My Journey

In approaching love and relationships, shame and societal pressures compelled me to fit into a teeny tiny monogamous box that never truly worked for me.

In response to my monogamous partner’s unmatched desire to start a family, we decided to open our relationship. I faced my insecurities and intense feelings of jealousy, while trying to navigate the complexities of exploring polyamorous dynamics. I adopted an approach of self-compassion and curiosity as intense emotions surfaced in my body.

Through the guidance of a dominant submissive power dynamic, I began to uncover the depths of my sexual desire and curiosity. I welcomed the pleasures of enjoying many lovers, while maintaining my freedom and independence.

Quite naturally, I discovered Somatica® Sex and Relationship training while transitioning away from my 15-year Montessori teaching career. In this way, I began to see how my people pleasing tendencies influenced my mental and emotional burnout.

Becoming part of the Somatica® community and undergoing the training has felt like coming home to myself. I feel deeply settled and peaceful in my body among the most accepting people I’ve ever met in my life!

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Somatica® Approach to Intimacy

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Somatica® blends neuroscience, attachment theory, emotional intelligence, and somatic practices into a structured framework for transformational sex and relationship coaching.
— Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman

Couples experiencing relationship Somatica® is a philosophy and a set of tools that helps people have the most fulfilling intimacy possible both with themselves and others. ath towards greater romance and intimacy in our work together

What Is Somatica®?

Intimacy is not just about sex, it is the process of gaining awareness and understanding of others and yourself. When you honestly look at all the parts of yourself, both amazing and challenging, you are becoming more intimate with yourself.

Approaching intimacy with a sense of curiosity, self- compassion and non judgement creates more spaciousness. Intimacy has two important components:

1) Vulnerably showing yourself to another person

2) Truly seeing others as they are and offering space for them to show up vulnerably as well.

What Is Intimacy?

We engage with clients in the moment, offering embodied experiences and practicing relationship tools that help build skills of intimacy with yourself and then with others.

We use our body, emotions and erotic energy to connect with clients and offer tangible skills that can be applied out in the world.

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Intimacy can only be learned in a two way relationship!
— Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman
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