Introduction: A New Way of Understanding Yourself
We often think of healing as something that happens in the mind—through thoughts, insights, or words. But what if your body held just as much wisdom as your mind? What if your tension, your posture, or your fatigue were telling a story your conscious mind hasn’t yet understood?
Body-oriented psychotherapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that bridges mind and body—helping you reconnect, release, and truly heal from the inside out.
What Is Body-Oriented Psychotherapy?
Body-oriented psychotherapy, also known as somatic psychotherapy, is a holistic approach that integrates traditional talk therapy with body-based techniques. It acknowledges that trauma, stress, and emotions
are not only stored in the mind but also held in the body.
Rather than just discussing problems, clients are encouraged to notice physical sensations, breath patterns, movements, or impulses that arise during sessions.
This kind of therapy might include:
Breathwork
Grounding exercises
Guided movement or stretching
Somatic experiencing (feeling into the body with awareness)
Touch therapy (with consent, where appropriate)
Why the Body Matters in Healing
Our bodies hold onto experiences. A clenched jaw, a tight chest, or chronic fatigue can often be physical echoes of past emotional wounds. This is especially true for unresolved trauma, which can bypass the brain’s verbal processing and remain “stuck” in the nervous system.
By working directly with the body, we can:
Access emotions that words cannot reach
Release chronic tension or trauma responses
Cultivate a deeper sense of presence and safety
Rewire patterns of anxiety, fear, or disconnection
Who Is It For?
Body-oriented psychotherapy is especially supportive for people who:
Feel “stuck” in traditional talk therapy
Experience anxiety, trauma, or panic attacks
Have a hard time feeling emotions or identifying what they’re feeling
Struggle with dissociation or feeling “numb”
Want a deeper connection to their body and intuition
You don’t need any prior experience with bodywork or somatic practices—just curiosity and openness to trying something new.
What Happens in a Session?
Each session is unique. We might begin by discussing what’s going on in your life, and then I might invite you to tune into your body:
“What do you notice in your body right now?”
“Can you stay with that tightness in your stomach and see what happens?”
“What happens when you breathe into that space?”
These small invitations can lead to surprising shifts—emotionally, physically, and even spiritually.
Is It Right for Me?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re going in circles mentally, or that your healing has plateaued, body-oriented psychotherapy could offer a new pathway in. It’s especially powerful for healing trauma, reconnecting with your body, and fostering emotional resilience.
It’s also beautifully compatible with other modalities like energy healing, family constellations, and retreats—all of which support deep integration and transformation.
Final Thoughts: Your Body Is Not the Enemy
Your body is not just a vessel or a problem to be fixed. It’s a guide, a storyteller, and a wise partner in your healing journey. By learning to listen, you might just hear what it’s been trying to say all along.
Want to Explore More?
We offer integrative therapy sessions that combine body-oriented psychotherapy, energy healing, and more.
