SOMA Training was developed by osteopath, Guy Voyer. Dr. Voyer is a former olympic athlete in judo, a physiotherapist (physical therapist) with several medical specializations in sports medicine, traumatology, psychological medicine, physical medicine and manual therapy. He is also an Orthopedic MD and has a PhD in Pedagogy. After completing his osteopathic studies, he focused his research on the understanding and treatment of the body’s global fascial system. Due to the fascial systems’ interconnected and complex nature, Dr. Voyer realized that traditional biomechanical principles did not address the complexity of the body’s structure, and therefore needed a new paradigm or lens, one both global and complex and a new model, tensegrity biomechanics, that could address the interconnected nature exposed through the fascial system. As a result of his extensive research, Guy Voyer D.O. developed the ELDOA system; myofascial stretching and global postural stretching, just some of the methods that are used in his Soma Training program today.

SOMA Training provides different types of exercises than you would experience with a physical therapist or personal trainer. Often used alongside other modalities, SOMA Training uses a biomechanical model that takes the interconnected complex nature of the human body into account, unlike traditional physical therapy or generalized personal training.

Many of my clients have experienced relief through SOMA Training that they did not receive in working with their therapist or trainer. It targets different areas in more specific ways.

SOMA Training is for everyone, aiding in both rehabilitation and preventative care. The exercises are beneficial for young and old, as well as those with injuries or those seeking to enhance the enjoyment and wellbeing in their everyday lives.

I work with all ages from young professionals, athletes, and older individuals looking to ease pain and enjoy everyday activities.