https://asafeplacetoheal.net/more daily 0.75 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1628379113425-S3P7YEHR5HVI4PXWXXQJ/max-saeling-V-2nqifL7co-unsplash.jpg More - “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye” — Antoine De Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1630989505958-AGV877NLP6EEJ6VYFJ1B/element_3+-+inverted.png More https://asafeplacetoheal.net/contact daily 0.75 2025-06-02 https://asafeplacetoheal.net/home daily 1.0 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1631126660255-IIXBBVE61PSLIHV3LFPW/element_5.png Home - Transforming the Experience-Based Brain® Transforming Touch® Transforming Touch® is a targeted body-based treatment that addresses trauma by bypassing our conscious brain and communicating directly with our body. It follows a specific routine repeated each session. Repetition creates consistency and predictability which foster a greater sense of safety, the clients’ nervous system knows what to expect. Attention is focused on key areas of the body that function as access points to the nervous system. These points included the kidney/adrenal area, and the brain stem. By bringing support to these areas of the body, the nervous system is able to gradually release allowing the body and mind to experience a more restful state. Some conditions which respond well to Transforming Touch® are anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear, anger, PTSD, stress, excessive sleeping, and self-soothing using alcohol and drugs. https://asafeplacetoheal.net/resources-1 daily 0.75 2021-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1628379113425-S3P7YEHR5HVI4PXWXXQJ/max-saeling-V-2nqifL7co-unsplash.jpg Resources (Copy) - “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye” — Antoine De Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince https://asafeplacetoheal.net/about-me daily 0.75 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1630989625499-XG4ZY4UCKKPG4RXKY4MP/P7200266.jpg About Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1630989958133-H7NS30UHTL13MHQCIBJQ/element_9.png About Me - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://asafeplacetoheal.net/get-started daily 0.75 2021-09-04 https://asafeplacetoheal.net/contact-1 daily 0.75 2021-09-04 https://asafeplacetoheal.net/our-approach daily 0.75 2021-09-04 https://asafeplacetoheal.net/whattoexpect daily 0.75 2021-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1630989029989-LHPI29J3OBEPNRKEA7HI/element_9.png What to Expect What To Expect From Sessions “Feeling safe is an essential component of the healing process.” - Stephen W. Porges, The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory Sessions are 45-60 minutes in length, clients remain fully clothed. Clients may sit in a comfortable supported position or rest on a treatment table, depending on their preference. Clients may talk or remain quiet. Priority is focused on ensuring treatment is safe and will foster the desired results. Online Sessions: Online sessions are offered online via Zoom video conference. Speaking in soft tones Naomi uses her voice throughout the session rather than her hands, letting the client know where focus is being placed. Most clients find this as effective as in-person sessions. and it allows access to sessions no matter where clients are located. The intention of touch without touching makes remote sessions possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1628376936727-BOH7R49ET7ADQLPSW7UN/element_3.png What to Expect Is This Right for You? Do you believe there is a way through or out of your current situation? Have you tried other types of treatment and still feel stuck? Are you tired of talking about issues and noticing little positive change? The somatic therapy of Transforming Touch® provides support for your nervous system so it can process and recover from past experiences. This eases tension and improves your ability to experience the present moment. This work is based on the belief that each person’s own body and nervous system has the capacity and an innate tendency towards healing. Issues that can benefit from this work are: Trauma: In utero/prenatal trauma, early childhood trauma, historical trauma, intergenerational trauma, medical trauma, shock trauma, and post-traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD) Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear, anger, ADHD, and relationship difficulties Physical Imbalances: Chronic pain, insomnia, and excessive reliance on substances to get through the day https://asafeplacetoheal.net/home-1 daily 0.75 2021-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1628377049993-SHL210LWX97ST3BDO97V/element_5.png Home (Copy) What To Expect From Sessions Naomi primarily uses Transforming Touch® In her practice, as many clients live with the effects of trauma that has its roots in historical, generational, in utero and early childhood experiences which are forms of trauma that a often do not have clear specific narrative and are thus best connected to and resolved at the body level. Sessions are 50 minutes, and clients remain fully clothed. Clients may sit in a comfortable supported position or rest in a more horizontal position depending on their preference. Clients may talk or remain quiet; some clients fall asleep during the session. Naomi often uses Transforming Presence a form of Transforming Touch® which does not involve physical contact. Attention is focused on key areas of the body that function as access points to the nervous system. Some of these access points are, the brainstem located where the head meets the spine, and the adrenal glands which sit on top of the kidneys. Therapy may be a combination of both talk and touch. This is decided in conversation between Naomi and the client. Everything is done to ensure treatment is safe and will foster the desired results. Currently sessions are mainly offered online via video conference. Naomi may at times offer in person sessions in Terrace and Vancouver, BC. Video sessions allow the client to remain in their own home wherever that may be. Naomi then uses her voice, attention and intention (Transforming Presence/Intentional Touch) to ‘walk through’ the session. Most clients find this just as effective as in person sessions and it allows access to clients no matter where they are located. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1b3322365f0246091716cd/1628376936727-BOH7R49ET7ADQLPSW7UN/element_3.png Home (Copy) Is This Right for You? Do you believe there is a way through or out of your current situation? Have you tried other modalities of treatment and still feel stuck? Are you tired of talking about issues and noticing little positive change? Naomi uses somatic therapy to provide support for your nervous system so it can process and recover from past experiences. This eases tension and improves your ability to experience the present moment. 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