What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic Therapy is a healing approach that honors the intimate connection between your body, mind, and emotions. It recognizes that trauma, stress, and emotional pain are not just stored in the mind; they also live in the body.
Every experience you’ve had, joyful or painful, leaves a trace in your nervous system. Somatic therapy works directly with these imprints, offering you a pathway to healing that is not only cognitive but deeply embodied.
Through this work, we go beyond talking about your pain, we gently invite the body to speak, release, and restore itself. You’ll learn how to recognize your body’s messages, regulate your nervous system, and come back home to yourself.
At the core of Somatic Therapy is the belief that the body holds the key to your healing. When we reconnect with its wisdom, we open the door to deep, lasting transformation.
“The body remembers. The soul speaks. Holistic therapy listens to both.”
How Does Somatic Therapy Work?
In a session, you might experience:
1. Body-based meditations to reconnect with sensations and presence
2. Breathwork and grounding to support nervous system regulation
3. Gentle movement to release held tension and increase vitality
4. Mindfulness practices to grow your awareness of emotional and physical responses
5. Dialogue and reflection to integrate your insights and track progress
Rather than reliving trauma, we work with safety and attunement to slowly unwind what’s been stored, helping you feel more grounded, alive, and empowered in your everyday life.
What Can Somatic Therapy Help With?
Somatic Therapy is especially helpful for:
1. Anxiety & Panic
2. Chronic Stress & Overwhelm
3. PTSD & C-PTSD
4. Childhood & Relational Trauma
5. Postpartum Healing
6. Disconnection from Body or Emotions
7. Emotional Eating or Digestive Issues
8. Sleep Challenges & Burnout
9. Low Self-Worth & Shame
10. Grief, Anger, & Numbness
11. Life Transitions & Identity Shifts
You don’t need to have the “right words” to begin your body already knows where to start.
Why Somatic Therapy?
If talk therapy hasn’t felt like enough, if you’ve tried to think your way through your pain and still feel stuck, somatic therapy offers another way.
It’s gentle.
It’s embodied.
And it’s powerful.
When you heal through the body, you shift more than just your thoughts, you transform how you feel in the world.
What People Are Saying
“This work helped me finally feel safe in my own skin. I used to live in my head—now I know how to listen to my body and trust it. That changed everything.”
— Client, Oahu
FAQ’s About Somatic Therapy
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Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to healing that supports emotional well-being through nervous system regulation, breath, movement, and awareness. It acknowledges that trauma, anxiety, and emotional patterns are not just mental,they’re also physical and energetic.
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While traditional therapy focuses on thoughts and emotions, somatic therapy includes the body as an essential part of the healing process. It invites you to feel, sense, and release patterns held deep in your nervous system. This can lead to profound shifts that talking alone may not reach.
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Not at all. Somatic therapy is for anyone wanting to reconnect with their body, reduce stress, process emotions more fluidly, or live with more presence and ease. Whether you're healing from trauma or simply navigating a life transition, this work meets you where you are.
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Each session is personalized, but may include grounding techniques, breathwork, guided body awareness, movement, and reflective dialogue. The goal is to create a felt sense of safety and connection, allowing your body to release what it no longer needs.
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No. Somatic therapy is gentle and trauma-informed. We work slowly and intentionally to build safety in your body. The process helps you release trauma without needing to re-experience it in overwhelming ways.
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Clients often report feeling:
Less anxious and more grounded
More at home in their bodies
Better sleep and digestion
Deeper emotional clarity
More energy and joy
Stronger boundaries and self-trust
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If you’ve ever said “I understand it in my head, but I still feel stuck,” somatic therapy may be exactly what you need. It’s especially powerful if you:
Struggle with anxiety, overwhelm, or numbness
Feel disconnected from your body
Are healing from childhood wounds or relational trauma
Want to feel more alive and emotionally resilient
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Yes, absolutely. Sessions are available online, and many clients find this just as effective and intimate as in-person work. You’ll just need a private, quiet space where you can move freely and feel safe to drop in.
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Not at all. You don’t need to be “good” at being in your body to begin. We’ll move slowly, gently, and with deep respect for wherever you are on your journey.
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We may use grounding, breathwork, or body scanning to bring awareness to physical sensations and restore calm to your nervous system.
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Anyone who feels disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by stress, or stuck in cycles they can’t “think” their way out of. It’s for those ready to heal from the inside out.
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While not the same, EMDR and somatic therapy both involve the body’s response to trauma. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, while somatic therapy relies on presence, movement, and awareness of felt sensation.
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Together, they help you understand your patterns and shift how they live in your body—supporting both insight and lasting change.
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We offer individual and relationship therapy sessions with flexible options to support your healing:
1-on-1 Therapy Sessions
Available online across Hawaii and select time zones globally.
45-Minute Session – $175
60-Minute Session – $200
These sessions are great for somatic therapy, trauma integration, sacred cycles work, and holistic mental health support.
Couples & Relationship Sessions
Available online and in-person on Oahu.
60-Minute Session – $220
90-Minute Deep Dive Session – $320
These sessions are ideal for partners navigating communication struggles, intimacy, conflict, or life transitions. We also work with those in non-traditional relationships and conscious uncoupling processes.
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At this time, some of our providers accept Kaiser, HMSA, and UHA and some providers are out-of-network providers. This means some of our therapists do not bill insurance directly, but we can provide superbills upon request if you'd like to submit for reimbursement with your insurance company.
Many of our clients choose to pay privately for the flexibility, privacy, and holistic approach we offer.
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We offer a limited number of reduced-fee spots based on need and availability. If finances are a concern, feel free to mention it in your consultation call. We’re happy to explore options that work for you.
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You can start by booking a free consultation call. We’ll talk about what you’re going through, what you’re hoping for, and whether somatic therapy feels like a good fit.
Make an Appointment with us
Curious if somatic therapy is the right fit for you?
Let’s begin with a conversation.
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I offer online therapy for individuals and couples across Hawaiʻi.
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You deserve a space to be witnessed, softened, remembered, and reclaim who you truly are.
I’m here when you’re ready.
