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integrative somatics


online + in-person in asheville, nc

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I know how exhausting it feels to just get by... you deserve the time, space, and support to move from surviving to thriving - in your body, relationships, life.

I offer somatic therapy, a way of approaching your symptoms, struggles, or stress that goes beyond just talking about it and feel better for doing so.

In our work together, we gently work with the deeper dynamics and root causes and create the time, space, and conditions for something new to emerge - not by forcing change working with the wisdom within you to nurture deep and lasting change that you can see and feel.

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  • WHAT IS SOMATIC THERAPY?

    SOMA is a greek word that translates to the living body.

    Somatic therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy to explore not just what you think about whats happening, but more importantly how you experience your symptoms, struggles, and stressors. We attune to emotions, sensations, gestures, and movements of body and breath as they arise and often reveal the oppressed or overlooked information and insights that support true healing. We’ll work together to address and understand the root causes and support deep, lasting change from the inside out.

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  • You might be here if:

    You’re capable, responsible, and often overwhelmed

    You have a hard time slowing down, even when you want to

    You feel disconnected from yourself or your body

    You find yourself reacting in ways you don’t like or fully understand

    You’ve done a lot of thinking and reflecting… but still feel stuck

    You want to feel more like yourself again

    If that’s you, you’re broken and you are not alone.

  • Over time, this work can support you in:

    Feeling confident and capable or handling life’s challenges

    Being able to relax and rest without guilt or discomfort

    Feeling more connected to yourself

    Responding in intentional and aligned ways instead of reacting

    Trusting yourself more

    Feeling more grounded and present in everyday moments

    Feeling more present in your life and relationships

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“The body has been designed to renew itself through continuous self-correction. These same principles also apply to the healing of psyche, spirit, and soul.”

― Peter A. Levine

  • certified practitioner of


    Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
    Somatic Attachment Therapy
    Gottman Couples Therapy
    Somatic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    Somatic Stress Release
    Somatic Parts Work
    Authentic Relating
    Embodied Conflict Resolution & Transformation
    Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions

in their words

client testimonials

“Gillian helped me reconnect with myself and find direction in what my body was asking for. Her expertise and guidance blew me away. She guided me to understand the language and wisdom of MY body in a way that I would have struggled to do on my own.“

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“Gillian is patient, kind, and nonjudgmental. I felt safe, held, seen and heard. She helped me pinpoint what my most pressing needs are and find the clarity within that I needed to start taking small but powerful actions toward honoring and fulfilling my deepest needs and desires”

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“Working with Gillian I was able to not only gain clarity around my basic needs, but to cultivate body awareness and listen and attune to what I inherently know I need to thrive.”

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“Working with Gillian has helped me deeply restore a sense of balance in my energy, in my body and in my life.”

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“Gillian's warm and inviting presence makes the experience not only educational but also emotionally nurturing.”

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“Gillian is authentic, present, intuitive and welcoming in her approach to understand where you are and what you are wanting to explore. I felt supported and encouraged to let go and feel my way through our sessions, easily surrendering to the process and her guidance.”

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“Gillian exhibits an ability to hold space for people and to allow them to be heard and seen without judgment, her compassion is palatable”

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“Gillian is incredibly knowledgeable of the subject, compassionate with her clients, and very engaging”

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“Gillian has an ability to create a safe space for people to learn and express. She brings a beautiful mix of vulnerability and sharing while maintaining a level of leadership and guidance”

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“The way Gillian articulates herself is very clear and lovely. she has a calm, gentle energy, but there is clearly a spark and passion that is reflected in the way she shares and facilitates her work”

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“Gillian has an ability to facilitate a deeply personal experience while also being attuned to and tending to the collective experience of a group”

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