Welcome
I am glad you are here. My name is Amelia, I am a Somatic Therapist in training. I am seeking people interested in becoming a Somatic Therapy practice client while I continue my training.
As a practice client you will receive sessions free of charge.
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic comes from the greek word ‘soma’, meaning body. This form of therapy seeks a ‘bottom up’ approach to healing, which integrates the wisdom of the mind, body and spirit as connected.
Rather than seeking to analyze or intellectualize a situation, or process events that have happened in the past, a somatic therapy session will instead provide a space to tune into whatever your body is experiencing in the present moment without judgement. This means learning to notice the physical sensations present in your body and to be with them in a safe container.
What can I expect in a session with you?
There are many forms of somatic therapy. The modality in which I am being trained utilizes a combination of both talk and touch to bring awareness to your body.
For a session it is best to wear comfortable clothing. We will begin by checking in with how you are showing up that day. Then we can transition to a massage table where you will be invited to lie down and bring awareness to your body. To deepen and support your awareness of different body parts, I can bring gentle touch to your feet, hips, shoulders and head.
Consent is foundational to Somatic Therapy and we will move at a pace that is as supportive as possible to your body.
Where are you being trained?
I am being trained as a Transformative Touch practitioner through the Somatic Therapy Center of Philadelphia. https://thesomatictherapycenter.com/
This professional training includes several weeks of hands-on, intensive trainings. As well as webinars exploring the nervous system and healing through the lens of Polyvagal theory.
I am insured as a student bodyworker. I also receive mentorship and faculty direction to ensure a quality and ethical experience.
Who are you?
I am deeply rooted in what is now called Kansas City, which has been home to many beings including the Osage, Kaw, and Kanza people long before my ancestors made home in this place 5 generations ago.
I enjoy celebrating the seasons, going for walks with my partner and dogs, gardening, singing, and cooking. I hold a BA from Regis University, where I studied Sociology, Community Food Systems, and Spanish.
Before embarking on the journey of becoming a Somatic Therapist, my experiences have been in the non-profit and community organizing world. These experiences continue to shape and teach me. To me, therapy is an act of personal and collective liberation - going to the root to heal the sickness and pain that permeate our society through so many injustices.
Who is this therapy for?
These free practice sessions are for anyone in Kansas City who is seeking to grow in relationship with their body and all the stories the body holds.
You may find this beneficial if:
You experience chronic pain
You are struggling with stress or burnout
You feel deeply and sensitively
You are skilled at attuning to others, but often struggle to notice and name your own feelings
You are curious about the wisdom and messages that your body holds but don’t know where to start with tuning in
How do I become a practice client?
Please send me an email or fill out the contact form below and I will be in touch about scheduling a consult call.
During the consult call, we will complete a brief screening form to determine if we are able to work together at this moment. All forms will be confidential and shared only with my mentor, who is a Certified Somatic Therapist.
Contact me
somaticrootskc@gmail.com
Sessions are currently held in a therapy office in the west bottoms, which is shared with several other therapists. Exact location will be shared after our consult call.