About
Somatic coaching considers the holistic element of a person's lived experience in that people do not necessarily change because they have gained knowledge, but rather that they have gained new practices. This means embodying what you learn in a physical way, and not just acquiring cognitively new information. Somatic coaching involves working with clients that are whole, vital, interactive, living beings.
As a PhD in the field of somatics and education, my work is unique in that I offer research backed and personalized approach to personalized healing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Personalized Somatic Coaching:
Research has shown somatic coaching and contemplative practices are beneficial for self-regulation and increasing pro-social behavior. Although these practices have shown benefit, often, many may find them challenging in beginning something new or maybe they do not know where to start. What can be beneficial in such cases is having someone experienced, guide you through to either teach the basics, personalize a contemplative plan based on what they would like to work on, and offer guidance when uncertain or encountering difficulties.
My desire is to implement a holistic practice that is accessible, honors the varied lineages of where contemplation stems from, and aligns with what the client is looking for. Practices vary and may be movement based, contemplative, rooted in cross-cultural traditions, and aid in pro-social behaviors such as compassion and altruism. We’ll work together one-on-one to help you manage your stress, take care of yourself, and bring some peace and calm to your days. Can be done in person or online.
Somatic Relationships (for couples or any relationship dynamic):
Research has suggested that mindfulness may help sustain and improve relationships. Allowing fuller presence in relationships, building trust and intimacy, creating compassion and gratitude, mindful listening and communication skills all may facilitate relationship dynamics.
For those that are interested in integrating contemplative practices into their partnership, sessions will be designed to cultivate intimacy through the use of compassion, empathy, and emotional regulation. This type of contemplative coaching is especially useful for couples.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation: Loving kindness is a contemplative practice that cultivates benevolence towards ourselves and others. Through this practice a series of compassionate phrases will be offered, as an anchor to feeling more grounded, content and loving.
Vipassana (Insight) Meditation: In Pali, Vipassana is translated to “insight”- this type of meditation offers a training of the mind, and the cultivation of a clear awareness of exactly what is happening as it happens.
Guided Visualizations: Visualization is a contemplative practice rooted in the five senses to cultivate a state of calm. Often this meditation technique incorporates imaginative mechanics to guide the practitioner into a present state of being.
Hypnosis for Trauma/PTSD: Hypnosis provides controlled access to memories that may otherwise be kept out of consciousness. New uses of hypnosis in the psychotherapy of PTSD victims involve coupling access to the dissociated traumatic memories with positive restructuring of those memories.
Yoga Nidra: known as yogic sleep, this meditation practice prompts the body to relax deeply while the mind remains inwardly alert.
Contemplative Reading/Journaling: A close reading practice rooted in contemplative or spiritual traditions. Lectio Divina traditionally involves four steps: lectio (reading), meditatio (reflection), oratio (response), contemplatio (rest).
Walking Meditation: Meditation in motion. Invite the contemplative mind into each step, being aware of our body and physical sensations as we move.
Breathwork (Pranayama): Pranayama are yogic breathing techniques used to regulate prana or energy. This type of breathwork incorporates patterns of breath retention, inhalation, and exhalation.
Vinyasa Yoga: “Linking breath with movement”, transitional mindful movement between asanas using the breath as a foundation to the practice.
Yin Yoga: A slow-paced style of yoga as exercise, based on traditional Chinese medicine.
Restorative Yoga: A slower style of yoga, focusing on the parasympathetic nervous system- designed to promote calm and ease.
TBI Yoga: Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors- practice is based off the “Love Your Brain” Curriculum.
Chair Yoga: A form of yoga that utilizes a chair as a supportive tool for practice- this style is ideal for everyone and offers inclusive styles of practice.
Kids/Teen Yoga: Yoga and Mindfulness designed for early childhood to adolescence.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
In Office Pricing Structure:
A sliding scale is available for price accessibility, and discounted pricing is also available for QTBIPOC clients interested in contemplative practices (See below for more information). You may only choose one out of the intro packages or session. For cancelation less than 24 hours you will be charged the full amount booked.
Individual Pricing (one session)
Introductory Offer 60 minute: $85
30-minute Private Meditation/Yoga: $50
60-minute Private Meditation/Yoga: $100
Two or More People Pricing (one session)
Introductory Offer 60 minute: $135
30-minute Private Meditation/Yoga: $80
60-minute Private Meditation/Yoga: $150
Class Packages
*** Please note, packages expire 6 months after purchase
Individual Pricing
Introductory Offer: 3 (60 min) for $240
5 Pack for 60-minute: $475
5 Pack for 30-minute: $225
10 Pack of 60-minute: $900
10 Pack of 30-minute: $400
Two or More People Pricing
Introductory Offer: 3 (60 min) for $390
5 Pack for 60-minute: $725
5 Pack for 30-minute: $375
10 Pack of 60-minute: $1400
10 Pack of 30-minute: $700
Out of Office Pricing Structure:
I am available for out of office coaching for a nominal upcharge. If interested, please make sure to note this during your initial intake. A sliding scale is available for price accessibility, and discounted pricing is also available for QTBIPOC clients interested in contemplative practices (See below for more information). You may only choose one out of the intro packages or session. For cancelation less than 24 hours you will be charged the full amount booked.