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Sara Newberry

Sara Newberry is a devoted bodyworker, mother, and founder of Somatic Sole Massage in St. Louis, MO, where she blends ancient wisdom with modern nervous system science to support holistic well-being. Specializing in Mind Body Coaching—a bottom-up approach that centers the body’s intelligence rather than the mind’s agenda—Sara offers a deeply intuitive, trauma-informed space for healing and transformation. Through barefoot massage, somatic practices, and sacred motherhood care, she guides clients in reconnecting with their body’s natural rhythms and resilience.

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Let me prove why we need to be in person together. Reweaving a new way to practice This is what is left for October: Thursday 10/15 1230 Saturday 10/17 1230 Monday 10/19 1030 Wednesday 10/21 230 (Sliding scale: 60 mins) Thursday 10/22 830 Friday 10/23 830 **EMAIL ME If you want these as they may not show up on the scheduler** This isn’t a massage you get, it’s an experience you surrender to. Each long, weighted stroke is delivered with the grounded grace of bare feet, the rhythmic beauty of...

The podcast has been on a little pause. A New Class! Many of you have LOVED the new service, Intra-Oral Massage. You can still receive that! As I've developed this, I could feel something emerging. This work can be done by YOU--at home! And I found it pairing so nicely with the lymphatic work that I attribute to some of what helped me improve my POTs/Long Covid symptoms. (if you have questions about that, send 'em to me!) And I want to teach you how to treat yourself. -If you have a history...

Let me prove why we need to be in person together. Reweaving a new way to practice I have an opening: Tuesday 9/15 1030a (sliding scale/60 mins) Wednesday 9/16 230p Friday 9/18 230p (Just added!) **EMAIL ME If you want these as they may not show up on the scheduler** This isn’t a massage you get, it’s an experience you surrender to. Each long, weighted stroke is delivered with the grounded grace of bare feet, the rhythmic beauty of Swedish massage and the intuitive depth of trigger point...

The podcast has been on a little pause. Oops, I screwed up the dates. I'm not really sure what I was thinking... Nervous System Understanding September 13 FasciAshi Intermediate [Review or New student] (this comes with a free entry to my Intra-oral self-massage class and a free somatic resource guide) September 21-22 FasciAshi AdvancedDecember 7-8 Evidence Informed Pregnancy Massage October 29-30 FasciAshi FundamentalsNovember 12-14 Schedule Here Care Has to Include the Caregiver I don't want...

The podcast has been on a little pause. Back to Structure, Back to you. We're still reweaving a new way to care over here. Summer is winding down. School is back in session. Let's get in the classroom together. Schedule Here Care Has to Include the Caregiver I don't want to teach you how to burn out more efficiently There's something I've been thinking about a lot as I prepare for this next season of teaching. Massage therapists are incredibly good at caring for other people's bodies. We're...

The podcast has been on a little pause. Back to Structure, Back to you. A price change. And a package to ease you in. We're still reweaving a new way to care over here. Summer is winding down. School is back in session. Schedule Here I never know how much to share on social media, so I try to keep this space a little more sacred. A place where I can share more specifically about what I’m thinking, creating, questioning, and doing. Your inbox is something I don’t take lightly. If you’re...

Wovens next episode is available on all of your players or click this link to go to YouTube. Schedule here Reweaving a new way to practice We’re Building a Different Rhythm of Care Hi there, I had a last minute cancellation: Wednesday July 8th 2p (Great for sliding scale option. It's only 60 mins) Thursday July 9th 830a Friday July 10th 230p & 430p **EMAIL ME If you want these as they may not show up on the scheduler** Body Wisdom begins 7/12/26 8a And will continue weekly. I just ask that...

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You are an adult and should be respected as one. I see so many specific patterns in students that traverse time and place. As I’ve now taught more advanced level students, I see something that I want to say out loud. In FUNdamentals, we focus on the structure around how to use your feet. In Intermediate, we start to expand out. Ideally, you’ve been using your feet for awhile and you’re navigating your own professional practice. And here’s where things get interesting. You’ve workshopped and...

Hi, I'm thrilled you've decided to join us for Myofascial Ashiatsu ADVANCED with the Center for Barefoot Massage in St. Louis, MO. I'm Sara Newberry, and I'll be your instructor. Here's my suggestion between now and class time. Please, attempt to put every client you see on their side. I want you to get comfortable with side-lying! My hope is that you'll leave this class feeling inspired, drenched in new material, and prepared to take on a new adventure. If you're having any concerns, please...

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Wovens next episode is available on all of your players or click this link to go to YouTube. Schedule here Reweaving a new way to practice We’re Building a Different Rhythm of Care Hi there, I had two last minute cancellations for tomorrow, Saturday May 30th. 9a & 1p As you probably can imagine, I hate charging people for missed appointments and I'd rather book with people receiving the services I provide. To schedule, send me a reply email here as soon as possible! A note about pain. I see a...