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From Scientist to Soul Guide
I understand what it’s like to feel torn between your analytical mind and your spiritual calling

I’m Sophie Messager
My journey from PhD scientist (yes, I published in the New England Journal of Medicine) to holistic practitioner wasn’t a rejection of science, it was an integration.
I discovered that our deepest wisdom comes not from choosing between intellect and intuition, but from marrying them. This understanding became the foundation of everything I offer today.
I help analytical, accomplished women navigate life’s major transitions by trusting their inner wisdom and integrating all parts of themselves.
My Unique Approach

Evidence-Based
Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and clinical research to create transformation that lasts

Spirit-Centered
Honoring ancient wisdom, intuitive knowing, and the sacred feminine in our modern world

Embodied Practice
Using drumming, movement, and somatic techniques to create immediate energetic shifts
My Journey: From Lab to Life

My path began in the halls of academia. As a scientist, I spent years researching the intricate workings of the brain, publishing in prestigious journals, and believing that logic and data held all the answers.
But life had other plans. Through my own journey of motherhood, I discovered a different kind of knowing: one that couldn’t be measured in a lab but was undeniably real. The birth of my children opened me to the profound wisdom of the body and the power of ancient practices.
When I discovered drumming, everything changed. Here was a practice backed by neuroscience that also connected me to something deeper: a rhythmic wisdom that women have used for millennia to heal, transform, and reclaim their power.
Today, I guide women who, like me, have spent years in their headsâanalysing, achieving, always seeking the next qualificationâto finally trust the wisdom that lives in their bodies and souls.

The Science-Spirit Bridge
Where Evidence Meets Ancient Wisdom
The Science Side
- PhD in Physiology of Reproduction, Paris VI University
- Published research in New England Journal of Medicine
- 22 peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Deep understanding of nervous system regulation
- Evidence-based approach to transformation
The Spirit Side
- Certified in energy healing and therapeutic drumming
- Trained in embodied rituals and somatic work
- Student of ancient women’s wisdom traditions
- Guide for spiritual awakening and integration
- Bridge between intellectual and intuitive knowing
I believe we don’t have to choose. We can be both brilliant and intuitive, accomplished and spiritual, scientific and sacred.

The Power of the Drum
Drumming isn’t just my passion: it’s a scientifically proven tool for transformation. Research shows that rhythmic drumming synchronizes brain waves, reduces stress hormones, and activates our body’s natural healing responses. But beyond the science, drumming connects us to something ancient: a feminine wisdom that knows how to move through transitions, release what no longer serves, and reclaim our authentic voice.

Credentials & Experience
Academic & Scientific
- PhD in Neuroscience, Cambridge University
- Published in New England Journal of Medicine
- 22 peer-reviewed scientific publications
- Former research scientist in physiology of reproduction
Holistic & Spiritual
- Certified Drum Healing Teacher
- Postnatal Recovery Specialist
- Sacred Women Drum Circle Facilitator
- 15+ years supporting women’s transformation
Author & Speaker
- Author of 2 transformational books
- Featured in 30+ podcasts
- International workshop leader
- Sought-after speaker on women’s wisdom
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Explore the different ways we can work together
1:1 Mentoring

Deep, transformational support for your unique journey through life’s transitions
Drumming Circles

Experience the power of rhythm for healing and transformation
Online Learning

Self-paced courses for your personal growth journey
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Weekly wisdom for navigating life’s transitions with grace
