HEY, I'M ISABEL, A TRAUMA-INFORMED SOMATIC THERAPIST, SPECIALISED IN USING THE BODY TO ACCESS THE DEEPEST KNOWLEDGE OF OUR PSYCHES AND SOULS.
I work with individuals looking to address a specific emotional/physical concern, or looking to embark on a deeper self exploration. In both cases, we safely unpack the emotional residue stored on your body's muscles and organs, releasing stuckness from the soma and subconscious mind at the same time.
We'll start your somatic journey together from what is alive in you in the present moment, whether that's emotions or physical sensations, or both, or none! I have worked somatically with people from all over the world, from ages 6 - 92, some feeling a lot, some feeling nothing at all: there's no better place to start than where you are at.
My approach is holistic and broad enough to follow the direction and pace of your body: I'm trained in trauma-informed Somatic Education and UnShaming, Art-Therapy, Access Bars, Reiki and Shiatsu Massage. Holding all of this together is my life-long study of human energy and spirit. We'll evaluate the best course of therapy for you specifically.
My background is very international, having moved countries numerous times from the age of 11. I know exactly how much our bodies work to store things we can't process at specific time of transition and turbulence, and have had the pleasure to witness (on myself and on others) how the body holds the key to completing our emotional processes.
If you're interested in working with me, BOOK AN INTRO CALL: https://calendly.com/mariaisabelalmeida/somatic-introduction-call