Soma-Psych Alignment

Soma-Psych Alignment® (SPA for short) is a trauma-based modality developed by Laura Shipp and Krystyna Lawson-Iles. Laura and Krystyna found by combining several of their existing modalities they effectively supported clients in releasing trauma for good.

Many people understandably do not want to discuss previous trauma as it can often be triggering further inhibiting its release. SPA very much works on the principle that you do not need to verbally share or relive the trauma - you can simply allow your physical body to communicate for you. By releasing old trauma you leave unhelpful memories and experiences behind that are stopping you from moving forward and living the life you deserve.

Would you like to be a SPA Therapist?

Our SPA training is open to existing practitioners of most modalities. 

During our three day training we will teach you mind and body techniques including how to read the emotional and physical body. Then how to release anything that is no longer serving your clients.

Investment

Two days live online with one day in-person. 

The one day in-person training is arranged in pairs usually on a Wednesday or Friday between one to six weeks after the online training to allow for consolidation. Being limited to pairs provides plenty of practice time especially for those new to muscle testing. It is held at Laura Shipp Wellbeing's practice in Somerset. 

The fee of £595.00 includes the marking of three case studies. There is also an option to purchase for £755.00 which includes 4-months of group supervision post-qualifying. Supervision is mandatory for a further 8-months.

If you are unsure whether you want to progress to Soma-Psych Alignment® Therapist Training and learn muscle testing, we offer the first two days as standalone online training, with the option to upgrade at a later date. Please see our shop for more details and the cost.

2025 training: 

• 15 and 16 March
• 11 and 12 October

From 2025 if Laura teaches you in-person on day 3 and marks your three case studies your observation will be assessed by Krystyna Lawson-Iles. The fee for this is payable directly to Krystyna.

Laura will be assessing Krystyna's in-person and case study students for a fee of £85.00.

Basic NLP is a pre-requisite. If you haven’t trained in basic NLP techniques we invite you to book onto our Introduction to NLP for Coaches and Therapists by following the button below.

If you have completed training in counselling, CBT or another psychosocial modality we invite you to purchase our online NLP, Hypnotherapy and Life Coach Diploma module 1 from our shop.

To qualify as a Soma-Psych Alignment® Therapist accredited by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine you are required to complete 3 case studies and be observed with a real client. 

You must also provide details of your Kinesiology and first aid training, insurance, DBS check, and registration with the Information Commissioner's Office.

First aid training is often overlooked, but particularly when working with trauma and somatic experiencing it is very important. It is preferred that you have attended an in-person one-day emergency first aid at work course as a minimum.

We can arrange for the DBS check. The fee for this is £53.85 and is payable direct to Care Check during your application.

All requirements must be met within 6-months of attending the last training day. If this is not met you will be invited to re-attend the three days of training. There will be a charge for re-attending the in-person day only (£135.00). There may be a nominal fee if additional case studies need to be submitted (£20.00 per case study).

Supervision is required for a year post-qualifying. Group supervision is provided by The Mind Body Gut Company for the first 4-months.

“I have spent the last 9 years studying many different modalities and therapies, giving me what can sometimes be an overwhelming set of “tools” in my therapy toolkit.

What I love about Soma-Psych Alignment is that it is a process that brings in many of my “tools” but lets the body decide what it needs. It has really simplified my emotional and trauma work.

I would say that the SPA training has been the “icing on the cake” of my training, bringing everything together for me. I feel like I am now complete! Thank you Laura and Krystyna for creating this amazing process”.

Elaine Stavet ND

"Laura is a wealth of knowledge and a true pleasure and privilege to learn from. Her presence in my life in general, is nothing less than a special gift.  

My SPA training was incredibly beneficial and very thorough. Laura explained everything carefully and answered all my questions clearly helping me connect my learning with my thoughts and experience.  

Her training was meticulous, and she was careful to ensure that I grasped all the concepts and was able to implement them successfully. Her attitude throughout was consistently positive and encouraging. I came away feeling empowered, much more knowledgeable, and keen to practice and incorporate what I had acquired.   

Working with trauma wasn’t something I ever even fathomed myself doing. However, my work in nutritional therapy and my studies in the incredible field of naturopathy and healing has made me realize that the emotional aspect of a person’s health journey is crucial.   

Whether a person wants to tackle the mental/emotional element in their practice, it’s presence and impact is inevitable (and often dramatic). The SPA training, which I feel extremely grateful to have been able to embark on, is such a wonderful way to be able to support clients. It combines various modalities that I have had my eyes opened to and I am so excited to delve into these and deepen my knowledge and skills. It is an amazing addition to any healing practice.  

This training really was an experience I will cherish in many ways. I was literally a little blown away by it all!"

Dana Jamous, Nutritional Therapist