Cultivate Safety in the Body.
Somatic Support Sessions to:
Heal deep-seeded trauma without
reliving it,
Interrupt patterns of frustration and stuckness,
Learn how to connect with your body in a
gentle, safe and compassionate way,
Live an embodied life,
centered in your truth.
This is a space to explore:
-regulating your nervous system
-moving from an activated state to a less activated state
-how tension or trauma is stored in your body
-emotional processing through the body
-techniques and tools for self soothing and regulating
The ideal recipient of this work is someone who:
√ feels curious about guided somatic support,
√ experiences fear, instability, overwhelm or anxiety,
√ battles complex, chronic health symptoms or pain and believes trauma may be the cause,
√ knows they need help.
Modalites
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Somatic Experiencing
“Somatic Experiencing facilitates the completion of self-protective motor responses and release of thwarted survival energy bound in the body, addressing the root cause of trauma symptoms. Clients are gently guided to develop increasing tolerance for difficult bodily sensations and suppressed emotions.”
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Parts-Work
Parts work therapy addresses conflicts between different parts of self that are responsible for gridlock in emotional healing. Parts work takes a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to each part, acknowledging the vital role each part played in survival.
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Mindfullness
Mindfulness focuses on what one is sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
FAQs
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Sessions are sixty minutes in length When we first begin to go into the body, it takes a lot of capacity. I often say, five minutes of full presence observing the body is like running five miles. Because we are working to create a foundation, we will go in for small periods of time and spend a lot of time preparing the body through consent, making sense of what happened, reflecting and downregulating.
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After our session, there is an integration period of 24-48 hrs in which you may feel raw to the world, sensitive, kind of like a newborn baby. It’ll be important that you’re able to support this work by being tender with yourself in that period by limiting stimulus and high-intensity spaces.
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You have a three-month window with which to complete your sessions. Nervous system regulation work is cumulative so it’s best to know you will set aside 1-3 months of weekly or bi-weekly sessions.
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I offer discounted rates to those disproportionately harmed by racism, capitalism and colonialism. This policy aligns with my value of reciprocity, to return some of what has been taken through extraction by myself, my family, and my somatic lineages. I wish to make my work specifically accessible to those with ancestry from which I have benefited most: those of Costa Rican, East Asian, Indigenous East Asian, South Asian, Yoruba, Romani, Black Northern American and African Northern American, Chicano and Latinx descent.
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Sessions are offered virtually and in-person. Clients are welcome to choose which they prefer. In-person sessions offered in Kingston and Woodstock, New York.
Cost:
Sessions are $200/ each.
Beginning March 1, 2024, individual session cost increased to $200 per session. Existing clients will be eligible to continue at their current rate for six months, through 9/30/24. Discounted sessions will still be available to those who qualify under the Reciprocity Policy.
Kind Words
“Before this work, I was in a space of knowing it was time to dive deeply into my body and the physical realm in a different way, but wasn't sure how. There was a voice calling out to me to meet my body, to know what it was holding, and to find spaces and ways to hold it sacredly. I didn't know what any of this meant (and still don't fully!), but knew I needed to find a guide.
I felt a call to get in touch. I knew there were blockages, sludge, and dust in the corners of my soul and physical body that needed to be moved, though they felt like they were in my blindspots and I needed to walk with someone who could translate the energy I was being sent. I felt a deep energy in the call to find a guide and healer instead of a typical therapist and knew the work would be powerful. It was the first time I really went into a relationship with a healer not fully knowing exactly what I 'needed' to get out of it. I knew I could trust my body, soul, and guides to help lay the path for this next and most powerful iteration of my work yet.
