My approach
“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness. The symptoms of trauma are the result of a highly activated incomplete biological response to threat, frozen in time. When this stuck energy is gently released and completed, trauma can be renegotiated.”— Peter A. Levine
Somatic Experiencing® (SE)
Somatic Experiencing® (SE), developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine, is a body-oriented approach that explores the effects of stress and difficult experiences on the nervous system.
Rather than revisiting past events at length, SE focuses on what is present here and now in the body: sensations, tension, activation, impulses, or experiences of stillness and immobilization.
At a gentle pace that respects each person’s capacity, this work explores bodily responses associated with stress and may gradually support a greater sense of stability and inner safety.
Practices & offerings
Naturopathy
My naturopathic practice is rooted in a holistic view of health, recognizing the close connection between the body, emotions, and nervous system.
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 clarity, 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 accompany moments of grounding, rest, or transition.
Why choose this approach?
Somatic Experiencing® offers a body-oriented approach to trauma and chronic stress. It pays attention to the nervous system’s instinctive responses—fight, flight, or freeze—and to the ways certain experiences may continue to show up in the body and in relationships.
This approach may support you if you:
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have experienced a relationship marked by self-doubt, confusion, abuse, or a gradual loss of your bearings;
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carry the effects of early, developmental, or intergenerational experiences;
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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 build relationships that feel safe;
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notice reactions or relational patterns that seem to repeat themselves;
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are moving through grief, separation, a loss of connection, or a difficult life transition;
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live with persistent physical symptoms that have already been medically assessed and wish to explore possible connections between stress and your bodily experience.
My training also covers other forms of trauma, including accidents, falls, medical procedures, pre- and perinatal experiences, assaults, and high-intensity events.
I accompany you in gradually exploring the sensations, responses, and resources present, while respecting your individual pace. This work is complementary: it does not constitute psychotherapy, does not seek to provide a diagnosis, and is not a substitute for appropriate medical, psychological, or psychosocial care.
