Somatic therapy operates off the idea that what happens to you in life is stored not only in your mind but also in your body. The fight/flight response is a physiological reaction to danger, which becomes overactive when we go through difficult things. Learning to understand and retrain our overactive adaptive response is essential and very possible for many of us. 

Somatic therapy is a comprehensive approach. Mind/body therapy recognizes and acknowledges that life challenges and trauma do not just affect your emotions. They can manifest through physical sensations in the body. Healing can occur when you learn to understand and manage the body sensations.  

Welcome to Somatic Healing.                                                                  I am a continual learner, always in wonder, always curious. I started my quest in somatic work as a mental health clinician with a background in exercise and wellness. My work in wellness education and the idea that optimal health is a state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing was influential in my desire to bring the mind and body together in my therapy practice. It just makes                                               sense. 

My experience with EMDR and Polyvagel theory has been transformational for myself as a clinician and for the many clients and consultees that i work with. It has reinforced the idea that emotions and experiences are stored in the body, not just the mind. Mind/body therapy that incorporates breathing techniques, movement practices, and work with self energy & self compassion have been shown to influence the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous system functions which enhance emotional wellbeing and self regulation.  

It is important to me that i continue to be informed in the therapeutic modalities that are effective and life changing. I have found EMDR, Polyvagel, and Internal Family Systems to influence the introspective change that is necessary for growth and healing. I am an EMDRIA Consultant and certified in EMDR Therapy.   I am Polyvagel and IFS informed. I practice mindfulness, yoga, meditation and spiritual connection for myself and with my clients. I specialize in working with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief.

If you are interested in learning more about somatic therapy and other modalities that i utilize, you are welcome to schedule a 15 minute consultation or read one of the articles under the blog section. I am here to support you through your time of healing and transformation. 

“Jennifer has created an environment that I feel safe and comfortable in, while offering support and resources for my own healing journey. The care and connection that Jennifer has been able to offer as I work through all the “life stuff” has been incredible & I can not recommend her enough for anyone else looking to explore EMDR, somatic therapy, or a stronger sense of connection to self.”

Current client with Somatic Healing

“Jennifer has helped me so much. She is such a caring and compassionate person. She is so patient, knowledgeable and supportive. There has never been judgement or bias, it always feels very safe to express my feelings and work on difficult things. Somatic work has been amazing!”

Current client with Somatic Healing