Biodynamic Somatic Therapy - Olivia Lumley Therapies. Camberwell, London

The Biodynamic Massage and Somatic therapy I offer is part of 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 tensions and illness.​

I was led to this wonderful holistic healing work through a series of synchronicities and I feel privileged to be one of many carrying forward her vision.

How a client described the effects of a biodynamic massage session -

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"I felt cared for in a way by Olivia that gave me such a deep sense of relief and comfort. It meant I could let go and I finally feel I can breathe deeply again. I've let go of some deep pain and i feel more in touch with my true self again. I also couldn't believe how the noises that my tummy made actually coincided with the places in my body that felt blocked and stagnant - the places where I could feel needed release. Amazing!" 

Carolina T.

Get in touch with me today to book your session.

At the very heart of biodynamic psychotherapy is our trust in the unique potential of each individual human being: what Gerda Boyesen calls their primary personality. This dynamic essence is potentially impelling the person towards self-realization, towards a wholeness of being that will embrace the

spirituality inherent in human nature. Many of us have lost our connection with our true essence or primary selves. We don't really know ourselves at this level. We restrain our exuberance, suppress our

feelings, hide our fantasies, deny our spiritual experience, and repress our most troubling memories.

Gradually we develop a secondary personality. Though this secondary personality may serve us quite well in some aspects of life, it tragically limits the breadth and depth of our inner life, as well as the richness and authenticity of our relationships.

The core objective of biodynamic psychotherapy is to help a person reconnect with their primary potential. The more a person is in touch with this level and able to follow its promptings, the more fulfilling their life can be. So biodynamic psychotherapy is a two-handed process. On the one hand we

welcome every tiny sign of the emerging Primary, we trust it, we encourage it, strengthen it, whilst on the other hand we soften the grip of the Secondary (armour) overlaying it. We encourage the client to let their hidden, buried primary potential emerge. We know this exists within everybody, however deeply buried under the protective secondary personality they have built up. The biodynamic

therapist 'holds the vision' of this client's primary potential, and is curious to know more of this person, to see more, hear more;

We work to 'melt' the self-doubt, self-criticism, self-limitation with which this person undermines their natural potential. We are clearing the path for the primary energy, getting the secondary out of the way, getting the fear out of the way.

What to expect  

• You can be partially or fully clothed in loose, comfortable clothing

• No oils are used increasing the sense of contact. 

• Sessions last 90 minutes and after an initial trial session are held weekly over the course of a few weeks or months.

• Your tummy rumblings are listened to with a stethoscope during the session. The sounds act as guidance for me as indicate 'emotional digestion' - they are the sounds of your ‘unconscious’ or autonomous nervous system. 

• Deeply nurturing and freeing - bringing healing to your body, mind and spirit.

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If you'd like to book a Biodynamic Somatic therapy Treatment in Camberwell, London, Get in touch with me today to book your session. I also offer other types of holistic massage and bodywork as well as Sound Healing.