Your wholeness is inherent.
Hakomi-informed Somatic Coaching
An embodied approach to self discovery.
Hakomi-informed somatic coaching will support you to access deeper, unconscious aspects of yourself through embodiment, present moment awareness, and assisted self-study.
This body-based approach will support you to shift the perception that your personal struggles are problems to be solved, and invite you to welcome aspects of yourself and your life with an attitude of curiosity and care.
With this awareness, you can experience your body as a resource, and trust the inherent wholeness that is already within you.
You have likely had the experience of going to a therapist or mentor in which you sit and talk about what is going on in your life for an hour, and then you leave feeling like the state of your emotions and your felt experience has not shifted in a way that feels clarifying, deeply nourishing, or satisfying.
While the listening ear of someone is always helpful to some degree, talk therapy or coaching that does not address what is happening in the body in the present moment leaves out the most potent avenue for insight and transformation.
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Transformation happens when we FEEL and process our core wounding from a place of safety, compassion, and support.
The somatic approach differs from talk therapy, because instead of attempting to solve what is challenging with the rational mind, you will instead be guided into state of present moment awareness in order to visit the inner terrain that is underneath the surface of the mind.
Listening to the cues that your body is providing in a moment-by-moment basis is a compass toward gently deepening into and processing your core emotional and somatic material, and gaining insight into the automatic and unconscious impulses that are more challenging to access in ordinary states of awareness.
Rather than trying fix or simply “let go” of your internal barriers, limiting habits and behaviors, chronic pain, anxiety, sensitivity, or other struggles, we instead lean into and support these inner experiences with an attitude of curiosity, acceptance, and nonviolence, knowing that they are protective responses that deserve to be honored and understood.
Your body and nervous system are working to keep you safe, even if the internal protections are now more limiting than helpful.
Your body has a lot to say about what happened to you growing up, how those experiences shaped you, and what your present needs are. You may already have some of this information from past talk therapy or memories that your rational mind understands as being the cause of your current struggles.
However, the body is where we carry implicit memory which is the deeply held patterning of your nervous system, that the conscious mind often does not have direct access to.
This is why Hakomi sessions occur in a state of present moment awareness, or mindfulness, for both client and practitioner alike, so that this core material is more accessible through the felt sense of the body.
Introducing…
Inherently Whole
Embody the inherent wholeness that is already within you.
This is a package of eight 1:1 Hakomi-informed somatic coaching sessions.
Together we will get to know the link between the impulses that arise in your body in the present moment, and the life experiences you have had that are still impacting your present day reality.
We will collaborate in gaining insight on how this has shaped you, and what your present needs are now.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT $888
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Schedule a free 30 minute call
Price goes up to $1033 on Wednesday, March 27th.
Doors close on Saturday, March 30th.
“Catherine is a wonderful space holder and companion in deep soul-work. She has the beautiful skill of following threads of spoken language and body language to incredible wellsprings of healing. My sessions with her always leave me feeling held, witnessed, and like a more expansive version of myself.”
It is possible to see yourself and the world through a new lens of truth and clarity.
Imagine looking back at the darkest valley you have walked through with the profound recognition that what once felt like an impossible liability is now a gift.
The level of suffering you have endured is equal to the level of wisdom, presence, and joy available to you now.
You can have a wholesome, confident sense of self. You can feel strong, grounded in your integrity, and unshakable in the sincerity of your heart.
You can carry your sensitivity with strength and confidence while in relationship with other people in your life, with your work, responsibilities, and play. You can allow this newfound sense of clarity, purpose, vitality, and ease carry you through the day.
Arriving at insight and clarity does not necessarily mean that you will not internally struggle again, or that you will be completely free from anxiety for the rest of your life.
But it does mean that you can bring loving awareness to your anxiety, protective parts, and old patterns when they arise, and then have choice and self-agency in how to respond.
When we can show up for ourselves with compassionate curiosity, we are no longer completely driven by our unconscious wounds.
Rather, we can rediscover the inherent wholeness within us, and relate with ourselves and others in a new way.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT $888
OR
Schedule a free 30 minute call
Price goes up to $1033 on Wednesday, March 27th.
Doors close on Saturday, March 30th.
Inherently Whole is a package of eight 1:1 Hakomi-informed somatic coaching sessions.
All of this will take place on Zoom, and in the comfort of your own home. Each session lasts one hour.
It’s suggested that you schedule your private sessions approximately one week apart so that you have enough time in between sessions to integrate your experience.
“The sessions I’ve had with Catherine are some of the most effective and powerful therapy sessions I’ve ever had – and I’ve had many.
I found the structure of Hakomi, and Catherine’s work in particular, quite healing and supportive, very safe and deeply human. The sessions felt mutually created and balanced.
The process of slowing-down, tuning in, and recognizing some deep currents/energies/signs within me felt revolutionary and surprising– a needed shortcut and revelation of the self.
This is work that is hard to do on one’s own – so being guided with such professionalism, insight, and care was very helpful.
Thank you!”
Hi, I'm Catherine.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
I support people who struggle with nervous system sensitivity, chronic pain and illness, and anxiety to rediscover their inherent wholeness utilizing a somatic approach.
