What is Somatic Life Coaching?

Somatic life coaching focuses on the connection between mind & body, using awareness of the body to facilitate growth and development.

• The name originates from the Greek word “soma,” meaning “of the body.” .

• Techniques such as breathwork, visualization, body scanning & movement help clients build physical and emotional awareness to foster more recognition of your responses to anxiety and other challenges.  It allows you to better identify and deal with stress which leads to greater self-awareness and emotional resilience, promoting mind, body and spirit integration.

Somatic coaching acknowledges the mind-body connection. Somatic coaching is an integrative approach to personal development that involves exploring bodily sensations, movements, and visualizations for calming the nervous system in a fast paced world.

Somatic coaching draws on insights from various fields, including polyvagal theory, neuroscience, guided movement, and ancient wisdom. It emphasizes that our past experiences, whether negative or positive, are stored in the body.  The facilitator encourages clients to connect with the body's own innate wisdom which hold the key to enabling the client to get unstuck and move forward to address emotional challenges and overcome obstacles.  Sessions also promote the self-awareness necessary to be focused and centered and present in one's own power.

Somatic healing life coaching is beneficial for individuals who want to integrate mind-body healing into their personal growth. It is especially helpful for:

• People dealing with stress, anxiety, or trauma: Somatic techniques help regulate the nervous system and release stored tension in the body.

• Individuals experiencing emotional blockages: Those who struggle with expressing emotions or feel "stuck" in certain patterns can benefit from body-based awareness.

• Those with chronic pain or illness: Since emotions can manifest physically, somatic coaching can support holistic healing.

• Anyone seeking deeper self-awareness: It helps connect emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations for greater clarity and personal growth.

• People going through major life transitions: Whether it's career change, loss, or personal transformation, somatic practices provide grounding and resilience.

Somatic healing life coaching is performed through a combination of body-centered techniques and traditional coaching methods. The process typically includes:

1. Filling out a Questionnaire -Completed by the client in order to assess goals and areas that need healing.  Also, identifying strengths are important.

2. Creating a Safe Space – The coach helps the client feel grounded and supported, ensuring a non-judgmental and comfortable environment.

3. Body Awareness Practices/Body Scanning – Clients are guided to tune into their physical sensations, breath, and posture to recognize where emotions or stress may be stored.

4. Mind-Body Techniques – These may include:

   • Breathwork – Helps regulate emotions and nervous system responses.

   • Somatic Experiencing – Focuses on releasing trauma stored in the body through gentle awareness.

   • Movement & Touch – Simple exercises, stretching, or self-touch can release tension.

   • Guided Visualization – Encourages deep relaxation and subconscious healing.

5. Emotional Processing – Clients explore and express emotions that arise through verbal reflection, journaling, or expressive movement.

6. Nervous System Regulation – Coaches help clients develop tools to shift from stress responses (fight, flight, freeze) to a state of balance and ease.

7. Integrating Insights into Daily Life – Clients practice applying newfound awareness and techniques to real-world situations for long-term transformation.

Each session is customized based on the client's needs and goals.

Steps for the Process of Somatic Healing Life Coaching

1. You will first fill out a questionnaire that’s designed to analyze and assist with the process of growth in the areas of health, wealth, relationships and/or positive self talk.

2. After your completed questionnaire is received, you will be sent a selection of short videos that will further facilitate the coaching session process.

3. Once the questionnaire has been filled out and the videos have been viewed, we are ready to setup our video calls or in-person