What is Clinical Somatics?

Clinical Somatics is neuromuscular education that uses the groundbreaking technique of pandiculation to retrain muscle memory and relieve pain.

Our online courses teach you 40 exercises that relieve pain and release muscle tension throughout the body.

What is Clinical Somatics?

Clinical Somatics is neuromuscular education that uses the groundbreaking technique of pandiculation to retrain muscle memory and relieve pain.

Our online courses teach you 40 exercises that relieve pain and release muscle tension throughout the body.

What is Clinical Somatics?

Clinical Somatics is neuromuscular education that uses the groundbreaking technique of pandiculation to retrain muscle memory and relieve pain.

Our online courses teach you 40 exercises that relieve pain and release muscle tension throughout the body.

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After two months of regular practice, Somatic Movement Center® students experience:

85%

REDUCED MUSCLE TENSION

94%

PAIN RELIEF

78%

REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF PAIN MEDICATION

After two months of regular practice, Somatic Movement Center® students experience:

85%

REDUCED MUSCLE TENSION

94%

PAIN RELIEF

78%

REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF PAIN MEDICATION

After two months of regular practice, Somatic Movement Center® students experience:

94%

PAIN RELIEF

85%

REDUCED MUSCLE TENSION

78%

REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF PAIN MEDICATION

So, muscle memory is causing my pain?

Most chronic pain, joint degeneration, and recurring injuries are caused by the way we habitually use our bodies. Our nervous system tells us which muscles to contract, when to release them, and how to stand and move.

The more we repeat a certain posture or movement, the more deeply learned that muscular pattern becomes. After a while, our patterns become so deeply learned that we don’t even have to think about them. This is what we call muscle memory.

Unfortunately, sometimes we learn patterns that damage our bodies–like sitting hunched over at a computer. The only way to change these deeply learned muscular patterns is to re-educate the nervous system.

Clinical Somatics uses specialized movement techniques that engage the nervous system in an active learning process. The exercises teach the nervous system how to release chronic muscle tension and stand and move in natural, efficient ways so that you aren’t putting yourself in pain or doing damage to your body.

So, muscle memory is causing my pain?

Most chronic pain, joint degeneration, and recurring injuries are caused by the way we habitually use our bodies. Our nervous system tells us which muscles to contract, when to release them, and how to stand and move.

The more we repeat a certain posture or movement, the more deeply learned that muscular pattern becomes. After a while, our patterns become so deeply learned that we don’t even have to think about them. This is what we call muscle memory.

Unfortunately, sometimes we learn patterns that damage our bodies–like sitting hunched over at a computer. The only way to change these deeply learned muscular patterns is to re-educate the nervous system.

Clinical Somatics uses specialized movement techniques that engage the nervous system in an active learning process. The exercises teach the nervous system how to release chronic muscle tension and stand and move in natural, efficient ways so that you aren’t putting yourself in pain or doing damage to your body.

So, muscle memory is causing my pain?

Most chronic pain, joint degeneration, and recurring injuries are caused by the way we habitually use our bodies. Our nervous system tells us which muscles to contract, when to release them, and how to stand and move.

The more we repeat a certain posture or movement, the more deeply learned that muscular pattern becomes. After a while, our patterns become so deeply learned that we don’t even have to think about them. This is what we call muscle memory.

Unfortunately, sometimes we learn patterns that damage our bodies–like sitting hunched over at a computer. The only way to change these deeply learned muscular patterns is to re-educate the nervous system.

Clinical Somatics uses specialized movement techniques that engage the nervous system in an active learning process. The exercises teach the nervous system how to release chronic muscle tension and stand and move in natural, efficient ways so that you aren’t putting yourself in pain or doing damage to your body.

“Sarah, I heard you on the Rogue Running podcast, and your words were like a puzzle piece snapping into place. Before the podcast was over, I had purchased the Level One Course. After 19 years of chronic pain…within 10 days it was all gone. Shoulder, back, feet, knees, neck, all gone. It makes me tear up as I write this, thinking about it. Words cannot describe, so I will not try.”

-Chris Werts

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“Sarah, I heard you on the Rogue Running podcast, and your words were like a puzzle piece snapping into place. Before the podcast was over, I had purchased the Level One Course. After 19 years of chronic pain…within 10 days it was all gone. Shoulder, back, feet, knees, neck, all gone. It makes me tear up as I write this, thinking about it. Words cannot describe, so I will not try.”
-Chris Werts

“Sarah, I heard you on the Rogue Running podcast, and your words were like a puzzle piece snapping into place. Before the podcast was over, I had purchased the Level One Course. After 19 years of chronic pain…within 10 days it was all gone. Shoulder, back, feet, knees, neck, all gone. It makes me tear up as I write this, thinking about it. Words cannot describe, so I will not try.”

