We live in a culture that treats the body as a problem — something to control, to optimize, to override. The message, delivered a thousand times a day, is that something outside of you will make you feel complete.

Somatic therapy offers a different proposition: what if everything you need to feel safe, capable, and at peace inside is already here? Not that you won't feel pain — you will, that’s part of being human. But that you can learn to meet it. Tend to it. Move with it.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, we won't just be retelling your story. We'll be tracking your nervous system for the places where old survival patterns, limiting beliefs, and unresolved stress are stuck and dimming your vitality. Equally, we’ll be listening for the moments when you're in genuine alignment, so we can strengthen the conditions where you naturally come alive.

If you're ready to begin — or even just curious what beginning might feel like — I'd be honored to be in that conversation with you. Schedule a free clarity call and let’s explore together.

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SOMATIC therapy

Ready for lasting change? Somatic Experiencing (SE) Therapy draws on somatic psychology, neuroscience, ethology, and indigenous healing practices to work directly with the nervous system -- building regulation and resilience. Online and In-Person in the Bay Area.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Part support group, part somatic education, part practice space. We provide a relaxed community environment where you can slow down, get curious about what's happening in your body, and learn practical tools for navigating stress, emotions, and the pull of old habits.

practiceS & TALKS

Enjoy our library of free audio and video resources, including somatic breathing, grounding, and movement exercises to soothe and ground you. As well as conversations and podcasts on all things somatic trauma resolution, recovery, and the feeling our feelings with steadiness.

What people are saying…

“I have worked with numerous different healers in my life and I would have to say that Chelsea is, by far, one of my absolute favorites. Her calm presence, emotional warmth and exemplary knowledge of the body allowed for me to experience a level of trust I rarely feel. In addition to Chelsea's talents, I also found her to be extremely relatable. She is humble, genuine, attentive, compassionate, nurturing, charming and very down to earth. I will look forward to my next session(s) with her and will continue to share my praise of her skills. She truly is a gifted healer and yogi and I feel immensely grateful to have found such a rare gem.” —Elaine L.

“Beth is such a lovely teacher. Her energy is so calm and kind. It’s really easy to open up about how I am feeling and what's going on in my body. Some of my reasons for working with her are deeply personal and she was the first person (ever) I felt comfortable sharing with. She held the container, always judgment-free, and really opened the gates for deeper healing. She also put in the extra time outside of our sessions to do research and send supportive ideas + meditations my way, which was a lovely and unexpected treat. She truly has her heart in this work and is beautiful at what she does. I would highly recommend Beth.” — Gina