I work with people at many different stages of life and movement ability. Some come to me in pain, some want to age well, others want to move and perform better — but they all share one thing: a sense that their body could function with more ease, balance, and confidence.

Structural Integration is not about fixing a single symptom. It’s about supporting your whole system — structure, movement, and nervous system — so your body can reorganise itself in a healthier way.

Below are the main groups of people I work with. You may recognise yourself in more than one.

Longevity, Ageing Well & Healthy Movement

For people who want to stay active, independent, and resilient as they age.

You may notice:

• Stiffness increasing with age
• Loss of balance or confidence in movement
• Fear of falls or injury
• Reduced flexibility or joint mobility

Structural Integration supports:

• Dynamic posture and balance
• Bone and joint health
• Efficient movement with less effort
• Long-term vitality and confidence

This work is suitable for every age — it’s never too early or too late to improve how your body relates to gravity.

→ Explore my articles on longevity, ageing well, and healthy movement

Testimonial: Linden

Chronic Pain & Long-Standing Tension

For people who have tried many approaches but haven’t found lasting relief.

Common reasons people come to see me include:

• Chronic back, neck, shoulder, hip, or knee pain
• Pain that returns despite exercise or stretching
• Persistent tightness or stiffness
• Osteoarthritis-related discomfort

Rather than chasing symptoms, Structural Integration addresses underlying patterns of tension, compensation, and misalignment that often keep pain repeating.

→ Read more about working with chronic pain and long-standing tension

Testimonial: Tess

Athletes & Active People

For those who want to move better, perform better, and recover faster.

I work with:

• Recreational and competitive athletes
• Runners, cyclists, golfers, skiers, dancers, and yoga practitioners
• People whose bodies are under repetitive load

This work helps to:

• Improve movement efficiency and coordination
• Reduce injury risk
• Speed up recovery
• Restore balance between strength and flexibility

Better alignment means your training works with your body, not against it.

→ Explore how Structural Integration supports athletes and active people

Testimonial: Cycling, running

Injury & Surgery Recovery

For people healing from physical trauma.

This includes:

• Sports injuries
• Accidents or falls
• Post-surgical recovery
• Scar tissue and movement restriction

Structural Integration can support recovery by:

• Improving tissue mobility
• Reducing compensatory patterns
• Restoring confidence in movement
• Helping the body reintegrate after trauma

→ Learn more about injury and surgery recovery

Testimonial: Robin

Postural Problems & Modern Lifestyle Strain

For people affected by prolonged sitting and habitual postures.

Common concerns:

• Office-related posture issues
• Forward head posture and rounded shoulders
• Lower back pain from sitting
• Scoliosis or spinal imbalances
• Flat feet, knee or hip rotations

This work helps reorganise posture so your body no longer has to work so hard just to stay upright.

→ Read about postural problems, office work strain, and scoliosis

Testimonial: James, Marianna

Trauma, Stress & Emotional Tension

For people who feel stress held in their body.

You may notice:

• Jaw clenching or TMJ
• Tight shoulders or chest
• Shallow breathing
• General sense of holding or bracing

Fascia responds to both physical and emotional stress. By working gently and precisely with the body, many clients experience not only physical relief, but a greater sense of calm, safety, and embodiment.

→ Explore how trauma and emotional stress are held in the body

“The last few years my life has been very stressful and I hold the anxiety and stress in my body. Everything seemed to be aching, I felt so tired. I had no energy to move, and when I did I ached for days. My body seemed to collapse under the stress.

After 10 sessions with Martina I felt the release of tightness in my body. I felt the support from my feet. I felt stronger and more confident just standing. I felt like myself again. My body didn’t ache and felt more energetic and optimistic. I started swimming and walking, enjoying exploring my body in motion.”

Testimonial: Rebecca, mum of children with neurodiversity and autism

Is This Work for You?

Structural Integration may be especially helpful if you:

• Experience chronic pain or stiffness
• Feel compression in the joints, restriction, or misalignment
• Struggle with posture despite effort
• Want lasting change rather than temporary relief
• Are curious about deeper body awareness

If you’re unsure where you fit, that’s completely normal. You don’t need a perfect category — just a body that wants to move better.

Book a session or get in touch to discuss whether this work is right for you.