​How Somatic Practice Became My Greatest Teacher and Most Profound Healer

For years, I sought healing through countless methods, often turning to practitioners to "do the work" for me. It wasn’t until I discovered somatic practice that I realized the depth of my body’s wisdom. Somatic practices focus on the body as a source of healing, reconnecting us with our sensations, emotions, and inner experiences. In those quiet moments of movement, breathwork, and awareness, I found the space to release deeply held tensions and traumas—many of which I wasn’t even aware I was carrying. This inward journey of listening to my body taught me more than any external source ever could.

One of the most transformative aspects of somatic practice has been learning to move from the inside out. In a society fixated on external outcomes—how we look, perform, or how others perceive us—somatic work encourages us to turn inward and honor the subtle signals our body communicates. By learning to truly listen, I became more attuned to what my body needed in each moment. Whether it was a gentle stretch, a grounding breath, or simply rest, I discovered that healing doesn’t come from forcing or fixing, but from supporting the body’s natural ability to repair itself.

Through this journey, somatic practice became my deepest healer. Not because it provided quick fixes or immediate results, but because it taught me patience, presence, and, above all, self-compassion. Each practice became an opportunity to meet myself with curiosity rather than judgment, and to embrace my body as a partner in healing. I’ve experienced profound shifts, including the release of long-held tensions, emotional clarity, and a rekindled sense of joy and excitement in everyday life.
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If you’re curious about exploring this path for yourself, I invite you to download my e-book. There is some great information and somatic practices inside. The best part, its FREE! Download it here.

​For those ready to dive deeper, I have two upcoming opportunities: ​Feel to Heal​ in person at Above Average Wellness on October 6, from 4 PM to 6 PM, and I​ntroduction to Somatic Healing ​online on October 7 at 6 PM, followed by a Q&A about our upcoming training, ​Embodied Mastery.

​-Trista