“Somatic” refers to the physical body and all its systems.

The old, allopathic framework makes a distinction between body and mind or spirit,

but the body’s central nervous system undeniably links with emotional, mental and spiritual states.

A holistic approach isn’t a matter of belief – but of biology.

As a somatic practitioner with many years of experience, I use a synthesis of

modalities, from a physical structure focus, to engaging the nervous system

through dialoging and emotional release methods.

  Each session is tailored to the individual client’s needs and comfort range.

CRANIO SACRAL THERAPY and SOMATO EMOTIONAL RELEASE (SER),

developed at the Upledger Institute, are methods which access multiple levels of our physical and emotional systems. I’m constantly discovering how versatile they are, alone and in combination with other techniques.

If requested, I can arrange for Upledger  Multiple Hands On sessions, where several practitioners work simultaneously with one client. 

MYOFASCIAL TECHNIQUES. Fascia is tough connective tissue throughout the body, which assists in the stability and mobility of everything below skin surface.  Trauma, bad posture, repetitive motion, stress, or inflammation can “glue” down fascia.  Many internal problems, particularly limited range of motion, can result. Rarely can these problems be relieved through exercise or physical therapy.   The myofascial therapies that I use to restore fascial mobility range from the light 5 gram touch of CranioSacral Therapy, to Rolfing-like deep tissue work.

CONSCIOUS BODY MECHANICS provides an important educational tool in

which the client’s increasing self-awareness of posture and balance during

activities enables that person to avoid unnecessary strains or injuries.

ENERGY MODALITIES & FLOWER ESSENCES.  Esoteric Healing, Therapeutic Touch and Reiki rely on the focused energy of the practitioner. Flower essences affect the body through the human electrical system. Both approaches are designed to be adaptogenic. That is, they operate to balance. If one takes an essence one does not need, there is no side effect.