My approach
Certain relational experiences leave invisible traces: a persistent state of alertness, inner doubt, or difficulty feeling fully safe.
Over time, the body organizes itself around these adaptations.
My work is to support this process through the nervous system, using a gentle and structured somatic approach
Somatic Approach and
Somatic Experiencing® (SE)
What is a somatic approach?
The word somatic comes from the Greek sōma, meaning “body.” A somatic approach attends to experience as it is lived in the body, beyond what we may understand or describe in words.
Our inner states express themselves in many ways: through sensations, emotions, impressions, breathing, muscular tension, posture, movement, and impulses toward action. Paying attention to these experiences broadens our awareness to include the body and the responses of the nervous system.
We may sometimes have thought extensively about a situation, made sense of it, and be able to speak about it clearly, while the body seems to tell a somewhat different story. Tension may persist, a movement may feel inhibited, an emotion may arise, or the nervous system may remain on alert. These manifestations can reveal dimensions of our experience that are not always accessible through reflection alone.
A somatic approach therefore allows us to take these different levels into account: what we understand about what we are living or have lived through, as well as what is revealing itself in the body, here and now.
Somatic Experiencing® (SE)
Somatic Experiencing®, developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine, is a body-based approach that focuses on the effects of stress and difficult experiences on the nervous system.
Rather than focusing solely on the story of what happened, SE also attends to how events were experienced and how the organism responded. It pays attention to what emerges in the present moment: sensations, emotions, movements and impulses toward action, as well as states of activation, freezing, disconnection or numbness.
The exploration also helps identify adaptive mechanisms and responses that may have developed through past experiences and that sometimes tend to repeat or become reactivated. These adaptations are approached with curiosity, while considering the function they may have served for the person.
The work also places significant emphasis on resources — what provides support, stability or greater capacity within the experience — as well as boundaries and protective responses. Exploration takes place gradually, moving between what mobilizes the nervous system and what allows for greater support and stability, while respecting each person’s pace and capacity.
“The symptoms of trauma are the result of a highly activated incomplete biological response to threat, frozen in time. By supporting this frozen response to thaw, then complete itself, trauma can be renegotiated.”
— Peter A. Levine
A holistic approach
My practice is grounded in naturopathy and draws primarily on Somatic Experiencing®. My training in yoga and aromatherapy also enriches my perspective and the way I support each person.
Naturopathy
My naturopathic practice is rooted in a holistic view of health, where the body, emotions, and nervous system are closely interconnected .
Deeply influenced by Somatic Experiencing®, it focuses on stress regulation, awareness of bodily sensations, and the development of inner resources to support balance, resilience, and well-being.
Yoga
The yoga I teach is a living practice rooted in movement, breath, and presence. I draw from different forms, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra.
My teaching combines rigor, compassion, and respect for each person’s rhythm—like an inner thread gently guiding us toward greater alignment.
Aromatherapy
I integrate aromatherapy with care and sensitivity, paying close attention to each person’s olfactory experience and preferences.
Each blend is thoughtfully selected to enrich the sensory experience and support moments of grounding, rest, or transition.
Why choose this approach?
This approach may be relevant when certain experiences continue to affect your daily life, your relationships, or the way you experience your body.
It may be particularly helpful if you:
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have experienced a relationship marked by doubt, confusion, hurtful behaviours, or a gradual loss of your sense of what is true or reliable;
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feel the effects of early or developmental experiences, or of family dynamics that seem to repeat across generations;
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experience persistent vigilance, tension, numbness, or overwhelm;
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find it difficult to feel present in your body, to relax, or to establish relationships that feel safe;
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notice reactions or relational patterns that seem to repeat themselves;
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are going through grief, separation, loss of connection, or a difficult period of transition;
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experience persistent physical symptoms that have already been medically assessed and would like to explore their possible connection with stress.
My training also encompasses other forms of trauma, including accidents, falls, medical procedures, pre- and perinatal experiences, assaults, and high-intensity events.
Support is offered at your own pace and according to what feels accessible to you. This approach is complementary: it does not constitute psychotherapy, is not intended to provide a diagnosis, and does not replace appropriate medical, psychological, or psychosocial care.
