Somatic Structural Therapy offers several session types including:
- Somatic Structural Therapy Sessions (90 minutes)
- Neurofascial Regulation Sessions (90 minutes)
- Trauma-Informed Somatic Coaching Sessions (60 minutes)
- Integrated Somatic Care Sessions combining bodywork and coaching (90 minutes)
- Fascial Unwinding Therapy
- Craniosacral Therapy Sessions
- Somatic Awareness Enhancement Coaching
Sessions are client-led, trauma-informed, and paced slowly to prioritize safety and nervous system regulation. Hands-on sessions last about 90 minutes, allowing time for the nervous system to settle and fascia to respond. Coaching sessions are 60 minutes and focus on education and integration rather than hands-on work. Each session emphasizes consent, choice, and following the body's cues rather than applying force or aggressive techniques.
Yes. The practice is explicitly trauma-informed, using gentle, non-force manual therapy and coaching that respect personal history, boundaries, and nervous system sensitivity. The approach avoids re-traumatization by focusing on safety, pacing, and body-led cues rather than deep or aggressive pressure.
The practice is based in Cottonwood, Arizona, serving clients locally as well as from nearby Sedona and the greater Verde Valley area.
Yes. All sessions are by appointment only to ensure a calm, unrushed, and personalized experience that respects each client's pace and needs.
This therapy focuses on fascia-led, non-force manual techniques combined with nervous system regulation and somatic coaching. Unlike traditional massage or physical therapy, it emphasizes listening to the body's readiness, trauma-informed care principles, and integration of bodywork with coaching to support long-term regulation and structural ease.
No. Somatic coaching is educational and body-centered, designed to support nervous system literacy and self-awareness. It complements but does not replace psychotherapy or mental health treatment.
These 90-minute sessions promote parasympathetic activation and nervous system down-regulation. Benefits include a calmer baseline, improved stress resilience, better sleep quality, and enhanced ability to notice early signs of nervous system dysregulation.
Hands-on bodywork sessions typically last 90 minutes, while somatic coaching sessions are 60 minutes. Integrated sessions combining both are 90 minutes.
Yes. The practice uses gentle, listening-based touch and avoids force or aggressive techniques, making it accessible and supportive for clients with sensitivity, trauma histories, or nervous system overwhelm.
Wear comfortable clothing and arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Be prepared to discuss your goals, history, and any concerns. The practitioner will guide you through consent and explain the session process.
The number of sessions varies based on individual goals and needs. Some clients find benefit in a single integrative session, while others pursue a short series to support ongoing regulation and structural changes. The practitioner can help recommend a plan during your consultation.
Fascia-led therapy focuses on the connective tissue network (fascia) rather than just muscles or joints. Techniques like fascial unwinding and craniosacral holds gently follow the body's fascial patterns to release tension and improve structural ease without force.
This 90-minute session combines hands-on trauma-informed bodywork with somatic coaching. After the bodywork portion, clients reflect and integrate their experience with guidance, supporting deeper nervous system regulation and embodied understanding.
Insurance coverage varies and is not guaranteed. Clients should check with their providers and may request receipts for potential reimbursement. The practice primarily operates on a self-pay basis.
Yes. The practice welcomes local clients and visitors traveling to Cottonwood and Sedona for healing and retreat experiences.
Safety is prioritized through informed consent, clear communication, slow pacing, and client leadership in the session. The practitioner listens to body cues and adjusts techniques accordingly to maintain comfort and avoid overwhelm.
The practice provides trauma-informed bodywork and somatic coaching focused on nervous system regulation and structural ease. It does not provide psychotherapy, medical diagnosis, or mental health treatment.
Somatic coaching supports nervous system literacy, helps identify activation patterns, and teaches body-based awareness practices. This education aids integration of bodywork effects into daily life, improving stress regulation, boundaries, and self-care.