Being in recovery myself I know what a struggle it can be to reclaim your own ability to live in the "now" in your own skin, and learning to love yourself again. 

Somatic Coaching for gay, straight, bisexual men can provide you with a safe space to explore the issues surrounding your former use of drugs (e.g. alcohol, crystal meth, cocaine, heroin, cannabis) or process (e.g. sex, relationships, shopping), to guide you into living in the present moment, to assist you to  move forward in reclaiming the fullness of your life, meeting your goals, establishing paths toward happiness as a man, to reclaim your birthright to live a fully embodied life...using bodywork!

Often a man who has numbed his senses and feelings using sex, drugs, food, and other addictive behaviors, struggles to re-identify himself and may feel isolated with a void to be filled.  Re-claiming his birthright to be himself can feel like a daunting task.  Living in his own skin can be a struggle!


"People in early stages of recovery are generally lacking in self-esteem, self-discipline, and self-care and impatiently want to "be well, right NOW!" They are woefully separated from their body and mind, and often troubled with anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Incorporating massage into their treatment schedules - and allowing them to experience regularly what the relaxation response feels like - is time well spent. Massage offers clients awareness of how the body naturally provides pleasurable feelings and responses without the use of chemicals or addictive behaviors. This knowledge can be enlightening and positively influence their outlook toward a sober future."   (see Link page, "Addiction and Massage")


Three important ingredients in early recovery are:
living embodied in the present moment, giving myself permission to be me,  and developing self-love in embodied ways. 

Each is doable.  Each can be supported and nourished. Tender loving touch are crucial to creating all three. I can offer you a safe environment to explore your ability and desire to remain in recovery, learning to love yourself once again through self-touch, and living an embodied, happy life.

Somatic Coaching can be a powerful way to receive the support you deserve to maintain sobriety and live a full, happy, embodied life.  It can provide additional support if you are engaged in the 12 Step process and explore issues that you may not want to pursue "in the rooms".

Whether you've been addicted to alcohol, crystal meth, cocaine, heroin, sex, food, relationships, living an embodied life is possible!  Living in your skin with tender-loving-care is the only way to live!  I offer you methods you can use on a daily basis to provide yourself with that self-love.



"Self-doubt can block you from seeking help, dreaming, or moving.  Inner attacks are at their maximum when you attempt to change and be real."
                                                                                                              -- Arnold Mindell