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Founder’s Story

The work that I perform requires a level of openness from my clients, so it’s only fair that I show the same vulnerability. Right? I wasn’t always doing this work. On paper, 2016 to 2020 looked like the dream. I was in the business world, running a team of 12, and competing in CrossFit. My body looked healthy, I was consistent, and in a welcomed cliche, I had built a life that I had always dreamed of. One domino fell, and it exposed every piece of myself that was unresolved

Ryan Autumn

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Myofascial Release and the Nervous System: Why Your Body Holds Tension

When Your Body Feels Stuck Some tension feels surface-level. It responds to stretching, movement, or a good workout. It comes and goes. But other tension feels different. It’s deeper, more persistent, and harder to access. It can feel like your body is holding itself in place, tight, guarded, or restricted in a way that doesn’t fully release. This is often where the fascial system comes into play. What Is Fascia? Fascia is a web of connective tissue that surrounds and support

Ryan Autumn

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Somatic Experiencing for Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain Without Clear Answers If you’ve found your way here, you’ve likely been searching for answers for quite a while. Most find this work after trying other doctors or modalities that helped, but didn’t fully resolve what they’re dealing with. Physical therapy, chiropractic, and medication may bring temporary relief, yet something is still nagging. Sometimes scans come back clear, but the pain is still there. Other times, surgery is presented as the only option, but

Ryan Autumn

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Childhood Trauma: What Happens When Early Wounds Live in the Body

Childhood trauma doesn’t just live in memory or thought. It often lives in the nervous system, changing how we respond to stress, relationships, and even our own internal sensations. Understanding this can help make sense of reactions that otherwise feel confusing or frustrating, and it creates a more compassionate framework for healing. Many people come to somatic therapy because something in their day-to-day life feels off, even if they can’t fully explain why. It might lo

Ryan Autumn

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Somatic Massage for Anxiety and Depression

So much of mental health treatment centers on thoughts, emotions, and insight. Somatic massage therapy begins somewhere different: with the body. Many of my clients feel anxious without always knowing why. They carry a quiet heaviness they cannot seem to shake, or feel disconnected, even when there is no apparent problem. Many have explored counseling therapy or other forms of support, yet still sense that something deeper remains unresolved. What becomes clear again and agai

Ryan Autumn

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a man walking his child into nature for nervous system regulation

Trauma in the Body: How Childhood Experiences Shape the Nervous System

Trauma healing is rarely linear, and for many people, the body holds onto more than we realize. This article is about how our childhood experiences shape our nervous system and how somatic therapy offers an option toward regulation, embodiment, and genuine safety. Understanding the body’s memory When we think of childhood trauma, we often imagine memories or events, but trauma is as much a physiological imprint as a psychological one. Research on Adverse Childhood Experience

Ryan Autumn

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doing somatic yoga in the sun to feel body sensations

Understanding SIBAM: A Return to the Body

This article is about language, whether it's the words we choose to speak to ourselves or the way we explain our experience in a session. Ask 100 people what "somatics," "sensation," and "presence" mean, and you'll get 100 different responses. “Working with the body” or “processing through sensation.” Most of us have an idea of what it means to sense or feel, but we may be missing a deeper level of experience. The body can use this disconnection as a way to dull pain, avoid

Ryan Autumn

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Massage for Parkinson’s Disease: How Somatic Therapy Supports Movement and Relief

1: Understanding Parkinson’s and the Role of Bodywork Parkinson’s disease affects more than movement, influencing every part of a person’s daily life. Tremors, stiffness, and changes in balance or coordination can make it harder to feel comfortable in one’s own body. Over time, this can lead to chronic tension, anxiety, and even a sense of disconnection from the body’s natural rhythms. Medical massage therapy offers a gentle, supportive way to help manage these challenges. T

Ryan Autumn

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