Have you ever said yes when you felt that your body wanted to say no? Have you let yourself down trying to make other people happy? You are certainly not alone. I believe that the definition of consent can extend beyond sexual encounters and we can practice consenting to all aspects of our life. Let’s practice saying “no”together. Let’s discover your “yes”. And let’s explore the in-betweens.

Pleasure is a practice in slowing down and savoring. It can feel dangerous and scary. Connecting to pleasure does not mean turning away from the challenging feelings but engaging with all of our experiences so that we are awake to the world and our sensations. In sessions, we will work together to pay attention to all your body sensations through mindfulness and somatic mapping to grow your capacity to connect with and experience pleasure.

In our fast-paced and often disconnected world, it is easy to overlook the wisdom that resides within our bodies. Somatic therapy helps us connect with our body's physical sensations, emotions, and experiences. By tuning into bodily sensations, we can uncover valuable insights into our emotions, patterns, and trauma responses. We can also gain confidence in our bodies ability to cope with what life brings our way.

I recognize that many of life’s challenges are caused by systemic barriers and institutional trauma. Healing does not occur in a vacuum, but at a community and systems level. 

It is important to understand how our personal struggles are impacted by racism, classism, sexism, and other systems of oppression. I bring this framework into my practice, and am committed to continuing my learning and growth around liberatory practices, including listening to feedback about our sessions and growing accordingly.

Have you ever said yes when you felt that your body wanted to say no? Have you let yourself down trying to make other people happy? You are certainly not alone. I believe that the definition of consent can extend beyond sexual encounters and we can practice consenting to all aspects of our life. Let’s practice saying “no”together. Let’s discover your “yes”. And let’s explore the in-betweens.

Pleasure is a practice in slowing down and savoring. It can feel dangerous and scary. Connecting to pleasure does not mean turning away from the challenging feelings but engaging with all of our experiences so that we are awake to the world and our sensations. In sessions, we will work together to pay attention to all your body sensations through mindfulness and somatic mapping to grow your capacity to connect with and experience pleasure.

In our fast-paced and often disconnected world, it is easy to overlook the wisdom that resides within our bodies. Somatic therapy helps us connect with our body's physical sensations, emotions, and experiences. By tuning into bodily sensations, we can uncover valuable insights into our emotions, patterns, and trauma responses. We can also gain confidence in our bodies ability to cope with what life brings our way.

Many of life’s challenges are caused by systemic barriers & institutional trauma. Healing does not occur in a vacuum, but at a community and systems level. 

It is important to understand how our struggles are impacted by racism, classism, sexism, & other systems of oppression. I am committed to continuing my learning and growth around liberatory practices, including listening to feedback about our sessions and growing accordingly.