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I'M MELISSA
I help people understand their nervous systems and release stored stress from their bodies so they can stop spiraling, start feeling, and move through the real world with more capacity, clarity, and care. I’m a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, a nurse, and a big fan of nuance. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still feel stuck in the same loops, I’ve been there — and I’ve got tools that can help.
why
BECAUSE TALKING ABOUT IT ONLY GETS US SO FAR
Your body holds what your story alone can’t explain: stress patterns, protective responses, and the survival strategies that helped you get here. Somatic work invites your body into the conversation - not to override or analyze, but to listen, unwind, and reconnect. I combine Somatic Experiencing® with nervous system education and practical tools to support shifts that stick - the kind that begin in your body and ripple outward, into your life and the world.
WORK WITH ME
book
A low-pressure chat to share what’s bringing you here, what kind of support has (or hasn’t) worked in the past, and what you’re hoping to shift. You’ll get a feel for my style, can ask questions about sessions or other ways I can support you, and see if a somatic/trauma-informed path resonates with what you’re craving right now.
A mix of Somatic Experiencing® and my own style of nervous system education and integrative support. This work includes your body in the conversation to help shift stuck patterns, release stored stress, and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing. Expect gentle dialogue, guided awareness, and personalized tools you can use between sessions — so that you can meet real-life moments with more ease, clarity, and resilience.
Virtual via Zoom | In-Person at 637 Irving St. in San Francisco
A deeply restorative session combining Somatic Experiencing® with Reiki, a gentle energy healing practice that supports nervous system balance and rest. You’ll lie down with your eyes closed while receiving hands-on energy work. We’ll begin with space to set intentions and end with time to integrate what arises.
Held at my office at 637 Irving Street in San Francisco.
A session for practitioners and clinicians interested in integrating a somatic or trauma-informed lens into their work. We’ll explore your goals, scope, and current setting, and I’ll support you in applying these approaches with more clarity and confidence. Whether or not you pursue formal SE training, this session can support your professional path and help you align your work with your values.
Conducted remotely via Zoom.
Please note: This consultation + mentorship does not count toward SEP credit.
A session for students enrolled in the Beginning Level of Somatic Experiencing International’s Professional SE Training Program. I’m an approved Beginning Level Personal Session Provider, so this session counts toward your SEP credential. It’s a space to deepen your embodied understanding of SE, explore your own nervous system patterns, and build integration skills to support you throughout the training process.
Conducted remotely via Zoom.