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the somatics of joy: reclaiming lgbtq+ pleasure & play during pride

Pride is often framed through the lens of struggle—and yes, the road to authenticity has been marked by resistance, survival, and pain for so many in the LGBTQ+ community. But what if we made space for another truth this month? That joy is just as important. That laughter, pleasure, play, softness—are not just welcome in......

coming home to the body: honoring lgbtq+ healing during pride month

For many LGBTQ+ individuals, the body hasn’t always felt like a safe place to live in. It’s carried the weight of rejection, silence, masking, survival. And while Pride Month shines with visibility, joy, and celebration—it also carries the quiet ache of what it took to get here. As a somatic healer, I work with clients......

the role of breathwork in somatic healing

When I first began exploring somatic healing, one of the most powerful and accessible tools I discovered was breathwork. It’s something we all do every day, yet most of us are unaware of just how much the way we breathe impacts our physical, emotional, and mental well-being...

somatic practices for anxiety and stress

As someone who has witnessed the profound effects of anxiety and stress on the body and mind, I’ve come to believe that somatic practices are an essential part of managing these experiences. Stress and anxiety are not just mental states—they're deeply embodied. They manifest in tight shoulders, shallow breathing, a racing heart, and even chronic fatigue. That's why, to truly manage anxiety and stress, we have to work with the body as much as the mind...

the science of somatic healing

As a coach, I often see how deeply our bodies hold onto the past. We tend to think of healing as something that happens in the mind, but the truth is that our bodies are wise, storing experiences—especially trauma—on a cellular level. This is where somatic healing comes in, and why it has become such a transformative approach for so many people...