Remember your wholeness
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy focuses on the mind-body connection and helps individuals explore and address emotional and psychological blocks through their physical sensations, such as tension, pain, or relaxation.
I’m currently training to become a Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner (Therapist). Somatic Experiencing™ (SE™) is an approach focused on supporting the body and nervous system to restore balance and resilience. Developed by Peter Levine, SE™ helps us address the effects of overwhelming experiences or trauma by working with the body’s natural ability to regulate itself and release stored stress.
Who is Somatic Experiencing™ for?
Somatic Experiencing™ can help a wide range of individuals, particularly those who experience stress, overwhelm, or feel disconnected from their body. It’s especially good for those:
Dealing with past difficult experiences like an accident, a loss, or a frightening event;
Looking for a body-based approach: If talk therapy hasn’t fully worked for you, or you’re looking for a more holistic way to feel better, SE™ offers a body-focused method to find relief.
Experiencing burnout and overwhelm: If you’re feeling exhausted or overwhelmed by life’s demands, SE™ can help you restore your energy and calm.
What is my approach to Somatic Experiencing™?
I use techniques such as resourcing and co-regulation to create safe and supportive conditions to release blocked energy. My approach is consent-based, and is rooted in mindfulness, compassion and unconditional acceptance, drawing from my decades of Buddhist meditation practice and teaching.
Our sessions will include a combination of discussion, awareness of body sensations and emotions, visualization, and movement. When appropriate, I might suggest a ritual or prompt to aid in integration beyond our session.
What can you expect when you book?
Appointment duration: 30 minutes*
Location: Google Meet; link will be sent upon booking
Investment: $50-35* (plus taxes for Quebec residents)
Payment: by debit or credit card via Stripe; e-receipts provided
24-hour Cancellation policy: If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, a 24-hour notice (48 hours for Monday sessions) is required. Any last-minute changes will be considered a missed appointment that will need to be paid. Any missed appointment without notice also has to be paid in full.
Insurance: Naturopathy receipts provided; covered by most insurance policies (please check with your provider)
Tax Deduction: You may list me as a naturopath for Quebec tax purposes and submit my naturopathy receipt.
*Things to note:
Appointments will lengthen to 50 minutes in May 2025.
Current rate is reduced, and rates will increase in March, July, and December 2025, and March 2026 to reflect the progression of my training.
This sliding scale was put into place to make things sustainable for those who truly need financial flexibility. To help you figure out what amount is right for you, visit this page for guidance.
Preferably, join the virtual session using a larger device like a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet. If you’re joining from a tablet or phone, you may need to download the Google Meet app.
Set yourself up in a quiet place where you’ll be uninterrupted. Notify anyone you live with that you won’t be available for the duration of our session. Turn off any devices that may send you notifications.
If you’re comfortable on the floor, you might set yourself up sitting on the ground, otherwise, a comfy chair or bed could also be supportive.
Have your beverage of choice nearby–water, tea, etc.–and accessible during the session. If scent is supportive as well, light a candle or incense
Before logging into our one-on-one, take 3-6 full breaths.