Become a Psychosomatic Practitioner™

SOMATICS CERTIFICATION

Learn the art of nervous regulation and to transform mental health issues into meaningful growth. All credit applies towards our Master’s Degree.

Next Cohort: May 21 (last enrollment June 1)

TRAINING OVERVIEW:

6 Months, 100 Hours

Live Zoom & Pre-recorded Content

Certification: Psychosomatic Practitioner ™

What is a Psychosomatic Practitioner?

A BRIDGE BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGY & SOMATICS
Our practitioners are trained with knowledge of both psychology & somatics, to help clients navigate multiple levels of their experience.

AN EMBODIED HEALER
We train practitioners to deeply embody their own nervous system and develop emotional wellbeing.

EMOTIONAL RELEASE FACILITATOR
Our practitioners are trained in the Emotional Liberation Method™, a revolutionary integrative therapy process that helps clients address the root causes of mental health issues.

Program Overview:

PREREQUISITES:

Certification in health/wellness, or previous client experience

DURATION:

6 Months, 4-5 hours weekly. 100 hours total.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

100% online, self-paced with live Zoom sessions every 2 weeks.

CERTIFICATION RECEIVED:

  • Psychosomatic Practitioner™

The Psychosomatic Practitioner Training ™ bridges the critical gap between modern psychology and somatic, body-based healing. Students will explore the foundations of trauma formation, the core somatic principles, attachment theory, and more. The program emphasizes the unique healing power of somatic exploration and the ways our psychological states and nervous system patterns shape one another.

Designed for practitioners ready to work at the intersection of psychology and embodiment, this training offers a deep understanding of how to support clients beyond traditional talk therapy. The experience culminates in certification to facilitate the ELM Program, an integrative mental health model that helps clients access lasting transformation by addressing the root causes of stress, dysregulation, and emotional overwhelm.

Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or wellness practitioner, this training equips you to lead with clarity, compassion, and science-backed tools that work.

Training Dates and Times:

There are 16 live zoom sessions total in each training, most of which you can attend via recordings if necessary. Live zoom times for each module are listed below.

2025 Upcoming Dates:

  • May 21 - Nov 15

  • July 16 - Dec 21

*If your desired date is sold out, you can join the waitlist by enrolling. We often have students switch trainings within the first week, and we reserve these spots for waitlisted students.

This course is made up of three 2-month modules.

MODULE 1 & 2:

  • 65 hours of self-paced content and 8 live sessions over 4 months.

  • Live sessions happen on Saturday 10AM PST or Wednesday 4pm PST. All live session are recorded.

  • Live attendance is not mandatory in module 1, but highly encouraged.

  • Live calls: 90 minutes each.

MODULE 3:

  • 35 total hours of self-paced content and 8 live mentoring sessions over 2 months.

  • Live sessions happen Saturday 10 AM PST. All live sessions are recorded. Live attendance is required in 5 of the 8 live sessions.

  • Live calls: 60-90 minutes each.

Module 1: Embodying The Core Somatic Skills

Module 1 focuses on your personal journey of trauma integration and embodiment. You’ll deepen your understanding of core somatic concepts while building a strong foundation through creative exercises, embodiment practices, and more.

We focus on these concepts in Module 1:

  • Titration - Gradually introducing small doses of sensation or emotion to avoid overwhelm and promote safe processing.

  • Self-Regulation - The skill of managing your emotional and physiological states through body-based practices, thoughts, or behaviors.

  • Trauma Imprints - Residual patterns of emotional, physical, or behavioral responses stored in the body after a traumatic experience. The root cause of all mental health issues.

  • Resourcing - The ability to connect to a sense of grounding and stability.

  • Capacity/Resilience - The range of arousal within which a person can function and process emotions without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down.

Instructors:

Hala Khouri:

Somatic Embodiment

Stephanie Scarminach

Somatic Foundations

Dr. Christian Gonzalez

Nervous System Regulation

Module 2: Client Assessment

Module 2 is about learning to assess clients based on unique developmental trauma patterns, attachment wounds, and emotional compensation patterns.

We focus on these concepts in Module 2:

  • Developmental Trauma - How trauma manifests uniquely at different stages of life and how it impact behavioral patterns later in life.

  • Emotional Compensation Patterns - The unique compensation patterns we develop in response to stress and trauma, and how they are stored somatically in the body.

In module 2, you will learn 3 techniques to use with clients:

  • Resonant Communication - A unique communication framework that focuses on energetic attunement during verbal communication. An essential skill for somatic practice.

  • Somatic Tracking - Guide others into deeper and deeper felt-sense exploration.

  • Somatic Breathwork - Learn to use breath to regulate the nervous system and promote healing of trauma.

Instructors:

Hala Khouri:

Somatic Therapy

Dr. Laurence Heller, PHD

Developmental Trauma & Attachment

Dr. Nadia Ramo

Energetics & Chinese Medicine

Module 3: ELM Facilitation

Learn to put clients through the integrative ELM Therapy™ process and facilitate emotional liberation sessions.

We focus on these concepts in Module 3:

  • Trauma Spaceholding - Learn the delicate art of holding space for trauma release for your clients.

  • Qualities of a Healer - Learn essential habits and cultivations in order to create spaces of deep trust with your clients.

  • Somatic Breathwork - Learn a unique breath technique to evoke gentle catharsis as a part of the ELM method.

  • Visualization Techniques - Learn the guide clients through visualizations that help them repattern deeply held unconscious thought patterns as part of the ELM method.

  • Conducting Sessions - You’ll be mentored as you begin offering your first client sessions for help moving through difficult moments on your way to developing confidence in practice.

Instructors:

Dr. Christian Gonzalez

ELM Facilitation

Mady Kruger:

Somatics Therapist, mentor

PRICING & ENROLLMENT

We offer flexible payment plans to make our trainings more accessible to all.

Option 1: Pay in full

$3,950

$550 Discount

Payment Plan 1: 3 Months

$1,400 x 3

$4,200 total

Payment Plan 2: 6 Months

$750

$4,500 total

An additional $500 discount for enrolling in Parts Therapy Training.

Enrollment comes with a $1,000 discount to our Business Mentoring program.

Hear from our students

  • “Such a beautiful experience. Everyone needs to experience this for themselves.”

    Erin, Los Angeles

  • “This training is youthful, it’s true, and it’s unifying.”

    Dennis, Los Angeles

  • “I feel lucky to have found this practice and these people. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for for myself, and for my clients.”

    Esme, St. Louis

  • “Christian inspired me to go deeper, while also deepening my understanding of the nuance and sensitivity involved in this work.”

    Layne, Santa Barbara

  • “This training filled in the gaps in my education and gave me tools that I now use in all my client sessions.”

    Hollie, San Diego

Want More Info?

Want to enroll in one of our trainings? Get our training overview PDF.