WELCOME TO CALGARY SOMATIC INTEGRATION THERAPY
Where the science of trauma repair meets the mystery of Awakening
Find a soft place to land in our cozy home studio in Calgary, or meet us virtually from anywhere.
We'll help you:
• process your past
• feel safe in your body, and
• reconnect with who you really areÂ
If you're curious about Somatic Therapy, we're happy to chat:
Book a Free Call...or keep scrolling to learn more↓↓
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
YOU FEEL LIKE SOMETHING'S OFF, EVEN WHEN YOU'RE DOING ALL THE RIGHT THINGS:Â
You meditate.
You journal.
You try to be better.
You've even done some therapy.Â
And still...
You feel overwhelmed, resentful, or just empty.
Like you're missing something essential ↓↓
THEÂ TRUTH
MOST THERAPY MISSES:
Talk therapy can help you understand your story.
And meditation can help you quiet your mind.
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But if your body is stuck in the past, no amount of insight will set you free.
That’s because trauma isn’t just emotional or psychological.
It’s physiological.
It lives in your nervous system.
Trauma shapes your behaviour, your relationships, and your sense of self.
It affects your ability to enjoy and participate in your life ↓↓
YOU CAN'TÂ THINKÂ
YOUR WAY OUT OF THIS.
In fact...
All the talking and thinking are
probably making it worse.
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This is where somatic therapy comes in.
We help you re-attune to the wisdom of your body.
We guide you towards processing what’s been stuck for too long.
So you can build your capacity to move through life feeling resilient, confident, and joyful.
(Yes, really. We have receipts.)
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WHYÂ PEOPLE CHOOSE USÂ INSTEAD OF TRADITIONAL THERAPYÂ
 • Nervous system based trauma healing
• Real-time somatic processing
• Two experienced practitioners offering masculine & feminine perspectives
• In-person co-regulation in a private Calgary studio
• Optional plant medicine guidanceÂ
• Spiritual + psychological integration
click here to read an in-depth comparison of both types of therapy
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Meet Aaron and Alissa:
Somatic trauma therapists in Calgary
We've spent the last two decades integrating deep personal work with powerful tools from modern trauma science, traditional technologies, and the lived experience of navigating life with a family of eight.
We’re not just here to talk about your trauma.
We’re here to guide you through it in real time.
We attune deeply to your system.
We see the root patterns others often miss.
We help you restore your internal compass so you can live with more clarity, connection, and choice.
This work is gentle.
It’s collaborative.
And it’s life-changing.
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Which one of us should you work with?Â
The practitioner you choose to work with will be based on compatibility, intuition, and individual needs. You may want to learn through resonance from someone who’s walked a similar path to yours. It can also be valuable to challenge and rewrite your stories through interactions with someone of the opposite gender.
OUR HOMEÂ IN CALGARY IS YOUR HOME FOR TRAUMA HEALING.
You're invited into the warmth and safety of our private studio.
 There’s something undeniably healing about co-regulating in the same room. In fact, it's an essential element of why our method is so effective. You'll be able to access your best healing in connection with another human.
In our private home studio in SW Calgary, you’ll experience support that’s deeply attuned in real time.
Additionally, some sessions may include gentle therapeutic touch or shared somatic practices that work best face-to-face.
For anyone unable to meet in person, virtual sessions are available too.
Here's what our long-time clients say about our work:
Leanne M.
"Aaron at The AUM Institute is an amazing somatic practitioner, caring and attuned. He is able to flow with whatever comes up, address it with effective exercises and questions and I always leave feeling more grounded. His energy is welcoming and low key, which helps me feel able to share vulnerably in my own way and time. Highly recommend!"
Kirill K.
"I have been working with Aaron for several years and can say he is profoundly caring, professional, and highly effective as a Somatic Integration Therapist. Come as you are and uncover what's at the root of your struggles. You will discover and learn tools to help you become a freer and fuller version of you."
Trudy P.
"My somatic work with Aaron has enabled profound healing and transformation for me. I am now deeply grounded in authentic love and personal power."
“TRAUMA IS HELL ON EARTH.
TRAUMA RESOLVED IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS.”Â
- Dr. Peter Levine, Founder of Somatic Experiencing International
SOMATIC TRAUMA THERAPYÂ IS FOR YOU IF...
