Why Somatics?
We live in a fast-paced world that prioritizes our rational, thinking mind above all else. ​Somatic work is brilliant at helping people reconnect to themselves. As we shift the focus from our mind (and stories), and begin to develop
a greater awareness of the feelings and sensations in
our bodies, our awareness, outlook, and even our health
evolve in very positive ways.
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While the steps taken are small and incremental, the results can be life-changing. Unlike talk therapy, somatics is a bottom-up approach, centered in the body rather than the mind. As we do the work, we learn to trust ourselves and old patterns start to shift. With time, our intuition and connection to ourselves grows stronger; we develop a greater sense of confidence and ease in our minds, bodies, and lives.​​
The Work
I work primarily with women as they navigate all phases of life: birthing, parenting, career, divorce, and the menopausal transition. I've also had extremely positive outcomes for women living with chronic pain, chronic illness, anxiety, and stress.
Somatic Work Can Alleviate: ​​​​​​​
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Anxiety
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Chronic stress
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Chronic pain
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Some chronic illnesses (IBS, migraines, repetitive strain injuries, back pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia, pelvic pain, to name a few)
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Some Common Benefits of Somatic Work:
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Greater confidence
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Improved self-awareness
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Increased self-compassion
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Improved decision-making
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Reduced stress
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Feeling more connected to one's body (not stuck in one's head)
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Improved situational awareness
*While my work is intuitive, creative, and client-led, my approaches are 100 percent grounded in science and current evidence-backed pain and nervous system research.
About
Tracy is a somatic practitioner and the founder of Boulder Somatics llc. She is a certified mind-body coach, certified in
Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Candidate.
Tracy came to somatic work by way of yoga and meditation
in her 20s, eventually becoming a yoga and meditation teacher in her 40s. Over time her fascination with the mind-body connection evolved and she now works primarily with women living with chronic pain and other health conditions.
Today she's more committed than ever to serving and supporting people interested in learning about healthy ways to navigate the stressors of everyday life, how the nervous system impacts our choices, and our decision-making.
​Tracy will meet you wherever you are. As a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, she specializes in working with people living with chronic pain and anxiety. Using evidence-based practices, she works with clients to reduce and even eliminate many forms of chronic pain, anxiety, and chronic stress. ​Tracy lives in Colorado and enjoys cooking, hiking,
and spending time in nature with family and friends.​​​​​
Offerings
​May we live like the lotus, at home in the muddy water. --Judith Lasater
Somatic Coaching for Chronic Pain/Illness
12 weekly 1:1 sessions over a three month period.
Somatic Coaching for Small Groups ​
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Four weekly sessions across one month.
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Meditation​
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I can craft a custom meditation program to suit individual or group goals.
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Call to book an appointment or to schedule
an initial conversation.​
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Sliding fee scale available
Testimonials
​Every session with Tracy gave me new confidence to apply in my life. Things that were only dreams for me—I started to do those, like public speaking. She worked on my inner strength that was always there, but I had forgotten about it because of the environment I grew up in. She helped me work on my fear so I could show my creativity and share my true self with the world. She taught me how to talk to my pain and understand why it's there. Every session with her gave me a new outlook on life, and I truly feel like a new person who now has dreams to achieve. Thank you so much, Tracy, for the wonderful work. I'm truly grateful to be this new version of myself.
-A.K.
​"Working with Tracy has been a supportive and transformative experience. She has helped me trust my body’s innate intelligence to break free from old patterns, set healthier boundaries, and make confident decisions from a more grounded and authentic place." --- Alana G.
​"Tracy offered great somatic sessions. From the first session, I felt comfortable and relaxed. Tracy guided me though head to toe body scans and taught me ways to meditate. The 5 minute meditations have helped me be present and I'm more focused.
Thank you Tracy for your help!"
--- Meagen M.
Credentials
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Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy
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Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Candidate
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Mind Body Coaching Certificate, The Embody Lab
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Meditation Instructor, Shoshoni Ashram, Colorado
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200 hour YTT, Eldorado Mountain Ashram, Colorado​
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Immersive trauma course, Kripalu, with Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Dr. Scott Lyons
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M.A. University of Colorado Denver
M.A. New York University
B.A. Bard College
