Somatic bodywork is a form of body-centered care that addresses the nervous system alongside physical structure. Rather than treating the body as a collection of parts to be fixed, somatic work engages the body as an intelligent system that holds experience — stress, trauma, grief, chronic tension — and supports the nervous system in completing and releasing held patterns.

In practical terms, sessions may look like conventional massage at times, and at other times may involve very subtle touch, stillness, or guided awareness — following what the body is actually ready for, rather than a sequence.

Conventional massage is primarily structural — working with muscles, fascia, and connective tissue to release physical tension. Tami's sessions include that, but extend further into nervous-system work. Sessions are paced by the nervous system rather than a protocol; touch is used as a way to listen, not just release; and sessions may incorporate craniosacral therapy, Somatic Experiencing techniques, or integrative coaching depending on what's present.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a light-touch manual therapy that works with the central nervous system through the craniosacral rhythm — the subtle, continuous hydraulic movement of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain and spinal cord. The touch is very gentle (typically 5 grams of pressure or less).

CST is particularly effective for nervous-system dysregulation, chronic headaches and migraines, TMJ disorders, neck and shoulder tension, and trauma that has settled in the head and upper spine.

Trauma-informed practice means the session is structured around the client's sense of safety and agency at every step: explicit ongoing consent, transparency by default, client-led pacing, and trained recognition of nervous-system activation.

Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a trauma-resolution approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine, rooted in supporting the nervous system in finishing incomplete defensive movements, discharging held activation, and restoring a baseline sense of safety. Tami integrates SE principles into bodywork sessions as appropriate.

Focused Work — 60 min — $85. Targeted work for a specific holding pattern or area. Best for returning clients.

Integrative Embodiment — 90 min — $140. The core session. Room for a real check-in, layered bodywork, somatic pauses, and a proper landing at the end. Recommended starting point for new clients.

Integrated Somatic Bodywork — 120 min — $200. A longer container for deep integration work.

Package bundles: 3 sessions for $375 (save $45) and 6 sessions for $1,050 (save $150).

It depends on what you're working with. For acute pain or a specific holding pattern, weekly or bi-weekly sessions in a short series often work well. For ongoing nervous-system support, many clients settle into a monthly rhythm once they've established a foundation.

Insurance is not accepted at this time. HSA and FSA cards are welcome. Credit and debit cards are also accepted.

A first session begins with a check-in: what you're bringing in today, any areas to focus on or avoid, your current nervous-system state. At the end, there's time to come back to yourself before getting up. First sessions are typically 90 minutes. There is nothing you need to do or say or know beforehand.

Arrive hydrated. Have something light to eat beforehand. Wear or bring comfortable clothing. New clients receive a short intake form by email after booking — please fill it out before your appointment. It takes about 5 minutes.

No. Some clients find verbal dialogue during bodywork helpful; others prefer silence. Both are fine. The most important thing to say during a session is if something isn't working for you.

Yes — particularly for chronic pain that hasn't fully responded to structural treatment alone. Somatic bodywork addresses the nervous-system dimension alongside the structural one.

Yes. The 120-minute Integrated Somatic Bodywork session is designed for clients integrating psychedelic or peak experiences. Important: Tami does not provide, facilitate, or support the use of any psychoactive substances. This is integration support only.

Yes. Nervous-system dysregulation responds well to the kind of regulated, attentive touch that informs these sessions. This work is not a substitute for mental health therapy — working with a licensed therapist alongside bodywork is strongly encouraged if you have a clinical diagnosis.

Start with a 90-minute Integrative Embodiment session. You don't need a specific goal or diagnosis to book. Curiosity and a willingness to slow down are enough.

Sessions are in Salt Lake City, Utah. The exact address is provided in your booking confirmation email. Tami sees clients Tuesday through Saturday, by appointment only. Remote sessions are not available.

You can reschedule or cancel at no cost with at least 24 hours notice. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice and no-shows are charged the full session fee.

Use the booking widget on the home page to choose your session type, date, and time. You'll receive a confirmation email with the address and a short intake form for new clients.