Somatic Experiencing®

Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a body-centered approach to supporting balance, resilience, and overall well-being. SE focuses on exploring the sensations and messages held in the body, helping you release stress, tension, or experiences that may be stored physically or emotionally.

Challenging life events, ongoing stress, or patterns inherited from family or culture can leave the nervous system stuck in a state of heightened alert or shutdown. SE gently guides the body and nervous system to complete these interrupted responses, restoring a sense of safety, ease, and vitality.

Through SE, you learn to connect with your body’s natural wisdom, notice signals of discomfort, and gradually release what no longer serves you. This process supports emotional regulation, mental clarity, and a deeper sense of presence in your daily life. Sessions are collaborative and paced to honor your unique experience, creating a safe and supportive space for growth and transformation.

For more information, visit www.traumahealing.org

Heydi Blanco is an Approved Personal Session Provider for Beginning Level Somatic Experiencing® students. Personal sessions are offered at $150, with a limited sliding scale available for BIPOC and Beginning Level SE students in support of accessibility and diverse financial realities.

Based in Montreal, Heydi Blanco is a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), Family Constellation Facilitator, and Shamanic Practitioner and Teacher. Her work focuses on developmental and relational trauma, as well as altered states of consciousness. She approaches transformation and integration through a relational, cultural, and spiritual lens, honoring the deep interconnectedness of these dimensions.

In her sessions, she weaves together Somatic Experiencing®, shamanic practices, and a systemic perspective to support clients in reconnecting with their body, mind, and spirit—cultivating greater vitality, connection, and a sense of wholeness.

Her approach is grounded in embodiment, curiosity, and respect for both the seen and unseen forces that shape our lives. She aims to create a space where the wisdom of the body, mind, and spirit can guide the process and support meaningful integration.

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and French.

Advanced Training:

  • Eye of the Needle 1 & 2
  • NeuroAffective Touch (in training)

To book an appointment:

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