Reflections From Recent Clients
Anonymous Touch Client-
I am highly recommending Somatic Experiencing touch therapy with Whitney Breshears. In my first SE touch session, my entire body began to feel different. My ribs relaxed which made it possible to take deeper, easier breaths. Tension and heaviness in my shoulders and neck released, and I could feel an energy shift, especially in the left side of my body, which she focused on during that first session.
In the days since the session, I am feeling increasingly calm despite continued stressors, and my ability to stay present and not be lost in repeating negative thoughts has amazed me. I'm not having as many episodes of anxiety/panic and the overwhelming feelings of guilt are easing. The stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system is immediate and has been profound for me. This work is already strengthening my positivity. I look forward to more SE touch sessions, which have greatly enhanced my trauma therapy work with Whitney.
Anonymous Touch Client-
I can't recommend Whitney enough. From our very first session, it was clear that she possesses a deep compassion and innate ability to build trust, which are essential qualitites in this line of work. Her approach is both gentle and profoundly effective. She takes the time to create a safe and nurturing environment, allowing you to feel at ease. It's evident that she has a genuine love for SE touch work. Her passion and dedication to helping others heal is truly inspiring.
Each session left me feeling more grounded and in tune with my body. She skillfully guided me through her process, always ensuring that I felt comfortable and supported. If you're seeking a compassionate and skilled SE practitioner, I wholeheartedly recommend Whitney. She is a true gem in the field, and her work has made a significant positive impact on my life.
Anonymous Touch Client-
This therapy has profoundly moved me forward in my processing of traumas, past and recent. Now that I have had four treatments, what I notice is my ability to be present. Stressors don't hijack my body like they did before. I am able to notice triggers, but I don't automatically go down that path to becoming dysregulated. I am able to be in my body and enjoy my teens, and other family and friends without having my mind lost in worries, "shoulds" and rumination. I am experiencing joy, and hope again for the first time in over four years.
Anonymous Touch Client-
I recently went through a difficult divorce, and my journey to healing led me to work with Whitney. She is an exceptional Somatic Experiencing touch practitioner. From the very first session, I felt a profound shift. Whitney's empathetic and skilled approach created a safe space where I could explore and release the tension and anxiety that had built up over time. Through SE work, I have experienced a transformation that words can barely capture. I no longer feel the constant, gnawing anxiety that once dominated my life. Instead I feel grounded, present, and more connected to myself than ever before. Each session has been a step towards reclaiming my inner peace and stability. One of the most significant impacts of this work is that I genuinely feel like I am coming back home to myself. Whitney's gentle touch and insightful guidance has facilitated a reconnection with my body and emotions, allowing me to process and heal deeply rooted traumas. I am incredibly grateful for this life-changing experience and highly recommend Whitney to anyone seeking healing and self discovery.
Anonymous Touch Client-
My first session doing SE touch was very intense and overwhelming, but with Whitney's help I was able to process everything my body was telling me and subsequent sessions have been so much easier! Since starting SE touch I've finally been able to start becoming friens with my body again. I've been able to listen when it tells me "no" and have regained the courage to use my voice to express those boundaries. The exciting part is that thanks to SE touch, I'm learning to play again. I've been given the support to be curious about what I like and have been able to recognize and experience joy, stability, and even hope within myself.
Anonymous Touch Client-
In beginning touch therapy, I had no idea what to expect. My therapist, Whitney, had explained but you never know... Fortunately I had developed a trust with Whitney, so I knew I was in charge if I didn't feel comfortable. She always gets permission to touch first, and will tell me before she will touch. To me, it is a touch showing comfort, compassion, support, and protection. This allows me to actually feel more in control of my healing, telling me to feel safe. From the first session, I felt calm in my emotions. I felt more aware of my bodies response to things and people. For the first time, I feel my emotions, and its okay. I look forward to future touch therapy sessions and to see how I can further heal.
Anonymous Touch Client-
As a certified Reiki master I have quite a bit of experience using touch as a path to healing, so I knew the session with Whitney had potential to be deep. At the time of the session I was a bit stressed about financial stuff and Whitney picked up on that right away. She suggested that she just gently place her hand on my right kidney, and as she did so, and I continued talking about my issue, I felt a subtle shift that became more and more obvious. After just a couple minutes of "holding" my kidney, I was able to sit back and relax. take a deep breath and feel my nervous system returning to a level of comfort and stability that I haven't felt in years! Since our session I have been less worried about finances and in turn my businesses have been blossoming as of late. I couldn't be more grateful to Whitney and the amazing work she is doing in our community. She is truly a blessing to us all!
Anonymous Touch Client-
Hi Whitney, here is the feedback about my holiday experience that we discussed the other day:
Experiencing somatic therapy has been a different level of healing for me. I specifically noticed during the holiday season that the feelings of obligation I've held on to for so long seem to be finally lifting. I didn't feel the need to continually go out of my way to make contact with close and extended family, stress to provide opportunities for everyone to meet, and try to create the perfect environment for everyone's enjoyment. I was able to be more present and "go with the flow", set boundaries for my own self care, and truly enjoy myself for the first time in many years.
Anonymous Touch Client-
"Touch therapy has profoundly impacted my life. For years, I've struggled with anxiety and a constant sense of disconnection from my body, which left me feeling incredibly cerebral, overwhelmed, and out of control. This gentle intentional touch has helped me regulate my nervous system in ways I never thought possible. Each session, Whitney provides a safe space for me to reconnect with my body, allowing me to release pent-up tension and deep emotions such as shame, guilt, and even anger, that I have been gripping on a cellular level for many, many years, and oftentimes unconsciously. I've learned to tune into my physical sensations, recognizing the signals my body sends me and responding with compassion rather than fear or rejection. There is a deeper sense of grounding and clarity that I carry with me throughout my daily life. The physical energetic movement I feel during each session fosters a deeper awareness of my well-being and my mind/body connection. I am incredibly grateful for its role in my journey toward health and self-acceptance. Radical self-acceptance. Trying to find words to describe the relief and release this modality yields is impossible. It is healing and expansion through a physical human experience in the most tender of ways."