Move Naturally Somatics
Personal Trainers
Move Naturally Somatics
13 Ladysmith Rd, Gloucester
# Move Naturally Somatics
Move Naturally Somatics, based in Gloucester, is a personal training and somatic movement coaching practice led by Nichola Orrey, who brings nearly 20 years of experience in fitness and body awareness work.
The business serves clients seeking more than conventional exercise—those wanting training that integrates physical fitness with mental and emotional wellbeing. This includes people with specific medical conditions, those in cancer rehabilitation, individuals recovering from injuries, and anyone whose exercise motivation has plateaued. Nichola works particularly with clients frustrated by generic programmes that don't transfer to real-world physical demands or those struggling with accumulated tension affecting their movement quality.
What distinguishes Move Naturally Somatics is its dual approach combining practical personal training with somatic coaching. Rather than simply prescribing harder workouts, Nichola identifies what inhibits progress—whether tension from trauma, injuries, or postural habits—and addresses the mind-body connection underlying movement patterns. This prevents injury whilst building sustainable strength, mobility and balance. The philosophy centres on efficient movement training that reduces accumulated tension rather than creating it, making fitness genuinely relevant to daily life demands.
The somatic element is crucial: clients reconnect with bodily awareness, releasing blocks that limit progress. This integrated approach transforms exercise from a frustrating chore into an enjoyable, personalised practice aligned with individual lifestyles and goals.
Move Naturally Somatics, based in Gloucester, is a personal training and somatic movement coaching practice led by Nichola Orrey, who brings nearly 20 years of experience in fitness and body awareness work.
The business serves clients seeking more than conventional exercise—those wanting training that integrates physical fitness with mental and emotional wellbeing. This includes people with specific medical conditions, those in cancer rehabilitation, individuals recovering from injuries, and anyone whose exercise motivation has plateaued. Nichola works particularly with clients frustrated by generic programmes that don't transfer to real-world physical demands or those struggling with accumulated tension affecting their movement quality.
What distinguishes Move Naturally Somatics is its dual approach combining practical personal training with somatic coaching. Rather than simply prescribing harder workouts, Nichola identifies what inhibits progress—whether tension from trauma, injuries, or postural habits—and addresses the mind-body connection underlying movement patterns. This prevents injury whilst building sustainable strength, mobility and balance. The philosophy centres on efficient movement training that reduces accumulated tension rather than creating it, making fitness genuinely relevant to daily life demands.
The somatic element is crucial: clients reconnect with bodily awareness, releasing blocks that limit progress. This integrated approach transforms exercise from a frustrating chore into an enjoyable, personalised practice aligned with individual lifestyles and goals.
Services offered
Personal trainingSomatic movement coachingCancer rehabilitation supportInjury recovery trainingMental health fitness supportFunctional movement trainingPosture correctionStrength and mobility coaching