Somatic (or body-based) coaching draws on insights from diverse fields, including somatic psychology, neuroscience, embodiment practices and ancient wisdom. By attuning to your sensory and emotional experiences, and following the roadmap that your body provides, we are able to access resourcing and deep wisdom inside of your own body. 

When we work with the body, we are often able to shift the internal stories and sometimes unconscious resistance that can prevent us from stepping more fully into wholeness and taking the actions necessary to achieve our goals.

The use of somatic modalities can help you establish clear vision, engage challenges with curiosity, creativity and resilience, and take action toward your desired outcomes (without leaving part of yourself behind in the process).

Part 1: We will begin with a conversation about your goal(s) for the session and/or longer term support. If you aren't sure, that's okay too.

Once I have a better understanding of your goals and desires, if we are new to working together in this way, I might ask about your experience with body-based methodologies and nervous system focused practices. No experience required! The more I know about where we are starting from, the more I can target our work together to meet you where you are.

Part 2: After checking in with you about our plan of action, I will guide you into connection with your body. From there, using your body's cues (sensations) as the roadmap, we will follow where your body wants to and is prepared to go as it relates to your stated goal(s). I am your guide through this part of the session; using prompts, invitations, and questions as needed as I attune to and support your experience within the session.

Part 3: At the conclusion of the session we will discuss ways that you can integrate your experience through resourcing and action.

In order to help identify the direction or goal for a session, I might ask: 

• Did you come to the session with a specific goal in mind
• What is coming up for you in your day to day
• Are there places you feel stuck in relationship to where you want to be (including limiting thoughts and beliefs)
• How you want to experience your life and/or work moving forward, what would you like to be different, what do you want more of/less of
• Are there any decision(s) you are facing that you are seeking clarity about
• What you are hoping to build, create, receive or step into in the future (on any scale)
• Any other curiosities or places of inquiry that arise based on our conversation

We will identify the goal or focus of the session at the beginning of our time together. Check out the "prompts" section of the FAQ examples of the types of questions I might ask.

You are in control of the session at all times. My job is to facilitate and guide you through the experience, help distill any insights that arise, and support you in thinking through any action steps that will help you to integrate the experience more deeply in relationship to your goals. Depending on the focus of the session, I might also support you with practical tools, strategies or resources that you can utilize after the session.

A complete, single session lasts up to 75 minutes. Recommended frequency and duration of coaching depends on your unique goals. If you are seeking to create a significant shift in your life or business, in most cases I recommend a minimum of six months of support through somatic coaching. That said, profound clarity and impact can come through a single session.

Somatic coaching is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental health condition. It is not a replacement for the support of licensed medical or mental health professionals. For more information, please refer to this Disclaimer.