Somatic Healing

What is Somatic Healing & Integrative Bodywork?


A New Path to Relief, Regulation, and Reconnection


Let’s be honest. Most of us are carrying around more than just muscle knots. We’re holding on to stress that never had a chance to be processed. Emotions that got pushed down in the name of survival. Nervous systems that are stuck in overdrive because we never got the chance to hit pause.


At Elevation Massage & Spa, we’ve always believed in treating the whole person, not just the symptom. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new offering designed for those looking to go deeper in their healing journey.


Somatic Healing & Integrative Bodywork is a therapeutic session that blends massage, nervous system education, and body-based coaching. It’s a safe, intentional space for you to unwind, release, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been holding on for too long.


So What Is “Somatic,” Exactly?

The word somatic comes from the Greek word soma, which means “the living body.” Somatic work focuses on what you feel in your body. Not what you think about it. Not what story it comes from. Just what you notice right here, right now.

In our sessions, we use somatic principles to help guide you back into the present moment through breath, body awareness, and therapeutic touch. You’re not expected to tell your life story. You’re invited to feel the one your body is already telling.

This work is especially helpful for people navigating:

  • Chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout
  • Trauma (big-T or little-t) that still lives in the body
  • Physical tension that persists despite regular massage
  • Feeling emotionally numb, disconnected, or on edge


How Somatic Bodywork Is Different From Traditional Massage

A traditional massage targets muscle groups and fascia to release physical tension. And don’t get us wrong, we love a good deep tissue session.


But somatic bodywork goes a layer deeper. It acknowledges that your nervous system, your emotions, and your past experiences all shape how your body feels. So instead of rushing to fix or unwind tension, we slow things down.

Here’s how a session might flow:

  • We begin with grounding, breathwork, and a verbal check-in
  • Touch is applied slowly and intentionally, allowing your body time to respond
  • You’ll be invited to notice what you’re feeling, without judgment or pressure
  • We’ll pause when needed, reflect when helpful, and hold space for whatever comes up
  • The session ends with a regulating exercise and a take-home practice


What Clients Are Saying After Sessions

“I didn’t realize how much I was holding until I let it go.”

“This felt like therapy for my body and my soul.”

“It’s the first time I’ve felt safe and present in my own skin in a long time.”


What to Expect

Every session is customized based on where you are in the moment. No two sessions are the same. Some days we work primarily with the body. Some days the emotions come to the surface. Some days are quiet. Others are cathartic. All are welcome.

Expect:

  • Therapeutic touch with a trauma-informed approach
  • Guided breathwork and verbal support
  • Emotional and nervous system education woven in
  • Simple aftercare tools like breathing exercises or somatic tracking to continue the work at home

Session Options & Pricing

  • 60 minutes | Foundations & Focus | $175
  • 75 minutes | Unwinding & Awareness | $200
  • 90 minutes | Deep Dive & Repatterning | $235

This Isn’t Just About Relaxation. It’s About Regulation.

If you’ve ever left a massage feeling physically better but emotionally the same, this is your invitation to try something different.


Your nervous system isn’t broken. It may just need a new way of being supported. Somatic Healing & Integrative Bodywork offers that support with compassion, care, and the understanding that true healing doesn’t happen by pushing harder. It happens when we learn to listen.