What is Somatic Therapy and how can it help?
Somatic therapy is a holistic approach to healing, one that connects the mind and body to address emotional, physical and psychological challenges. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy focuses on body awareness, movement and physical sensations to help release stored trauma, stress, tension and emotions.
How does Somatic Therapy Work?
Whether we realize it or not, our bodies can store emotions and past experiences which if left unchecked can lead to chronic stress, anxiety or chronic pain.
Somatic therapy is a hands-on practice that brings in techniques such as breathwork (to help regulate the nervous system), grounding techniques (which can be personalized to what works best for you), gentle movement to bring awareness to the body and help release stored emotions.
How can somatic therapy help?
If you generally struggle with traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy might be a fit for you.
- Somatic therapy can be used to treat trauma/PTSD symptoms by helping one physically release trauma stored in the body
- Somatic Therapy can help address chronic pain such as headaches, fatigue and digestive issues which can at times be the physical manifestation of emotional pain.
- Somatic therapy can also be used for treating Anxiety, Depression, emotional blocks, grief and loss.
If you feel disconnected from your body, struggle with emotional pain, or unexplained chronic pain/physical discomfort, or maybe you have tried talk therapy, and it is not your ideal. Somatic therapy could be a powerful tool for exploration and healing, all you need to bring is a sense of curiosity!
Call us today for a complimentary consultation, or book directly with our Somatic Therapist Forooz Shamloo.
