Sandra Whittle, M.C.S.P., P.O.G.P., F.R.S., Physiofirst member.
I can’t retire I haven’t helped enough people yet, serving patient for over three decades!
Professional Bio: Sandra Whittle | Founder of Soma Therapies
Sandra Whittle is a highly experienced physiotherapist, holistic practitioner, and founder of Soma Therapies, established in 2003. With over 26 years of physiotherapy experience and more than 36 years of complementary therapy practice, Sandra has built a reputation for delivering deeply informed, patient‑centred care that blends clinical expertise with whole‑body understanding.
Qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2000, Sandra went on to complete advanced acupuncture training, alongside extensive study in holistic and complementary therapies. This unique combination of skills allows her to approach each patient with an integrative perspective—addressing not only physical symptoms but the underlying patterns, behaviours, and physiological mechanisms that shape long‑term wellbeing.
In recent years, Sandra has devoted significant time to researching the underlying science behind her innovative therapeutic products, exploring how they empower patients to support their own recovery, comfort, and pelvic health. Her work bridges clinical practice, fascia and lymphatic science, women’s health, and patient‑led rehabilitation—reflecting her commitment to advancing accessible, sustainable solutions for lifelong wellbeing.
Sandra’s clinical approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a belief in the body’s innate capacity to heal when given the right tools, knowledge, and support.
Sandra’s Clinical Interests
- Chronic pain
- Postural alignment
- Massage & Soft Tissue Mobilisations
- Lymphatic & Fascia Integrity
- Acupuncture
- Sports massage and Rehabilitation
- Women’s Health
- Oncology Massage
Sandra’s Professional Memberships
- HCPC – Health Care Professions Council
- CSP – Charted Society of Physiotherapy
- POGP – Pelvic Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy
- FRS – Fascia Research society
- Physiofirst
The Massage Mitts are designed by state registered and chartered physiotherapist Sandra Whittle. She original designed them to protect her hands form repetitive strain injuries after massaging multiple patients in her busy ‘hands on’ approach physiotherapy clinic.
The massage mitts were used for massaging patients that requested massage for a variety of reasons. An in house clinic survey revealed that out of the 455 patients surveyed 98% preferred their massage with the mitts as opposed to bare hands. The Massage Mitts are patented and a lot of care and attention has gone into the design features.
Patients started borrowing the mitts to use at home, it soon became apparent the benefits for patient to self-massage in-between treatment session. Not only did it give some of the control and responsibility back to the patient, it empowered them to help themselves and to move away from the ‘you do it for me’ culture.
We know there are many health benefits from self-massaging; it will ease tense, fatigued, painful muscles and repetitive strain conditions. Self-massage stimulates the body’s own physiological responses to enhance repair, promote healing, remodel tissue, reduce swelling and decrease associated strain that cause dysfunction and pain.
“I am devoting the rest of my physiotherapy career encouraging people to help themselves to live and move with as little pain as possible. I want to be part of the revolution that gets people motivated to take more control of their own pain destiny.”
Let’s face it you know our body’s better than anyone else and we should be taking responsibility for them.