what are somatics and how can they help?

Somatic coaching is an invitation to explore how stress can become trapped in the body, influencing your nervous system and overall well-being. It’s not just about changing your thoughts or overcoming fears through sheer willpower. When too much stress or stuck energy is present, it can make it feel like you're carrying an invisible weight that keeps you from moving forward, whether in your personal life, at work, or in relationships. You may feel stuck, burned out, or unmotivated, unsure of how to take the next step.

In our work together, I meet you where you are, honoring your unique journey. We’ll create a safe, compassionate space where you can begin to reorganize your nervous system and build greater capacity for the challenges you face, and shift into more of enjoying life. Using tools like somatic experiencing, somatic parts work, mindful somatics, visualization, self inquiry, and nervous system regulation, we’ll work together to help you feel more grounded, safe, and resourced from within. A “bottom up” approach that can make the “top down” approach more accessible and effective.

My goal is not to "fix" you because you’re not broken, but to guide you toward discovering your own capacity for safety and ease, it’s already there and we are going to help you access more and more ease in your body and life. Through small, meaningful practices, we’ll cultivate more compassion, courage, and joy, so that each step forward feels lighter and more aligned with who you truly are.

WHAT MIGHT a session WITH ME LOOK LIKE?

Beginning together…

Our work together starts with you—your desires, your challenges, and what feels most important to you right now. We'll explore practices and tools that help you build a deeper connection with your nervous system, creating a stronger capacity for both joy and discomfort. I believe in “slow is smooth and smooth is fast”, so we will go gentle, we will work on resourcing you first. Why does this matter? Because when you're better equipped to handle life's ups and downs, you can experience more ease and balance, even in the most challenging moments. You'll find space for pleasure, presence, and relaxation, no matter what life brings your way. Ultimately, you'll learn to move fluidly between different emotional states, allowing you to embrace both the difficult and the delightful with more grace.

THE MIDDLE…

After we have a foundation of tools, resources and practices that work for you, we create a safe, compassionate space for all parts of you to be seen, heard, and accepted. We’ll explore any areas where fear, shame, or old beliefs may be holding you back, bringing curiosity and mindfulness to those parts of yourself that need attention. Through a blend of somatic practices, visualizations, and inquiry, I’ll help you connect with your inner wisdom, uncover your strength, and shift toward a life that feels more aligned and full of ease.

Bringing it all together…

As we progress, you’ll strengthen your ability to tune into your body’s needs and sensations, moving out of the story and into the present moment. With this approach, you’ll increase your capacity for self-agency and inner peace, even when life feels overwhelming. We’ll create space for these insights to unfold in your daily life, allowing you to embrace challenges and joys with more ease, stability, and authenticity.


My Mission

I’m passionate about helping you access more peace, joy, and an easeful outlook. Even on tough days, we can find little moments of calm, neutrality, or empowerment. Those seconds add up — turning into minutes, then hours, then strings of days… you get the idea!

While taking action to create safety, stability, and happiness is essential, I’ve found that shifting our inner experience often comes first. When we feel more grounded and clear inside, it becomes easier to make decisions, set boundaries, and create real change in our lives. Inner shifts can lead to big external transformations and it all starts with those small moments of ease.

Somatic work may be for you if…

  • You’re self-aware but still feel stuck, like something hasn’t fully clicked.

  • You’re ready to move beyond talking and explore body-based tools for real change.

  • You want to feel less overwhelmed and more grounded as you move toward your goals.

  • You’re craving a shift from self-criticism to self-compassion.

  • You’re ready to build consistency, not burnout.

  • You want to feel more choice and power in your day-to-day life.

  • You’re in a stable place and ready to grow—this space supports deepening, not crisis care.

  • You’re drawn to a gentle, curious approach that honours your whole self.

  • You’re ready to receive support and not do it all alone.

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WHat we can work on together

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Through somatic experiencing and gentle, body-based practices, we’ll focus on:

Nervous System Regulation

  • Understand your nervous system’s cues

  • Learn how to support and settle your system

  • Build more flexibility, resilience, and inner safety

Tending to Emotional Capacity

  • Hold and integrate big emotions without overwhelm

  • Make space for both tension and ease

Self-Compassion as a Practice

  • Shift from self-criticism to self-support (without toxic positivity)

  • Cultivate an internal voice that’s kind and encouraging

  • Learn how to comfort yourself in challenging moments

Working with Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn

  • Recognize survival responses in real time

  • Shift from reaction into choice

Reconnecting with Desire and Agency

  • Get clear on what you want and what brings you alive

  • Build confidence to take aligned action

  • Expand the areas of life where you feel choice and power

Boundaries and Sustainable Rhythms

  • Set and maintain boundaries with more ease

  • Create daily rhythms that support rest and reduce overwhelm

  • Develop plans that work with—not against—your energy

Mindful, Somatic Practices

  • Drop out of overthinking and into the felt sense

  • Stay grounded and present in your body

  • Use gentle practices to support growth and nervous system flexibility

MY TRAINING

FAQs

  • Somatic coaching is a great fit if you're ready to explore your body’s sensations and emotions with curiosity and compassion. It’s for those who are willing to take responsibility for their own growth and are looking for sustainable, grounded ways to move towards their desires. If you're open to approaching challenges with acceptance and patience, somatic coaching can offer valuable tools for navigating life with greater ease and resilience.

  • Somatic coaching isn’t the right support for you if you are actively struggling with addiction, in the middle of a mental health crisis or having trouble functioning in day to day life. In this case, we would want to find you a therapist that can give you the support you need. If you need help finding a competent trauma-trained therapist, I am happy to refer you.

  • No. Coaching and therapy are two different types of professional support for personal growth and development.

    Therapy typically focuses on helping individuals heal from past traumas, unresolved emotional issues, and psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression. A therapist may also act in a coaching capacity and help their client work towards specific goals. Some therapists are trained to diagnose and treat mental health disorders and uses various therapeutic techniques to help clients gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

    Coaching, on the other hand, is specifically geared towards helping individuals achieve specific personal goals. Coaches work with clients to identify areas of their lives where they want to improve and helps them develop strategies, tools, and skills to achieve their goals. Coaching does not involve diagnosing or treating mental health disorders.

    Coaching and therapy can complement each other. It's essential to choose the type of support that is best suited to your needs and goals.

  • Somatic means that we are relating to the body, rather than the mind. What that actually looks like is a lot of pausing and slowing down our sessions to be with the body and identify our felt sensations and reactions to whatever material or story we are working with and using the body as a guide and resource. For example, if we are working towards a goal that brings up a lot of charge and emotion, we slow down and tend to our capacity to be with those sensations so we are nurturing and building our capacity rather than overriding it.

  • Each 50 minute virtual session costs $125.00 CAD.