That constant tension in your shoulders? The fatigue that doesn’t go away with sleep? The tight chest or upset stomach when things feel overwhelming?
These are not random aches and pains.
They’re messages from your body.
And they’re asking you to listen.
Why Mental Health Doesn’t Just “Stay in Your Head”
Stress, anxiety, and depression don’t exist in a vacuum. While they start with emotional overwhelm, they almost always impact the body.
Here’s what that can look like:
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Chronic stress: constant muscle tension, headaches, stomach problems, jaw clenching, sleep issues.
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Anxiety: rapid breathing, chest tightness, racing heart, digestive discomfort.
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Depression: heavy limbs, low energy, unexplained aches, sluggishness, foggy thinking.
Your nervous system responds to emotional strain like it would to physical danger. It goes into "fight, flight, or freeze" mode—over and over again—until it gets stuck there.
Read More about the mind-body connection here
What Is Somatic Therapy — and Why Does It Work?
Somatic therapy focuses on how emotions live in the body. It's not just about talking through your feelings, but about releasing them physically.
Through guided breathwork, movement, and body awareness techniques, somatic therapy helps you:
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Recognize where you're holding stress in your body
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Gently release tension that words alone can't reach
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Regulate your nervous system and build resilience
Think of it as emotional healing from the inside out. It’s like finally learning the language your body has been speaking all along.
How somatic therapy supports your recovery
Client Story: "I Didn’t Know How Bad It Felt Until It Stopped Hurting"
"When I first tried somatic therapy, I thought I just needed to stretch more. But my therapist helped me notice the fear I was carrying in my chest, the anger in my fists, and the grief in my belly. I cried during our second session — not out of sadness, but because my body was finally letting go. That week, I slept better than I had in years."
Stories like these are not uncommon. Many people don’t realize how much their mental health is weighing on their physical health until they begin to feel relief.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
If you’ve been carrying stress, anxiety, or depression in your body for too long, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep bracing for impact.
Somatic therapy can help you reconnect with your body, find calm again, and finally exhale.
Book your Session Today to explore if somatic therapy is right for you. You deserve to feel safe in your body again.
Naamat Dickie
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