My name is Caroldean Jude, I am a Somatic Trauma Therapist and have certifications as a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Transforming Touch® Practitioner,  and as an Internal Family Systems® Therapist.

Somatic Therapy is a very effective method for treating anxiety and depression.

Anxiety

Is your body struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, or panic? Think of it like a car engine running too high, unable to slow down and rest. To restore balance, we need to help the nervous system settle into a normal state.

If you constantly keep your foot on the “gas,” your body diverts energy away from essential functions like circulation, hormone regulation, and digestion, forcing it into overdrive. Over time, this takes a toll—leading to potential cardiac issues, digestive problems, and chronic muscle tension.

Depression

When you’re depressed, it’s like driving with the brake on—your energy is drained, and your body feels frozen. Under the hood, your system struggles as the gas tries to engage while the brake remains pressed. Your body fights to return to a normal state, but if the brake stays on too long, you start grinding your gears, burning excessive energy just to function. Eventually, you may feel exhausted and disconnected, moving through life in a fog. Ironically, others might see you as the “calm” one in a crisis, unaware that you’re simply running on empty.

Prolonged stress of this kind can take a toll on your body, leading to digestive issues like IBS and SIBO, chronic fatigue, and even autoimmune disorders. Recognizing this cycle is the first step toward releasing the brake and restoring balance.

My approach to using Somatic Therapy:

Somatic means “relating to the body”.  Somatic therapy employs therapeutic touch to support internal organs, particularly the adrenal glands and the brain stem (the gateways to the nervous system), helping the body achieve balance and reduce stress. This method promotes healing by addressing tension and encouraging settling in the nervous system, leading to improved well-being. Clients often feel more grounded, calm, and connected to their bodies, enhancing both physical and emotional health for a more balanced mind-body connection.

Contact me for a 20 minute free consultation.
 
Located out of Kelowna, BC, I provide in-person appointments to Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and surrounding communities.  I also provide on-line appointments to clients across Canada.

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