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Somatic Strength Class Hello Friends! This one's for the ladies..... My New class, Somatic Strength, is about strength from the inside out. As we (women) move through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, our bodies begin to change. We naturally lose muscle mass and strength as we age, making strength training increasingly important for maintaining strong muscles and bones, supporting our metabolism (yes it helps boost it!) improving balance and helping us stay active and i

Do you come first? Last? or Somewhere in between? Hi! In one of my sessions this week with a coaching client, we were discussing how often we put ourselves first. I know, for me, my needs were always last on the list, if at all. I grew up a people pleaser, the problem solver, and didn't really know a whole lot about who I was, or what I wanted. These traits are typical for trauma survivors. I knew I started to make some progress when I started to get to know myself, what was

The Somatic buzz word... Hello Friends! As I entered my 50's a few years ago, I expected a few things. I expected to notice effects of changing hormones, and perhaps the slowing of my metabolism. What I didn't expect, was an increasing muscle weakness, increasing fatigue, and tighter muscles and connective tissue. To be honest, this came as a surprise! Can any of you relate? This sent me on yet another research path, and I have learned so much. As we age, we start to feel