Somatic Experiencing

Eastern medicine has been integrating body-based therapies into practice for hundreds of years.

discharge of nervous system energy that is trapped in the body

Somatic Experiencing is a comprehensive treatment modality developed by Peter Levine that facilitates the discharge of nervous system energy that is trapped in the body (in the form of fight/flight or freeze) so that the nervous system has an opportunity to discharge and reorganize.

“As an actor and dancer, the work I’ve done with Laurie has helped me to tap into the innate knowledge of my body. The techniques we work on have helped me integrate my “thinking brain” with an awareness of my body, allowing me to be present with my emotions while also easing my anxiety."

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Somatic Experiencing

discharge of nervous system energy that is trapped in the body

“As an actor and dancer, the work I’ve done with Laurie has helped me to tap into the innate knowledge of my body. The techniques we work on have helped me integrate my “thinking brain” with an awareness of my body, allowing me to be present with my emotions while also easing my anxiety."