When it comes to holding a container for other people, my strength lies in attunement. I hold deep care, reverence, and humility for each person who puts their trust into my hands to witness and support them in places of vulnerability.
I take this responsibility seriously, and I want each person to feel safe as we do this deep work together. My number one intention is to be collaborative with you in that I will wait for your consent prior to any experiential somatic work we do.
My own process of healing from chronic pain, severe anxiety, and depression stems from a deep desire to feel more at ease in my body. I have always been a kinesthetic learner, and a practitioner of the movement healing arts since I was a child. I have struggled with a 12-year cycle of chronic pain and fatigue, lifelong anxiety, and a 6-year long eating disorder.
The immense amount of inner work required to heal the root of these externalized expressions of internalized wounding is an ongoing process that I am deeply and passionately committed to, especially now as I serve others to do the same.
I am a graduate of the comprehensive Hakomi Somatic Therapy comprehensive program, Pain Reprocessing Therapy Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Certified Qi Gong and Tai Chi Instructor. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology, and have three years of experience working in community mental health along with running a private bodywork practice for over ten years.
My intention is to help you discover the inherent wholeness that is already within you, and to have an embodied understanding that your emotional and physical symptoms are not a problem to be fixed, instead they are a wise response to be understood and honored.
Somatic coaching, bodywork, and therapeutic movement practices have been my medicine that I choose to share with others who seek a body/mind approach to healing.
My intention is to hold what we discover together with loving presence, curiosity, and willingness to support you with whatever arises, whether that is supporting you to deepen further or to help you lean toward resourcing if the material we uncover is overwhelming.
My job is to keep you safe inside of the window of tolerance so that you can effectively process your core material in a way that is supportive for integration.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT $888
OR
Schedule a free 30 minute call
Price goes up to $1,033 on Wednesday, March 27th.
Doors close on Saturday, March 30th.
Inherently Whole is a package of eight 1:1 Hakomi-informed somatic coaching sessions.
All of this will take place on Zoom, and in the comfort of your own home, and will last one hour.
It’s suggested that you schedule your sessions approximately one week apart so that you have enough time in between sessions to integrate your experience.
“Catherine was my entryway into Hakomi practice. She was skillful at bringing me back into my body so that I could access material at a deeper level.
I felt so supported by the methods she
used to support me and facilitate a situation unfolding and illuminating an old memory or pattern.
It is beautiful to work with her and I look forward to our next series together.”
If you desire to go inward, become internally quiet, and get a sense of what is happening underneath the surface of the mind, this is for you.
If you are interested in getting more of a felt sense of what is happening in your body, this is for you.
If you have a sensitive nervous system, chronic emotional and physical symptoms, and you are feeling isolated, depressed, anxious, and in need of a deeper connection to yourself others, this is for you.
If you feel like nothing is working to help you to feel better, I want to introduce you to a different way of deepening into and healing core wounds.
I want to help you awaken to your truth, dignity, and wholeness within you through the wisdom of your body, and to have an embodied experience of your sensitivity as a gift and source of wisdom instead of a liability.
If you desire to receive support with deepening into your experience, I would be honored to support you.
I am not a licensed clinical therapist, and therefore I will refer you out if you have any of the following diagnoses or challenges so that you can be safely supported:
An active addiction
An active eating disorder that's not being addressed
Personality disorder
Severe unresolved trauma
Severe clinical depression
Schizoaffective disorder
Bipolar disorder
This is NOT a comprehensive list of contra-indications to working together.
Prior to working together, I will ask you questions to see if we are a good fit.
I encourage you to ask me questions as well, and to get a sense of whether or not I will be a good fit for you. If you sign up for this program without scheduling a 30 minute call, and we don't know each other, I will reach out to you to schedule one.
This is not for you if …
you want someone to fix you or tell you what to do.
you want someone to do the inner work FOR you.
I am not here to give specific advice for challenging situations happening in your life.
I am here to support your own internal awareness of what your needs are, and to communicate your needs nonviolently and effectively.
“My time with Catherine in our Hakomi sessions continues to be absolutely transformative. Catherine creates a safe, warm, and welcoming space where I never feel rushed, judged, or pushed beyond my comfort zone.
She approaches our sessions with genuine care, compassion, and curiosity, making me feel truly seen and understood.
Catherine has a down-to-earth energy and creates a beautiful balance between being in a position of a professional coach and fostering a genuine, personal connection.
Catherine’s skillful navigation between my present moment experiences and thoughtful inner exploration continues to provide me with deep insights and a newfound understanding of myself.
Our sessions feel like a friendly exchange, where vulnerability is met with acceptance, leading to profound self-discovery.
I am immensely grateful for the enriching and transformative experience, and I enthusiastically recommend Catherine to anyone seeking a therapeutic journey filled with love, insight and warmth.”
FAQs
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For a detailed explanation of Hakomi, click here.
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No.
If we have not worked together before, I suggest you schedule a free 30-minute call for us to get to know each other.
Together, we can decide if we want to do 2-3 sessions first to see if we are a good fit prior to an 8-session package commitment.
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No. However, I will consider payment to occur in installments on a case-by-case basis for those financially struggling. Please contact me if you would like to work together, and this price is inaccessible.