Somatic Alchemy
A whole-self approach
Somatic Experiencing & Feldenkrais Practioner
Body-Based, Trauma-Informed Therapy
Tanya Wishlove, MTC, SEP, GCFP
“Sometimes the missing piece isn’t more insight—
but rather, including the nervous system in the process.”
Let’s Connect.
-Tanya starts with a free 15-minute consultation for all prospective clients, to see if it is the right fit.
Sometimes we recognize a pattern long before we understand it.
You may notice yourself returning to familiar emotional, relational, or physical experiences—despite insight, effort, or years of trying to understand.
Perhaps:
certain symptoms keep returning
relationship dynamics repeat
anxiety, tension, or overwhelm continue to surface
something feels unresolved, even if it’s difficult to name
This work invites us to include more of the whole self in the process —particularly the nervous system and body, where many experiences are held outside conscious awareness.
Trauma lives in the nervous system—not in the event.
Symptoms like anxiety, depression, chronic tension, and physical discomfort often arise from unprocessed survival energy held in the nervous system and body.
That’s why telling the story doesn’t always bring relief—and can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Through Somatic Experiencing, Tanya helps you gently track your body’s sensations and nervous system responses, supporting the release and integration of stored survival patterns while restoring a greater sense of balance, connection, and ease.
Attentive. Gentle. Deeply attuned
Tanya describes herself as attentive, and this quality is often felt early in the work together.
Sessions may include:
tracking body sensations and nervous system responses
noticing patterns in what is present - and what may be missing
gentle awareness and regulation practices
subtle shifts in breath, posture, movement, or impulse
trauma-informed touch work, when appropriate, and with explicit consent
The work follows the nervous system carefully and collaboratively, supporting integration at a pace that feels manageable and sustainable.
You may be a good fit for this work if:
You’ve done therapy before, but still feel stuck
Your anxiety or stress shows up physically in your body
You live with chronic tension, pain, or fatigue
You feel disconnected, numb, or overwhelmed
You want a slower, more grounded approach to healing
You’re curious about body-based therapies
Specialties:
A gentle, movement-based practice that improves awareness, mobility, and nervous system function—helping reduce tension and increase ease in the body.
Somatic Experiencing
A body-based approach to trauma healing developed by Dr. Peter Levine. SE supports the nervous system to gently release stored survival energy and restore regulation.
Experience & Training:
After completing Somatic Experiencing (SE), Tanya continued her post-graduate somatic training with Kathy Kain and Steve Terrell, including:
Touch Training for Trauma Therapists
Somatic Resilience and Regulation: Early Trauma
In 2024, she completed the 4-year Feldenkrais Teacher Training program and is now a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.
Ready to experience a different approach to healing?
If you’re curious whether this approach is the right fit for you, you’re welcome to begin with a conversation.