-Chris Werts

What conditions can Clinical Somatics help?

Clinical Somatics can prevent, alleviate, and completely resolve a wide range of functional musculoskeletal conditions caused by chronic muscle tension, postural misalignment, and habitual movement patterns. Some of the most common conditions that bring people to Clinical Somatics include:

  • Lower back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Functional leg length discrepancy
  • Iliopsoas syndrome

What conditions can Clinical Somatics help?

Clinical Somatics can prevent, alleviate, and completely resolve a wide range of functional musculoskeletal conditions caused by chronic muscle tension, postural misalignment, and habitual movement patterns. Some of the most common conditions that bring people to Clinical Somatics include:

  • Lower back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Functional leg length discrepancy
  • Iliopsoas syndrome

What conditions can Clinical Somatics help?

Clinical Somatics can prevent, alleviate, and completely resolve a wide range of functional musculoskeletal conditions caused by chronic muscle tension, postural misalignment, and habitual movement patterns. Some of the most common conditions that bring people to Clinical Somatics include:

  • Lower back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Functional leg length discrepancy
  • Iliopsoas syndrome

Why is Clinical Somatics unique and so effective?

Clinical Somatics is far more effective than other therapies because it addresses the underlying cause of most muscle and joint pain:

The way the nervous system is functioning.

Most therapies that address chronic pain are passive. That means that you do not move while the therapy is being performed on you. While passive therapies are often very enjoyable, their results usually don’t last more than a few days simply because they haven’t created any lasting change in your nervous system.

You need to be actively moving in order to form new neural pathways and create lasting change in the functioning of your nervous system. This is very important: You need to be actively, consciously moving in order for your nervous system to learn something new. Nothing that anyone does to you is going to create lasting change.

Most pain treatments, whether they be medication or a form of bodywork, only address the symptoms of the problem. These treatments either focus on relieving the sensation of pain or use spot work, an approach which assumes that the problem is only occurring in the area of the body where the pain is being felt. For example, if you’re having pain in your knee, these treatments only address your knee. When only the symptoms are addressed, the effects of the treatment are typically temporary.

Clinical Somatics addresses the underlying cause of pain by working with full-body patterns of posture and movement. No part of the human body moves independently. Every time you move, adjustments happen throughout your body to allow the movement to happen. So believe it or not, that pain in your knee is most likely related to how you are using your entire body. In order for the problem to go away for good, the entire movement pattern must be addressed.

Many treatments and therapies for pain are based on some sort of dependence, whether it be that you have to return on a regular basis for sessions or must continue to take medication.

Clinical Somatics is founded upon the belief that people have the ability to and should take care of themselves instead of relying on others to maintain their health. Clinical Somatics teaches you how to take care of your musculoskeletal functioning by releasing your own muscle tension, relieving your own pain, and retraining your own posture and movement. A daily practice of Clinical Somatics is not only stress-relieving and enjoyable, but allows you to continue to improve your body use for the rest of your life.

Why is Clinical Somatics unique and so effective?

Clinical Somatics is far more effective than other therapies because it addresses the underlying cause of most muscle and joint pain:

The way the nervous system is functioning.

Most therapies that address chronic pain are passive. That means that you do not move while the therapy is being performed on you. While passive therapies are often very enjoyable, their results usually don’t last more than a few days simply because they haven’t created any lasting change in your nervous system.

You need to be actively moving in order to form new neural pathways and create lasting change in the functioning of your nervous system. This is very important: You need to be actively, consciously moving in order for your nervous system to learn something new. Nothing that anyone does to you is going to create lasting change.

Most pain treatments, whether they be medication or a form of bodywork, only address the symptoms of the problem. These treatments either focus on relieving the sensation of pain or use spot work, an approach which assumes that the problem is only occurring in the area of the body where the pain is being felt. For example, if you’re having pain in your knee, these treatments only address your knee. When only the symptoms are addressed, the effects of the treatment are typically temporary.

Clinical Somatics addresses the underlying cause of pain by working with full-body patterns of posture and movement. No part of the human body moves independently. Every time you move, adjustments happen throughout your body to allow the movement to happen. So believe it or not, that pain in your knee is most likely related to how you are using your entire body. In order for the problem to go away for good, the entire movement pattern must be addressed.

