Somatic Trauma and Stress Release
The past does not sit still in the body.
Somatic work begins where explanation is not enough.
Some experiences do not resolve because we understand them. They continue to appear in breath, posture, pain, vigilance, or collapse.
Somatic Trauma and Stress Release works with these responses slowly and directly, without forcing a story or pushing the body toward catharsis.
The body is not a container where trauma is stored like an object. It responds, protects, predicts, and keeps organizing around what has already happened.
My work supports people navigating:
Developmental and attachment trauma
Pre- and perinatal trauma
Generational and transgenerational trauma
Ancestral and lineage-informed trauma responses
Including challenges related to:
Clinical anxiety and depression
Chronic illness and pain
Chronic fatigue and autoimmune expression
Dissociation and fragmentation
Addictions
Grief and loss
Somatic work is supportive and integrative, and can be engaged alongside medical or psychological care.
What to Expect
Sessions are experiential and relational. We work with sensation, movement, imagery, breath, and subtle shifts in attention. You do not need to retell traumatic stories or relive overwhelming moments. Much of this work happens at the level of direct experience, where the body begins to notice what is happening now.
You may notice gradual changes in posture, perception, emotional tone, sleep, or resilience. Sometimes the shifts are obvious. Often they are quiet, steady, and deeply regulating over time.
We begin with what is already here. The work is paced carefully, with respect for what your system can meet.
Guided Practice
Working with the Layers of Experience
This 15-minute somatic practice explores skin, fascia, muscle, and bone as different layers of experience: boundaries, flexibility, action, and support.
Move slowly. Let the practice stay simple. There is no need to make anything happen.
“I started seeing Dr. Baciu on Zoom while going through a rough patch. She was patient, respectful of boundaries, and introduced somatic work very gently. After a few sessions, I started to notice small glimpses of energy in different parts of my body. They became a lifeline and a path to finding my way around myself. I gradually learned how to truly pay attention to my body and rely on what it was telling me. One day, I found I had enough energy to start looking for a job. The path ahead is long, but I am pleased with my steps. I feel grateful to have found Dr. Baciu.”