I deeply value creating spaces where people feel seen and supported in what they carry.

My work is collaborative and grounded in curiosity and trust in the body’s inherent intelligence.

I understand anxiety, chronic symptoms, and protective patterns not as problems to eliminate, but as adaptations that once served a purpose.

My orientation toward healing is not about achieving perfection, but about re-connecting with our authentic nature and holding inquiry and integration at the center of the process.

About Stephanie

Foundations

My training in Somatic Experiencing® (SE) has given me the foundation on which my work rests, and includes nervous system–centered touch work.

I have spent several years supporting survivors of sexual assault in crisis and advocacy spaces, and have participated in additional SE-informed training focused on sexuality and sexual trauma. This work has resonated deeply with me and I am committed to supporting those healing from its complex impacts.

My Path Into This Work

I arrived at this work through my own healing journey.

From a young age, I felt drawn to the depths and mystery of existence. Over time — and through navigating my own struggles — that pull became a desire to better understand the processes of the body and mind, and how we might heal from past experiences and physical conditions.

This curiosity led me to studies in herbalism, social sciences, ecology, nutrition, and visceral bodywork. These threads have broadened my perspective on how the body adapts, compensates, and seeks balance — both within itself and in relationship to the wider structures and ecosystems in which we exist.

An Interconnected Lens

I approach this work with an understanding that our nervous systems are shaped by the larger systemic and environmental conditions in which we live, as well as the histories of our personal lineages.

The adaptations we carry are not solely individual; they are shaped by what our families and communities have endured — and continue to endure. I see personal healing as something that unfolds within this wider relational and cultural context. Our communities shape us, and we participate in shaping our communities.

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When I am not doing this work, you can find me dancing, making things with my hands, spending time near bodies of water, and savoring simple pleasures.