07/15/2026
As somatic breath and movement coach, I do a lot of trauma release work.
The body holds so many emotions in the fascia, and when we give it permission, gentleness and time, we can release it, raising our frequency and allowing us to connect with our highest self. I use guided imagery, Reiki drumming and sound healing as well as Qi Gong and movement therapies combined with breath techniques.
And for those who don't know about fascia:
The fascia is a continuous web of connective tissue that surrounds and connects every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel, and organ in the body. It's much more than "packing material." It is supplied with sensory nerve endings and is constantly communicating with the brain about tension, movement, pressure, and body position.
As these sensory nerve endings respond to physical stress, injury, and emotionally significant experiences, they can influence patterns of tension, posture, movement, and protective muscular holding—a feeling many of my clients describe as being "stuck."
When we experience chronic stress, injury, or trauma, our bodies often develop protective patterns such as tightness, restricted movement, changes in breathing, and muscular guarding. The memories themselves aren't necessarily stored in the fascia like "files in a cabinet," but the body's responses to past experiences can be expressed through the fascial system, making it feel as though the body is "holding onto" the experience.
As we gently release tension through breath, mindful movement, Qi Gong, massage, and other somatic or body-centered therapies, people sometimes notice emotions, memories, or insights naturally arising and releasing. When we add affirmations or affirmative prayer (Spiritual Mind Treatment), we are also inviting the mind and body to let go of old patterns and create space for healing.
From an energetic perspective, I view the fascia as a highly sensitive communication network. Because it surrounds and connects everything in the body while communicating with the nervous system, it may also serve as a bridge between our physical body and our subtle energy field. When we shift our energy through breath, movement, intention, and other healing practices, the fascial system often responds by softening, allowing greater ease, freedom of movement, and a deeper sense of energetic flow throughout the whole body.