Somatic Sessions

Somatic therapies help us connect with and understand our body, mind and emotions. Instead of focusing on reliving traumatic events, we explore the sensations that arise in the body when recalling a memory. By staying present with these sensations, we allow them to unfold, transform and reach a natural completion, guided by our curiosity.

Somatics isn’t just about addressing trauma or discomfort; it’s also about noticing what feels good. By inviting in “glimmers” (the opposite of triggers) — moments of safety, compassion, connection and healing — we create new neural pathways.

I help people build resilience by stabilizing
their overwhelmed nervous systems. This process allows their internal
guidance and natural resources to surface,  creating a greater capacity
for joy, connection, safety, and life- force energy.

I work from a body-oriented perspective, integrating Somatic
Experiencing®, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki and movement practices. I
have extensive experience supporting folks experiencing a wide variety
of symptoms, especially those with complex and developmental trauma.

Like many wellness professionals, I was drawn to the healing arts
through my own transformative exploration of somatics. Since the mid 90s
I have been studying leading edge embodiment practices, combining
techniques to support clients in their healing journeys.

As someone with lived experience of trauma, I understand that
embodying a vibrant life goes well beyond sheer willpower or a positive
mindset. Trauma lives in our tissues. To nurture resilience, we need to
tend to our souls kindly, delicately. This approach allows us to truly
reclaim our lives. I believe all of us can achieve this.

To learn more about me and the services I offer, please visit www.elizabethewanchuk.com.

Touch Therapies

Treatments take place on a massage table with the client fully clothed

Reiki is a system of hands-on energy healing. Treatments focus on balancing the body’s life-force energy.

Healing occurs on all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Special attention is paid to the chakras, energy centres in the body that are rich with nerve and blood plexis.

Treatments take place on a massage table with the client fully clothed. As with Craniosacral Therapy, my touch is light, subtle and still. Clients often drift off into th liminal space between sleep and consciousness.