Welcome to Back To Your Body

Online Somatic Therapy by Somatic Experiencing® Practitioners

Somatic therapy invites your body into your healing process. It creates a space where you can start to undo the effects of stress and trauma.
Gradually.
And with care.
At your nervous system‘s pace.

Online Somatic Therapy for Nervous System Healing

What Brings You Here?

It’s possible that you’re not completely new to healing and already have a good level of awareness.
And at the same time, you might be feeling:

   disconnected from your body and stuck in your head

   bothered by physical symptoms that won’t go away

   burned out, chronically tired or sleeping poorly

   anxious, reactive or highly sensitive when everything feels too much

   stuck in a loop of Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn

   struggling to feel safe in relationships or manage relational difficulties

You may have been feeling this way for years or have only noticed it recently.

It could be that you’ve been searching for a solution on your own or with the help of others, and even gathered some valuable insights and tools along the way.

But something deep inside of you remained unresolved, something you can’t fully reach alone.

Now you’ve come to a point where you want to address what’s been bothering you through your body, and you are looking for attuned guidance in doing so.

If this resonates, let's explore it further.


How Does Somatic Therapy Help?

Somatic therapy helps your nervous system find a sense of safety, so that the old protective patterns underneath your symptoms and emotional reactions can begin to soften and unwind.

It’s not about reliving the past or retelling the story. Instead, body-based approaches like Somatic Experiencing ® (SE) meet you where you are, allowing you to gradually explore, process and integrate what’s been held inside, while being seen and supported.

As your system begins to settle, you might notice moments of feeling more peaceful, alive or connected both within yourself and in your relationships.

The good news is: your body already knows how to heal. Sometimes, it just needs help to feel safe enough to move in that direction.

Meet Your Somatic Therapists

We are Somatic Experiencing Practitioners (SEP) trained in the method of Dr. Peter Levine. Our work is grounded in an understanding of trauma, nervous system and attachment, while each of us brings our own therapeutic focus and way of working.

We are also humans who have walked our own healing paths. Our professional expertise in body-based approaches and our lived experience allow us to hold space for our clients with compassion, competence and grounded presence.

We live in Asia and work online with clients from all over the world. 

Elena Jacinta - Online Somatic Therapy for Women

Elena Jacinta, SEP

Founder of Back To Your Body and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner working with women.

Arpitha Shankar - Online Somatic Trauma and Couples Therapy

Arpitha Shankar, SEP

Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner and couples specialist working with individuals and couples.

Let's make sure we are a good fit.

Who We Work With

You are seeking change or deeper clarity. You may even secretly wish there was a quick fix. And yet, the ‘fixing’ you might have tried hasn’t fully resolved your struggle.

Deep down, you wish the healing were faster and not so hard, but you also know that real transformation takes time and effort.

You see the value of intentional and collaborative therapy that invites you to grow and change, but you don’t want it to last forever.

And with the right support, you are willing to give it a try.

If this sounds like you, you are welcome to take the next step below.

Kind Words From Past Clients

"From our first meeting, I felt Elena held such a caring space. It was so easy to be vulnerable with her which allowed me to touch some very deep places in a relatively short amount of time. She provided, not only, a safe space for my inner world to unfold, but tools for me to manage it with her and on my own. She taught me how to slow down my mental narrative and just be with my body, where the real energy is. Thanks again!"
Nicole
USA
"I feel that Elena is truly assisting with my healing. She is very kind and attentive. She led me gently so that I wouldn't get overwhelmed by strong emotions and sensations. Following the session I have had a feeling of joy and freedom. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
Timea
Germany

Interested In Trying Somatic Therapy?

Here’s how to get started

This work is personal, and finding the right therapeutic fit is so important. If you choose to begin here, here’s how the process unfolds.

The 3-Step Process:

1. New Client Application Form
Fill out the application form below, and if we seem like a good fit, you’ll receive a booking link to schedule and pay for your first short session*.

2. First Short Session
Schedule and attend your first 30-minute intake session (or 60-minute for couples). This gives an opportunity to begin experiencing the work and to get a sense of how this approach feels for you and whether it feels right to move forward together.

3. Ongoing 1:1 Sessions & Integration
If we continue, we meet virtually on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, creating space to explore your patterns, deepen your relationship with your body and nervous system, and integrate this into your daily life.

*For information about pricing, availability, length of therapy, and our process, please refer to our FAQ section

Ready to begin?

When you feel ready, you can fill out the new client application form below, and we will be in touch shortly.