elements and the sound healing, helped me finally let go. For the first time in a session like this, I drifted off and allowed myself to truly rest.
This wasn’t just a massage. It felt like a whole body-mind therapy. Afterwards I felt amazing - lighter, softer, and deeply held, almost like I had just received a big, comforting hug from the universe. It was such a beautiful experience and one I’d wholeheartedly recommend.
Sound Healing South Coogee
I completed (March 2024) my Diploma of Sound Healing 1-2-1, and this allows me to work professionally 1-2-1 with clients, helping them heal from various ailments using my sound healing instruments and my voice.
A sound healing allows you to connect with your higher self, shift stuck energy and create and manifest what you want to bring into your life. It is very relaxing and often clients fall asleep on the table. As our bodies are energy, the vibration of the sounds are able to move through our bodies easily and help shift stuck emotions or beliefs and can release pain and help with the healing process.
Sound therapy is now being used by doctors to help patients with cancer understand how their beliefs are creating their dis-ease and how the use of sound and visualisation can help shift and heal. For more information read The Healing Power of Sound by Mitchell L Gaynor M.D
Sound bath with Simone
Experience the healing benefits of a sound bath Eastern Suburbs Sydney
A sound bath is where a group of people are experiencing a sound healing session together. My sound baths are all held at Totem Hall, rear 220 Malabar Road, South Coogee. Sessions are held either on Thursday evening from 7:30pm - 8:45pm or Sunday 4:30pm - 5:45pm. This old scout hall (no bad energy held here) is a shared space for many, so you will need to bring with you: yoga mat, pillow, and layered clothes to keep warm. A 3d eye pillow will be provided.
I have a diploma in sound therapy, therefore I am trained to take you on a journey. Instruments that may be used are Crystal Singing Bowls (full chakra range), Tibetan Singing Bowls (full chakra range), hand held drum x 2, ocean drum, rain disc, gong x 3, koshi chimes, tingchas, kalimba, and my voice.
My favourite mantra that I often use is Om Mani Padma Hum and this is broken down as meaning: Om - purifies ego; Ma - purifies jealousy; Ni - purifies passion; Pad - purifies ignorance; Me - purifies greed; Hum - purifies hatred
All sound baths begin with a shamanic meditation, and end with a group healing.
Visualisation / EFT, tapping Coogee
Do you wish you could go back in time and tell a certain person or people that they were wrong, that they hurt you?
I found when I was studying EFT (tapping) that when I combined visualisation with tapping I was getting much better results for my clients. When I decided to swap tapping with sound the effects were even more astounding.
I have used a photo of koshi chimes, sage stick and Tibetan singing bowl as they symbolise cleansing and movement.
Theta Healing
Theta healing was created by Vianna Stibal and it alllows you to look at your beliefs and decide whether they still are true or if you would like to change them. I use this in our one on one sessions when looking at old trauma and situations that you still carry with you today.
Vianna created a short meditation that allows each person to connect with their higher self and creator so that the healing bypasses the ego, and the practitioner is able to help the client to get to the underlying belief. We are then able to ask if you would like certain emotions and feelings to be downloaded into your body so you can know and understand what it feels like to be loved, to be accepted and many more.
I have used a photo of an owl here as the owl is my medicine totem
Shamanic Practice
I have always felt a connection with the teachings of the Native Americans, and when my naturopath told about a shamanic practice course she was studying I knew I wanted to learn it as well.
I completed my 2 year course with Orion from truthandpower.com.au, where I learned a variety of rituals, and the psychology behind trauma and energy in the body, and I am able to help clients combine metaphysical and physical to shift their energy and old beliefs/traumas.
Simone Baron
Simone Baron
I was always a healthy and active child who learned about grief at a young age. This led me on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual practises to help me understand why I am here and what it is I am meant to be doing. A major part of my journey was being diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2002 and learning how my diet caused this. I have been studying sound healing, theta healing, eft (tapping) and shamanic practices to be able to help clients heal on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels. I live in Sydney, Australia.
Respect
I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work and live. I pay my respects to Elders of past, present and future.
My Services
SOMATIC MASSAGE
I studied deep tissue / therapeutic massage over 30 years ago and practised part-time while raising my kids, now they are grown I have my energy and desire back to help heal people.
I love combining my EFT/tapping or sound instruments with my massage making it a somatic massage as it allows the person to acknowledge the trauma caught in that area and release it.
When I was doing my Reiki course my master Michelle had a sore shoulder and could not lift her arm higher than 25°, so I offered her a massage and within 15 minutes, using massage, tuning forks and words of forgiveness, she was then able to release all pain and move her arm in a 360° direction.
SOUND HEALING
A 1-2-1 sound healing is 1 hour of you lying on a massage table and enjoying the various vibrations and sounds that are moved over and around your body.
We use sound every day, through our voices, to music and the sounds of nature. When we are feeling low we will often use music to align with the feeling or choose a more upbeat melody to change how we are feeling.
Sound Healing can help shift your energy and emotional blocks in a very gentle and calm manner without having to get undressed or be overly touched. Having a Tibetan Singing Bowl rest on your abdomen, or tuning forks next to your ears or on your spine, and to feel the vibration through your body is so calming and feels amazing to know how our bodies can allow the vibration to move through it.
SOUND HEALING AND THE MOON
My sound baths with the moon have moved to Totem Hall on Malabar Road in South Coogee and tickets can be booked through humanitix.
Dates for 2025:
March 30 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
May 1 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
May 29 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
June 26 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
July 24 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
August 24 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
September 21 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
October 23 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
November 20 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
December 21 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
I use a shamanic protection, guided meditation and sound instruments with my voice to send vibration through your body to release any blocked pain or emotion. Instruments I may use are Crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, gong, drum, rattle, kalimba, chimes, and others - all help to shift the energy in a gentle way. I finish with a group healing for someone nominated by each person attending.
Humanitix bookings will be open 2 weeks before event, and will be held at Totem Hall, 220r Malabar Rd, South Coogee.
GIFT VOUCHER
Wanting to give a gift to a loved one or someone special? Our vouchers are emailed to you and are available for somatic massage or sound healing 1 hour session
Next Sound Bath Oct 19
I have been so fortunate to have a amazing harpist join me to start our sessions with such beauty and lightness