Category Somatic Healing

Stress does not always announce itself with a shout. Sometimes it manifests as mental noise or emotional pressure, but more frequently, it settles quietly into the physical form. It appears as a jaw that remains guarded and clenched, shoulders that…

Have you ever noticed that stress seems to settle in the same places in your body? Maybe your shoulders tighten during busy weeks. Maybe your jaw clenches when you’re overwhelmed (stuck in 610 West Loop gridlock!) Or perhaps your lower…

Have you ever noticed that even after a stressful situation ends, your body still feels tense? Your shoulders stay tight and your jaw clenches without warning. You feel exhausted even though life has technically calmed down. For example, you just…

Stress relief looks different for everyone. For some, it’s a workout class. For others, it’s meditation apps and pounding a loaf of sourdough starter for 20 minutes straight, for others, it’s squeezing in a quick massage between busy weeks. But…