If you’ve ever felt like talk therapy only scratches the surface of your healing…
If you carry deep tension in your body that won’t go away, no matter how much you stretch or rest…
If you’ve been through trauma and long to feel safe in your own skin again…
You’re not alone—and there’s a healing path designed just for you. It’s called somatic trauma bodywork, and it’s one of the most powerful ways to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and release what no longer serves you.
As a trauma-informed bodyworker in Portland, Oregon, seeing clients from around the area (Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tigard, West Linn, Tualatin, and beyond, I offer deeply restorative, science-backed sessions to help you unwind tension, regulate your vagus nerve, and feel at home in your body again.
What Is Somatic Trauma Bodywork?
Somatic trauma bodywork is a gentle, body-based healing modality that focuses on the connection between the body, nervous system, and stored trauma. Unlike traditional massage that focuses solely on muscles, or therapy that focuses solely on thoughts, somatic bodywork bridges the two—inviting the whole system to heal.
It integrates:
- Touch-based therapies like Thai massage, fascia release, and vagus nerve stimulation
- Nervous system regulation through polyvagal-informed techniques
- Somatic awareness to increase presence and emotional integration
- Energy work and intuitive guidance to support deeper alignment
Trauma isn’t just stored in the mind—it lives in the tissues, the breath, the posture, and the patterns of our nervous system. Somatic bodywork helps release those imprints gently and safely.
Who Is This For?
This work is for anyone who’s experienced:
- Childhood trauma or complex PTSD
- Medical or birth trauma
- Burnout or chronic stress
- A history of dissociation or disconnection from the body
- Persistent muscle tension, pain, or fatigue
- Anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdown responses
If you feel like you’ve tried everything, and you’re still stuck—your body might be asking for something different. This work honors your story and meets you exactly where you are.
What Makes My Somatic Bodywork Practice Unique?
I bring over a decade of experience in bodywork, trauma healing, and nervous system science. My sessions are slow, intentional, and intuitively guided, blending Thai bodywork, myofascial release, polyvagal regulation, and energy healing.
As a practitioner, I hold space for the entirety of your experience—not just your symptoms. Together, we create a container of safety so your body can begin to trust, soften, and heal.
I work with clients of all backgrounds, genders, and body types, and am deeply committed to healing justice and inclusive care. Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or looking to deepen your embodiment, you’re welcome here.
What to Expect in a Session
Each session is tailored to your unique needs and nervous system state. You’ll be fully clothed and supported on a floor mat or massage table, depending on what your body needs.
Your session might include:
- Gentle joint mobilization and rhythmic rocking
- Vagus nerve-focused touch (neck, belly, sacrum)
- Energy balancing with Reiki or sound
- Stillness, breathwork, or somatic unwinding
- A calm, co-regulated space to simply be
After sessions, clients often report feeling more grounded, connected, lighter, and even surprised at how much emotional or physical release occurred—with zero force.
Ready to Come Home to Your Body?
Healing doesn’t have to be hard. With the right support, your body already knows how to restore balance, release trauma, and return to wholeness.
If you’re ready to explore somatic trauma bodywork in Lake Oswego, I invite you to book a session or reach out with any questions. Let’s begin the journey home—to your body, your safety, and your full vitality.
✨ You deserve to feel good in your body. Let’s make that your new normal.