I knew the minute we met that this work and our connection through it would be deeply powerful. For myself, and far beyond myself. I have felt more and more intensely connected to my body. The inner energies that have been crying out to me - the ones I haven't been able to hear. This work has been almost like the most powerful translator of those physical cries and has opened a channel between me and myself that I didn't even know existed. The concrete work has shown up in the forms of intense joy, a sensual connectedness to my physical body, a stronger connection to my guides and spirit team, a deep move toward quality in all ways vs searching for quantity, a lightness that is hard to describe, a groundedness that I've never felt before, an awe at every moment of every day. A wonder and curiosity at the world and realms in front of me.
I believe that since beginning this work with you that it has opened an intuitive channel for me to hear the voice of the universe much more clearly. I now have no room in my life for anything that will stop me from being free, boundless, joyful, and impactful of the vibration in this realm. My body has a true reaction to things and people that don't work for my path and purpose and I now have an unapologetic stance when it comes to making sure my energy stays as true to myself as possible.
It is clear to me now that I have been very specifically called to this work, at this time, in this space.
I am so very grateful for this journey and for you :)”
“Celia has been an ally in my attempts to know myself, and a counselor in my attempts to become myself. Her energy has always been there, but she has learned to direct it: shining a light on the shadows of my own self-doubt and helping me work on healing myself. She is an enabler of growth. Her compassion is palpable and can help individuals know that someone cares, even when they are in a downward spiral of self-pity. She is tough. She knows herself, and because of that, she is able to recognize when I am lying to myself and call attention to my internal obfuscation, without judgement, which mitigates the instinct to double down on the delusion, and instead figure out how I really feel. ”
“Today I had to do something that usually triggers the part of me that seems confident and collected, then, suddenly, vibrating with fear, paralyzed, incapable, the second she is left on her own. I am not trying to flatter you when I say that this morning I let her speak in her own voice (for real!) move around in her own body (as you taught us) and then told her that she isn't alone, will never be again, and that I love her enough to make her face her fear.”
“After six Somatic Support sessions, I’m feeling a lot better. I can actually hear my body now. Previous to this work, I was having severe stomach issues. I was throwing up multiple times a day everyday and it drastically affected my life. When I went for testing, I was told I had ulcers caused by stress but since our somatic work, I haven’t been sick at all. I also know how to approach triggering situations with my family in a new way which has made me feel more empowered.I still have moments of sadness and anger but I’m able to distinguish why I’m feeling that way. Now, I have a different internal monologue about my emotions that’s less judgmental and I’m able to release them instead of carrying them with me, which is something I really struggled with. Before, I felt like I couldn’t move on and get over triggers but learning how to change perspectives and listen to my body has been so helpful. I think everyone who has struggled to find their place in regular talk therapy needs to try this work. It’s really been so amazing. I can’t thank you enough and myself as well for putting in the effort. I’m really proud of myself.”
“Celia's warmth and nurturing spirit brings forth a supportive guided session. She creates an embodied experience with her class format through her gentle prompts and strong intuition. You can feel the connectedness in the class and the powerful healing energy that is present. Celia has undeniable gifts that everyone should experience.”
“I appreciate the reminder to take it easy on ourselves (I have not been heeding that advice, and that itself is teaching me something). You brought such a calming and open energy. It felt comfortable to share. And the pace was perfect. Thank you again.”
“You have a talent for bringing things to light that are so deeply hidden I didn't even know it was part of me!! 🌘 thank you for helping me dig into me!”
"My growth journey has been catapulted forward from my work with Celia. They create a safe container to speak about the “unspeakable,” to explore what needs to be explored, and to tap into the experience and wisdom of the body. Though it was certainly a leap outside my comfort zone, Celia’s authenticity and vulnerable expression gave me permission to do the same. I feel transformed and I highly recommend stepping into this work with Celia to anyone looking for a transformation in their life.”
“Celia is a healer, with creativity and intuitivity in her core. Her work is transformational. She has taught me many tools to use when I notice distressing feelings, and I find myself more aware of my emotions and finding ways to lovingly move my intense feelings of anger and anxiety, to fuel my emotions for love and compassion for others.”