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Move from tension and overwhelm to calm, connection & clarity through body-based counselling in person & online.

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Andree Patenaude

BA, RST, RTC

Relational Somatic Therapist
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Somatic Therapy in Surrey, BC & Online

Clinical Somatic Exercises in Surrey, BC

If you’re feeling in pain, tense, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself — you’re not alone.

Whether you’re holding stress in your shoulders, compensating for old injuries, or experiencing chronic pain... somatic exercises are a gentle way to reconnect with your body and work with neuroplasticity to unwind patterns of tension and pain.

Somatic exercises are gentle, floor-based movements that help your body unwind at its own pace.

They're slow, intentional, and grounded in deep listening — not pushing or “doing it right.”

These practices support you in finding more ease, softness, and connection in your body.

Once you know some somatic exercises, you can do them at home anytime to support your nervous system and address tension and pain.

This Might Be For You If…

  • You want to do somatic therapy, but would prefer a physical practice rather than an emotionally-focused one.

  • You are living with chronic pain and want to learn simple practices you can do at home.

  • You feel tight, stressed, or emotionally stuck

  • You’ve tried stretching, massage, or yoga but still feel tense

  • You’re living with tension or pain from old injuries or postural patterns

  • You want to feel more connected to your body — without pressure

  • You live in or near Surrey, BC and want in-person support.

What to Expect

🌀 Simple, slow movements that help you notice where you’re holding tension

🫁 A chance to feel your breath, your body, and your emotions more fully

🌱 A nervous-system-friendly pace — nothing forced or overwhelming

💭 A space where you’re encouraged to go inward and listen

You don’t need to be flexible or experienced. You just need to be curious.

Want to explore clinical somatic exercises in Surrey, BC? Book a free 20 minute consult here.