WELCOME TO A BODY BASED APPROACH TO HEALING

Hi, I’m Andréa. If you’ve been relying on talk therapy but feel like there’s something deeper that words can’t reach, a body-based approach might be what you need. Our bodies hold onto patterns of tension, stress, and trauma that talking alone can’t always resolve. Through my work, I guide you in reconnecting with your body, helping you move beyond feeling “stuck” into a place of ease, connection, and possibility.

How Andréa Can Help

AndrĂ©a specializes in blending two 
powerful approaches to healing: 

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Somatic Experiencing

  • Regulate your nervous system and gently process stress or trauma in a safe, supportive environment.

Feldenkrais Method

  • Rediscover how you move with awareness, finding new patterns of comfort, ease, and efficiency.

Together, these methods address healing at its roots—bridging the physical and emotional aspects of your experience for lasting transformation.
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Why Work With Andréa

What sets AndrĂ©a apart is their Education, care and creativity they bring to each session. AndrĂ©a's approach is: 
Trauma-Educated: Andréa has almost completed Somatic Experiencing certification. They prioritize creating a safe, supportive space where your experiences are seen and respected. Our work builds a container of trust and dips slowly into exploration rather than diving in deep.
Functional Anatomy Aware : Andréa applies functional anatomy to their offering, which allows them to understand and work with symptoms like chronic pain, fibromyalgia and migranes.
Empowering and Welcoming : Andréa is a pround member of the LGBTQ community. They graduated with Distinction in Feminist Studies from Concordia University. They have a background in radical peer support, queer and trans activism and collaborative work.
Playful and Joy-driven: Andréa brings their creative, curious and playful background (from years in Improv Comedy) into all they do. They bring authentic movement, intuition and fun into every session.

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My 1:1 sessions can support you if you’re:

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or trauma.
Living with chronic pain or discomfort.
Seeking a deeper connection to your body and yourself.

What does a first session look like?

Grounding and Safety: We establish safety between us and the space.
Dipping In and Out: We gently explore sensations by noticing movement within your body or in its interactions with the world around you. We dip into that and out of that to create more safety.

What does the 6th session look like? 

Establishing Safety Outside: Once we’ve built a foundation of safety between us, we can begin exploring aspects of your life—such as movement, emotions, or trauma—through the lens of sensation.
Invitation and Play: We may explore playful movements, inviting fun and joy. This can include experimenting with possibilities, choices, and self-expression.

What is happening in these sessions?

Rewiring Neural Pathways: Your life experiences have shaped automatic patterns of action and reaction. Trauma can wire these responses outside of our conscious control. By becoming aware of these reactions, we begin to regain control, effectively rewiring your system for greater ease and choice.
Awareness: The key to changing habits is tuning into the sensations of movement, thoughts, and feelings.
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ABOUT ANDRÉA

Andréa’s path to healing began in a childhood marked by trauma and instability, leading to chronic pain, anxiety, and depression in adulthood. After struggling to find relief through traditional methods, Andréa discovered the Feldenkrais Method, which brought both physical relief and a deeper connection to the body.
Building on this, Andréa explored Somatic Experiencing, a trauma-informed approach that further supported emotional healing and nervous system regulation. Now, as a Feldenkrais practitioner and Somatic Experiencing practitioner-in-training, Andréa helps others overcome chronic pain, trauma, and stress through mindful movement and somatic awareness. With care and compassion, Andréa guides clients toward greater well-being, offering tools for self-discovery and lasting healing.

What Andréa's clients have said about their work together

"I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the work we are doing together. I have been believing my body is defective for some time now, especially after the stroke. I had a difficult time “listening” to my body because I did not trust what it had to tell me. Slowly, this belief is changing and I am coming home (for lack of better words) to my body. I am very grateful. Thank you so much."

-Preferred to stay Anon

“Andréa made me more aware of certain parts of my body, but also pleasant sensations that I didn't know were there, that were easily accessible. “

-Preferred to stay Anon

Would you like to Book a 15 min Discovery Call?

Let’s connect to explore your needs, answer your questions, and see how this work can support your journey. Andréa will ask about what you’re looking for and share how this work unfolds, giving you a clear sense of what they offer.


Please note: Andréa does not offer psychotherapy, and their work is not a substitute for it. This is simply another way forward.
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BECOME A FREE STUDENT

The free library membership gives you access to the FREE INTRO TO FELDENKRAIS course, monthly Somatic check-in emails and even one new class per month!
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