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General Questions about Soma House
Soma House Wellness and Recovery Clinic in Buckinghamshire offers advanced wellness and recovery therapies, including whole body cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, compression therapy, and IV therapy. We are dedicated to enhancing your health, wellness, and recovery experience. Wether you are in South Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire or nearby areas Soma House is your go to wellness centre.
Our opening hours are 8am to 8pm Mon to Friday and 9am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday. Please visit our website or contact us directly for the latest information on our hours of operation.
While walk-ins are welcome, we highly recommend scheduling an appointment to ensure service availability. You can easily book an appointment online or call us at +44 7534 896479.
You can book an appointment at Soma House by visiting our website and using our online booking system, or by calling us directly at +44 7534896479. We strive to offer convenient scheduling options to fit your busy lifestyle.
Whole Body Cryotherapy at SOMA House
Whole body cryotherapy at Soma House in Buckinghamshire involves exposing your body to extremely cold temperatures for a short duration. This therapy helps reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and promote overall wellness. Experience the benefits of cryotherapy in Buckinghamshire today.
Each cryotherapy session lasts between 3 to 5 minutes, providing quick yet effective results for muscle recovery and pain relief. Session times can be adjusted according to individual tolerances.
Yes, whole body cryotherapy is safe for most individuals. However, it may not be suitable for those with specific medical conditions or during pregnancy, clients with certain skin conditions or have has recent aesthetic treatments or tattoos. We advise consulting with our staff or your healthcare provider before undergoing cryotherapy.
During a cryotherapy session, you should wear minimal clothing, such as shorts for men and shorts and a sports bra from ladies, along with the provided protective gear like gloves and socks to protect extremities from the cold.
Once assessed by the operator, you will be directed to the changing room to prepare for your session. The operator will then ensure you are wearing all the necessary protective clothing and that all jewellery has been removed.
Before entering the chamber, your skin temperature will be measured to ensure your safety. During the session, the operator will remain outside the chamber, monitoring your experience, ensuring you know how much session time is left and playing your choice of music to keep you comfortable.
The operator will keep you informed of the remaining session time, and you will have a clear view outside the chamber throughout. Exiting the chamber is simple—just open the door yourself. Please note that the chamber door is never locked, ensuring your safety and ease of access at all times.
When you have exited the chamber your skin temperature is retaken to assess your reaction to the session.
We recommend varying frequencies of use, dependent on condition to be treated or wellness goals. Cryotherapy can be used up to 3 times a day if required at the extreme end, with a gap of 4 hours between each treatment, to maintenance sessions at a much lesser frequency.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) at soma house
At Soma House, our Airpod Hyperbaric Chamber combines increased levels of oxygen and molecular hydrogen in a pressurized environment to enhance your body’s ability to heal and regenerate. By increasing the saturation of these essential gases in the body by at least 35%, we help deliver oxygen and hydrogen more effectively to all areas of the body, including those with compromised blood flow due to surgery, injury, or inflammation.
Oxygen is vital for energy production, as 90% of our daily energy depends on it. It fuels every cell and tissue in the body. Hydrogen, present in all bodily fluids, acts as a powerful antioxidant, reduces inflammation, supports energy production, strengthens the immune system, and may improve brain function after injury.
The combination of these two elements provides enhanced cellular benefits, combating harmful free radicals that accelerate aging and promoting overall vitality.
- 40-minute sessions: Ideal for general wellness or for those trying hyperbaric therapy for the first time.
- 75-minute sessions: Recommended for recovery from illness or injury to maximize healing benefits.
We recommend wearing loose, comfortable, and light clothing for your session in the Airpod.
Yes, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices are safe to use in the Airpod. You’ll be seated upright in a comfortable, adjustable chair, allowing you to work, read, meditate, listen to music, or even take a nap during your session.
Results depend on your individual condition and goals:
- For general wellness, many clients notice improvements in energy, mood, and appearance after just one session.
- For specific conditions, the number of sessions required varies. Some may see progress within a few sessions, while others may benefit from a more intensive program followed by regular maintenance.
It’s important to note that results are cumulative, meaning the benefits build over time with consistent sessions.
Our Recommendation: Start with five sessions within 7 to 10 days, then reassess your needs with our team.
Absolutely! Combining hyperbaric therapy with other treatments can amplify the benefits. For example, following a hyperbaric session with red light therapy further boosts ATP production, enhances cellular activity, reduces oxidative stress, and eliminates harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can cause cell damage.
Hyperbaric therapy is not suitable for individuals with:
- Colds or sinus infections: as these may make it difficult to equalize ear pressure.
- Severe respiratory conditions: such as advanced COPD or asthma, as high pressure could aggravate symptoms.
- Claustrophobia: Clients with mild claustrophobia may still find the Airpod tolerable due to its spacious seating and wide viewing area. We recommend a trial session to see if you feel comfortable.
If you have concerns, please consult with our team before booking your session.
