Welcome to Your Somatic Therapy Experience
Led by the experienced practitioner Laura Colomban, our somatic therapy sessions are rooted in the renowned Tamalpa Movement-based Expressive Arts Therapy Training Program. With over 20 years of expertise in dance, somatic practices, and Chinese energetics, Laura integrates the transformative power of movement-based expressive arts into each session. We offer individual sessions and group classes in Central and South London, as well as facilitating morning Movement Ritual classes, Performance Skills and Supervision as part of the Professional Training Program at Tamalpa Institute UK, in Folkestone.
What to Expect in a Somatic Therapy Session
During our sessions start with an insightful conversation where Laura Colomban guides you through themes and challenges, laying the foundation for our transformative journey. Through her expertise, you will be encouraged to connect with the present moment and your physical body and sensation, stimulating interoception, “the hidden sense that shapes well-being” (Robson, 2021)
Our Approach: Confront – Release – Change
During our sessions, Laura will lead you through a somatic therapy exploration tailored to your unique needs and experiences. She will observe patterns and assist you in responding to the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the experience (psycho-kinetic-imaginary process). Together, you will explore the symbolism that emerges through creative writing, drawing, and movement.
Integration for Everyday Life
In the final phase of our session, Laura Colomban will guide you in integrating the challenges and resources discovered, building bridges and providing effective tools to apply to daily life. This approach is ideal for those seeking self-awareness and a therapeutic process that integrates physical, emotional, and mental levels. Whether you need to ground yourself, release trauma, manage stress, face physical changes due to cancer, or address self-image issues, our somatic therapy approach can be beneficial. It is also valuable for artists, writers, and composers seeking resources to overcome creative blocks.
About Tamalpa UK
Tamalpa UK proudly offers somatic therapy through the Tamalpa Life/Art Process®, an internationally recognised approach rooted in the Tamalpa Movement-based Expressive Arts Therapy Training Program. Our methodology artfully combines movement, visual art, and creative writing, tapping into the innate wisdom of the body and the transformative power of the imagination. With a rich history of over 40 years, the Tamalpa Institute has been a pioneering force in somatic therapy, originally based in California’s San Francisco Bay area and now expanding globally with branches in France, Germany, South Korea, and Latin America.
High Standards and International Recognition
Laura Colomban, maintains the highest standards as an Approved Tamalpa Training Practitioner and member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA). With more than a thousand hours of practice, she meets the requirements as Registered Somatic Movement Educator (RSME) and Therapists (RSMT) and Registered Health Practitioner (OneDance UK)
Locations:
Central London
188 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6HU
From September 2023: UNTIL Soho – Flexible Wellness Workspace
South East London:
https://www.andosteo.co.uk/
