My understanding of the body is heavily influenced by my trainings and studies in Somatics. This means that I am tracking carefully the way that body processes are affecting sensation and emotional wellness. Special attention is placed on noticing nervous system states and facilitating the smooth and rhythmic shifting between these states. For example, shoulder tension may be rooted in a thwarted response or emotion. A Somatic-focused session is fluid and dynamic in accordance with what is being presented. A session could include, talk, sensation tracking, touch, and guided movement.
My experience with Somatics includes:
- Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Somatic Experiencing Trainings
Somatic Experience Trauma Institute
August 2009-October 2013
Somatic Experiencing is a healing modality which emphasizes body awareness to address trauma and accumulated stress.
Personal Interests In:
- The work of Moshe Feldenkrais
- The work of Alexander Lowen (Bioenergetics)
- The work of Thomas Hanna (Somatics)
- The work of Emily Conrad (Continuum Movement Method)
- Laban Movement
