In a world that often pulls us away from our bodies and inner wisdom, Somatic Movement Dance Therapy (SMDT) offers a way home — a return to embodied presence, creative expression, and compassionate connection.

When my clients experience the essential role that breath awareness plays in managing their anxiety and trauma, they are often suprised that something so simple can make such a big impact on how they feel. Let’s explore some of the reasons why.

“Somatic” originates from the Greek word “sōma,” which evolved to mean ‘the body living in its wholeness,’ – an integrated state of being where all aspects of the self—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—are harmoniously connected and functioning in alignment.