Compression Therapy at soma house
Compression therapy is used to manage several health conditions, including:
- Lymphoedema: Swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid.
- Venous insufficiency: Poor vein function that hinders blood flow.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Prevention of blood clots in deep veins.
- Post-surgery recovery: Reducing swelling and improving circulation for faster healing.
In sports and exercise settings, compression therapy is primarily used for:
- Enhancing muscle recovery after high-intensity sessions.
- Improving cardiovascular recovery by promoting blood flow.
- Reducing lactic acid buildup, helping the body process and excrete waste products more efficiently to speed up recovery.
The lymphatic system, which includes lymph nodes, plays a vital role in overall health. Lymph fluid circulates throughout the body, helping to remove waste, fight off infections, and support the immune system. Compression therapy can enhance lymphatic flow, promoting better immune response and reducing swelling.
The frequency depends on your goals:
- Medical purposes: Often used daily, as prescribed by a healthcare professional.
- Athletic recovery: Best used after intense physical activity or when experiencing leg fatigue, such as after long periods of standing or training.
- Sports recovery: 20 to 30 minutes per session is typically sufficient.
- Medical purposes: Sessions can last up to 60 minutes, based on your condition and healthcare provider’s recommendation.
Wear light, loose-fitting clothing for comfort. Ideal options include:
- Workout tights or leggings.
- Socks.
Avoid wearing shoes during your session.
- Lymphatic drainage: A gentle pressure of 40–50 mmHg is effective. This encourages the flow of lymph fluid, which supports waste removal and immune defense.
- Post-exercise recovery: Higher pressure levels can be used, adjusted to individual tolerance.
Higher pressures promote the following benefits:
- Flushing out lactates.
- Reducing inflammation and muscle tension.
- Increasing blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients, speeding up recovery, relieving pain, and enhancing performance.
Red Light Therapy
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Red light therapy at Soma House in Buckinghamshire uses low-level wavelengths of red light to penetrate the skin and promote cellular function, improving skin health, reducing pain, and enhancing recovery. Enjoy the advantages of red light therapy in Bucks. In addition to red light our Body Boost Bed delivers IR and blue light to improve cellular function, improve skin health, reduce pain and enhance recovery from injury.
This depends on your individual goals and treatment plans. Typically, several sessions close together until your condition improves reducing to a maintenance sessions depending on your response to treatment.
Yes, red light therapy is a non-invasive and safe treatment for most people. However there are a few instances when you should not use red light therapy:
- During pregnancy
- Pacemaker Fitter
- Malignant tumour
- Taking drugs that cause light sensitivity e.g. Chlorpromazine
- Melasma or chloasma
- Topical Steroid cream use
There is no minimum age but under 18's will need parental consent.
Many people see and feel the benefits after just one session. They notice improved mood and sleep, full body relaxation, an energy boost. a brighter complexion and improved aches and pains.
For regular users it is more cost effective to book a package off sessions or purchase a membership at Soma House. These offer up to 40% discount.
Red Light therapy can be combined with both Cryotherapy and Hyperbaric treatments. The order is not critical but we recommend starting with Cryotherapy. The cold triggers release of endorphins, cytokines and hormones which reduce inflammation and pain.
Following up with Red Light Therapy improves circulation and enhances cellular repair helping these beneficial substances move more effectively through the body to promote recovery and healing.
IV Therapy soma house
IV therapy at Soma House in Buckinghamshire involves the intravenous administration of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to support hydration, recovery, and overall wellness. Get the best IV therapy in Buckinghamshire tailored to your needs.
We offer a range of IV therapy options tailored to various needs, including hydration, immune support, and energy boosts. Our staff can help you choose the right one for you.
Sessions typically take between 30 to 60 minutes.
IV therapy can provide immediate hydration, boost your immune system, increase energy levels, and promote overall wellness. It is an effective way to quickly replenish essential nutrients.
PEMF Therapy
When you see a certified AOPP specialist, your session is super efficient – usually lasting just 20 to 45 minutes. Because they use clinical-grade equipment with precise, higher-intensity fields, your body gets a solid therapeutic dose in a short window, so you only need a few visits a week. General-use wellness mats use much gentler, lower-intensity fields, which means you typically have to lie on them for hours at a time or even overnight to get a similar effect.
The equipment an AOPP specialist uses can reach a much broader range of magnetic field strengths. This matters because a stronger magnetic pulse is what allows the energy to actually penetrate deep into dense tissues, large muscle groups, and joints. Standard consumer mats are great for surface-level relaxation and general circulation, but their gentler fields can’t quite reach those deeper, stubborn trouble spots.
One of the best parts about seeing a specialist is that they can zero in on specific areas. While full-body mats give you a great, generalized wellness boost, an AOPP practitioner has specialized attachments like loops, paddles, and flexible coils. This lets them concentrate the electromagnetic energy directly into a specific problem area—like a tricky knee or a sore lower back—instead of spreading it out evenly across your whole body.
