A Call To A Better Life
Beneath the known and hidden traumas and emotional wounds many of us carry, there exists a quality of life that is richer, calmer, more connected, more alive. Somatic Release Technique engages the wisdom of the body to help release held trauma so that we are more able to experience joy and live life to its fullest
The Impact of Trauma
Traumas, old hurts, emotional wounds, we all have them. Whether it's from a family member, a car accident, the sudden loss of a loved one, a fall, a surgery, an assault, the loss of a job, an unexpected break-up, whatever the root cause there are things that happen over the course of our lives that can shock the system and negatively impact us for many years.
We soldier on. We press ahead. But, beneath the surface, the unreleased trauma is doing it's damage and causing us to contract and pull away from the uncomfortable parts of our life instead of expanding and growing.
Dr. Peter Levine
Through my experience as an assistant to Dr. Peter Levine I have been able to learn from the master and have benefitted greatly.. As the author of the seminal work "Waking The Tiger", and creator of Somatic Experiencing,, Dr. Levine is one of the world’s leading authorities on trauma and one of its most skilled practitioners. His pioneering work forms the foundation of Somatic Release Technique
Somatic Release Technique
Somatic Release Technique uses a body based approach to emotional healing and wholeness to help release held trauma and buried emotions, calm the nervous system, and give you greater access to your best self. The two primary modalities are:
SOMATIC NOTICING (In-Person or via Zoom)
Somatic Noticing is inspired by Dr. Peter Levine creator of Somatic Experiencing and the author of the landmark book on trauma "Waking The Tiger".
As the client shares, the facilitator listens and watches closely, gently bringing attention to the sensations coming up in the body and using them as a guide to deeper opening. With Somatic Noticing, old patterns and limiting beliefs can also reveal themselves and begin to be released. Sessions are conducted in person and also via Zoom
THE POINT HOLDING PROCESS (In-Person)
In person sessions also include the "Points Holding Process".
First developed by Dr. John Whitman Ray, “Point Holding” is a process in which the facilitator holds specific points on the clients body in order to help facilitate the release of held trauma and provide greater access to emotions on the subconscious level..
A HEALING COMBINATION
By bringing together the combination of Somatic Noticing and Point Holding, Somatic Release Technique can provide powerful results. Clients often report feeling calmer, more relaxed, more present, and less easily triggered in situations which have traditionally been difficult.
To schedule a session or learn more call (310) 582-0053 or email somaticwest@gmail.com
About John
John received his first Somatic Release Session in 2003. Having already experienced conventional talk therapy he was immediately struck by how the somatic work enabled deeper and far more powerful healing.
His journey to becoming a Somatic Release Practitioner himself started in 2005 when he began doing massage work while at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur. His many years of hands on work did a great job of preparing him to be a Somatic Practitioner by developing his ability to listen to the body and let its wisdom lead the session.
John began his formal Somatic Release Technique training in 2015 through a series of training sessions conducted by the Somatic Institute. He followed that with a comprehensive year and a half long training program led by Catalina Ureta of the Somatic institute and Judith Johnson, founder of PsychoNeuroEnergetics. Upon completion of the training he received his certification as a Somatic Release Technique practitioner.
