holistic Bodywork

The Soma Series

A holistic and comprehensive rebalancing of the whole body

The Series is an eleven session therapeutic container for deeper and sustained change, for the whole body to unwind and reset. By encouraging balance and awareness to all the parts, the body is reminded of it’s harmonious and self-restorative nature. The Series is especially supportive for resolving chronic pain or tension, compensation patterns from injury or surgery, improving posture and mobility, and improving whole body connection and awareness.

A focused, intentional, and layered system that treats the entire being

Each session has a different focus and layer upon each other to help you connect to your core, release layers of tension, and create more clarity and ease of movement. Clients are guided in evolving their movement patterns to move more effortlessly and simply. In addition to manual therapy, the sessions may incorporate photos, drawings, journal logs, readings, and movement activities to help facilitate inner and outer body connection.

Treatment Themes

  • Chronic pain or stress

  • Going through big life changes

  • Old and new injuries or surgeries

  • Improve posture and mobility

  • Pelvic floor wellness

  • Jaw pain, TMJD

  • Nervous system support

  • Preventative care

  • Overall health and wellbeing

Benefits of the Series

  • Improved body awareness

  • Improved mobility and posture

  • Easier to breathe

  • Easier to walk, stand, run, move

  • More energy

  • Calmer nerves

  • Less pain and improved recovery

  • Improved wellbeing

The 11 Sessions

Each session layers upon the next in an intelligent sequence.

  • Focus: Releasing the tissue surrounding the rib cage and lengthen the lower back.

    Result: A sense of lightness and well-being, a more upright posture and fuller deeper breathing.

  • Focus: The body’s foundation: lower legs and feet.

    Results: A sense of being firmly grounded and in touch with reality.

  • Focus: The relationship between pelvis, rib cage and shoulder girdle.

    Results: Expanded breathing, greater relaxation and more immediately available energy.

The Sleeve

Opening up and rebalancing outer layers

The Core

Rebalancing the pelvis and core fascial lines

  • Focus: Adjust and lengthen the center line, or core, that runs vertically through the body.

    Results: Better balance and freedom of movement. Walking takes a fraction of the energy typically expended.

  • Focus: Release the muscles of the neck, face and head.

    Results: More softened and relaxed appearance in the face, with increased self-reliance and personal power.

Integration

Repatterning movement and integrating whole body awareness

  • Focus: Integrate first the lower, then the upper body in a new and more efficient manner.

    Results: Less stress and increased energy as the body’s structure becomes better aligned with gravity.

  • Focus: Release and integrate the arms and shoulders

    Results: A lighter experience of the arms, greater ease through the shoulders, an experience of more connection through the entire torso.

  • Focus: Integrate the whole body in a new and more efficient manner.

    Results: Less stress and increased energy as the body’s structure becomes better aligned with gravity.

$180 per session

  • 11 sessions in total

  • Each session is 90 - 120 minutes long

  • Best spaced 1-2 weeks apart for synergy and momentum

Sessions & Rates

Wondering if the Series is the right fit?

If you are curious about the series or wondering if it’s the right fit, you can try the first session or the first three sessions as a standalone treatment, and decide if you want to continue on.

Clients new to Soma and bodywork may also first schedule an introductory session which is a lighter full body session following the principles of Soma Structural Integration.

Still curious? Send your questions here!

Testimonials

  • Unlike any other bodywork I have tried

    SOMA is unlike any other bodywork I have tried. While it combines elements of massage, it's more of a full body and mind analysis and connection. With each series session, I experienced improved mobility during outdoor activities and workouts, along with reduced fatigue and enhanced recovery post-exertion. Notably, I had a dull low back ache that noticeably diminished over the course of the sessions. Julie truly has a unique energy and eye for the art of the human body. I appreciated her sense of calm, knowledge, and intuitive grasp of my body's needs.

    — A.N.

  • It was amazing how my posture shifted over time

    Working with Julie was such a gift! Her presence, extensive knowledge, calm energy, and skilled work helped me so much. We took photos before and after the 11 sessions and it was amazing how my posture shifted over time. My shoulders settled more, hips looked more balanced, head was higher, and body just seemed like it had more ease. As a massage therapist myself, it was a blessing to receive such thoughtful and attentive bodywork from Julie, and to learn so much about her work and other ways of approaching the body and bodywork. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs supportive and effective bodywork! It's so beneficial, even if you're not coming in for any specific issues. Cannot speak highly enough of Julie and her work!

    — R.C.

  • Effective pain relief

    The Soma Series treatment with Julie fixed my long term pain in the hip, knees, and lower back, and has made such a difference in the health of my body. I highly recommend her.

    — A.L.

  • Increased body awareness and improvements in posture

    Julie is a gifted Soma massage therapist. I did the Soma series from Julie over 11 sessions and had great improvements in my posture, less muscle fatigue after workouts, and most importantly, increased body awareness. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve their health and wellness goals. If you are looking for some great bodywork and to become more aware of your body, I would recommend Julie in a heartbeat!

    — D.R.

  • Julie is highly intuitive, gentle, and strong, & allows your nervous system to fully surrender with ease.

    Each session flowed seamlessly into the next and allowed my body to unravel old holding patterns that did not serve me. Julie provided mobility exercises and movement patterns to use to help maintain alignment to work together with the structural integration. Highly recommend for a full nervous system reset and finding a deeper connection to your body.

    — M.L.