“What makes Laura’s class unique is Laura. She is a spiritual guide, in the most authentic and humble sense of the word. She has a gift for creating community in which you can rediscover your light and glow brighter with others. Her fierce advocacy to trust your inner wisdom and persistent reminders to be gentle, move slowly, hold the pain lightly, and continuously explore what comfort could look like offer a pathway for approaching and expanding your edges with the self-kindness required. ”

“During a difficult time in my life, I found incredible support in Laura’s yoga classes, breath work and one on one somatic therapy sessions. Laura uses a gentle and patient style to guide each of us to discover our true self and find the power of self compassion and love. From Laura’s teachings, it became possible to shed the origin story that was not serving and move toward awareness, forgiveness and choice. I will always be grateful for the gifts of Laura’s wisdom.”

“I’ve been fortunate to experience Laura’s healing work through both her breathwork circles and individual somatic therapy sessions. I’m deeply and profoundly grateful for the space she holds and the compassion she embodies. Laura holds a level of presence and deep listening that goes way beyond non-judgment… it’s a total acceptance of what’s present, along with skillful facilitation, and this allows the depths of whatever needs to heal to safely emerge.

Laura’s taught me how to work with the breath in a way that had never really been accessible for me in the past… she has a level of mastery with this tool that allows even the most sensitive or traumatized nervous system to feel safe, supported, and challenged to expand and grow. She holds spaces for community and sharing in ways that are supportive, accepting, and inclusive and allow for the deep collective wisdom to arise… this is true healing at its best.”

“When I first discovered Laura’s somatic group I felt like I was at the end of my rope. My trauma and chronic illness felt like the center and controller of my life, and I could not see a way forward. My heart was crying out to be held; I could no longer walk through this dark labyrinth alone. Finding this group feels like a true blessing, gift, and privilege. Through this work I am reclaiming my body, my spirit, and my life.

There is an otherworldly aspect of trauma healing work; calling the soul back home is mysterious, often terrifying, and can even sometimes be playful and blissful. Laura is able to serve as a bridge to these vast dimensions with strength and grace. She teaches the scientific workings of trauma, the nervous system, and somatic healing to ground the group in a conceptual understanding. From there, more curiosity and trust is developed to open to the experiential and group processes. The space Laura holds with her words, presence, and intention make me feel safe enough to believe that healing is possible. We are given guidance to hold ourselves and each other in the group dynamic, which allows for the gift of being witnessed with others in our tender, shaky places.

This is unlike any other trauma therapy modality I’ve worked with. There is truly no hierarchy, no one telling you what to do, how to think, or how to heal. Laura’s approach to somatics is focused on relearning the language of our bodies. Our own inner healers emerge as we integrate sensations, memories, and symptoms. It is up to you how deeply or superficially you want to engage with the work. You will find the pace and amount you’re ready to digest. Deep emotional catharsis can happen, but more attention is given to slow, deep changes in the nervous system. We find more space in ourselves, inch by inch, so what’s stuck can move through us without being retraumatizing.

Over the last year participating in Laura’s somatics groups (as well as yoga and now breathwork circles), I have taken real steps in my healing. My trauma and my suffering still live in me, but I have so much more space in my system; it no longer feels like trauma is all I am. I feel courage as I walk through the dark spaces. I am creatively and spiritually engaged in a way I didn’t think was possible for me. I want my life! This healing is a miracle, and from the depths of my tender, growing, hurt, healing, painful, sacred heart, I thank Laura and the group members for walking with me.
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“Laura’s somatic groups are a great landing place for those who are looking to heal trauma at any step of the journey. A wonderful introduction to somatic therapy as these groups provide experiential learning that is both gentle and paradigm-shifting. In my experience, somatic therapy helped me to be aware of my body’s responses to trauma in real time; I am able to pause in moments of distress and think about the many somatic tools I have available to diffuse a sympathetic response while also being present with it. Shifting from being clutched by trauma responses to having input on my nervous system’s functioning was revolutionary for me. In working with these small moments, I was also healing something much larger, my ptsd. The most special aspect of being in a somatic group is seeing your cohort heal alongside and being held to do the same. I would highly recommend this work to anyone curious about somatic therapy or wanting to restore balance in the nervous system. This was my first experience in a therapy setting and I’m incredibly grateful for that. In the future, it will be a requirement that the healers and therapists I work with practice somatics. ”

