Testimonials on Somatic Therapy
“Colleen has been a vital pillar in my journey in preparing for and then entering motherhood. During my pregnancy she supported me and held space for me, to journey from a place of fear and self doubt, to a place of celebration and self respect. Postpartum, she has held space for me to not only show up as a confident and proud new mother but also as a new alive women and individual.
Colleen has a gift for giving me her full attention and showing up for me in a way that has led me to show up for myself.
My time working with Colleen has been one of the most precious and memorable gift I have ever granted myself."
- Emma Heinstein, Vernon, Canada BC
Working with Colleen has been an absolute pleasure of a learning experience. She creates a safe and contained space in which we mutually explore whatever I bring to the session. We touched on issues which felt impossible to tackle on my own and with Colleen's guidance and support I have been able to address so much in a way where my nervous system is also resourced. Through this work I have learned that it can be safe to reach out and ask for help when I need it. Our sessions are a constant reminder that I am capable of resourcing myself, and each session includes many tools that actually make this possible for me. Working with Colleen has been a huge help and support for me in a very challenging year, and I warmly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn how to better support themselves in their life.
-Merav, Jerusalem, Israel
Colleen holds space in a deeply non-judgmental way and really helped me come into my own power and clarity about the topics we dove into. She is able to go deep and navigate depth in a powerful way while also holding profound space for you to come to your own power and peace. She is an incredible listener and gives amazing feedback. She seems to know the right questions to ask. I deeply honor the work she does, and the spaces she creates. I highly recommend working with her.
- Serafina, Victoria, British Columbia
Working with Colleen was absolutely essential for me during my pregnancy and postpartum. Colleen guided me from the very early stages of my pregnancy, through labor, all the way into postpartum. She was there for me whenever I needed her. She helped me to move away from a previous gynecological traumatic experience and created within me a safe, healthy understanding of my body’s needs. I felt empowered every step of the way throughout my entire pregnancy. Colleen showed me how to understand my body on a deeper level. I was able to give birth to our daughter with my body and mind fully present, without fear and with full trust in my baby’s wisdom to birth as well as that of my body. Thanks to Colleen my labor was the greatest and most profound experience of my life.
- Slávka, Vienna, Austria
“I was thinking of you and I was thinking how inspirational you are. I’m really glad I met you and especially in a time in my life where I needed your energy and knowledge. I didn’t know exactly in the moment but looking back you really inspired me and I want to thank you for that! When I was pregnant and I was going through a lot of not so pleasant things, it was your yoga classes and meeting you where I started to find my strength. Women like you have really helped guide me on a path that I’m glad I took"
— Kyla Maria, Vancouver BC