Testimonials

"This is what I always needed, but I never knew was a ‘thing.’ Talk therapy was the tip of the iceberg. The work I do with Dana allows me to go beneath the water to access the deeper parts of myself that exist outside of language. After just two sessions with Dana, I was able to do what years of counseling did not make possible."

~ Jodessa, Registered Nurse

"Dana intuitively knows when to simply listen, what questions to ask, and when to guide me into deeper connection with my body’s wisdom. As someone who tends to live in my head, her calm and confident way of holding space made me feel both safe and challenged. Each session made me more clear on what truly matters to me in both life and business."

~ Andrew, Real Estate Developer & Men’s Movement Leader

“Somatic coaching and practice deepened my self-awareness and resilience by helping me embody change, rather than just understand it intellectually. I was able to recognize how stress shows up in my body and shift it real-time. It taught me to lead not just from my head, but from a grounded, authentic place that others can feel and trust."

~Amy, Mom of 3, Non-Profit Board Member, and Regional Manager

“I have been to see Dana several times now, and I have to say-something shifted. Not in a dramatic, fireworks kind of way. But, in a deep, quiet, undeniable way. I inhabit my body differently. A little more grounded, A little more spacious. A little more ME. Dana has a real gift for this work. If you are curious about somatic coaching and bodywork-or feel like something in you is ready to shift-I highly recommend her. Reach out to her-you can thank me later.”

~ Bea, Circles Facilitator and Coach

“Dana radiates healing and kindness. Her office is warm and welcoming and felt like a cocoon when we met. I felt she understood exactly what I was saying, even when I wasn’t clear myself. As I nurse, I trust the research supported pragmatism of somatics. Now I actually feel good, not just “have good thoughts. I feel more united and confident within myself as a whole person.”

~ Jodessa

“Dana has a rare ability to connect with people in a way that makes them feel fully seen. She tunes into what is often unsaid, what’s felt in the room but not named-and brings it forward with precision and care. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside her, and I can say with confidence that she is one of the most gifted and grounded coaches I’ve ever encountered.”

~ Sheeba, Former Director of Intel’s Global Leadership Coaching Program

“Somatic bodywork showed me that I have viable options to heal and move forward. Dana is the bomb. She is skilled, confident, and caring, and willing to practice in-depth to help me achieve optimum healing. She also offers practical tools and ideas that I can incorporate to maintain and continue a healthy life. If you have any areas in your body that have stored trauma and are keeping you from being your best self, go to Dana. She has been a great blessing to me.”

~ Sam, Retired Engineer, Grandpa, Handyman

“Divisive rhetoric is especially prevalent at this time in our nation. However, Dana serves as an antidote. No matter what the gathering, her skilled facilitation creates a safe place for all to feel value and belonging. In other words, group work becomes community”

~ Sharon, Retired Ecumenical Spiritual Chaplain

“I highly recommend seeing Dana for somatics. She helped me understand that my body held my history and shaped me. I’ve been able to reconnect with my body, to slowly and safely release trauma,  and to re-calibrate. I’m giving myself permission to take up space to be seen, and most of all-to have compassion for myself.”

~ Joei

“I’ve had the unique opportunity to work with Dana twice, first in traditional executive coaching, and secondarily using somatic coaching. I was in a challenging place when we first connected, leading a large team through a business downturn and cutbacks. I was struggling to find motivation and dreaming of spending time incubating more creative pursuits. It was wonderful to work with Dana from the start because she was open to embracing goals beyond simply getting to the next level on the corporate ladder and helping me navigate major changes in my work environment. It was a positive experience, it but it wasn’t until we began working somatically that we reached a true breakthrough. The subtle switch to focusing on how to embody the person I want to be now worked. After our first in-depth session, I started to feel the motivation rising in me. Before our next session, I had jump started my creative investment and devised a commitment to being the leader I wanted to be. Someone with gravitas, confidence in my own deep expertise and leadership skills, leading through a lens of truth and transparency. As we continued through our ten sessions, I learned to deepen my commitment, embody the person I wanted to be, access energy for my goals, and form new habits that I still rely on for balance, and centering. I lean into these every time I face a challenge or step up to an opportunity. My transformation with Dana through somatic executive coaching has made me a more confident, grounded, and less fearful leader… and for that I am grateful.”

~ Kelly, Creative Entrepreneur & Engineering Sr. Leader

“The bodywork felt more connected and intentional than massage. It helped me release emotional tension (not just physical) and brought awareness to what my body was holding-creating a deeper sense of healing and balance.”