“My experience with Laura’s Somatic Groups has been one of depth and incredible learning about myself. Laura holds a space of presence and lovingkindness. She is skilled in working with trauma, and supporting so many diverse individuals through their unique experience of the world. She has helped me personally to be more aware of my body and how it holds my past experiences, and working to titrate and pendulate between my own trauma vortexes and counter vortexes (you will understand this when you take the group!) I have and will continue to recommend this group to my friends. Her sliding scale offer of accessibility for this group also made this healing possible for me. Thank you Laura!”

“Laura is really invested in not only teaching but learning about her students in her classes. She truly wants to get to the root of what you are feeling. The beginning yoga class was a great back to basics and check in with myself. Many of times I didn’t want to come to class because of some reason or another but everytime I showed up, Laura was there with a welcoming smile and I immediately felt glad I showed up. ”

“Laura’s classes are deeply rooted in the idea of community and communication. She is a compassionate and wise teacher and makes a point of connecting with every student before class. Her classes have helped me so much over the years - not just with finding joy in movement but also making me a more aware, balanced, and grounded person. Her style of teaching and leading yoga is truly special.”

“I love Laura’s yoga classes.  They’re just what I need to keep me grounded, and to get my blood and oxygen flowing!

Laura’s classes are very open and friendly, very welcoming to new people, and comfortable for the “regulars.” ”

“The healing starts with my commitment to myself on days when I take Laura’s yoga class. Positive anticipation fuels my efficiency as I wrap up my work day on time, drive home, and clear space for a candle and yoga mat. When I see the faces of classmates and Laura on my Zoom screen I remember how special Laura is. Her presence is like fresh air. She brings deep understanding of yoga asanas and breathing techniques.

First comes a brief, casual community conversation, then special requests for class themes, then good music and great pranayama, yoga, and meditative awareness instruction. Finally we end with mellow goodbyes.

Laura’s Friday evening yoga class helps me release the physical and emotional tension of my workweek and shift my mind to a more conscious track.”

“I have been taking yoga from Laura (off & on) for over 15 years. Laura brings a deep understanding of yoga & a unique spiritual wisdom to her classes that I have not found in other yoga classes. She is passionate about helping people increase their awareness of their bodies both physically & mentally. Laura’s classes are very welcoming, filled with people of different ages & different levels of experience. Her style is one of an open, non-judgmental instructor who sincerely wants her “students” to experience yoga on many levels. Because she has such a broad knowledge of yoga including breathing & meditation, her classes never feel boring. Instead, a sense of accomplishment is felt in just “looking within” oneself while attempting to embrace life with a more peaceful outlook. I definitely feel a sense of calmness after doing Laura’s yoga classes & feel fortunate to be part of her yoga community.”

“Laura’s hypnosis classes are insightful, powerful, and life changing! The online group is so supportive and welcoming, and the written/recorded materials are SO valuable.

I have had some conflicts with scheduling for the live Zoom portion of the sessions, but even so, I have been able to keep up with the group through all of the materials that Laura provides. Between the zoom recordings, the hypnosis tapes, and the workbook content, I found that the class was still SO impactful - even without the live component. I highly recommend it to anyone, even if you can’t make any of the listed dates or aren’t into “group” classes. You can work with the tools on your own…and you’ll want to!

The morning practice I’ve cultivated through these sessions with Laura has completely changed my daily perspective. The sleep hypnosis recordings have gifted me with deeper, more restful sleep. I’m so grateful and excited to keep exploring and learning more through these classes and hypnosis!”