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SOMA (Greek)—the living body in its wholeness (sensing, feeling, relating, thinking, and beliefs)
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somatic coaching
somatic coaching supports embodied transformation through somatic awareness, practices, and opening—all grounded in social context. we acknowledge that transformation isn't individual, instead our bodies have been shaped by social norms.
in coaching, we weave together conversation with body-based awareness and somatic practices (from aikido and meditation) to create new embodied, sustainable competencies.
ultimately, somatic transformation is the ability to act aligned with our values even under old pressures.
all practices are adaptable for online sessions.
somatic bodywork
somatic bodywork uses skilled touch (pressure points, holds, movements, etc.), breath patterns, and supportive conversation to invite somatic opening by working through (not just on) the body.
while massage relaxes muscular tension temporarily, somatic bodywork supports the needs the armoring has been taking care of—like safety, belonging, and dignity. by asking "what might it be taking care of?", bodywork releases automatic protective reactions and habitual tensions.
by disorganizing the habitual shaping, new possibilities and choices emerge. somatic opening looks like expression of stuck emotions (crying, laughing, shouting, etc.) and softening of the tissues.
bodywork is done on a massage table, clothed.
somatic workshops
somatic workshops bring somatics to more than just 1:1 sessions, inviting groups, organizers, and organizations to practice embodied skills in mutual connection.
we look at how to craft and embody collective values, ally with each other, consent (say "yes," "no," or "maybe"), make and respond to requests, build collective power, and much more.
if you'd like to work on the culture of or cultivate new skills in your organization, contact me for a workshop.
Hand exercise.mp4what somatics feels like✨
what somatics feels like✨
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somatic allyship practice 🤗
in our work we may explore
feeling and tolerating more
acting aligned with your values
staying centered under pressure
setting boundaries while staying connected
knowing who you are and what matters to you
i've worked with complex challenges
gender expression and transition
(un)masking Autism and ADHD
supporting trans loved ones
chronic illnesses and pains
depression and anxiety
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