My Story
Laura Hope-Smith
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy – First Class Honours
Hi, I’m Laura, a holistic therapist and the heart behind Soul Purpose Wellbeing; a space for gentle, restorative healing rooted in both professional healthcare experience and holistic wisdom. With a deep respect for both science and spirit, I bring together evidence-informed knowledge and intuitive therapies to support the whole person; body, mind and soul.
I’m a qualified Physiotherapist and practitioner offering Reiki, Auricular Acupuncture (Five Point Protocol), and Essential Oil therapy in South Oxfordshire.
Through Soul Purpose, I offer a safe, supportive space for you to reconnect with your inner balance, release stress, and nourish your wellbeing from the inside out.
My journey into healing work began through my own search for balance, purpose, and peace. I believe that our bodies and minds have an incredible ability to heal when given the right support, and it’s a privilege to walk alongside others on their path to wellbeing.
Since a young child, I have been drawn to complementary therapies and felt called to help others. I would instinctively offer healing through my hands without fully understanding why but I loved being able to help friends and family in this way.
This led me to train as a Physiotherapist, where I gained a First-Class Honours and spent nearly 10 years working in the NHS in a variety of settings, including mental health, paediatrics, intensive care, neurology, women’s health, respiratory care, and general musculoskeletal rehabilitation in both acute hospital and the community. While I found the work deeply rewarding, I often felt limited by the system - it didn’t allow me to care for the whole person in the way I instinctively wanted to.
And so my journey continued beyond conventional healthcare, into the world of complementary therapies. I trained in Usui Reiki Ryōhō, a traditional Japanese energy healing practice, and auricular acupuncture through the NADA protocol. These gentle yet powerful tools allow me to support people not just physically, but emotionally, energetically, and spiritually and offer a more integrated, person-centred approach to wellbeing.
I'm also a certified APPI Pilates teacher (Level 1 & 2), hold a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (RQF) and have trained as an Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aider. These qualifications help me create a safe, supportive space for those navigating emotional challenges as well as physical ones.
I hope to offer a calm, nurturing space where people feel safe and restored where you have the time to prioritise your wellbeing, healing and growth.
Clients often tell me they feel deeply seen, heard, and supported in our sessions. That’s exactly what I aim to offer; a calm, non-judgemental space where you can just be, breathe, and begin to restore.
Whether you're seeking relief from stress or anxiety, dealing with physical symptoms, or simply feeling the need for emotional or energetic balance, I’m here to help you reconnect with your own soul purpose and inner strength.
