I was travelling in Bali in 2014 when I suffered a significant spinal injury.
After trying different physical therapies in the attempt to rehabilitate, it was only through Pilates that my body began to heal.
The daily practice of Pilates taught me how to use the deepest muscles of my body to minimise further injury and build a strong, lean posture.
The physical recovery was so remarkable that I was inspired to become a Pilates instructor.
Despite feeling physically stronger, after the accident I experienced persistent anxiety, which is not uncommon after traumatic accidents. I looked for a somatic expert, someone with expertise about the nervous system and the impact of accident related trauma. This led me to a somatic psychotherapist and the world of somatic (body based) therapy.
Through Somatic therapy, I learnt how to regulate my nervous system. Nervous system regulation is a complex process, but put simply it enabled me to recognise and reduce my stress responses. I could better identify my emotions.
I was no longer overwhelmed by everything I was experiencing following the accident, and it felt like my confidence had returned.
The benefits of this therapy extend far beyond the response to the initial accident.
10 years later, I’m a Somatic Life Coach and Pilates Instructor who helps others strengthen their bodies and minds by managing their emotions, thoughts and behaviours to create a life that feels empowering and rewarding.
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The nervous system holds immense potential for change when we heal the trauma and stress that it carries.
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My somatic coaching method enhances personal growth, builds confidence and resilience, lessens chronic pain, leads to emotional regulation, helps with stress management and integrates the mind and body.
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My fascination with the nervous system and the mind-body connection is why my approach to coaching is broadly therapeutic. I believe we need to make changes on the mental and physical levels to create sustainable, long lasting change.
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