Your Questions, Answered

  • Somatic therapy works directly with the nervous system and physiological holding patterns that develop in response to stress, trauma, or prolonged emotional strain.

    Rather than focusing solely on conversation, this approach integrates structured therapeutic dialogue with externally applied somatic techniques and guided nervous system regulation.

    The aim is restoration of internal regulation and improved embodied awareness.

  • Pelvic-focused somatic work refers to body-based therapeutic work that includes awareness of the pelvis as part of the nervous system and emotional regulation process.

    The pelvic region is closely connected to stress adaptation, bracing patterns, attachment responses and protective tension. In some women, prolonged stress or relational conditioning may lead to chronic holding patterns in this area.

    In session, this work involves guided awareness, breath, regulation and, where appropriate and consented to, external body-based techniques. The aim is to support physiological release and improved nervous system stability.

    It is not a medical procedure and does not replace medical or gynaecological care.

  • This practice may be appropriate for women experiencing:

    • Chronic tension
    • Nervous system dysregulation
    • Emotional shutdown or disconnection
    • Relational or developmental trauma history
    • Persistent stress patterns

    Clients include leaders, performers, and public figures who require discretion, privacy, and a personalised, trauma-informed approach.

    All clients are screened prior to booking.

  • Each session lasts 90-120 minutes in a private setting. It begins with a brief conversation and grounding, followed by guided breathwork, affirmations, and somatic release techniques. Sessions conclude with time for reflection and integration, leaving the client feeling centred and lighter.

    Sessions typically include:

    • Initial check-in
    • Nervous system assessment
    • Guided somatic regulation
    • Targeted therapeutic intervention
    • Integration and grounding

    Standard session length: 90 minutes.

  • Each session lasts approximately 90 - 120 minutes, beginning with a grounding conversation and optional preparation time, followed by guided somatic release, and concluding with reflection and integration.

    The exact duration may vary depending on individual needs, ensuring your comfort, safety, and the most effective experience.

  • Talk therapy primarily engages cognitive and verbal processing.

    Somatic therapy with An, works directly with bodily responses, muscular tension patterns, autonomic activation, and interoceptive awareness. It blends psychological insight, somatic techniques and breathwork regulation to release what words alone cannot.

    Verbal reflection may be included, but the primary focus is physiological regulation.

  • Relief from Physical Discomfort
    Experience exceptional relief from cramps, pelvic heaviness, and chronic tension. This gentle, body-focused approach provides soothing release for areas where stress and strain often accumulate.

    Deep Emotional Healing
    Release long-held emotional stress and trauma. By combining somatic techniques, breathwork, and reflective practices, this work restores emotional balance and facilitates a transformative, liberating journey.

    Psychological Reawakening
    Enhance mental clarity and emotional resilience. By addressing the underlying patterns that contribute to tension, stress, and discomfort, this practice supports greater emotional freedom and a more grounded, balanced perspective on life.

    Elevated Well-being
    Immerse yourself in a sophisticated, restorative experience that reduces anxiety, supports mental health, and nurtures your overall physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. This holistic practice aligns body and mind in profound harmony.

  • No.

    All techniques are externally applied. The practice is non-invasive and strictly therapeutic. Clear professional boundaries and explicit consent processes are maintained at all times.

  • Sessions are strictly non-sexual. While the pelvic area is connected to many bodily functions and sensations can sometimes be complex, any pleasurable sensations or physiological responses are treated clinically as part of a nervous-system release and managed professionally.

    Consent, boundaries, and safety are emphasised at every stage. All work is conducted in a private, professional, and supportive environment, ensuring the experience remains therapeutic, respectful, and safe.

  • Submit an application through our secure consultation form. Each submission is reviewed, and successful applicants are contacted with available dates, session and fee details.

    If you would prefer to ask a brief question before completing the form, you may contact us via WhatsApp for initial inquiries only. Clinical discussions and personal disclosures are reserved for scheduled sessions.

  • The practice is based in Cape Town and offers structured travel appointments within South Africa. International consultations may be accommodated by request.

  • For comfort and hygiene, clients are encouraged to shower before their appointment. Comfortable clothing will be provided for the session.

  • Client privacy is treated with the utmost care. Appointments are confirmed directly with each client, and location details are shared privately upon booking.

    Sessions take place in carefully selected settings that prioritise safety, comfort and confidentiality.

    Clear professional boundaries are maintained at all times. Informed consent is obtained prior to and throughout each session, and clients retain full autonomy regarding pace and process.

    This is a structured somatic practice delivered within a professional, non-diagnostic framework.