ABOUT

SOUND BODY: PHYSIOTHERAPY & WELLNESS

About SoundBody?

At SoundBody, we believe that your body is your instrument!

Whether you’re a musician, an actor, a teacher or supporting creative professional. Our mission is simple: to help you move better, feel better, and stay connected to the things you love, without pain holding you back.

Founded by Shauna Tohill, a qualified physiotherapist, songwriter, performer and wellness advocate, SoundBody blends evidence-based physiotherapy with an understanding of artistic and active lifestyles.

After years on the road as a touring artist and treating people in pain including singers with vocal fatigue, guitarists with shoulder pain, teachers with TMJ disorder and headaches - Shauna saw a need for a wellness space where movement meets meaning and community, thus SoundBody was born!

How It Works

Pop-Up Clinics:

We currently operate as a pop-up physiotherapy clinic, offering in-person 1:1 sessions at select venues, creative spaces and events.

(If you would like a pop-up clinic in your workplace, theatre or festival, please contact us HERE.)

Online Sessions:

We carry out virtual 1:1 appointments and bespoke online exercise classes - tailored to your lifestyle, injury history and creative work. Click HERE to book your initial appointment!

Workshops & Events:

Sound Body hosts tailored and regular creative wellness workshops for companies including record companies and music hubs; combining movement, mindfulness, recovery and performance care.

Upcoming events on the EVENTS page.

(If you would like to book us for your event, please contact us HERE.)

Who We Help

Creatives or those in creative supporting roles. This might include:
Musicians, artists, actors or performers dealing with voice strain, overuse or injury
Singers or Teachers experiencing vocal fatigue, jaw tension or headaches
Creative professionals who want sustainable, long-term wellness on the road
Active creatives industries members who are managing recurring injuries or building resilience

What We Offer

1:1 physiotherapy assessment, treatment, support and advice tailored to your lifestyle online or in-person
Physiotherapy for the voice, jaw, posture care, dizziness, muscle aches and pains and general physical screening and wellbeing
Pop-up events to support touring artists, venues & festivals
Group injury prevention and health education workshops
Tailored small group exercise classes blending movement, recovery and mindfulness

Common Injuries & Conditions We Treat

Musicians & Performers

Repetitive strain injuries (hands, wrists, forearms)
Tendinopathies (e.g. De Quervain's, tennis elbow)
Neck and shoulder tension from playing or singing
Postural pain from long rehearsals, practice, touring
TMJ dysfunction (jaw pain, jaw clicking, grinding/clenching)
Vocal fatigue, voice loss, or pain when singing/speaking
Tension headaches related to performance strain
Breathing and rib cage mobility issues

Desk-based Creatives, Teachers, Voice Users

Neck, back, and shoulder stiffness from desk or tech use
Headaches, jaw pain (TMJ), eye strain tension
Upper back (thoracic) tightness and posture-related fatigue
Voice pain or vocal overuse from teaching or public speaking

Creatives with Active Lifestyles (Runners, Yogis, Climbers, etc.)

Knee pain (runner’s knee, IT band issues)
Achilles tendinopathy
Foot and ankle pain
Hip pain and tightness
Lower back pain
Hamstring strains and calf tightness
Recovery planning for training load and sports

Mental & Physical Burnout-Related

Stress-related tension (jaw, shoulders, stomach)
Nervous system regulation through breath and movement exercise sessions
Sleep-related body tension or pain
Recovery from performance or tour fatigue

Shauna Tohill

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Founder of Sound Body
Shauna is a HCPC and CSP registered physiotherapist with a background as a professional touring musician. Her approach blends clinical expertise with lived experience, offering specialist support to musicians, creatives, and active individuals.

Experience & Specialisms:

HCPC & CSP-registered UK physiotherapist
MSK physiotherapy (hospital + private clinic) throughout UK and Australia
Vocal, TMJ and Vestibular Physiotherapy trained
Experience working on musical theatre productions Wicked & Jesus Christ Superstar
Interest in treating neurologicial conditions
Trained in Pilates and movement therapy
Creates bespoke rehab plans for creative industries
Offers in-person pop-up clinics + online 1:1 sessions

Fun Fact:

Shauna is an avid runner and gym go-er with a background in songwriting, performing, and touring internationally! She's currently working on a short film soundtrack!