Somatic Therapy

Body-led dialogue and therapeutic touch,

In-Person (Waterloo) or Online

What does this work look like?

A body-based approach that supports the nervous system and body process, rather than the story alone. In this work, we track sensations, impulses, emotions, supporting the body in completing stress responses that were once interrupted. This work is a combination of dialogue-based work and therapeutic touch.

Our work together can support…

  • Unwinding survival patterns, bracing, tension, pain, or overwhelm in the body

  • Meeting difficult emotions with compassion

  • Softening chronic pain loops in the body

  • Strengthening your ability to sense boundaries, needs, and internal cues

  • Restoring a felt sense of regulation, choice, and embodied self-trust

  • Cultivating a felt sense of presence and belonging in your body, your life, and the world

  • Deepening connection to your core identity and personhood

  • Expanding your capacity for joy and aliveness

Sessions that include a hands-on component can be billed through extended health insurance (under RMT/Massage). You are always welcome to opt out of the touch component of our work. Please note that if we are only exploring somatic dialogue work with no hands-on component, or working together online-only, sessions cannot be claimed through insurance.

  • 20min Discovery Call | no charge

  • Somatic Therapy, in-person or online | $120+tax

  • Therapeutic Touch & Acupuncture | $120+tax

  • *30min Client Support Call, online | $55+tax

*available for returning clients only

Currently accepting new clients. In-person sessions have the option to be insurance billable. Financial assistance available for those in need. Book a discovery call to learn more.

Session Rates

Ayesha Nobes
Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapist
Somatic Experiencing®
RMT and Acupuncture Provider

Hello! I’m happy you’re here.

My approach is exploratory, relational, and attuned, supporting regulation, emotional resilience, and embodied self-trust.

This work gently supports you in tracking sensations, completing survival responses, reconnecting with the body’s organic wisdom, and restoring a felt sense of safety and presence. Together we make space for what's ready to unwind, express, or shift in a way that honours the pacing of your unique nervous system.

My professional foundation is rooted in Somatic Experiencing®, registered massage therapy (RMT), and acupuncture. These modalities have shaped my understanding of the body’s capacity for healing. I also have additional training in partswork from an IFS based model.

I also think it's worth mentioning that I'm a survivor of complex trauma myself, and I've experienced somatic work as a way of supporting deep, lasting change that has rippled through the many facets of my life.

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Privacy Disclaimer: I know how small the wellness, health, and spiritual community can feel — both locally, and globally. I want you to know that your privacy is deeply respected here. Your anonymity is held as sacred.

Financial Assistance: Financial assistance is available for those in need. Please reach out directly to inquire about this ayesha@embodimentwithayesha.com

Support your nervous system to meet life with more steadiness and embodied self-trust

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I ask clients to start by coming in every 1-2 weeks for a minimum of 8 weeks. This supports continuity, accountability, and allows enough time for the work to unfold and for new patterns to begin taking root.

    There is no requirement to pay upfront or pre-book sessions in advance. The commitment is relational and honour system based. After 8 weeks, we can revisit pacing and frequency together.

  • I do not offer session packages. If finances are a barrier, I do offer financial assistance. For the sustainability of my practice, I hold a limited number of client spots for this type of support. Please reach out to me directly to inquire ayesha@embodimentwithayesha.com

  • I understand that life happens and plans sometimes need to shift. I ask for 24 hours notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Sessions missed without adequate notice will incur a $50 fee.

    There is a grace period of 15mins for arrival after your scheduled appointment time. If arriving later than 15mins, it will be considered a missed session and incur the cancellation fee.

  • Payment is made on a per-session basis via e-transfer or credit card, and is asked to be remitted within 48hrs post-session. If a receipt for insurance is applicable, this will be emailed to you via JaneApp. You are responsible for submitting the receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement. I do not offer direct billing at this time.

  • Yes. Sessions that involve a hands-on/touch component can be billed through your insurance (if applicable) under RMT/Massage. You are always welcome to opt out of the touch/hands-on component of our work. Please note that if we are only exploring dialogue work with no hands-on component, sessions cannot be claimed through benefits/insurance. Additionally, online sessions cannot be billed through insurance.

  • Yes. I hold a limited number of financial assistance spots. Please reach out to me directly to inquire ayesha@embodimentwithayesha.com