Body-Positive
Non-judgmental approach
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450 Britannia Rd E Unit A, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
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647-366-8445 | 905-507-0606
Start Reconnecting Your Mind and Body with Our Specialized Somatic Therapy
Body-Centered Healing
Helping You Release Stored Tension to Restore Your Mind-Body Connection
We often try to think our way out of stress — but our bodies hold onto experiences that our minds struggle to release. If you feel a persistent tightness in your chest, chronic tension, or a sense of being "disconnected" from your physical self, you may be experiencing the bodily manifestation of stored trauma. Somatic Therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by focusing on the physical sensations and "felt sense" within the body. At Inner Wellness Psychotherapy, we provide a safe, body-positive, and welcoming space to help you listen to your body's wisdom and release the physical patterns that keep you stuck. Our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of your body's pace — never pushing, always guided by what feels safe and right for you.
Mind + Body
Our Therapy Formats
In-Person Therapy
Experience a safe and supportive environment where you can deeply explore and heal, guided by our supportive therapists.
Online/Virtual Therapy
Enjoy the flexibility of engaging in therapy from the comfort of your own space. Our virtual sessions provide convenience without compromising the quality of care.
Walk & Talk Therapy
Immerse yourself in the calming outdoors while engaging in therapy. Our unique approach combines physical activity with mental well-being, offering a refreshing perspective on healing and self-discovery.
Evidence-Based
What Is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic Therapy is a holistic therapeutic approach that incorporates a person’s physical body into the healing process. It is based on the premise that the mind, body, and spirit are deeply interconnected, and that psychological trauma often leaves a “footprint” in the nervous system and muscular tissue.
Foundational somatic approaches, including Somatic Experiencing (developed by Dr. Peter Levine), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR — share a core understanding: trauma is held in the body. By focusing on somatic (body) awareness and gentle movement or breathwork, we help you process emotional pain where it lives: in your physical being.
Unlike methods that require reliving traumatic events verbally, Somatic Therapy works with the body’s natural capacity for healing, gently and safely, at your own pace.
WHO IT HELPS
Common Challenges Addressed with Somatic Therapy
Somatic Therapy is a highly versatile approach that addresses a wide range of emotional and physical challenges by focusing on the body’s sensations and responses.
Our Methods
Somatic Therapy Techniques We Use
Our approach is collaborative and body-positive. We guide you through evidence-based techniques to bridge the gap between thought and physical experience.
Somatic Tracking
Noticing and naming physical sensations with gentle curiosity: tension, warmth, pressure, movement — without judgment.
Breathwork
Guided breathing exercises that directly activate the parasympathetic nervous system and signal safety to the body.
Grounding Techniques
Practical tools to feel anchored in the present moment — connecting with the five senses and physical surroundings.
Mindful Body Scanning
A guided awareness practice that moves systematically through the body, releasing tension and reconnecting awareness.
Why It Works
How We Operate at Inner Wellness
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Trauma-Informed
Always at your pace
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Holistic
Mind, body & spirit
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Evidence-Based
Clinically validated
Benefits of Somatic Therapy
Emotional Release:
Deep relief from long-held stress and 'stuck' emotions stored in the body
Greater Body Awareness:
Learning to interpret your body's signals before they become overwhelming.
Stress Reduction:
Lowering cortisol levels and naturally relaxing the nervous system.
Enhanced Presence:
Feeling more connected and grounded in yourself and the world around you.
Holistic Wellness:
Aligning your physical health with your mental and emotional healing goals.
Start Your Journey to Inner Well-being
Whether you’re struggling with chronic burnout, feeling stuck in shutdown, or seeking tools to regulate your nervous system,
our compassionate Mississauga therapists are here.
Available in-person and online across Ontario.
450 Britannia Rd E Unit A, Mississauga, ON | Mon–Fri 9am–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–10pm
