What Is Somatic Healing?
Why your body holds the key to healing — and how to work with it You’ve done the talking. The journaling. The meditation apps. The self-help books. You understand why you feel the way you do. You can trace it back to childhood, to that relationship, to the thing that happened. You’ve gained insight, developed […]
Somatic Healing Ireland: Why Your Body Needs to Be Held to Let Go
You’ve done the talking. You’ve had the insights. You understand — intellectually — what happened to you and why. So why does your body still feel like it’s bracing for impact? Why does your chest still tighten in certain conversations? Why do your shoulders still creep up towards your ears when you’re stressed? Why does […]
From Floating to Landing: What Embodiment Actually Feels Like (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
There’s a word that keeps appearing in wellness circles, therapy spaces, and mindfulness communities: embodiment. Everyone seems to be talking about it. Be more embodied. Practice embodiment. Live an embodied life. But what does it actually mean? If you’ve ever felt confused by this term, you’re not alone. Embodiment has become one of those concepts […]
Why Your Body Says No When Your Mind Says Yes: Learning to Trust Your Body’s Wisdom
Understanding the Disconnect Between Body and Mind Have you ever said yes to something and immediately felt your stomach drop? Agreed to plans and felt your chest tighten? Been with someone—perhaps in a relationship or just dating—and your mind is telling you all the logical reasons this is good, this person is good, you should […]
Breaking Trauma Bonds: How to Heal from Addictive Love Patterns That Keep You Stuck
Have you ever found yourself desperately attached to someone who consistently hurts you? Do you feel more “alive” in chaotic relationships than peaceful ones? If you’ve experienced that intoxicating mix of pain and pleasure in love, you might be caught in what’s known as a trauma bond – one of the most misunderstood yet prevalent […]
What Wants to Be Seen? Listening to the Hidden Messages in Your Healing Journey
“Why am I not healing?” “Why is this pain still here?” “Why do I feel stuck despite everything I’ve tried?” If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. As a holistic therapist practicing in Ireland for many years, I’ve sat with countless clients experiencing the deep frustration of healing that doesn’t follow their […]
Somatic Release Therapy: How Releasing Stored Tension Can Transform Your Mind & Body
Our bodies hold onto experiences far longer than our minds do. The tension in your shoulders, the tightness in your stomach, the fatigue that lingers despite rest—these aren’t just physical symptoms. They are messages from your body, signaling unresolved emotions, stress, or past experiences that have yet to be processed.Somatic Release Therapy is a body-centered […]
10 Signs You May Have Energetic Cords and How to Recognise Them
Our emotional and energetic connections shape our lives in profound ways. While many of these connections are healthy and nourishing, others may form energetic cords that drain our energy, hold us back, or keep us tethered to unresolved emotions and experiences. Recognising these cords is the first step toward reclaiming your personal power and fostering […]
Reconnecting with the Body Through Somatic Healing Touch
In our busy modern lives, it’s all too easy to lose touch with the natural wisdom of our bodies. Stress, anxiety, and the demands of daily life can leave us feeling disconnected, ungrounded, and tense. Somatic Healing Touch offers a powerful yet gentle way to reconnect with your body, helping you feel safe, calm, and […]
The Body Speaks: Understanding Somatic Healing and Its Transformative Power
Have you ever paused to listen—not to the noise of the world but to the quiet, persistent voice within your body? Our bodies hold stories far deeper than we often realize. Every ache, tension, or flutter carries a message, shaped by experiences, emotions, and memories stored within us. This innate connection between the body and […]
