Trauma Informed somatic care
Embodied practices for nervous system awareness, resilience, and recovery
Trauma-informed workshops and embodied practices designed for individuals and communities experiencing high levels of stress, burnout, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Working with but not limited to…
Individuals in Addiction & Recovery Programs
First Responders- police officers, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and other emergency personnel.
Survivors of Trauma & PTSD
Veterans & Military Communities
Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals
Healthcare & Caregiving Professionals
Nervous system education & embodied wellness for high stress populations. Customized and curated workshops tailored to your specific team. Specialized workshops integrating Poly vagal Theory, somatic practices, breath work, grounding, and trauma informed movement to support resilience and stress management.
Each group brings different experiences and needs. Workshops are adapted to meet people where they are, with an emphasis on choice, accessibility, and respect.
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What I Offer
Nervous System Education
Learn how the nervous system responds to stress, threat, and everyday experiences.
Using accessible education and an introduction to Polyvagal Theory, participants explore the connection between physiology, emotions, thoughts, behavior, and the body.
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Embodied Workshops
Move beyond simply learning about the nervous system and begin to experience it.
My workshop-style offerings combine education, guided discussion, and practical embodied practices that participants can take with them into everyday life.
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Somatic Practices
Accessible, body-based tools for developing nervous system awareness and regulation.
Depending on the group, practices may include:
• Breathwork & tactical breathing
• Sensory orientation
• Grounding practices
• Mindfulness & interoception
• Embodied movement
• Trauma-informed yoga
• Guided reflection
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The Workshop Experience
Learn → Explore → Embody → Integrate
LEARN
An accessible introduction to nervous system physiology, stress responses, trauma-informed principles, and Polyvagal Theory.
EXPLORE
Guided conversation about how stress responses show up in real-life situations, both personally and professionally.
EMBODY
Participants experience practical tools through breath, sensory awareness, grounding, movement, and other somatic practices.
INTEGRATE
We connect these practices back to everyday life so participants leave with tangible tools they can continue using.
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Why Embodiment?
Because understanding something intellectually isn’t always enough.
Stress is not only something we think about. It is something we experience in the body.
Embodied practices create opportunities to notice breath, sensation, tension, movement, activation, and other signals from the nervous system.
The goal isn’t to eliminate stress.
It’s to develop a deeper relationship with the nervous system—and more tools for navigating what we experience.
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Tailored to the People in the Room
Every organization, department, and community is different.
I tailor each workshop to the culture, needs, and comfort level of the group so the experience feels relevant, respectful, and immediately useful.
Workshops can be offered as:
One-Time Workshops
Educational and experiential sessions introducing nervous system awareness and practical regulation tools.
Wellness Programming
Ongoing or recurring offerings that complement an organization’s existing wellness and resilience initiatives.
Specialized Group Sessions
Adapted programming for first responders, veterans, recovery communities, helping professionals, and other high-stress populations.
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A Little About My Approach
My work brings together psychology, massage therapy, yoga, nervous system education, and trauma-informed somatic practices.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and am a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Yoga Teacher, with advanced training in trauma-informed somatic practices and Polyvagal Theory.
My approach integrates psychology-informed education with accessible body-based practices to create practical, sustainable tools for nervous system awareness and resilience.
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“If I Had These Tools Earlier…”
At a recent veterans’ workshop, a retired police officer with 30 years of service shared how meaningful he felt this kind of education could have been earlier in his career.
He reflected that having access to tools like these may have helped him navigate difficult calls with greater clarity and confidence—and better transition away from that heightened state afterward.
His reflection stayed with me.
People deserve access to practical tools for understanding and caring for their nervous systems—especially those who spend their lives carrying the weight of others.
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Bring This Work to Your Organization
Interested in bringing trauma-informed somatic care, nervous system education, or embodied wellness practices to your organization or community?
I’d love to learn more about your needs and explore how this work could complement the resources you already offer.
Let’s Connect