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psychosomatic bodywork

psycho- • about the mind

somatisch • about the body

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In life, we all build protective shields around our most authentic selves—an instinctive mechanism to guard who we are at our core. While these "armors" help define our behavior, they can, to some extent, also restrain us from living a truly authentic and joyous life. Over time, this may leave us feeling stuck in certain behavioral patterns, or drained as things start to feel more exhausting than they should. Many of us subconsciously experience varying degrees of insecurity in today’s society—whether due to financial uncertainty, geopolitical conflicts, climate change, or more personal experiences. These feelings of unsafety often prevent us from expressing our truest selves.

 

Emotions, which are essentially forms of energy, are the language of the soul. They seek to be felt, expressed, and acknowledged. However, when they are suppressed or blocked by our protective mechanisms, they accumulate in the body. This can lead to unprocessed emotions from impactful life events, as well as everyday stress, building up over time. This "stuck" energy can manifest as chronic physical tension, as your energy centers become overloaded or even blocked. You might experience persistent pain, tension, or sensitivity in certain areas of your body, despite numerous visits to the doctor. Or perhaps you simply feel fatigued overall, with your body craving relaxation to restore its energy.

 

Through the Enrootment Method, we aim to release the energy trapped in your overloaded energy centers, reconnecting the mind and body. We create a safe, supportive space where I hold space for you, allowing your body to release what it's ready to let go of. This process is an invitation to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and your pure, authentic self. In this safe environment, all emotions and expressions are welcome to be released freely. Fortunately, the body has a natural ability to heal and rebalance itself when given the necessary space and awareness.

 

This is a trauma-informed technique that acknowledges and works with the various states of the nervous system, integrating both physical and energetic approaches. The goal is to restore the free flow of energy throughout your system. As a result, this method can help you reconnect with your intuition, joy, and life force. It may also support improvements in creativity, sleep quality, digestion, and concentration by calming and regulating your nervous system.

 

During a session, you will lie down comfortably on a mat as I work with your body’s innate restorative power. Verbal communication typically occurs only at the beginning (to set boundaries and intentions) and at the end of the session (to integrate the experience).

 

For more information about the technique, visit: www.enrootmentmethod.com

 

With gratitude, I am here to hold space for you and for that which wants to be expressed.

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