Welcome…
I’m Susan
I’m a Somatic Intuitive Healer.
Through presence and gentle touch, with a few words thrown in, I help people feel better in their bodies so they feel better in their lives.
I’ve spent my life living in a world that did not support my own natural rhythms. The world of busy, hectic, go go go, get more done, never rest… I played that role for many years. It was exhausting. That shouldn’t be how the majority of our time should spent on this beautiful planet of ours.
I yearned to live a life that felt slower, more present, that wasn’t about speed and getting things done. My nervous system simply wasn’t built for this world.
Every Body Experiences Life Differently
We all go through things that affect us—sometimes in ways we don't realize at the time.
Sometimes it's something we clearly recognize as traumatic. Other times, it's what builds up over years: ongoing stress, loss or grief, feeling unseen or unsupported growing up, difficult relationships, illness, or simply having to keep going through more than we had the space to process.
Our bodies and minds learn how to cope with what we're going through.
Those ways of coping can be incredibly helpful when we need them. But sometimes, they stick around even after life has changed. You might notice this as anxiety, tension, feeling disconnected from yourself, difficulty slowing down, trouble feeling safe or at ease, or simply feeling like something isn't quite right.
And everyone's experience is different.
What affects one person deeply may not affect another person in the same way. There is no single way trauma shows up, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.
That's why I don't believe in trying to fix what's wrong with you. Instead, we pay attention to what's happening in your body and your life, with curiosity and without judgment. Together, we create space for your body to let go of some of what it's been carrying and find a greater sense of ease.
This is the heart of my work.
A BIT ABOUT MY LIFE SO FAR:
After college I became a fitness director on a cruise ship. Best. Job. Ever.
Then came a couple of decades in physical therapy, a counseling degree, work with people navigating opioid addiction, and nature-based life coaching.
Each experience taught me something about people, the ways we move through life, and what helps us feel more like ourselves.
Then I experienced biodynamic craniosacral therapy for the first time, and it changed how I understood the body.
After 90 minutes of gentle touch, I walked out feeling deeply calm, grounded, and at ease in a way I hadn't known was possible. I felt safe enough to fall asleep on the table of someone I'd just met. I was amazed that something so gentle could leave me feeling so different.
I wanted to understand this work and share it with others.
Today I bring decades of experience working with the body, mind and spirit to help people make space for more calm and balance in their everyday lives.
Maybe you find it hard to slow down, your body always feels tense, or you feel like you're carrying more than you can manage. Maybe you've tried many things to feel better but still don't feel quite like yourself.
You don't have to keep pushing through.
Sometimes, slowing down and giving your body space to settle can help you feel more grounded, more connected to yourself, and better able to meet the demands of daily life.
You deserve to experience life with more ease.
I’d Love to work with You!
A Bit About My Non-Working Life:
I grew up on the sunny white sandy beaches of Clearwater, FL back when nothing cluttered the beach except people, umbrellas, sandcastle making toys and the occasional dolphin siting
I’m a variety whore and can only spend a few hours doing something before I need to change things up
My variety line-up includes but isn’t limited to reading, running, yoga, trying new recipes, watercolor, pondering deep questions, looking for the woo-woo in life, hanging out with my awesome husband and playing with my 28 lb. adorable pug/chihuahua/cattle dog mix Bodie
I’m also childless by choice and never wanted to climb the corporate ladder so talk about being someone who didn’t fit into cultural expectations… Whew!
After living in Oregon for over a decade my intuition brought us back to Fairbanks. I’m a spring/summer person who tolerates winter and loves warmth and sun so I have no idea why we’re back but the universe works in mysterious ways so I’m going with it.
