The Somatic therapy I offer is informed by Biodynamic Body Psychotherapy, developed in the 1960's by the incredible Gerda Boyesen (1922-2005), a clinical psychologist and physiotherapist. ​ While working in a psychiatric hospital, Boyesen became aware of the radical changes that she observed in her patients who received psychotherapeutic touch as part of their treatment. Boyesen was one of the first pioneers to work with the connection between repressed emotions, muscle tens