Welcome to UKASTA
UKASTA is the UK Academy of Sound & Therapeutic Arts, a CMA Registered Training School dedicated to raising professional standards in sound therapy and wellness education.
Our programmes combine evidence-informed learning, practical application and industry best practice, equipping practitioners with the knowledge, confidence and skills to deliver safe, meaningful and professionally led wellbeing experiences.
From CMA Accredited Sound Therapy training to Mindfulness Teacher Certification, our education is designed for spa therapists, holistic practitioners, yoga teachers and wellness professionals looking to develop their practice and broaden the experiences they can offer.
At the heart of UKASTA is a belief that exceptional wellness practice goes beyond learning a technique. It requires understanding, compassion and the confidence to hold space professionally for others.
UKASTA bridges the gap between holistic training and the evolving standards of today’s professional wellness industry, creating education that is relevant, credible and designed for real-world practice.
Meet the Founder
Jessica Sloyan founded UKASTA following more than 25 years working across the spa, wellness and international luxury hospitality industries.
From therapist to senior spa leadership and international consultancy, Jessica has supported leading hotels and wellness destinations around the world through therapist education, treatment development, guest experience and wellness strategy.
A Board Member of the UK Spa Association with an MSc in Health Psychology, she combines extensive industry experience with professional training in mindfulness, sound therapy and therapeutic wellbeing practices.
Her career has given her a unique perspective on both the practitioner journey and the standards required to deliver exceptional wellness experiences within professional environments.
Jessica created UKASTA to bring these worlds together, with a focus on education that is credible, evidence-informed and grounded in real-world wellness practice.