Somatic Therapy
Accessing the healing wisdom of the body
What is Somatic Experiencingâ„¢?
Somatic therapies connect the mind and body. We store stress and the symptoms of depression and anxiety in our nervous system. During our sessions, we'll practice "somatic literacy" or learn the ways our body wisdom provides mental, physical, and spiritual ease to those who have survived trauma. Types of somatic therapy include Somatic Experiencingâ„¢, the Hakomi Method, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Here's an article from the NYT about Somatic Experiencingâ„¢
A Gift
I have multiple sclerosis. For me, that means every day I wake up with pain and fatigue. This simple practice shifts my morning immediately.
Please join me!
Offerings
Private Sessions
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Our sessions will be different than traditional talk therapy. Using Somatic Experiencingâ„¢, Jungian psychology, and the shamanic traditions of our ancestors, we'll explore the trauma trapped in your system. Working with your unique nervous system, we'll help your psyche and soma, or soul and body, return to wholeness.
Private Somatic Session
1 hour $150
2 hour $250
I do not take insurance. Sometimes, I have openings for sliding scale clients.
Please let me know if that's something you need. Those with chronic illness, students, and veterans have priority for sliding scale fees.
Monthly Workshops
Joy I
Second Sunday of each month
​​$20
This class is for anyone who wants to build the resiliency and skills for living in stressful times.
Joy II
Fourth Sunday of each month
​$25
This class is designed for professional carers; therapists, doctors, nurses, nutritionists, midwives, and anyone who serves the community. Instructor approval required.
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RSVP HERE
Your Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal payment registers you for the class. Please note the date and class you would like to attend.
Why Joy?
I've discovered that when we center the experience of the body, we often return to a sense of childlike joy.
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I spent over a decade researching different meditation movement practices to create a way for movers to easily access their somatic wisdom. I developed Joy to help folks ease the symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
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We gather together in community to do simple, easy movement and guided meditation. Every month we focus on a different chakra. Exploring the neurological/physiological and the esoteric, we learn the ways trauma affects the body and how to move into wholeness with mind, body, and soul.
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If you have any questions about the class, please contact me!
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Space is limited, so please RSVP!
About Dr. Elyne
Elyne Selu, PhD, a somatic therapist, author, and teacher, combines neuropsychology, Jungian psychology, and dance therapy with ancient medicine practices.
Dr. Elyne's journey with multiple sclerosis led her to find ways to listen more closely to her body. By doing so, she was able to heal long held patterns and trauma from her system.
Her research into chronic illness and trauma showed that those who develop a more loving and attuned relationship with their bodies and symptoms discovered physical ease, clear thinking, and an authentic sense of self.
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Here is a link to a journal article by Dr. Elyne about her research into multiple sclerosis and Authentic Movement.
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"My practice aligns more with a curandera or village healer than with Western therapy. Trauma is a soul loss. Resolving your trauma brings your soul back home to your body. For many, resolving trauma can feel transcendent."
A wedding blessing, 2024
Photo from
"The Emotional Body"
by Teagan Rose, 2021
Announcements
February
​In this month's Joy classes we'll work with the 6th chakra, or 3rd eye. We'll explore how to work with extra-sensory information and trusting your instincts!
Volunteers Needed!
​I need one volunteer per class to help with set-up and break-down. There is some physical labor involved. Class fee is waived for volunteers. Let me know if you'd like to help out.
