Somatics

A Holistic Approach to Lasting Change

As a somatic coach specializing in leadership development, I help leaders unlock their full potential by exploring the mind-body-spirit connection, a concept that has been studied across cultures for millennia. Somatics explores how our bodies influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, leading to deeper self-understanding and growth than mindset work alone.

Why somatics? Powerful coaching requires space for healing. Healing raises our resilience, allowing us to go beyond what gives us temporary relief. As a holistic coach, my work is grounded in a regenerative process that sustains healing and transformation for meaningful and lasting change.

What that can look like:

  • Resilience rising: By healing and strengthening your nervous system, you can better adapt to challenges and reduce stress, anxiety, or chronic pain
  • Body-based practices: May include techniques like breathwork, intuitive and subtle movement, physical or energetic touch, poses, and partner practices
  • Inner wisdom exploration: Tapping into your body’s innate intelligence
  • Empowered decision-making: By understanding your body’s signals, you can make more informed choices

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Training Lineages

I completed two year-long trainings in somatics in 2022-23 and am in process of completing their related certifications.

  • Somatic Intuitive Healing (SIH) Certification Program, a 300-hour biodynamic somatic therapy and craniosacral training and certification program from The Center of Somatic Intuitive Healing in Portland, Oregon
  • Strozzi Institute—Embodied Leadership (2005, 4-day immersion), Somatic Coach Training (2022-23, 150 in-person hours, 200 client hours for Strozzi and International Coaching Federation ICF PCC certifications). Petaluma, CA.

Every time I receive a session, I learn. I’ve been grateful to work with a variety of practitioners, including my SIH peers. See my resources & referrals page for a broader lineage including teachers, peers, and practitioners.