Body-Led Somatic Work
The Work
Sessions are body-led, slow, and precise — guided by what the body is ready to release.
What This Is
The Body
Remembers What
the Mind Forgets
Sometimes we feel the effects of past experiences in ways we cannot fully explain — in physical tension or symptoms, emotional reactions, or patterns that show up in our relationships and responses to life.
This work supports the release of those emotional and relational patterns held in the body. Rather than analyzing the past, we listen for what remains unfinished — sensations, emotions, and protective responses that once supported survival and are no longer needed.
Sessions are body-led, slow, and precise, guided by what the body is ready to release. We work at the pace the nervous system can integrate, allowing the body to restore its natural capacity for regulation, resilience, and coherence.
What to Expect
What a Session Is Like
Each session is approximately 75 minutes — designed to give the body enough time to settle, process, and integrate at a natural pace.
Check-In
We begin with a brief check-in to connect with what is present for you — what you are carrying, what feels ready, what the body is communicating today.
Guided Somatic Relaxation
You are guided into a deeply relaxed state, lying fully clothed on a treatment table. You remain aware and in control throughout the entire session.
Body-Led Awareness
Through gentle dialogue and guided awareness, we bring attention to sensations and emotions that are ready to be met. At times, light touch may be used at specific points on the body to support a sense of safety, regulation, and integration.
Release & Integration
There is no need to force insight, relive past experiences, or "make something happen." The work unfolds through presence, timing, and the body's natural capacity to process when it feels safe. Clients often notice a quieting of the mind, shifts in emotional intensity, or a sense of deep calm.
Closing & Grounding
Sessions close gently, with time to ground and return. Integration continues in the days after — rest, hydration, and quiet attention support what has been set in motion.
Each session is unique, but the intention is the same: to offer a steady, supportive space where your body can safely do what it already knows how to do.
A private, quiet room in Newnan, Georgia — softly lit, designed to help you settle and feel at ease
The Method
What Informs This Work
This work is informed by somatic principles, nervous system regulation, Ayurvedic wisdom, Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET), Wild Woman Reiki, and intuitive listening. Rather than focusing on technique, sessions are guided by what the body is communicating in the present moment.
Unprocessed emotional experiences — including those shaped by early life or family systems — can live in the body outside of conscious awareness. When the body senses safety in the presence of an empathetic witness, these patterns can release without overwhelm, freeing you — and often future generations — from inherited emotional patterns.
This work promotes healing on a deep level, restoring a sense of calm, safety, and connection within the body. As emotional patterns release, many people experience greater clarity, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Is This Work Right for You?
Who This Work Supports
This work may be supportive if you find yourself navigating any of the following:
A Good Fit
This work is best suited for individuals who are open to a body-led, experiential process and curious about engaging beyond insight alone. You do not need to be "fixed." You do need a willingness to listen to your body and participate in the process.
A Note on Fit
This work may not be the right fit during times of acute crisis or when immediate clinical support is needed. If you are unsure, you are welcome to reach out to discuss whether this work is appropriate for you at this time.
An intake form is required prior to your first session and should be completed at least 24 hours in advance.
Where We Meet
In-Person & Virtual
In-Person — Newnan, Georgia
Sessions take place in a private, quiet room in a home office in Newnan, Georgia. The space is calm, softly lit, and intentionally designed to help you settle and feel at ease. There is a comfortable treatment table by the windows, along with a couch for your initial check-in.
Virtual — Zoom or FaceTime
Virtual sessions are held over Zoom or FaceTime and are structured in the same body-led, guided way as in-person work. You will be invited to lie down in a comfortable, private space where you can fully relax without interruption. Simple guidance around camera placement may be offered at the start of the session so Paulina can support you as needed.
Integration
After a Session
Integration continues after a session. You may feel calm, energized, emotional, reflective, or temporarily unsettled. This is a normal part of the body reorganizing. Rest, hydration, and quiet attention support integration. Journaling or gentle reflection may be helpful.
Personalized self-care and lifestyle practices may be suggested to support your integration, but nothing is required. In the days following a session, you may notice increased clarity, insight, or a deeper sense of connection to yourself.
This work is cumulative. Over time, sessions support deeper regulation and clearer access to insight and choice. Clients often notice greater stability and ease in their body, increased emotional flexibility, less reactivity in challenging situations, and a clearer sense of direction in relationships and decisions. Healing unfolds in layers. Progress is not always linear — but it is coherent.
Investment
Sessions & Packages
Single Session
$150
75 minutes
All sessions — new and returning clients. Valid for one visit.
3-Session Package
$435
$145 per session
Supports the beginning of ongoing work. Sessions valid for 6 months.
5-Session Package
$700
$140 per session
For those committed to a deeper, more sustained process. Sessions valid for 8 months.
Payment
Payment is required prior to your session to confirm your appointment. Packages are paid in full at the time of purchase.
Preferred: Zelle — dr.paulina@gmail.com
Venmo, PayPal, and credit card are also accepted. Details for payment other than Zelle will be provided upon booking.
Community Rate
A limited number of Community Rate sessions are available for those for whom the standard rate is not financially feasible. If cost is a concern, you are welcome to reach out to inquire about current availability.
A brief introductory call is available for those who would like to connect before booking their first session.
Before Your First Session
Download the Session Orientation guide — an overview of the work, what to expect in a session, and how to prepare your body and mind.
Download the Guide (PDF)