You’re not crazy. It’s hard to settle when you don’t feel safe.
Anxiety, overwhelm, brain fog, or sleepless nights may be what brings you here. Even when you know intellectually that you’re safe, your body may still feel on alert.
You may be accustomed to being capable, dependable, and available to others. Yet making room for yourself—even when you finally have the time—can feel unfamiliar.
Difficult experiences can leave patterns of tension, bracing, and protection in the body long after the experience has passed. Somatic work brings attention to how those patterns are held and gently explores the possibility of unwinding them.
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The freedom to feel fully yourself.
To think clearly, feel grounded, and be present—here, right now.
To experience ease in your body and enjoy moments of rest. To recognize what nourishes you and make room for it.
To trust your judgment and intuition. To express your needs and desires, with clear, healthy boundaries.
To give and receive support. To feel close to others while remaining connected to yourself.
Space for your own life, creativity, connection, and joy.
What happens just before you say yes?
You know you’re at capacity. Yet when someone asks for more, you hear yourself agreeing.
You want to be generous and dependable. You also know you need time and space for yourself. But in that moment, the impulse to be nice takes over. Your own needs become harder to hear.
You may know what you want, yet feel concerned about what expressing it could mean for the relationship.
What happens in your body before you give the answer?
Perhaps your breath catches. Your jaw tightens. You feel an urgency to reassure the other person. Or you’re not sure what you notice yet.
This is somewhere we can begin.
Together, we slow the moment down. We become curious about what you notice as you consider the request, your own capacity, and the possibility of giving yourself time to answer.
There’s no fixed meaning to find in a sensation. We follow your experience, at your pace, making room for your needs and preferences to become clearer.
This is what learning your body’s language can look like: beginning to recognize your response, so there is more room for your choice.
We begin with what you most want for yourself.
This question opens every session. Your answer gives us an intention to tend to—whether you’re seeking greater ease in your body, clearer boundaries, or a deeper connection to yourself.
Perhaps something in your life feels stagnant. Your goals feel out of reach, or you’re not yet sure what you want. There is room to begin there, too. Together, we listen for what matters to you and give it attention, holding space for clarity and movement to emerge.
My work draws on more than thirty years of experience with Olympic athletes, Grammy- and Oscar-winning entertainers, and creative executives navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and experiences that shape how they feel, work, and relate.
Through presence, attention, and energetic work, I help hold your intentions while we explore at your pace. There is time to pause, notice what is happening, and discover what feels right for you—with support as you do.
Sometimes it feels like magic—but shhh, despite what most clients think, there’s no magic wand. To me, it’s the gift of aligning with the trajectory of your destiny.
Your own knowing, choices, and direction guide the process. You can say “no,” “not yet,” or “give me a moment.” Learning to recognize and express your boundaries is part of the work.
More About AmyIn their own words
Real people. Real relief.
"I finish each session feeling calm, rejuvenated, and deeply grounded. Even remotely, Amy creates a profound sense of safety and regulation."
Jenna G. Entertainment Attorney
"My nervous system had been on high alert for years. After only two sessions with Amy, I noticed a remarkable decrease in reactivity — and a calm I hadn't felt in a long time."
Adele Uddo — Actress & Writer
"When I came to Amy I was overwhelmed by trauma, pain, and exhaustion. Her work changed not only my nervous system — but the way I experience myself and my life."
Dave S. Sr. Architect
"After our sessions, I feel clear, alive, serene, and deeply connected to myself. Amy holds space with extraordinary integrity, presence, and care. I felt deeply nurtured and held during our 2 years working together."
Academy Award Winner · name withheld by request
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A featured conversation on healing, presence, and the body.
Amy joins David Dastmalchian for a quiet, thoughtful conversation about what it means to work with the body rather than against it — and why presence matters more than performance.