cultivate the regulation & resilience your body’s been missing with

EMBODIED
RESOURCE

Somatic support for healing from stress and trauma starts here.

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Let me explain: Trauma is an experience that begins in our body.

It happens when our nervous system experiences something as dangerous, unsafe, or deeply NOT OK, and we don’t have the resources inside or out to help our biology feel safe and ok again.

So our nervous system gets stuck in a state of survival

(keeping us anxious, hypervigilant, depressed, or dissociated), trying to protect us

until it feels that we are finally, truly SAFE.

Our body stays ready for danger, even when the present moment isn’t dangerous.

Until our body can register the feeling of “safe enough,” we’re unable to handle everyday stress without getting overwhelmed or shutting down.

Until our body—NOT just our mind—knows and feels safety is here, we can’t actually process , release, and integrate what happened in the past.

If you’ve tried talking about your trauma,

trying to figure out your trauma,

reading books to understand the root of your trauma,

processing your trauma,

releasing your trauma,

and STILL feel stuck,

your body may not have the support it needs for you to move forward.

So in order to heal,
our body needs to be SHOWN how to feel safe right here, right now.

that's what i need!

You didn’t have the support and safety you needed when the trauma began.

But now, no matter what you’ve been through or what you’re struggling with,

you can cultivate the resource of safety within your body now,
and send your nervous system cues that it’s ok to settle

(when it actually is).

Through the mindful, skillful, compassionate use of simple somatic practices, you can teach your body to find and feel the safety it’s been missing.

And when your body feels safe—when your body is deeply RESOURCED— that’s when deeper healing can happen.

That’s when processing and integration becomes possible.

That’s when therapy, coaching, and other support often become even more effective.

That’s when resilience (as opposed to just endurance) can actually be built ✨

"EMBODIED RESOURCE is a great blend of just enough theory with an abundance of practical exercises. I learned so much each class and was able to incorporate the practices on my own during the week, feeling their impact right away. The slides, workbook, and practice recordings were tremendously supportive in helping me to integrate what I learned. Kristen may be the most present, compassionate teacher I've had the pleasure of learning from, and I wholeheartedly recommend EMBODIED RESOURCE to everyone interested in somatic support for health and wholeness."
~ P.C., Embodied Resource participant
“I had some experience with resourcing and nervous system work prior to the course, but this took my skill-set and knowledge to a whole new level. I now feel more empowered and capable knowing I have a wide variety of resourcing practices to experiment with and employ, especially in challenging moments. Kristen's teaching style is incredibly thoughtful and in-depth (without being overwhelming; she always offers just the right amount of information), and it's clear she teaches from both her expertise and personal experience. If you want practical tools and experiential learning to support you in healing from trauma or soothing your nervous system, EMBODIED RESOURCE is a no-brainer!”
~ Amy Y., Embodied Resource participant
“There are a bajillion ‘self-care’ and ‘trauma informed’ approaches being offered right now in the world to help with healing from trauma and excess stress, but in my experience they often miss the key ingredient that Kristen places front and center: the quality of our tone within that self-care. We often try to heal with tones that mimic and perpetuate the dynamics that they sprouted from (e.g. ‘something is wrong with me…that needs to be fixed/changed/cleared.’) The depth of her clarity and insight, the depth of her compassion and wisdom, and the breadth of approaches she's brought together, is truly unique and I would say, unparalleled. Can't recommend anything she offers more highly.”
~ Laura T., Embodied Resource participant
"Everything about EMBODIED RESOURCE was excellent. The timeline of topics covered, organization, presentation, consistency, quality, appearance, and amount of information on the slides, workbook, and practice recordings were so well done and so worth the price. Kristen’s trauma informed approach at every step was so soothing and encouraging. I gained a deeper understanding of myself in some profound ways, and the chronic pain I've had on the left side of my neck and shoulder for more than 20 years is even subsiding; overall, I feel more settled, calm, and peaceful, and [all of that] is unexpected. I’d been looking for a course that would help me get more connected with my body/feelings/emotions for quite a while. Because I had already been following Kristen’s posts and bimonthly self-care [classes], I thought maybe I could take the risk to take a course from a stranger. I'm so glad I did.”
~ J.B., Embodied Resource participant
“EMBODIED RESOURCE felt like a safe space to explore a variety of different internal resources that I didn't even know were available to me. Kristen has a unique ability to allow for people to feel seen and secure while in her courses and in her presence. She is gentle and always professionally mindful of the participants' comfort and felt sense of safety. I think she is very gifted in sharing and teaching the resourcing techniques in an online format, and in creating a succinct, easy to follow, and well-organized course. I enjoyed this class and highly recommend it to anyone who would like to FEEL better and safer in their own skin.”
~ Jo M., Embodied Resource participant

Hi, I’m Kristen

For all I know about trauma and stress, I’m sure of one thing: our body will lead us back to health, wholeness, safety, and regulation if it’s given the right support. I designed Embodied Resource to support you in giving your biology more of what it needs to heal, through foundational principles and simple practices that nourish your nervous system and reconnect you with your body’s capacity for feeling safe, alive, and well. If you’ve been missing the somatic support your healing needs, I hope you’ll join me. And if you’d like to learn more about my training and experience, please take a look here.