Our bodies aren’t one-size-fits-all, which is why professional devices are highly adjustable. An AOPP specialist knows how to tweak complex settings, like different waveforms and precise frequencies, to match exactly what your body needs at that moment. Standard mats usually come with fixed, pre-set programs. They’re incredibly convenient for daily relaxation, but they just don’t have the flexibility to adapt as your health goals change.
Honestly, it’s all about the expert oversight. When you work with a certified pro, they take all the guesswork out of the equation. They do a thorough safety screening, watch how your body responds, and adjust your settings over time to make sure you’re getting the best results. Buying a mat online means you’re totally on your own, leaving you to guess which frequencies, intensities, and times are actually right for you.
Hair & Scalp treatments
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy involves drawing a small amount of your own blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and injecting it into the scalp. These platelets release growth factors that stimulate hair follicles, prolong the growth cycle, and increase hair shaft thickness.
Most patients require an initial series of 3 to 4 treatments, spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart. To maintain the results and combat ongoing hair thinning, “booster” sessions are usually recommended every 6 to 12 months.
The treatment involves minimal discomfort – often described as a tingling or pinching sensation – and usually takes less than an hour. There is zero downtime; you can return to your normal routine immediately, though you should avoid harsh chemical hair treatments for 48 hours.
PRP works best for individuals in the early stages of hair thinning or those with miniaturized hair follicles. It is highly effective for androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness). It is generally less effective for areas that are completely bald, as it requires functional follicles to stimulate.
While injections target deep tissue, the Dermapen creates thousands of surface channels. This approach ensures even distribution of PRP across the skin and triggers a secondary healing response, doubling the collagen production compared to injections alone.
Adding Exosomes to microneedling transforms the treatment into a “high-speed” regenerative session. The Dermapen creates the channels, while exosomes act as potent messengers—offering up to 100x the growth factors of PRP. This combination drastically reduces post-needling redness and forces cells to repair at an accelerated rate.
Adding medicaments (like Minoxidil or Peptides) directly into the PRP mix – known as Mesotherapy – bypasses the skin barrier. This delivers nutrients directly to the hair follicle or dermal cells, extending the growth phase and improving hair density faster than topical application.
Usually, no. While a Dermapen causes temporary redness, adding Exosomes or Peptides actually decreases recovery time by soothing inflammation and speeding up cellular repair.
Bone Density Scanning with Bintex
Bindex is an innovative medical device used to measure bone mineral density and assess osteoporosis risk. It works by sending safe, low-intensity ultrasound waves through the shinbone (tibia). The device measures the thickness of the bone cortex and combines this data with your personal risk factors to calculate your bone density index.
While a DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is the traditional imaging method performed in a hospital or imaging center using low-dose X-rays, Bindex is an ultrasound-based point-of-care test.
- Convenience: Bindex can be performed in just a few minutes, no lengthy waiting times for appointments which can be arranged at a time convenient for you.
- Safety: It uses ultrasound instead of radiation, making it completely safe and repeatable.
- Accuracy: Bindex has a high correlation with DEXA results and is FDA-cleared to help screen and diagnose osteoporosis.
- Cost effective: At just £79 per test
Yes, entirely. Because Bindex utilizes ultrasound technology rather than X-rays, there is zero radiation exposure. It is non-invasive and completely safe for all patients, including those who may need frequent monitoring.
Not at all! The test is completely painless.
The actual measurement takes just a few minutes The entire appointment is approximately 30mins including initial consultation, taking the measurements and reviewing your immediate results.
Bone density screening is highly recommended for:
- Women aged 65 and older, and men aged 70 and older.
- Postmenopausal women under 65 with risk factors (e.g., family history of osteoporosis, smoking, low body weight).
- Anyone who has broken a bone after age 50 from a minor fall or bump.
- Individuals taking medications associated with bone loss (like long-term steroids).
No special preparation is required. We recommend wearing loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to your lower leg (shin area) and knee for the measurements
Your Bindex test will provide a result that helps your doctor determine if your bone density is healthy, if you have osteopenia (early bone loss), or osteoporosis (significant bone thinning).
Based on the measurement, the software categorizes your risk:
- Green (Low Risk): Normal bone density.
- Yellow (Medium Risk): Requires further evaluation or lifestyle adjustments.
- Red (High Risk): High probability of osteoporosis; your doctor will discuss treatment or a confirmatory DEXA scan.
In many cases, yes, because Bindex is an FDA-cleared method for osteoporosis screening, However, we recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm your specific coverage benefits for bone density screening.
Additional Information
Coverage for our therapies varies by insurance plan. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to determine your specific coverage.
Wear comfortable clothing. For some therapies, you may need to wear specific garments which we will provide if necessary.
Yes, we offer various packages and membership options to suit your needs. Please contact us or visit our website for more details.
For your first visit, please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork. Bring any relevant medical information and wear comfortable clothing. Experience personalized care and a relaxing atmosphere at Soma House, your top choice for wellness and recovery in Buckinghamshire.
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