My journey into somatic coaching began over 15 years ago when I left my strict religious upbringing and the complexities of a challenging marriage that began with significant betrayal trauma at a young age. There was so much to undo. There was so much buried away in my mind and body that I was unaware of— it was a long road of self reflection and exploration. Gradually, I shed layers of shame, blame, heartbreak and deeply ingrained beliefs that were never mine to begin with.

I could clearly see what had happened in my early life and the imprints it had left on me. And, yet, even with these intellectual insights I found it challenging to get outside of my patterning — the ways in which I had learned to habitually respond to life and to relationships. I had no access point to create meaningful change and was often left “managing” my triggers and activations with top down strategies.

The body was the missing key. It was the access point for creating the change I longed for but had no idea how to find. Somatics felt like a miracle. It provided me with the tools to connect with my body, acknowledge my emotions without judgment, and process past traumas with compassion. With time and patience I was able to embody new ways of being in the world and in relationship —one rooted in authenticity and vulnerability. One where I had choice — instead of being subjected to my habituated way of responding rooted in painful experiences.

I believe the body holds the key to wholeness and to freedom. Through somatic practice it is possible to integrate all parts of ourselves and reclaim our innate sense of well-being. Inspired by my own transformation and hard earned wisdom, I embarked upon the path to support others — understanding the path does not have to be as long as mine was.

Today, I support my clients in a discovery process to unearth their own innate wisdom rooted in their body. I guide them in reconnecting to themselves, uncovering unconscious beliefs and buried emotions, so that they can unravel what has been and step into what could be.