Somatic Movement Therapy

anand Somatic Movement Therapy sessions utilize the innate intelligence of the body to unwind the patterns that cause negative effects and symptoms: such as acute and chronic pain, weakness, lack of stability, and misalignment. By bringing deeper awareness to the layers of the body and releasing tension, the body can return to homeostasis without aggressive intervention. The methods used in a Somatic Movement Therapy session empower the whole individual – body and mind – to clear areas of stagnation, interrupt patterns of pain, and create a new story of health and aliveness.

Therapeutic touch and embodied movement are based on: scientific knowledge of human anatomical systems (respiration, organs, bones, endocrine glands, cranio-sacral rhythm, etc.), physical alignment and natural movement patterns. Somatic Movement Therapy sessions are individually tailored to the needs of each client by addressing deep patterns in the body. Hands-on techniques and guided movement result in more vitality in the tissues, easefullness, and whole body health.

Some symptoms that benefit from Somatic Movement Therapy sessions with Anneliese:

• Instability – loss of balance in standing and walking
• Muscular-skeletal issues – stiffness; loss of movement; back, neck and hip pain
• Postpartum recovery – physical posture; soreness; weakness; abdominal separation (diastatis recti); changes in the pelvic floor
• Overuse/repetitive injury –  manual labor and recreational sport injuries
• “Goldeners” – support for seniors and elders move well and maintain independence; recovery from injuries and surgeries
• “Youngsters” and children – support for physical coordination and integration in growing and developing bodies

Somatic Movement Therapy sessions with Anneliese draw from her comprehensive training as a Somatic Body Practitioner. She combines her depth of experience and additional embodiment training in Body-Mind Centering(SM), Continuum Movement(TM), and Zero Balancing with compassion and commitment to support the well-being of each client.

Somatic Movement Therapy Sessions

Private sessions can use a variety of props and tools, massage table and/or floor mat while the client is fully clothed.

Located in New Paltz, NY. Home visits by request.  Contact Anneliese to book an appointment.

Private Somatic Movement Therapy Sessions

Private Sessions in New Paltz

Initial session includes evaluation and treatment plan
90 minutes $100

Follow-up sessions are 1 hour
1 session $85
4 sessions $320

Somatic Movement | Embodiment Sessions also available online over Zoom/Facetime