Somatic Experiencing + Hypnosis
to heal & nourish your nervous system
**Currently only available on a sliding scale for WNC residents impacted by Hurricane Helene**
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RESILIENT ROOTS
Sometimes, you’re just trying to stay afloat.
When you’re grappling with anxiety, burnout, attachment wounds, chronic pain, or emotional dysregulation, focusing on external growth might feel out of reach.
Your want to feel safe and calm, less stressed and overwhelmed, and right now, coaching or traditional talk therapy doesn’t feel like the best fit.
You don’t need analysis or elaborate action plans.
Instead, you’re looking for moments of peace, presence, and freedom to simply be.
Old wounds heal when you experience safety & space in the present moment.
Resilient Roots sessions focus on building a foundation of safety within the nervous system and allowing stuck trauma energy to gently discharge in a sustainable way.
When you feel seen, understood, accepted, and loved, deep levels of transformation and healing become possible.
I would love to support you as you heal old wounds and let go of old patterns.
Book a free consultation to see if somatic healing sessions are a good fit for you.
“Michal creates a safe space that encourages openness and vulnerability.
I have been able to express myself without fear and judgment and more importantly, I have felt heard.
She is caring, empathetic and provides meaningful insights and observations.
I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking greater clarity, perspective and who is willing to invest the work to find the answers within themselves. She is an able, heart-led coach who is dedicated to serving others.”
-Jude Clyke, Youth Mentor & Coach
My Approach
As a trained hypnotist and somatic coach, I can help you re-wire and update your nervous system so that every day feels infused with ease and joy, even in the face of difficulty, stress, and grief.
I’ll be there as unequivocal, unconditional support, cheering you on and helping you bring compassion to the parts of you that are hurting.
My approach is influenced not just by a genuine desire for your wellbeing, but also by an extensive background studying yoga, meditation, psychology, relationship science, Somatic Experiencing, and integrative hypnosis.
My work is grounded in consent and a deep respect for your innate wisdom and power.
Having me as your coach is like burning a scented candle in the background - there’s a warmth and a sweetness that starts to permeate every area of your life.
Together, we’ll explore and transform deep layers of your body and mind.
We’ll practice a hybrid of somatic healing to untangle old inner wounds with hypnosis to update the unconscious patterns that had been running your life.
You don’t have to keep feeling tired and lost.
You deserve to experience real peace, rest, connection and joy.
“I appreciate the space Michal holds, the way she guides, the sharpness of truth that still somehow feels so soft, caring, and nurturing in the midst of reaching into the depths of my subconscious alongside me!
After one session I could feel how relaxed, at ease, and connected I felt to the moment I was experiencing.”
Ashleigh Henry, thecheetahcompany.com
Let me be a light along your path…
Hi! I’m Michal.
(pronounced just like “Michael”)
I’m glad you’re here.
I’m a trained hypnotist and somatic coach, and I’m here to help you heal and reconnect to your inner wisdom, presence, and power through the magic of your body and unconscious mind.
I love slow mornings, the sound of crunchy fall leaves underfoot, traveling solo, and dancing to Beyoncé.
My favorite hobby involves pretending I’m a ninja and strangling my friends (check out “Brazilian Jiu Jitsu”).
But my greatest delight is seeing people transform their inner paradigms from chaos and stress to a radiant state of ease and joy.
And that’s not always an easy shift.
I know, because I’ve been there.
Over the past twelve years, I struggled with body shame, religious trauma, family conflict, and toxic relationships, and for a while I felt like there was no way out.
The darkest days were the ones when I thought I had to do it all alone.
In pursuit of healing and answers, I traveled the world and dived into an immersive study of tools, philosophies, and practices that helped foster emotional resilience, relational health, and holistic wellbeing.
Between yoga, psychology, martial arts, permaculture, hypnosis, somatic experiencing, parts work, and mindfulness, I developed a unique and powerful approach that I’ve integrated to support my own healing and growth.
I learned to utilize the skills, compassion, and attention I cultivated over the years to re-wire old patterns, shift old emotional habits, and actually choose how I want to feel and respond in the moments that matter most.
And I would love to help you do the same.
The details of some of my trainings and education…
200-hr Yoga Teacher Training (Asheville Yoga Center, 2018)
Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2019)
Bachelor’s Degree in Family Science (ie the psychology of relationships) (Utah Valley University, 2022)
Certified Integrative Changeworker (Ethical Coaching Collective, Melissa Tiers & Simone Seol, 2022)
Certified Hypnotist (Center for Integrative Hypnosis, 2022)
Somatic Experiencing Level I (Somatic Experiencing International, 2022)
Other influences include:
The Work of Byron Katie
Internal Family Systems from Richard Schwartz
Existential Kink by Carolyn Eliot
Details of Resilient Roots
1:1 Calls
We will meet for sessions on Zoom, or in person in Asheville. Each call is 60 minutes long. I recommend beginning with weekly sessions for at least a couple months, then spacing them out as you feel more stable; however, you are welcome to space sessions however works best for you.
Pricing
Sliding scale $44-166
ONLY FOR FOLKS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE
Enter coupon code “WNCSTRONG” when booking.
Pay what you can via Venmo or cash.
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"I love the positive energy that Michal exudes ~ you can't help but smile when you're around her! I'd even pay just to be around her cheery presence! The efficient, transformative results on top of that are just priceless."
Erin Ha, Finance Professional & Coach
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Somatic healing sessions for people who want somatic support to heal inner wounds and feel less stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, or fatigued.
These sessions are not a great fit for folks who are already in a solid place in their lives and who want support to reach goals - my 6-month coaching package is a better fit for anyone focused on growth.
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Tools from yoga, meditation, Somatic Experiencing, and hypnosis can help reduce anxiety and stress, improve sleep, increase energy, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and build an overall sense of wellness and ease.
I can also help with symptoms like chronic pain, fatigue, digestive issues, dizziness, sleep issues, etc, though I ask that you also see a medical professional if you are experiencing these physical symptoms.
Please note - I am not a licensed mental health professional, and I do not diagnose or treat mental illness.
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Each session lasts about 60 minutes, and can be in person in Asheville, or virtually over Zoom.
We’ll typically start off with a shared pause or guided meditation, then spend most of the session doing internal somatic exploration or deep trance work.
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I recommend starting off with meeting once a week, then tapering to three or two times a month as you build momentum. However, frequency can be flexible based on your needs.
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I treat every client as an individual and adjust my approach to their needs.
My approach is trauma-informed, somatically-informed, and rooted in a belief in everyone’s inherent brilliance and power.
While I sometimes offer tangible strategies for outside of sessions, the real power of our work lies in the somatic/unconscious shifts we create through inquiry, trance work, and somatic healing.
My somatic work is primarily influenced by Somatic Experiencing, an evidence-based approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine.
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Follow one of the links on this page to book your free consult call, where we can meet and learn more about each other and how I might best support you.
If we decide it’s a good fit, you can book and schedule your calls through my online calendar system.