play, rest, & connection for collective liberation
practicing power-with:
self & community
nature & the collective
the great mystery
About Studer Somatics
what is somatics?
why occupational therapy?
why occupational therapy?
“of the body”; the ancient knowing of our cells, fascia, bone marrow & more— of how to be our unique & collective humanity.
studer somatics is rooted in the lineages of somatic abolitionism (resmaa menakem), somatic experiencing (peter levine), alchemical alignment (bridgit viskins), and occupational therapy. somatic ancestors & influence
“of the body”; the ancient knowing of our cells, fascia, bone marrow & more— of how to be our unique & collective humanity.
studer somatics is rooted in the lineages of somatic abolitionism (resmaa menakem), somatic experiencing (peter levine), alchemical alignment (bridgit viskins), and occupational therapy. somatic ancestors & influences include (and are not limited to): bell hooks, audre lorde, toni morrison, angela davis, prentis hemphill, adrienne maree brown, toshi reagon, alexis pauline gumbs, harriet tubman, assata shakur, joanna macy, mary oliver, bodies of water, mineral, fire, earth, and nature (all living and non-living beings)
i love to guide you in unearthing your own healing capacity: you know your body better than anyone else. together, we can create capacity and attention to more sensations of ease and resilience in more moments of your day. this creates stability and resourcing for the tougher stuff, like rage, fear, grief, & more which are all part of the vast human experience. i believe all folks deserve dignity, choice, agency, trust, and care in their healing journey, and my work serves to bring more ease, play, rest, and connection to the relationship you have with yourself, your beloveds, and the natural world.
why occupational therapy?
why occupational therapy?
why occupational therapy?
“the work of life”, our daily occupations, are what make up our days, routines, & so many moments. working in every setting of traditional occupational therapy provides me a unique lens on our lifespans, the importance of play and meaning across life stages, and a love for the intensity of the human experience.
offerings
why occupational therapy?
offerings
somatic occupational therapy sessions, 60 min. 1:1 and in groups, and in the community locally through home health agencies (miwok/ohlone unceded territory, east bay, CA).
sliding scale pricing $100-300/session, with 2 spaces available for low or no-cost sessions