Many treatments and therapies for pain are based on some sort of dependence, whether it be that you have to return on a regular basis for sessions or must continue to take medication.

Clinical Somatics is founded upon the belief that people have the ability to and should take care of themselves instead of relying on others to maintain their health. Clinical Somatics teaches you how to take care of your musculoskeletal functioning by releasing your own muscle tension, relieving your own pain, and retraining your own posture and movement. A daily practice of Clinical Somatics is not only stress-relieving and enjoyable, but allows you to continue to improve your body use for the rest of your life.

An essential tool for athletes.

The benefits of Clinical Somatics for athletes are life-changing. Every type of athlete can use CSE to improve their performance, prevent injuries, and extend their athletic career.

  • Recover from workouts faster
  • Retrain inefficient and damaging movement patterns
  • Release tight muscles and reduce baseline level of muscle tension
  • Gain ultimate control of muscles through their full range of motion
  • Develop finely-tuned proprioception and avoid injuries

An essential tool for athletes.

The benefits of Clinical Somatics for athletes are life-changing. Every type of athlete can use CSE to improve their performance, prevent injuries, and extend their athletic career.

  • Recover from workouts faster
  • Retrain inefficient and damaging movement patterns
  • Release tight muscles and reduce baseline level of muscle tension
  • Gain ultimate control of muscles through their full range of motion
  • Develop finely-tuned proprioception and avoid injuries

An essential tool for athletes.

The benefits of Clinical Somatics for athletes are life-changing. Every type of athlete can use CSE to improve their performance, prevent injuries, and extend their athletic career.

  • Recover from workouts faster
  • Retrain inefficient and damaging movement patterns
  • Release tight muscles and reduce baseline level of muscle tension
  • Gain ultimate control of muscles through their full range of motion
  • Develop finely-tuned proprioception and avoid injuries
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You never knew your body could feel this good.

Even if you don’t have a diagnosed pain condition, Clinical Somatics can have an enormous impact on your health and well-being. The movements allow you to feel your best at any age, and to continually improve your musculoskeletal health for the rest of your life.

  • Release chronic muscle tension

  • Improve posture and muscular control

  • Prevent recurring injuries

  • Prevent joint degeneration

  • Improve flexibility and range of motion

  • Reduce stress and anxiety

  • Improve sleep and breathing

  • Improve balance and coordination

You never knew your body could feel this good.

Even if you don’t have a diagnosed pain condition, Clinical Somatics can have an enormous impact on your health and well-being. The movements allow you to feel your best at any age, and to continually improve your musculoskeletal health for the rest of your life.

  • Release chronic muscle tension

  • Improve posture and muscular control

  • Prevent recurring injuries

  • Prevent joint degeneration

  • Improve flexibility and range of motion

  • Reduce stress and anxiety

  • Improve sleep and breathing

  • Improve balance and coordination

You never knew your body could feel this good.

Even if you don’t have a diagnosed pain condition, Clinical Somatics can have an enormous impact on your health and well-being. The movements allow you to feel your best at any age, and to continually improve your musculoskeletal health for the rest of your life.

  • Release chronic muscle tension

  • Improve posture and muscular control

  • Prevent recurring injuries

  • Prevent joint degeneration

  • Improve flexibility and range of motion

  • Reduce stress and anxiety

  • Improve sleep and breathing

  • Improve balance and coordination

Ready to start learning?

Enroll in the Level One & Two Courses and learn 40 exercises that release tension and relieve pain throughout the body. The exercises are slow, gentle, and appropriate for all ages and physical abilities.

If you find it difficult to get down to the floor or back up, consider enrolling in the Clinical Somatics Chair Exercises Course instead.

Ready to start learning?

Enroll in the Level One & Two Courses and learn 40 exercises that release tension and relieve pain throughout the body. The exercises are slow, gentle, and appropriate for all ages and physical abilities.

If you find it difficult to get down to the floor or back up, consider enrolling in the Clinical Somatics Chair Exercises Course instead.

Ready to start learning?

Enroll in the Level One & Two Courses and learn 40 exercises that release tension and relieve pain throughout the body. The exercises are slow, gentle, and appropriate for all ages and physical abilities.

If you find it difficult to get down to the floor or back up, consider enrolling in the Clinical Somatics Chair Exercises Course instead.