Healing Through the Body: A Somatic Approach to Trauma Recovery.
"The body keeps the score." This well-known phrase by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk speaks to the deep truth that trauma is not just a story we remember—it is something our bodies carry. The tension in our shoulders, the tightness in our chest, the feeling of being on edge—these are the echoes of past experiences still living within us.
If you’ve been on a healing journey and feel like talk therapy alone isn’t enough, you’re not alone. Trauma is stored in the body, and true healing often requires a body-centered approach. This is where somatic therapy can help.
What Is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a gentle, trauma-informed approach that helps us reconnect with the wisdom of our bodies. It integrates mindfulness, breathwork, movement, and nervous system regulation to help release stored trauma and create a deeper sense of safety within.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, which focuses primarily on thoughts and emotions, somatic therapy invites you to listen to your body’s cues—helping you understand where trauma is held and how to release it in a way that feels safe and empowering.
The Power of Reconnecting with Your Body
Many trauma survivors develop a disconnection from their bodies as a way to cope. This might look like:
Feeling numb or detached from emotions
Struggling with chronic tension or pain
Experiencing anxiety or hypervigilance
Avoiding sensations or physical touch
Somatic therapy helps you gently rebuild trust with your body. Through small, supportive practices, we explore what it feels like to cultivate safety, grounding, and self-compassion—at your own pace.
What Does Somatic Therapy Look Like?
Each session is unique, but somatic therapy may include:
🌿 Grounding exercises – Simple techniques to regulate the nervous system and create a sense of calm.
🌿 Breathwork – Learning to use the breath to shift from survival mode to a state of balance.
🌿 Body awareness practices – Tuning into physical sensations to better understand emotional patterns.
🌿 Gentle movement – Helping release stored tension and trauma in a safe, supportive way.
🌿 Exploring boundaries – Understanding how to listen to your body’s "yes" and "no" to build a sense of empowerment.
Healing Is Not About Fixing—It’s About Integrating
You are not broken. Every part of you has adapted to keep you safe, and healing is about integrating those parts with compassion. By working with the body, we can begin to rewrite old patterns, release what no longer serves us, and reclaim a sense of wholeness.
If you’re feeling called to explore a more embodied approach to healing, know that you don’t have to do it alone. Healing is possible, and your body already holds the wisdom to guide you there.
💛 You are worthy of safety. You are worthy of healing. You are worthy of coming home to yourself.
