Twenty-five years ago, in a small brightly-coloured office in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, I began to notice something intriguing about the human body. As a Board Certified Massage Therapist, I worked with people experiencing stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and chronic illnesses. It was through these sessions that I observed how...Read More

Somatic psychotherapy is a holistic therapeutic approach that recognizes the mind-body connection in addressing mental health issues. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily focuses on verbal communication, somatic psychotherapy integrates bodily experiences and sensations into the therapeutic process. By exploring the physical and emotional sensations that arise in the body,...Read More

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a unique approach to therapy that combines traditional talk therapy with body-centred techniques. This therapy has gained popularity in recent years due to its effectiveness in treating trauma and attachment issues. SP involves three phases, namely safety and stabilization, processing, and integration. These phases are tailored...Read More

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is an approach to therapy that integrates the body and mind to treat unprocessed traumas and their resulting symptoms. There are six guiding principles to this approach, each of which contributes to its effectiveness and transformative power. Organicity: The first principle of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is organicity. This principle...Read More

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a type of therapy that emphasizes the importance of the body in healing emotional and psychological trauma. The therapy is based on the principles of somatic experiencing, which recognizes the way in which physical sensations and emotions are interconnected. By focusing on the bodily sensations that accompany...Read More