Truing the Wheel

A Somatic Therapy Practice

Truing the Wheel

A Somatic Therapy Practice in Northeast Portland

Free 20 min Consultation

The body speaks in sensation, movement, and image, often revealing what words cannot.

When we meet these expressions with presence, something changes: what was frozen can thaw, what was rigid can soften, what was fragmented can integrate.

In my approach, healing is a process of connecting with the deeper truths of your experience.

Together, we create a space where change unfolds naturally.

As you engage with what arises, you develop the resources to be present with it, gently addressing any defenses that may have kept you from your true self.

Through the wisdom of your body, energy bound up in survival mechanisms is released, bringing flexibility and dynamism to your nervous system. Healing becomes a journey of honoring your humanity, becoming attuned to your past, and opening to the full spectrum of your experience.

“If you bring forth that which is within you, then that which is within you will be your salvation. If you do not bring forth that which is within you, then that which is within you will destroy you.”

– The Gnostic Gospels (quoted from In An Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine)

What is a session like?

Each session is different because each person is different, and each moment is different. But generally, we start by settling in—maybe noticing sensations, emotions, or just what’s present for you. From there, we follow what wants to unfold. Sometimes that looks like tracking physical sensations, sometimes emotions, sometimes movement or sound. Sometimes it means sitting with something subtle, and sometimes it means allowing something big to move through.

What happens when we start working together?

We begin by getting to know each other and making sure this feels like a good fit. In early sessions, we’re orienting to what’s happening in your system – noticing patterns, defenses, and capacities. Over time, we follow the thread of your experience, actively supporting things that have been stuck or held back to move in their own way, at their own pace.

Is this like traditional talk therapy?

Not really. While we may talk, the focus isn’t on analyzing your experience or figuring things out. It’s about feeling, noticing, and allowing. Instead of trying to make sense of things with the mind, we work directly with the body, the nervous system, and experience as it arises in the here and now.

How long does this take?

It depends on what you’re working with and what you want from the process. Some people notice shifts after just a few sessions; others choose to work longer to deepen the process. There’s no set timeline – healing and integration happen in their own way, in their own time.

How do I know if this is right for me?

If something about this resonates with you, it’s worth exploring. This work is for people who are curious, open to feeling their experience more fully, and ready to engage with what arises. If you’re not sure, I offer a free consultation to see if it feels like a good fit.