Premium hands-on physical therapy and Fascial Fitness coaching to transform how move, feel and keep doing what you love.
INJURY MANAGEMENT
Pain
Aches, strains, persistent niggles or something that simply isn’t moving as it should? Drawing on over two decades of experience in connective tissue (fascia), structural realignment and applied biomechanics. Peak Posture looks beyond where you feel the problem to how your body is organised and functioning as a whole. Skilled hands-on therapy and movement coaching help restore function, improve comfort and get you moving freely again.
MOVE. ADAPT. EXPLORE.
Movement
Moving well matters whatever keeps you active — whether you’re walking, running, climbing, training or simply getting on with life. Peak Posture looks at how your body is organised, what’s working well and what could work better. Drawing on fascial science, structural integration principles and movement retraining, the aim is to improve mobility, efficiency and physical adaptability — helping your body work better for whatever you ask of it.
RESTORE. RESET. RECHARGE.
Recovery
Sometimes nothing is wrong — your body simply needs recovery. Whether after a long walk, a hard training session, a demanding week or simply the accumulated load of staying active. Restorative therapy can help your body settle, recover and reset. Peak Posture offers treatments designed to support recovery, maintain your body and leave you feeling restored and rejuvenated.
Treatments
Every treatment begins with assessment and is tailored to how your body is functioning, what you ask of it and what you want to achieve. From restorative Somassage® and focused targeted work to Advanced Fascial Therapy, every session is individual, hands-on and grounded in how your body moves, functions and adapts.
Targeted Posture
£60
Forty-five minutes
Focused treatment for active bodies. Whether the demands come from sport, work or everyday life, Targeted Posture concentrates attention where it matters most — helping improve movement, comfort and physical readiness.
Somassage®
£75
Sixty minutes
A whole-body treatment combining structural analysis, directional fascial release, movement and breath. Unlike conventional massage, Somassage® works with relationships throughout the body to release tension, improve flexibility and encourage greater ease, mobility and energy.
Advanced Fascial Therapy
£125
Seventy-five minutes
Welcome to a new physical reality.
My flagship physical treatment programme for those wanting to go beyond symptom relief. Combining detailed assessment, advanced fascial techniques and movement integration to develop greater freedom of movement, body awareness, energy and confidence.Most physical treatments focus on the area that feels painful, restricted or simply isn’t performing as it should. AFT examines how the rest of your body may be contributing to what you’re experiencing.Fascia, muscles, bones, joints and the nervous system function as an interconnected whole. Through detailed structural assessment and slow, progressive and precise manipulation, AFT addresses patterns of restriction, compensation and imbalance rather than repeatedly treating symptoms in isolation.A systematic programme for transformation.Traditionally, AFT follows a precise 10-session sequence through three stages — Foundation. Core. Integration. Each stage is supported by personalised Fascial Fitness movement instruction to help reinforce and integrate the changes between sessions. However, the 10-session sequence isn't set in stone, and a shorter sequence can be worked with whilst remaining consistent with AFT's core principles.
A Closer Look at the System Behind the Transformation
Foundation Sessions
Opening the Breath – Freeing the ribcage and shoulders, establishing easier breathing.Foundation and Support – Working the feet and lower legs, creating a stable base. Relating the feet to the spineThe Side Lines – Lengthening your lateral body. The beginning of front and back balance. Releasing the lower ribs from the pelvis. Opening the shoulder.
Core Sessions
Inside Line – Releasing the inner leg and pelvic floor, establishing your core support.The Front Line – Opening the front body, particularly the psoas and deep abdominals.The Back Line – Freeing the spine and back muscles from sacrum to skull.Head and Neck – Integrating the head, jaw, and neck with the rest of your structure.
Integration Sessions
Bringing upper and lower body together, refining movement patterns, and ensuring everything works as a coordinated whole.
Why This Sequence Matters
The Programme follows your body's natural progression, working from surface to depth. Early sessions prepare for deeper core work, while later sessions integrate these changes into more coordinated, effortless movement.As the series progresses, you may notice easier breathing, improved posture and greater freedom of movement.
What to Expect
This isn't passive treatment.
You'll actively explore new ways of sensing and moving your body, helping integrate changes into everyday life.The work can be deep, but shouldn't be painful. Each session builds on the last, supporting lasting improvements in comfort and movement.
The Result
The aim is a more balanced, adaptable structure — allowing you to stand taller, move more freely and feel more comfortable in your body.By addressing underlying restrictions and movement patterns, the Programme can help reduce discomfort, improve overall physical function, whilst positively impacting emotional stability.
Not Ready for the Full Series?
If you're unsure whether AFT is right for you, Somassage® offers an opportunity to experience my hands-on approach before committing to the Programme.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the sequencing nature of AFT, it is only available in block bookings of 3, 4 or 10 sessions.
