About Somatic Therapy
Your Body Holds the Key to Healing
Healing from trauma isn’t just about understanding your past—it’s about reclaiming your body, your power, and your voice in the present.
Many people approach healing by working only with their thoughts, trying to ‘fix’ themselves with logic and willpower. Or by suppressing and muting their symptoms. But trauma is not a mindset problem—it’s a full-body experience and our symptoms are the messengers we need to guide the healing process. Without addressing how trauma lives in the body, healing remains incomplete.
Somatic therapy invites you to work with your body, rather than against it, so that healing becomes something you don’t just try—but something you embody.
Trauma Lives in the Body
Trauma, like stress, creates real physiological shifts—tightness, breath constriction, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, and even long-term illness. These are not random symptoms. They are your body’s way of communicating what has been suppressed, ignored, or left unresolved.
Most of us have been conditioned to override our bodies—to disconnect, dismiss, and suppress. The result? We get stuck in cycles of survival, repeating patterns that don’t serve us. True healing begins when you learn to listen to your body’s cues, regulate your nervous system, and shift from survival to full presence.
What Trauma Can Feel Like
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Trauma is deeply personal. What overwhelms one person may not affect another the same way. However, common signs of unresolved trauma include:
Emotional overwhelm – sudden waves of fear, sadness, or numbness
Physical discomfort – chronic tension, pain, exhaustion, or burnout
Mental and cognitive patterns – intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, rumination, or PTSD symptoms
Disconnection – feeling detached from your body, emotions, or sense of self
Trauma healing isn’t only about focusing on eliminating these experiences—it’s about changing your relationship to them so they no longer dictate your life and addressing what caused them at the root.
What Does a Session Look Like?
I can’t tell you exactly what the journey will look like for you, but I can tell you this—it will change your relationship to yourself, your body, and your life. I’ve walked it, and I’m here to guide you.
Every session at Metta Healing Arts is as unique as the individual. Trauma and chronic stress affect each person differently, so your healing journey is tailored specifically to you.
Our work together focuses on reconnecting with your body, rebuilding trust in its wisdom, and rediscovering your innate capacity for healing. Whether you’ve learned to dissociate or feel unsafe in your own skin, somatic therapy provides a path to reclaim your body and your life.
I offer several ways for us to work together: if you’re ready to dive deep and commit to your full transformation, my 3-month guidance program is the most comprehensive option. Over three months, we’ll work closely together, exploring the root causes of your challenges, healing deep trauma, and integrating lasting practices into your life. This program is perfect for those who want to fully commit to their healing journey, with ongoing support and personalized guidance every step of the way. If you're seeking long-term, sustained transformation, this is the path for you.
If you're looking for more focused, shorter-term support, I also offer single sessions tailored to your needs—whether you’re seeking help with regulation and releasing stuck energy, or you're ready to integrate your healing into your everyday life.
Which session should I choose?
Somatic Recovery is for you if you are new to this work or currently dealing with symptoms like anxiety, panic, or overwhelming stress. It focuses on healing trauma and regulating your nervous system.
Somatic Integration is best for you if you've already done some healing work but looking to deepen and want to integrate those changes into your daily life. This is about embodying your transformation and living in alignment with your true self.
3-Month Guidance/Mentorship is ideal if you’re ready for deeper, personalized support. This program is for those who want one-on-one mentorship to help them step fully into their leadership and embrace their transformation at a deeper level.
How do I know which one is right for me?
If you're unsure, consider where you are on your healing journey:
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Start with Somatic Recovery.
Ready to integrate and live your transformation? Go for Somatic Integration.
Need ongoing support to accelerate your growth and leadership? 3-Month Guidance/Mentorship might be your next step.
A Holistic, Empowering Approach
I am deeply passionate about empowering you to reconnect with your strengths and live with confidence, purpose, and freedom. Through a holistic approach that addresses the body, mind, and spirit, we will explore and release trauma at its root.
Every session is tailored to you—because no two bodies, histories, or healing journeys are the same.
The work might include:
Somatic Experiencing – Tracking body sensations to process unresolved trauma.
Breath Training – Repatterning dysfunctional breathing to restore regulation.
Strength-Based Practices – Using physical movement to shift out of immobility.
Expressive Arts & Movement – Following bodily impulses to access emotion and expression.
Self-Defense & Boundary Work – Practicing embodied safety and empowerment.
Family Constellations – Unwinding ancestral patterns that shape your present.
Each session is a collaboration—guided by a deep respect for your unique needs, your pace, and your readiness.
The Heart of the Work
This isn’t about ‘fixing’ yourself. It’s about reclaiming your power.
Somatic trauma integration helps you:
Feel safe in your own body
Break free from old patterns
Develop emotional resilience
Trust your intuition and voice
Live with confidence, alignment, and purpose
Since 2012, Metta Healing Arts has evolved into a fully integrative practice that blends ancient wisdom with modern body-based healing. This work is always grounded in compassion, consent, and empowerment—so you can take aligned action toward the life you deserve.
Your Journey to Independence
Our work together is not meant to be long-term. While some clients may choose to continue our work, my intention is to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and practices to feel confident in managing your emotions and nervous system on your own.
This is a partnership designed to empower you—helping you develop self-trust, resilience, and the ability to navigate life’s challenges independently. As we work together, you’ll build a strong foundation that allows you to integrate what you’ve learned and embody your healing, even after our sessions have ended.
For some, continuing our work together offers an opportunity for deeper exploration, guidance through ongoing life transitions, or support in focusing on growth-oriented goals. These can include expanding emotional capacity, breaking patterns, strengthening relationships with themselves and others, building confidence, or navigating new challenges as they arise. Whether our time together is short-term or evolves over time, my focus remains on empowering you to create lasting transformation that extends beyond our sessions.
This work is about giving you back to yourself—so that healing doesn’t just happen in session, but in every aspect of your life.
Ready to begin? Let’s talk.
“I came across Julie during a time in my life when I felt hopeless- I tried everything to heal from my past trauma but still felt filled with anxiety every day and felt like I couldn’t move forward with my life. Julie truly changed my life in such a short amount of time! She helped me regulate my nervous system & step out of constant fight or flight mode so that I could be present in my life again and enjoy it again. I went from feeling constantly sick and crippled with anxiety to peaceful, present, happy & aligned. She helped me heal in more ways than I ever thought possible and I’m forever grateful! If you are feeling crippled by anxiety & the trauma of your past and have no idea how to move forward and find the light, I have no doubt that Julie will help you get there. I will never be able to express enough how grateful I am💖 THANK YOU”
“My anxiety has dropped, I’d like to feel it’s thanks to all the tools you’ve given me. I wouldn’t be where I’m at now without all our time together and all your guidance. I love you Julie”