~ Jeannie, Mental Health Therapist

“Bodywork has provided a sense of grounding and safety that allowed me to regulate my nervous system in ways that talk therapy has never been able to reach”

~ Nicole

“The bodywork I have done in the past was soley about the body, muscles, and points of tension or problems. This bodywork was more about mind/body integration, unlocking energy, and creating better flow and connection across body, mind, and senses.”

~ Kelly

“I’m grateful for her presence, her wisdom, and her unwavering belief in our potential. She helped us grow not just as leaders, but as people. Her impact was felt from the first session, bringing a rare combination of structure and warmth, creating a space where vulnerability was welcomed and growth was inevitable.”

~ Leadership Fitness Program Participant 

“Dana consistently encouraged us to reflect deeply- on our leadership goals, our team dynamics, and our own internal narratives. Her emphasis on ‘unconditional positive regard’ and community-building helped our cohort of tech leaders evolve into a trusted support circle.“

~ Leadership Fitness Program Participant

“I highly recommend Dana’s meditation classes. Previous classes I’ve attended focus soley on the practice, but her unique approach engages my mind, body, and spirit. The experiences I have in her classes leave me feeling lighter in spirit and more whole.”

~ CHARMMS (Charbonneau Meditation, Mindfulness, & Somatics Society Member)

“Somatic work helps me access and release things that I have not been able to articulate or even recognize with my therapist”

~ client comment card

“The practices help me stay grounded in who I am without taking on others’ expectations. They’ve made me more present, and true to myself in relationships, while still being open and connected”

~ client comment card

“Bodywork produced an awareness of where I hold things and allowed them to release. Each time I get off the table feeling like a new person”

~ client comment card

“I’d never heard of somatic bodywork until my friend told me about it. Once I did it, I felt a shift in body, mind, and overall well-being. It’s truly powerful”

~ Kerry

“Now I notice and trust the subtle cues my body gives me that reveal emotional truths or stuckness”

~ Matt

“Dana will meet you exactly where you are—with presence, compassion, and skill—and help you access the version of yourself you want to lead from. The work we did changed my trajectory. My team doesn’t know they have her to thank for it.”

~ Ryan

“To be honest, at first I thought that somatic coaching was just not for me. But in time I realized that my resistance was actually discomfort with recognizing and staying with my own experience”

~ Deepa

“I worked closely with Dana when I served as Head of Global Executive Coaching Services at Intel. She’s a powerful presence-and catalyst for anyone looking to lead and live more fully. We trusted her to serve our most senior leaders, and she didn’t let us down”

~ Sheeba, Chief Business Officer, Perceptual Intelligence

“Dana brings the wholeness of my humanity into the work we do—mind, body, emotion, and intuition. She listens not just to words, but to what is underneath, creating space to access insight that is known by my body and helps me get crystal clear.”

~ Heather, CMO, Healthcare

“Dana is not a conventional coach. She expected me to do deep work and was right there in it with me. I couldn’t hide from myself, but hiding was a habit I needed to break”

~ Joe, Director, Healthcare

“This workshop was worth so much more than I paid. The practical tools and resources for mindfulness were my favorite part. The 5s’s will help me practice beyond the workshop and in my daily life. The apps are helpful, but this will allow me to practice independently.”

~ workshop evaluation

“Every class I take I learn something new and deepen something I learned before.”

~ class evaluation

“You helped our leaders slow down, feel deeply, and expand their range—not just to know what needs to change, but to be that change. The impact is felt not just in what people learned, but in how they move, lead, and relate to each other” 

~ Lynn, VP, Credit Union 

“Thank you for supporting our board development and helping us practice new ways of working and being together. As volunteers, it can be tough to avoid burnout and stay committed. We care so much about the mission, and the work you did with us will help us persevere through the hard stuff”

~ Toby, Non-Profit Executive Director 

“Somatic work helps me access and release things that I have not been able to articulate or even recognize with my therapist”

~ client comment card

“The practices help me stay grounded in who I am without taking on others’ expectations. They’ve made me more present, and true to myself in relationships, while still being open and connected”

~ client comment card

“Bodywork produced an awareness of where I hold things and allowed them to release. Each time I get off the table feeling like a new person”

~ client comment card 

“I’d never heard of somatic bodywork until my friend told me about it. Once I did it, I felt a shift in body, mind, and overall well-being. It’s truly powerful”

~ Kerry

“Now I notice and trust the subtle cues my body gives me that reveal emotional truths or stuckness”

~ Matt

“To be honest, at first I thought that somatic coaching was just not for me. But in time I realized that my resistance was actually discomfort with recognizing and staying with my own experience”

~ Deepa

“I’d never heard of somatic bodywork until my friend told me about it. Once I did it, I felt a shift in body, mind, and overall well-being. It’s truly powerful”

~ Kerry