NEW! Peak Performance
A more integrated approach to feeling and functioning at your best.
Combining physical therapy, movement coaching, mindset and behavioural change work, Peak Performance addresses the connection between body and mind to support meaningful, lasting results.
Two specialist programmes:Weight Management
We begin by exploring your weight-management goals, challenges and the patterns that may be holding you back. From there, we develop a personalised programme that may combine hands-on therapy, movement coaching and practical strategies to support sustainable progress.
Anxiety Reduction
We begin by exploring how anxiety affects you, the challenges you face and the patterns that may be maintaining it. From there, we develop a personalised programme that may combine hands-on therapy, movement coaching and practical strategies to help you feel calmer, more confident and better equipped to manage anxiety.
£1050
Twelve hours across six two-hour sessions
Which Treatment Is Right for Me?
| If You're Looking For... | Consider |
|---|---|
| Help with a specific problem, such as restricted shoulder movement, back discomfort or postural difficulty | Targeted Posture |
| General relief from tension, improved comfort and easier movement | Somassage® |
| A comprehensive and sustainable approach to changing how your body is organised and functions | Advanced Fascial Therapy (AFT) |
| An integrated service combining physical therapy, movement coaching and psychological approaches for weight-management, or anxiety reduction | Peak Performance |
Still unsure? Let's have a conversation about what you would like to achieve.
What Clients Say
"I have had a ton of different bodywork and physical therapy from all over the world. And, without question Matt's work is the best."
JL (Author)
“I feel like I’m standing taller, with improved posture and less discomfort. Every session left me feeling better and more connected to my body. Matt’s knowledge and approach are invaluable.”
RB (Business owner)
I heard about Matt's work from a friend, and traveled 4.5 hours to see him. It was well worth the effort. He was able to clearly explain the cause of my back pain, greatly reduce it and provide easy-to-follow exercises to maintain the in-session treatment. Highly recommend!
SA (Editor)
"We call him Matt 'Magic Hands' Maran!
SF (Circus performer)
I'd done some fascial fitness movement therapy a couple of years ago, and was curious about the hands-on work. WOW. Amazing - wish I'd tried it a couple of years ago too!
DP (Aerialist)
"I'd been suffering for about 6 years with a bad back. I tried lots of different therapies - nothing helped. My posture really suffered, I was very bent over. At 90, I thought there was no hope for me. But then I met Matt, and gradually he's got me standing upright again and the pain is almost gone. I feel so different, and somehow happier and more confident."
JG (Retiree)
"I've never felt tall. I really like how you speak to my body, and hold my mind!"
CM (Photographer)
"Please come back to Barcelona, and give us the Somassage again excellent therapy."
SC (Yoga teacher)
I met Matt just before I did my first Iron Man - so glad I did. His work helped me train harder and recover quicker. Thanks Matt!
MD (Videographer)
"I found Matt to be a talented practitioner. He has a deep understanding of the body that carries through his touch. I've felt long lasting change from his work, and it's given me the space to direct my attention to develop my own sense of ease in motion."
NP (MMA instructor & Movement coach)
“Following a serious climbing accident, I faced a bleak future of pain and restricted mobility. Matt transformed my walking and posture, with lasting results. I still climb, race mountain bikes and, most importantly, run around with my two young sons. His work quite literally changed my life.”
SM (Chief Climbing Instructor)
"I was curious about what I could achieve by increasing my somatic awareness. As a semi-pro singer, I wanted to increase my breath capacity - to improve the quality of my notes. I'm really happy with the results, and working with Matt was a pleasure."
CP (Singer & Performer)
"I've suffered with hyper mobility since childhood. I found the work Matt did with me to be highly relevant, and helped me a lot."
HE (Office administrator)
"I've never experienced this kind of manual therapy before - I feel light and yet very grounded at the same time. Moving feels so easy."
CZ (RGN)
I love my time with Matt - both treatment and fascial fitness sessions. I've learnt so much - and still learning! How to find pleasure when facing discomfort - invaluable. Seattle misses you!"
DP (Engineer)
Workshops
14th November 2026
at the Runners Hub, Buxton.
About
MATT J MARAN
LCSP (Phys)
I’m Matt Maran. My work draws on more than 20 years of experience in fascial therapy, movement and applied biomechanics, including advanced training with internationally recognised leaders in fascial science.I help people who want to move more comfortably, recover from physical strain, address persistent restrictions, or simply keep their body working well. Sessions combine skilled hands-on treatment with assessment and movement, rather than treating symptoms in isolation.Peak Posture brings that experience into a straightforward local practice for active people — whether the demands on your body come from sport, work or everyday life.
Beyond physical therapy, my work also extends into integrative psychotherapy (www.maran.uk) and neurological investigation — including the exploration of movement and state regulation in neurological conditions.