Somatic Trauma and Stress Release

For decades, trauma healing in mainstream medicine has focused on conversation and problem-solving, while the body—the very place where our experiences live—has often been overlooked. But intense sensations and emotions are stored in the brain stem and limbic system, not the prefrontal cortex. In other words, your body often knows the story before your mind even raises a hand.

As constriction occurs in the body physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, healing needs to happen in the body as well. Somatic approaches—working with sensation, movement, and affect—help release what the body has been holding onto, and create space for nervous system regulation and integration. Think of it as giving your nervous system a gentle nudge: “It’s safe now—you can finally stop holding your breath.”

While advanced somatic healing doesn’t yet fit neatly into the traditional medical model, I’m confident that the fields will eventually align. Trauma affects biology, physiology, nervous system function, psychology, and even epigenetics. Chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, and nervous system dysregulation need nuanced, body-based approaches—and yes, your body actually remembers what you often wish it wouldn’t.

My work focuses on developmental, pre- and perinatal, generational, and ancestral trauma, supporting healing in areas such as:

• Clinical anxiety and depression

• Chronic illness

• Chronic fatigue and autoimmune conditions

• Dissociative disorders

• Addictions

• Grief and loss

What to Expect

Sessions are experiential, gentle, and deeply attuned to your body. We work with sensation, movement, imagery, and subtle shifts in attention, allowing your nervous system to guide the pace. You don’t need to talk through every story or relive difficult memories—the body often speaks where words cannot.

You may notice changes in posture, breath, energy, or emotion during or after a session. Sometimes the shifts are dramatic; sometimes they’re quiet but profound.

Sessions are designed to meet you where you are. Together, we explore what your nervous system knows, what your body is ready to release, and how your system can integrate new patterns of safety, ease, and vitality. Above all, expect an attuned space where your body’s intelligence leads the way—and where intuition, curiosity, and awareness guide the process.