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What is embodiment?
Embodiment is a tangible way of expressing what you feel and experience in your body. It's the privileging of your body's innate wisdom. It's the tuning into what your body holds.
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What is Somatic Stress Release?
Somatic Stress Release is a wellness modality created by Dr. Scott Lyons in which the practitioner empowers the client to engage the wisdom of their body. It uses the natural stress response cycle of a person's nervous system to process through stress and other stimuli. It uses movement, mindfulness, and visualization to ease and release any stuck energy and builds capacity to increase resilience.
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What if I'm new to somatics and embodiment?
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. I have experience working with folks with a range of exposure to this modality. You don't have to have prior experience to benefit from a session. That's one of my favorite aspects of this modality! We all have bodies and nervous systems and tending to them is a kind and healing experience no matter when you start.
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What approaches do you use?
Somatic Stress Release®
The Resiliency Tool Kit
Narrative Trauma Care
Story Work
Bottom-Up
Process-Oriented
Trauma Centered Care
Salutogentic Care
Embodied Activism
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Are you a licensed mental health professional?
No. Though my services can be experienced as therapeutic, I'm not a licensed clinician. I'm certified to practice as a somatic practitioner with extensive training in mental health. However, I'm not licensed in any of the traditional mental health modalities. I'm a big proponent of receiving care from mental health clinicians. They do great work. In general, their approach will be top-down, addressing the cognition first. I do work in tandem with therapists, counselors, social workers, etc who may not have the training themselves, but desire their clients to experience the benefits of a body-based approach and trauma centered care. Clients have described it as incredibly powerful when they are experiencing both forms of care.
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Do you accept insurance?
Unfortunately, I'm not able to take insurance at this time. Typically, somatic and wellness practitioners that have that ability are limited to HSA/FSA only and with a required referral.
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What if I'm injured or don't have full mobility?
Good somatic care is still possible! I recommend signing up for a free 30 minute consultation so that I can learn about your specific needs ahead of time.
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What if I'm interested, but not sure which offering to sign-up for?
Not a problem! We offer free 30 minute consultations. During that time, I'd be happy to discuss in more depth the difference between individual somatic sessions and coaching.
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What do I need for my session?
Coaching appointments require a reliable internet connection and a way to take notes.
For all other sessions, you'll also need a completed informed consent form and a space that allows for privacy as well as a sense of safety and comfort. It's best if you have enough space for you to move around a bit.
After you sign-up for the session, you'll receive the informed consent form and a guide with more detailed information in a welcome packet.
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Do you speak Farsi?
Baleh, Azizaam. I speak at an advanced level 1, and as some of my relatives like to point out, ba lahje e Amricaee. :P If it's something you value, with your permission, I can incorporate it into our sessions. I believe it can be helpful to include, because as the saying goes, "trauma does not occur in a vacuum." Bringing all the parts of your identity into your healing is powerful and freeing.
