Somatic Personal Coaching

Personal Coaching: In Greater Depth

Please read about Somatics, the methodology, and who I work with here. Through this work, you can expect to feel better equipped to meet your daily challenges, to be in greater choice and consent, and to embody your values.

In a personal context, you may work towards somatic goals such as: 

  • navigate challenges in relationships (family, friend, romantic, etc.)

  • deepen in your purpose

  • allow greater joy, connection, & pleasure in your life

  • expand your possibilities

  • process challenging emotions (e.g. grief, rage)

  • build capacity & skills for action

  • generate moods & resilience

Sessions Overview

To move through the Arc of Transformation, I work with clients for ten 60-minute sessions minimum. This is to hold the rigor of the theory in moving through somatic awareness, somatic opening, and somatic practices. This transformation takes time, new skill and committed practice. Sessions typically start off weekly for a few sessions as we gain momentum, and then move into every two weeks, lasting about 4 months. For greater impact, in between sessions, I encourage clients to practice the new practices to facilitate lasting and sustainable change.

In each of our sessions, we’ll figure out what you’d like to focus on, then likely engage in a partner somatic practice, and close out with learnings. I may also include bodywork, song, or ritual into our sessions if this is something you would like.

It’s a beautiful and transformative process! Read more below.

  • Location & Access

    IN-PERSON: My office is in the living room of my old beautiful home located near downtown Ann Arbor (pictured above), where we may also use my backyard or back deck if relevant. If you are local, I request that we have all sessions in-person to deepen the practices, with exceptions for travel or illness, when we can hold sessions over Zoom if able.

    VIRTUAL: For those outside of the Ann Arbor area, I’d love to work with you! I offer sessions over Zoom and the practices can work well through this format as well. Please know that I can have clients from anywhere .

    ACCESS: My house includes 2 steps up to get in and the bathroom is on the 2nd floor. My cat, Buddy, loves to visit clients (with consent) which can be a beautiful addition to the experience, though unfortunately would not be a good fit if you’re severely allergic to cats (unless you’re able and would like to wear a mask). Please reach out with any questions.

  • Cost & Pricing

    COST: I offer a sliding scale option of $85-$175/session as a principle of economic justice. This covers the time in session, as well as any resources I send you outside of our time together. The actual cost of the session is $130, however I offer the scale to support those with less financial access, and to encourage those with more to “pay it forward” for others. By having more clients, I can also keep the scale more accessible. Since I don’t offer therapy, I cannot accept insurance.

    As a SELF-EMPLOYED person, I have to pay for health insurance, emergency planning, business expenses, professional development, time-off, taxes, etc. myself, so the cost may be higher than if I were cushioned by an institution. I know it can be incredibly hard to decide how to spend one’s money; thank you for considering me - I truly believe you won’t regret it.

    SELF-ASSESSMENT: I will not ask how you selected your amount; I offer this Green Bottle tool by Alexis J. Cunningfolk as a way to determine where you fall.

  • Starting & More

    TO START: Please book a no-charge 20-30 min Exploratory Call so that we can connect to see if it’s a good fit. You’re welcome to ask me more questions about somatics, myself, or my practice during that time, and I’d love to hear a bit more about your intention and curiosity for what you’re looking for. Please do check out these pages in advance of our time: Somatics, About, Lineages. Thank you!

    SCHEDULING: Once we’ve connected through a Call and decided to move forward, I’ll have you schedule your consistent session times - starting off weekly, then bi-weekly. You’ll be charged 24 hours after your session.

    CANCELLATION POLICY: Due to being self-employed and need for financial sustainability, I have a 24-hour cancellation policy unless there is an emergency which we’d determine together; I’ll charge for the full session if the session is missed.

    The booking link is below!

What Clients Are Saying…

"I have had such tremendous personal growth in my work with Anna. Sometimes it can feel easier to ignore what our bodies are trying to tell us but by being more connected to my mind and body through this somatics work, I've been able to heal, grieve, and be more present and alive with my family, friends, and my colleagues." — L.B.

“Anna’s sessions were like drinking a warm cup of tea, always leaving me more relaxed and centered than when I arrived! Anna is skilled at thoughtfully holding space while gently offering hands-on practices for deepening somatic awareness. Learning how to resource somatic practices in conflict was particularly helpful. And it was so clarifying to identify my core values and commitments and center those in our work together. Anna’s attuned guidance created an authentic, safe and positive space from which to explore and learn.” — L.U.