In the practice of somatic trauma healing we embrace the wisdom of our body sensations. By drawing mindful attention to these sensations from moment to moment, we invite the body into recognizing and unwinding habitual patterns of fight, flight and/or freeze and shift towards more flexible and life affirming ways to move through the world.
Somatic trauma healing is a nervous system reset.
Different from talk therapy, the somatic approach is body based and intuitive with a focus on what the nervous system needs use to sense and complete. In this dialogue with your innermost self, stories are replaced with sensations where you are guided to slowly greet, recalibrate, and complete somatic responses to traumatic memories. Using the body as a gateway, you can explore your experience gradually and indirectly which promotes more safe and comfortable experiences.
Similar to traditional therapy, we will talk, but the purpose of the session is to stay present, deeply noticing all that comes up in your body. Throughout our time, I make inquiries and offer invitations for you to explore the sensations and spontaneous movements that arise. These somatic experiences are the key to self-exploration and healing.
As you begin to unwind and find rest within your nervous system, the wisdom of your body will become ever apparent. Your sessions facilitate the healing of stress and trauma by building your self awareness, self-regulation and coherence. You will continually find the strength and courage to release the chains of the past and step into a future filled with possibility.
I work with supporting the healing of all trauma. I also have these areas of high interest and specialty:
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Birth Trauma
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Mother/Baby Attachment
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Psychedelic Trauma
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Working with teens
Somatic Trauma Therapy
CranioSacral (CST) Therapy is a light touch form of bodywork, that helps bring the nervous system into a deep state of rest, so your body can heal. It centers on the liberation of fascial restrictions, focusing on the head, sacrum and body diaphragms. As these restrictions are gently released, a harmonious flow of energy can be restored and healing can take place..
CranioSacral is both a gentle and profound modality that inspires deep healing and transformation.
CST can bring relief to those burdened by the symptoms of chronic stress; sleep disturbances, headaches, migraines and other manifestations of imbalance. Many people experience the emotional release of long held grief, pain or trauma. CST is especially appropriate for the treatment of TMJ, teeth grinding, sinus issues, trouble latching during breastfeeding, torticollis and colic.
Overall CST is an excellent preventive and therapeutic modality that supports healing from a wide range of physical and mental symptoms in all age groups from infants to older adults.
Sessions are done completely clothed on a massage table. Parents stay with babies and children.
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CranioSacral Therapy
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We're all just walking each other home. -Ram Dass
Intuitive Touch Bodywork is a blend of gentle touch, dialogue, and the healing vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls.
Just as a counselor hears your story in words, I hear your story first by deeply listening with my hands and then engaging in dialogue guided both by intuition and by sensing and following the tension patterns in the body. This invites the body and mind into noticing, release and ease. Interwoven with this touch is the sound and sensation of the Tibetan singing bowls. The vibrational frequencies settle your mind and align your cells, setting the stage for deep rest and healing.
'When the energy of compassion and love touches us, healing establishes itself.' -Thich Nhat Hanh