I was on Dr. Phil twice. But nothing changed…until I worked in Somatic Healing. Shandra has been a literal godsend! After 2 years of extreme physical illness, 1 year of extreme mental illness, 9 months in an intense trauma therapy, counselors, psychiatrists & meds due to childhood sexual abuse… I knew I needed “something” else. After many recommendations I began working with Shandra. She greatly opened up my confidence, creativity, emotions, & understanding in just 4 sessions.
Vanessa
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Somatic Healing & Coaching client
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Somatic Healing in Melbourne, FL
What is somatic healing?
Somatic healing is a bottom‑up approach—meaning we work with the body’s signals, sensations, breath, and nervous system states to create safety and regulation first. From there, we can gently unwind patterns like hypervigilance, shutdown, people‑pleasing, chronic tension, and emotional reactivity.
In sessions, you’ll be guided to slow down, track what’s happening inside, and build the skills to meet stress differently—without forcing, fixing, or bypassing. This work is especially supportive if you’ve tried talk therapy, mindset work, or “pushing through,” and still feel stuck.
Get Somatic Coaching for:
- Anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout
- Feeling disconnected, numb, or “not like yourself”
- Chronic stress patterns and nervous system dysregulation
- Trauma history (including developmental or relational trauma)
- High sensitivity/empath overwhelm
- Difficulty resting, sleeping, or turning your mind off
- Wanting more confidence, clarity, and grounded action
Somatic healing is different
If you’re high-functioning on the outside but anxious, overwhelmed, shut down, or exhausted on the inside, your body may be asking for a different kind of support. Somatic healing and coaching helps you work with your nervous system (not against it) so change can finally stick—emotionally, physically, and relationally.
At Embodied Healing Center, we offer somatic healing and coaching in Melbourne, FL with options for in-person and virtual sessions. Many of our clients (including healers, entrepreneurs, and highly sensitive people) come in because they’ve tried talk therapy, mindset work, or “pushing through,” yet they still feel stuck. Together, we slow down, listen to what your body is communicating, and build the capacity for safety, clarity, and grounded action.
Serving Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, and Viera.
Client-led, body-led sessions
- Your body holds wisdom: We follow what’s true for you in real time, not a one‑size‑fits‑all script.
- Trauma‑informed care: We prioritize safety, consent, and pacing. Your system leads—we don’t force breakthroughs.
- Science + soul: We blend nervous system education with deep presence, so you understand what’s happening and feel supported while it shifts.
- Lasting change: Relief matters—but we also focus on integration: skills and practices you can use between sessions so progress continues.
Meet Our Somatic Healing Expert
Shandra offers limited in-person sessions and online/virtual coaching programs and services. You can learn more about somatic healing and coaching, take a course or get certified in Somatic Coaching by visiting her personal website.
20+
Years experience
100+
Trauma-informed
1:1
In-person sessions
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Virtual therapy sessions
Somatic Healing FAQ
What is somatic healing?
A body-first approach: we work with sensation, breath and your nervous system to build a sense of safety before anything else. From there, patterns like chronic tension, shutdown and people-pleasing can start to soften. Somatic healing can be client-led or coach-led through dialogue. That means we can work only with the sensations that arise during a session, or Shandra can coach through processing or resolution using body sensations as the foundation. There really are no limits to what somatic healing can mean for each person and each session.
How is somatic healing different from talk therapy?
Talk therapy works mostly with thoughts and stories; somatic healing starts with what your body is doing right now. Many clients use both. This is somatic coaching, not mental health treatment, and it doesn’t replace care from a licensed therapist.
What happens in a session?
You’re guided to slow down, notice what’s happening inside and build skills to meet stress differently. Sessions may include breathwork, gentle touch, vagus nerve stimulation, dialogue (with or without coaching methods) or craniosacral work. You stay fully clothed. Sessions run 60 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the session you choose.
Do I have to talk about my past?
No. You share as much or as little as you want. The body leads. The mind follows.
Can I do somatic healing virtually?
Yes. Sessions are available in person at our Melbourne wellness center or virtually, wherever you are.
Is somatic healing available near Palm Bay, Rockledge or Viera?
Yes. Our Melbourne wellness center is a short drive from all three, and virtual sessions work from anywhere.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
We always try. Most cards can be used, but we can’t guarantee yours will be accepted. We don’t accept insurance.