“Somatic” itself means “of or relating to the body.” Somatic healing is a therapeutic approach that places importance on body awareness as the main pathway to healing underlying emotional, mental, energetic and physical needs.

I am a certified practitioner in Focalizing, a somatic healing approach that works hand in hand with the innate intelligence of the body to enable positive changes in a person's life. With Focalizing, the client is empowered to deeply and compassionately listen to their body and allow it to help them process complex emotions, find their strength and uncover solutions to long standing mental or physical health issues.

The Focalizing process was pioneered in the 1980s by Dr. Michael Picucci and is inspired by his experience with Somatic Experiencing, Focusing, and Dr. Picucci's own research and observations from his 30+ year career.

Although Focalizing relies on cultivating the client's connection with their body, the approach does not involve physical touch. Instead, Focalizing sessions guide the client to work with their body by directing their conscious awareness to the felt sensations of the body.

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For in-person visits, my studio is located in South Austin on South First and William Cannon. Once you book an appointment, the address wil be shared.

If you'd like an in-home visit, an additional travel fee of $50 will be charged after the completion of our session.

Virtual sessions are just as effective as in-person sessions, as long as you have access to a quiet place undisturbed. In fact, a majority of my clients work with me virtually over Zoom.

For Somatic Healing, you will need to be seated in a chair with back support. When we transition to Reiki, I will ask you to find a place to lie down on your back for 30 minutes.

Given Reiki is based on the transfer and sharing of energy, distant Reiki is just as effective because we are all made of energy and while perception tells us we are separate, the philosophy of energy is that we are all connected.

If you are facing hardship or the fees are beyond your budget, please contact me so we can explore how to serve your needs. Payment plans are also available with prior arrangement.