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Somatic Healing

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Reconnect with Your Body, Reclaim Your Well-Being

Somatic bodywork is a therapeutic approach that integrates body awareness and physical touch to address the connection between the body and mind. Rooted in the understanding that the body holds memories, emotions, and trauma, somatic bodywork aims to release tension and patterns stored in the physical form. Practitioners use techniques such as gentle touch, guided movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to help clients become more attuned to bodily sensations and cultivate a deeper awareness of their inner experience. This process encourages the release of stress, trauma, and emotional blockages, fostering a sense of balance, empowerment, and self-healing. Somatic bodywork is particularly effective for those seeking to reconnect with their body and process unresolved emotional experiences in a safe, supportive environment. 

90 minute in-person session | 180

  • “I was initially afraid of feeling judged or misunderstood, but Melissa creates a space that is truly safe. She listens deeply, without judgment, and accepts whatever comes up with compassion. She has a gift for helping me see the connection between my emotions and my body, gently guiding me to bring buried feelings to the surface so I can finally let go.”

  • “In the past, I have felt exposed when delving into past trauma, like someone opened up a can of worms and then left me to deal with it on my own. In my sessions with Melissa, I felt supported and contained so that I could open up while still feeling safe.”

  • “Somehow, the way Melissa speaks feels like it’s tailored perfectly to me in the way I can receive information best. It’s clearer, even if it’s something I’ve read about or heard before.”

  • “In the space Melissa holds for me I end up talking about things that I didn’t know I even needed to bring up. It’s like they just come out of me naturally.”

FAQs

  • Somatic healing is a body-centered approach to emotional and psychological healing. It recognizes that trauma, stress, and emotional pain are often stored in the body—not just the mind—and focuses on using body awareness, breath, movement, and sensation to support healing and release.

  • While traditional talk therapy focuses primarily on thoughts and emotions through conversation, somatic healing invites the body into the process. It may involve less talking and more noticing—tuning into physical sensations, tension patterns, breath, posture, and movement to access deeper layers of healing that the conscious mind may not reach.

  • Somatic healing can support a wide range of challenges, including:

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Anxiety and stress

    • Chronic pain or tension

    • Emotional regulation

    • Disconnection from (or feeling unsafe within) the body

    • Burnout or nervous system dysregulation

    •  It can also be helpful for personal growth, embodiment, and deepening self-awareness.

  • While every client is has different needs and preferences, most sessions are a combination of the following: 

    • Grounding and breathwork

    • Gentle body awareness exercises

    • Guided exploration of sensations, emotions, or memories

    • Movement, touch (if appropriate), or visualization

    • The pace is slow and safe, with the client always in control of what is explored or not.

  • Yes. Somatic practices are supported by research in neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and trauma studies. Approaches like Somatic Experiencing®, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and body-based mindfulness have shown promising results in helping regulate the nervous system and reduce trauma symptoms.

  • Both! Working with a trained somatic therapist or practitioner can offer deep support, especially if you’re navigating trauma or emotional intensity. It can also offer insight outside of your own perspective. But you can also practice somatic self-healing on your own through grounding techniques, breathwork, gentle movement, and mindful body awareness. There is a great deal to explore separately from private sessions.

  • If you feel disconnected from your body, stuck in your healing journey, or like talk therapy isn’t reaching certain layers, somatic healing may offer a different path. It’s especially powerful for those who are ready to slow down, listen inward, and heal at the pace of the body.

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Your Healing Journey Starts Here

Somatic Healing is a guided journey to rediscover safety, wholeness, and deep connection from within. Through a blend of bodywork, breath, energy healing, and coaching, we co-create safe space that allows for nervous system regulation and connected awareness of your emotional body so that you can be your most authentic, empowered self. This is your space to heal, integrate, and transform—gently and sustainably.