While traditional talk therapy focuses on "top-down" cognitive processing, somatic therapy uses a "bottom-up" approach that begins with the body's innate intelligence. Working from the body allows for healing at the root of the issue because when dealing with trauma, stress, + overwhelm, the body holds both the wound + the healing. I work with my clients from a neurosomatic (mind-body) approach to address stored, stuck, unprocessed experiences that are held in the body causing mental, emotional, physical, + spiritual imbalances.

Similar to talk therapy, you are seated for the session, however, instead of us just talking, there is a lot more attention placed on the physical + emotional experience you are having. The more we tune into the experience of the body in a safe + supportive way, the deeper the wisdom we gain about the Self + the healing process that is needed. Clients often experience a much greater sense of clarity + connection, along with supporting their own healing process in an embodied vs. intellectualized way.

These are 2-hour in-person healing sessions designed to support shifts in your mental, emotional, physical + spiritual well-being by integrating somatic therapy + reiki energy healing. Come prepared to discuss some of the issues you may be experiencing in your life that you would like to focus on. Please note that sessions can go very deep, so it is important to ensure that you have processing time afterwards.

Reiki shifts the body from a "fight-or-flight" stress state to "rest-and-digest" state, lowering heart rate + blood pressure, ultimately creating an ideal internal environment for physical repair. Reiki is an incredible modality on its own, or when integrated with other therapies, treatments, + protocols. Reiki provides healing at a physical, mental, emotional, + spiritual level.

Sessions take place in the quiet, peaceful studio with soft music, sage, + crystals. You remain fully clothed and typically lie face-up on a massage table. Bolsters + blankets are often provided for comfort. You may feel warmth or heat, gentle tingling, pulsing, or waves of coolness where the practitioner’s hands are placed. Most people enter a state between waking + sleep. The session lasts 45-minutes on the table with 15-minutes at the end to discuss what came up in the session.

The number of sessions + the pacing of sessions will look different for everyone. A single session will always provide great benefits, but generally deep healing + transformation comes from the on-going work over a series of sessions.