- You feel like you've been stuck in survival mode for too long.
- You've done all the research, but nothing seems to change. Â
- You’ve outgrown the same old coping strategies.
- You've already tried talk therapy, mindfulness practices, and personal development work.Â
- You’re ready to stop rehashing your stories and start resolving them.
- You want to know what it feels like to be YOU again, without the baggage, without the insecurities, without the opinions of others holding you back.Â
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YOU MIGHT BE HERE BECAUSE...Â
- You’ve tried therapy or spiritual work to shift your mindset, but your life hasn't changed much, if at all.
- You’re stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, abusive relationships, or self-sabotage.
- You want to be more present with your family, but old triggers keep hijacking you.
- You feel numb or anxious more often than not.
- You feel like you’re missing out on your own life because you're stuck in survival mode.
- Working through your problems on your own feels exhausting, and you wonder if it's time to get help.Â
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You’re not broken.
It's not too late.
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Your nervous system has been doing exactly what it needed to do to protect you.
Now you're ready to release the protective patterns that are holding you back.
Somatic Integration Therapy can help you go from simply coping to truly thriving.
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WHAT IS SOMATIC INTEGRATION THERAPY?
It's a custom, body-based approach to healing trauma, based on three crucial pillars:
Integration
Bringing your fragmented parts into wholeness.
This is where you repair trauma, decondition from old stories, and learn true nervous system regulation.
Reconnection
Returning to healthy relationship with self, others, and the natural world.
A natural result of Integration, you'll experience more stability and security in your connections with others.
Awakening
Coming into deeper Consciousness and Truth.
Your Integration and Reconnection lead to a fuller recognition of Self. You'll finally give yourself permission to thrive under any circumstances.
This work isn’t a quick fix or one-size-fits-all protocol.
It’s an intuitive, relational process guided by seasoned practitioners who are living it.
Click here to read an in-depth article about how Somatic Therapy can change your life.
WORKING THROUGH SOMETHING AS A COUPLE?
Somatic Integration Therapy is profoundly effective when practiced with your partner.
If your relationship feels stuck or disconnected…
if your communication patterns suck,
if intimacy has turned into something you constantly fight about …
Or if you simply want to grow together instead of apart…
We offer a somatic and spiritually-informed alternative to couples therapy.
Our Relationship Reconnection Experience helps you work through conflict in real time. Imagine having a master couple pulling you out of your dysfunctional patterns and guiding you towards healthy relating.
We'll show you how to do this work together.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SESSION?
Each session is based on you and what you need at the time.
That said, here’s what you can expect in a session:
Empathetic Witnessing
As humans, we're built to connect and share stories, and to bear witness to each other.
The power of empathy and understanding cannot be matched in their ability to help you process stress and trauma.
Guided Somatic Exploration
You’ll be supported to notice, feel, and actually process what’s happening in your body.Â
We'll stop you from swirling in the same stories, and keep you from getting stuck in familiar emotional traps.
Real-Time
Co-Regulation
Just like an animal who's been abused, you need slow, loving guidance to relearn how to trust and enjoy life again.
Humans are no different in their need for comfort, guidance, and reassurance.
Education & Insight:
Self-compassion is a healing force. We’ll help you to deeply understand how your past has shaped your present.
This is only possible once you move past your stories and into a deeper understanding.
FAQ
What is Somatic Integration Therapy?
Can I get results from one session?
Can I heal my nervous system?
Is this compatible with traditional talk therapy?
How is Somatic Therapy different from talk therapy?
What if I’ve already done years of therapy, and I still feel stuck?
Will I have to re-live all my past trauma?
Do I need to be “spiritual” for this to work?
What happens in a somatic therapy session?
Is this only for people with “big T trauma”?
How do I know if I’m ready?
Where are you located?
Have a question that wasn't answered here?
IF YOU'RE READY
CHOOSE YOUR PATH:
begin with Foundations, or go for Mastery
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
BOOK A FREE REVEALINGÂ SESSION
We know this kind of work can feel big, especially if you’ve been burned by past therapy, or you’re not even sure what’s wrong.
That’s why we offer a free, no-pressure call.
We’ll get to know you, answer your questions, and help you decide if this is a fit.
After the meeting, we'll send you a $50 discount towards any session package.
Book a free call