Somatic Therapy

Accessing the healing wisdom of the body

What is Somatic Experiencing™?

Somatic therapies connect the mind and body. We store stress and the symptoms of depression and anxiety in our nervous system. During our sessions, we'll practice "somatic literacy" or learn the ways our body wisdom provides mental, physical, and spiritual ease to heal trauma.

Click here to read an article from the NYT about Somatic Experiencing™

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A Gift

I have multiple sclerosis. For me, that means every day I wake up with pain and fatigue. This simple practice shifts my morning immediately.

Please join me!

Offerings

Private Sessions

Our sessions will be different than traditional talk therapy. Using Somatic Experiencing™, Jungian psychology, and the shamanic traditions of our ancestors, we'll explore the trauma trapped in your system. Working with your unique nervous system, we help your psyche and soma, or soul and body, return to wholeness.

In addition to traditional somatic sessions, Somatic Touch/Reiki/Acupressure treatments are also available.

Authentic Movement practices are also available.

1-hour Somatic or Reiki Session
$150

I do not take insurance. Sometimes, I have openings for sliding scale clients.

Those with chronic illness, students, and veterans have priority for sliding scale fees.

There is a 24-hour cancellation policy.

Please let me know at least 24 hours before our scheduled appointment if you will not be able to attend. If I'm provided with less than 24-hour notice, you will be charged for a full session.

Financial Help

I don't take insurance, however, I do offer a discounted package called "5 for 4". You pay for 4 sessions, $600, and then schedule 5 sessions.

This offer is limited for purchase twice a year. After two packages are used up, we return to the hourly rate of $150 per session hour.

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“Dr. Elyne is a miracle worker! After our first session, a psychosomatic symptom that had plagued me for decades cleared up. She has years of experience, and I'm always impressed by her knowledge, expertise and compassion. She is highly recommended to anyone interested in deep healing work.”

Loulou E.

Writing

When My Body Falls Down, Live Oak Holds Me:
Accessing Psyche through Authentic Movement

In this Authentic Movement (AM) piece, I share dance as medicine.

The choreographed movements were inspired by previous AM and dance explorations. The Live Oak is a beloved tree in New Orleans, called the Tree of Life.

The Tree of Life stood as Witness and anchoring center for me as I alchemized my symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

The medicine happens between the Mover and Witness. You as Witness hold the space for healing in the Mover.

After you witness this piece, I would love to hear what you sensed in your body and psyche as you watched.

Send me a note on the contact page if you'd like to share your impressions.

Read the full article

About Dr. Elyne

Elyne Selu, PhD, SEP, is a somatic therapist, author, and teacher who combines neuropsychology, Jungian psychology, and dance therapy with ancient medicine practices.

Dr. Elyne's journey with multiple sclerosis led her to find ways to listen more closely to her body. By doing so, she was able to heal long held patterns of trauma from her system.

Her research into chronic illness and trauma showed that those who develop a more loving and attuned relationship with their bodies and symptoms discovered physical ease, clear thinking, and an authentic sense of self.

Here is a link to a journal article by Dr. Elyne about her research into multiple sclerosis and Authentic Movement.

"My practice aligns more with a curandera or village healer as much as it does with Western psychotherapy. Trauma is a soul loss. Resolving your trauma brings your soul back home to your body. For many, resolving trauma can feel transcendent."