Play, rest, & connection for collective liberation
Somatic Occupational Therapy--
practicing power-with:
self & community
nature & the collective
the great mystery
About Studer Somatics
What is somatics?
Why occupational therapy?
Why occupational therapy?
Somatics means “of the body”; the ancient knowing of our cells, fascia, bones, bone marrow, blood, lymph, internal tides, & more— of how to be our unique & collective humanity.
There is no “goal” for somatic sessions,— your system is the guide. Often, folks want to feel more restful, playful, and connected to themselves and others, which
Somatics means “of the body”; the ancient knowing of our cells, fascia, bones, bone marrow, blood, lymph, internal tides, & more— of how to be our unique & collective humanity.
There is no “goal” for somatic sessions,— your system is the guide. Often, folks want to feel more restful, playful, and connected to themselves and others, which can happen when difficulty is metabolized through relational somatic work together in sessions & with the natural world.
We create capacity for feeling unfamiliar or uncomfortable sensations by connecting to resource throughout the session to create a sense of “safe-enough”. This supports the body in processing more intense emotional charge and sensations, and supports a new experience of being in the world in your day to day life. We consider pervasive systems of harm as they relate to the difficulty and distress we may face in our day-to-day lives, and the impact of these systems on different bodies as they move through the world.
Every somatic session is different depending on what’s present for you in the moment, and what resources may be available in the field. When we are together in session, I am listening for your inherent healing blueprint and capacity, inviting awareness to sensation and physiology, inviting resource to support intensity, and guiding intensity towards completion or more safety. You always have the choice to say “no”, “that’s not quite it”, or “not right now” to any invitations, offerings, or reflections in sessions.
Why occupational therapy?
Why occupational therapy?
Why occupational therapy?
“The work of life”, our daily occupations, are what make up our days, routines, & so many moments of our lives. Working in every setting of traditional occupational therapy provides me with a unique lens on our lifespans, the importance of play & meaning across life stages, and a love for the intensity of the whole human experience. The m
“The work of life”, our daily occupations, are what make up our days, routines, & so many moments of our lives. Working in every setting of traditional occupational therapy provides me with a unique lens on our lifespans, the importance of play & meaning across life stages, and a love for the intensity of the whole human experience. The majority of my occupational therapy career has been spent in the ICU and in home health settings, with varied experience in standard hospital settings, rehab facilities, pediatrics, and long term care. Occupational therapy focuses on accessing “occupations” (meaningful activity) more independently or more easefully. These can include rest, play, ADL’s (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility), and IADL’s (pet care, meal making/planning, driving, laundry, dishes, shopping, cleaning, medication management).
I love to guide you in unearthing your own healing capacity: you know your body better than anyone else. Much of the healing capacity we build in sessions can serve to support better sleep, more access to hobbies and creative energy, and more stability for life’s daily tasks (occupations)
All folks deserve dignity, choice, agency, trust, and care in their healing journey, and my work serves to bring more ease, play, rest, and connection to the relationship you have with yourself, your beloveds, and the natural world.
Somatic occupational therapy is often a modality used in addition to medical care and/or traditional psychotherapy, & can address:
- chronic pain
- acute injuries
- life transitions (divorce, marriage, new child, new education, etc)
- new or ongoing medical diagnoses
- inner voice reshaping
- inner adult/inner child work and reparenting
- accessing creativity & play
- cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, and autoimmune changes throughout the lifespan
Offerings
Why occupational therapy?
Offerings
Somatic occupational therapy sessions, 60 min, 1:1 and in groups, & in the community locally through home health agencies (Lisjan/Miwok/Ohlone unceded territory, East Bay, CA).
Sliding scale pricing $150-$350/session, (true cost: $250) with 2 solidarity spaces available for low or no-cost sessions (priority to marginalized folks for solid
Somatic occupational therapy sessions, 60 min, 1:1 and in groups, & in the community locally through home health agencies (Lisjan/Miwok/Ohlone unceded territory, East Bay, CA).
Sliding scale pricing $150-$350/session, (true cost: $250) with 2 solidarity spaces available for low or no-cost sessions (priority to marginalized folks for solidarity sessions).
Studer Somatics is not contracted with insurance (other than referrals through home health agencies), and a Superbill can be provided to you to submit for insurance reimbursement (for Somatic OT in CA). HSA and FSA are also eligible to be used for sessions. Rebecca is licensed as an OTR/L (Occupational Therapist) in California, and can see Somatic Coaching clients in any state. Somatic Coaching does not have Superbill availability.
Please refer to the “green bottle” method (Alexis J Cunningfolk) to determine where you might fall on the sliding scale (link below)
Studer Somatics is rooted in the lineages of Somatic Abolitionism (Resmaa Menakem), Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine), Alchemical Alignment (Bridgit Viskins), and the profession of Occupational Therapy.
Somatic ancestors & influences include (and are not limited to): bell hooks, Audre Lorde, Toni Morrison, Angela Davis, Prentis Hemphill, adrienne maree brown, Toshi Reagon, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Harriet Tubman, Assata Shakur, Joanna Macy, Mary Oliver, & bodies of water, mineral, fire, earth, and nature (all living and non-living beings)
Studer Somatics is rooted in disability justice & related practices, and recognizes the ongoing SARS-COV-2 (covid-19) pandemic. Rebecca takes ongoing airborne-aware precautions and encourages the centering of our most marginalized kin— people of the global majority (BIPOC), disabled, trans, & chronically ill folks.
Ongoing (weekly) transmission information: