I am so grateful for the practice of Somatic Experience. It has been transformative for me.
Throughout my life, and I have lived many, whether it be as a student, employee, entrepreneur, or a single mother, internal turbulence was always present. Despite my quality of life, I dealt with anxiety and struggled to cope with immense stress. Beginning in my early 40’s, my health started to deteriorate. I was exhausted and experienced debilitating symptoms. After going from doctor to doctor, I was diagnosed with many conditions, among them, Lyme Disease. This left me feeling desperate and searching for relief. Medication alone was not enough to “cure” me.
I began to study holistic nutrition, mindfulness, meditation, and ways to retrain my brain. I also began seeing a Somatic Experience Practitioner. The combination of these modalities was vital in supporting me to regain a sense of peace and clarity.
Realizing the incredible healing potential of SE, I began studying it. I was able to build capacity in my nervous system, release stuck energy, and reconnect with my body.
I now live and work as a Somatic Experience Practitioner in Los Angeles, California with my husband and 2 children.
My work as a practitioner includes supporting my clients to discover their innate ability to heal, increase their resiliency, and help them access more joy and synergy in their lives.
Education


Academic
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Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, The American University
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Master of International Business (MBA), The American Graduate School of International Management
Certifications
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Holistic Nutritionist, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
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Certified Somatic Experience Practitioner (SEP), Somatic Experience Trauma Healing Institute 3-year training program
Continued Education
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction workshop developed by Joh Kabat Zinn
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Dynamic Neural Retraining Program (DNRS) Neuroplasty for Limbic System Rewiring by Annie Hopper
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Completed Kathy Kain's Touch Skills Training for Trauma Therapists
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Completed Kim Dire's Blueprint to Freedom Experiential Workshops training to regulate and repair trauma breeches in the somatic system
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Competed Abi Blakeslee's course on physiological discharges and body exercises
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Peter Levine’s Master Class on Chronic Pain and Syndromes
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Peter Levine’s Course on Covid, ICU, and Medical Trauma