Somatic Healing & Alignment

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Somatic Healing & Alignment We provide Structural Integration, Esalen, Swedish, Deep Tissue massage along with Somatic Experiencing body work. Offices in Lakeville and Edina Minnesota

Many people are surprised by how connected the body is. Tension or discomfort in one area can often be influenced by pat...
11/04/2026

Many people are surprised by how connected the body is. Tension or discomfort in one area can often be influenced by patterns elsewhere.

Structural Integration looks at the body as a whole, helping improve alignment and support more efficient movement patterns.

So glad you're noticing those changes, Lisa. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Congratulations, Natalie! She just completed training in Esalen Massage in the side-lying position at the Esalen Institu...
10/27/2026

Congratulations, Natalie! She just completed training in Esalen Massage in the side-lying position at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. What a beautiful setting to learn and grow!

This training adds to the ways massage can be adapted to your comfort and needs.

Interested in trying a side-lying massage? Ask about it at your next appointment at Somatic Healing & Alignment.

As golf season wraps up, think about how your swing felt this year. Was your backswing a little shorter? Your follow-thr...
10/23/2026

As golf season wraps up, think about how your swing felt this year. Was your backswing a little shorter? Your follow-through less comfortable? Did you feel like you couldn’t turn quite as freely?
It’s easy to adjust and keep playing. But those changes may show up beyond the course, too—in how you check your blind spot or reach into the back seat.

Our latest blog, “Why You Can’t Rotate Like You Used To,” explores how your hips, spine, and shoulders work together when you turn, and how Structural Integration approaches movement.

Read the blog using the link in bio.

Xavier recently completed advanced Anatomy Trains training focused on two areas that can have a big impact on how we mov...
10/14/2026

Xavier recently completed advanced Anatomy Trains training focused on two areas that can have a big impact on how we move and feel: the pelvis, legs, and feet, and the head, neck, and jaw.

What does that mean for your sessions? More ways to look at how different parts of your body work together. If you come in with a tight neck, for example, Xavier can consider what’s happening beyond your neck and tailor the work to what he finds.

Breathing shouldn’t feel like work.When your ribs and torso have more space, your breath expands without trying.Structur...
10/08/2026

Breathing shouldn’t feel like work.

When your ribs and torso have more space, your breath expands without trying.
Structural Integration often improves breathing simply by opening areas your body hasn’t been using fully.

Want to feel the difference in your breath? Schedule a session or learn more about the work.

New podcast episode now live.This conversation explores how stress and emotional experiences can show up physically in t...
10/03/2026

New podcast episode now live.

This conversation explores how stress and emotional experiences can show up physically in the body. We discuss fascia, breathing, tension patterns, and why the body may continue to brace even after a stressful experience has passed.

If you’ve ever wondered why stress seems to settle into your body—or why certain patterns of tension are difficult to let go—this is a great place to start.

Read the new blog post and listen to the full conversation through the link in bio.

THE BUSY ROUTINE IS BACKBy now, your routine is in full swing—school, work, activities, and full schedules.And your body...
09/27/2026

THE BUSY ROUTINE IS BACK

By now, your routine is in full swing—school, work, activities, and full schedules.

And your body may be starting to feel it.

Longer days, more time sitting or driving, and less time to slow down can reinforce patterns of tension that were already there.

Structural Integration helps address those patterns so you can move through your busy days with more ease and support.

You don’t have to wait until discomfort starts interfering with your routine.

Take care of your body as you move through the season ahead.

Learn more about Structural Integration or reach out with questions.

Congratulations to Natalie!Natalie recently earned her NCBTMB Certification, adding another professional credential to h...
09/25/2026

Congratulations to Natalie!

Natalie recently earned her NCBTMB Certification, adding another professional credential to her work as a Board Certified Structural Integrator.

This certification reflects her continued commitment to learning, professional growth, and providing thoughtful, knowledgeable care to her clients.

Congratulations, Natalie, on this well-earned achievement!

Structural Integration is a process, not a one-time treatment.While every person's experience is different, many people ...
09/19/2026

Structural Integration is a process, not a one-time treatment.

While every person's experience is different, many people find that the benefits become more noticeable as the series progresses and the body has time to adapt to those changes.

Thank you, Dale, for sharing your experience.

Does your lower back or hip pain keep coming back?You stretch it. Massage it. Rest it.It feels better… and then suddenly...
09/13/2026

Does your lower back or hip pain keep coming back?

You stretch it. Massage it. Rest it.
It feels better… and then suddenly, it’s back.

What if the problem isn’t actually where you feel the pain?

Your low back and hips can compensate for restrictions and imbalances elsewhere in your body. When we only treat the sore spot, we may get relief without changing the pattern underneath it.

Structural integration takes a different approach—looking at the connections throughout your body rather than chasing the pain.

If you’re tired of the same pain returning, it may be time to look at the bigger picture.

I wrote a new blog post about why this happens and what can help change the pattern.

Read the full post through the link in my bio.

Serving Edina & Lakeville, MN.

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8500 210th Street West, Suite 112
Lakeville, MN
55044

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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