Twenty years ago, I was about to switch careers and become a bodyworker and taiji instructor. Then life took an unexpected turn—my husband became seriously ill and passed away, leaving me alone with our two young children, the youngest just a baby. Right then, I was also working through deeply rooted childhood trauma and facing a tough cancer treatment. The last two decades have been about survival, pouring all my energy into creating safety and quality of life for my children, both of whom have disabilities. I have fought countless battles for my kids’ right to education, friendship, and belonging, all while taking on well-paid management roles to ensure their financial stability. But I never stopped dreaming about following my true passion—helping others heal and thrive. Now, for the first time in so many years, I’m in a place where I can finally return to what makes my heart sing! This fall and spring, I’m diving into an in-depth training in (somatic) yoga (including Bessel van der Kolk’s trauma-sensitive approach) and digital business development, while also exploring creative collaboration projects in marketing, communications, and writing. I’m incredibly grateful not just to have survived, but to have grown—and to call my now-adult kids my best friends. I feel so ready to launch this new chapter with a digital practice and on-site practice I’ve named “Somatic Recovery & Resilience Center.” Thank you for this space. I’m excited to connect, share experiences, and learn together with all of you! ❤️❤️❤️

Hello to all our new friends here! Please tell us more about why you're here, what you're aiming to heal/change/ transform! Or perhaps you have professional goals?

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Welcome to the Soma Care — a space for women ready to heal their female nervous system through somatic tools, daily rituals, and deep community support. Whether you’re navigating burnout, anxiety, chronic tension, or just ready to feel more peace in your body… you belong here. Here’s how to begin your journey: 1️⃣ Go to the Classroom tab and watch the Welcome Video 2️⃣ Introduce yourself in the comments below with: — Your first name — Where you're from 🌍 — The highest goal you have for your nervous system this year (be bold!) 💬 This is a healing space — we celebrate baby steps, body wisdom, and breakthroughs.