Somatic Integration

The Somatic Integration I practice is based on the principle of “holism”, the theory that parts of a whole are in an intimate relationship, such that they cannot exist independently of the whole, or cannot be understood without reference to the whole. In other words, as holism is understood through the body, each and every part of a person—from the muscles, bones, and organs, all the way down to the cells—contributes to one’s well being, and the ability to live better in one’s body. What’s more, it also means the cultural and historical context we find ourselves in directly affects our experience of inhabiting our body and our capacity to thrive. 

Often by the time a person is presenting symptoms that are regularly affecting their quality of life there is already a complex milieu of factors at play contributing to their negative circumstance. These symptoms often show up as a cycle between chronic and acute pain and discomfort from a seemingly unknown origin. There may be patterns of chronic tension and or laxity throughout the body that creates a loss of integrity and capacity to withstand stressors—including physical, emotional, and mental.

I use my deep listening skills and somatic inquiry to discover what is the most safe and beneficial approach to use at any given moment to support you in your healing process.

My care may take the form of hands on therapeutic touch, dialogue, or attuned embodied meditation practice. The process is an experiential inquiry that organically arises from the innate wisdom of your body as you engage with the practice of inhabiting your own body. The work we do together is relational and process-oriented. We allow our cognition and verbal skills to support our investigation and understanding, but ultimately our sense-making comes from the greater depth of our bodies and emergent somatic awareness.