My daily life has changed…

“I was seeking a natural and holistic way to improve my mental and emotional well-being when feeling anxiety or scared or overwhelmed . It was amazing to discover that through simple bodily practices I could reach or connect with a space in myself where I found peace. Kristen is a generous and excellent teacher who really CARES about people who attend to her courses. My daily life has changed as a result of this course; I now have tools to heal myself and shift my experiences when things don’t go well, and also for when I’m ok!”
~ Adela
Gentle, rich, practical…

“Loved this course. Kristen has a lovely, gentle approach as she shares ways to show up in our bodies. I feel safe in her presence as she shows care and compassion to everyone. She is validating and insightful and is a wealth of knowledge. I feel the information shared in the course is rich and so practical, and in between classes you can practice as you learn to regulate your nervous system and be at home in your body—recognizing where it’s at and what it needs. I value the class recordings and will return to them often.”
~ Lesley O’Brien
Connection with myself…

“I am very grateful for Kristen and this course. I had been following her for a while on social media and really enjoyed this course and being able to put myself into it and experience the work for myself. I am a trauma therapist, and beyond my professional trainings there are only a couple of courses—this one included—that have genuinely allowed me to attribute the work toward myself. This course has allowed me to find connection with myself and regulate much more thoroughly.”
~ Sarah Vassileff
Safe and grounded again…

“Kristen’s Embodied Resource course set me on my journey toward feeling safe and grounded again. I was offered gentle tools to calm my nervous system which I can practice and/or use at anytime. I think what impacted me the most was how Kristen, thoughtfully, provided a very safe space. She also provided information on the subtleties of why some somatic tools may not be as effective…and much more. I’m so excited that I came across this course.”
~ Anita Deschutter
Many aha moments…

“I had many aha moments thanks to this experience [in Embodied Resource]. The importance of compassionately attuning to my body’s individual needs and self resourcing as needed in the moment was a major takeaway. Kristen’s thoughtfulness, care, and emphasis on acceptance made it such a worthwhile experience. Kristen even managed to simplify and make feel better and more intuitive the somatic practices I already had a pretty firm grasp on. 10/10 recommend to anyone looking to create more safety within.”
~ Leiann V.
Nourishing, strengthening, validating...

“Kristen is truly a gift to anyone who studies with her. As a trauma-informed yoga teacher and yoga therapist, I already have some knowledge and experience to draw from, but what Kristen offered in this course took me to a new level. I found my experience with Kristen to be nourishing, strengthening, and validating. If I had the financial ability, I would gift this course to every yoga teacher and yoga therapist that I know.”
~Kathy Du Vernet
Safe, seen, and welcomed…

“Kristen is a skilled and articulate teacher with a clear mastery of the material she presents, and her warm and humble tone help me feel safe, seen, and welcomed. The course is grounded in evidence-based science and supports people in developing practices to connect with and find safety in their bodily experience. Kristen has an attitude of curiosity and inclusion that is genuine and responsive—she meets each student where they are, and makes herself available to respond to questions throughout the course. A really great experience!”
~ Carol G.
Practices to calm and nurture...

“I am so grateful to have found Kristen, and after following her for some time, I decided to enroll in her Embodied Resource course. What an incredibly safe space this was. Kristen provides many different practices and resources to help calm and nurture the nervous system. I am beyond grateful for not only the passion she has for her work, but the COMPASSION I feel when working with and learning from her.”
~ Donna V.
A deeper understanding of myself...

"Everything about EMBODIED RESOURCE was excellent. The timeline of topics covered, organization, presentation, consistency, quality, appearance, and amount of information on the slides, workbook, and practice recordings were so well done and so worth the price. Kristen’s trauma informed approach at every step was so soothing and encouraging. I gained a deeper understanding of myself in some profound ways, and...overall, I feel more settled, calm..."
~ J.B.
The perfect mix…

“Kristen's course offers the perfect mix of theory and practice. You'll learn why and how resourcing works in a way that is easily understood and not overwhelming, and then you will get to experience resourcing in action. Kristen presents all of this in a safe and supportive space that honors the experiences of the students.”
~ Amanda N.
Wholeheartedly recommend...

"Kristen may be the most present, compassionate teacher I've had the pleasure of learning from, and I wholeheartedly recommend EMBODIED RESOURCE to everyone interested in somatic support for health and wholeness."
~ P.C.
So empowering...

“I was opened up to the many ways and possibilities of finding safety within myself, and it is so empowering. I knew about some somatic practices before but these class has taken it to the next level. Kristen has the most soothing, comforting voice and is clearly an expert at what she does. Highly recommend!”
~ Kayla H.
Multidisciplinary approach...

“Kristen is an extremely knowledgeable teacher and guide. Her multidisciplinary approach ensures that students finish the course with foundational understanding of the practices she has developed, in addition to a firm grasp on modifications and flexible options for crafting the right fit. I would recommend working with Kristen and plan to study with her again in the future.”
~ Jordana DiVento