Where Somatic Embodiment, Ancestral Reverence and Earth Reconnection meet.
About Sacred Soil & Soul
Hi, I’m Gabby — Founder of Sacred Soil & Soul Embodied Coaching LLC, LSW, Somatic Embodiment Guide, Reiki Master and Shamanic Reiki Practitioner. Before the idea of Sacred Soil & Soul took shape, I started my own personal healing journey when I was introduced to Vinyasa Yoga in 2003. I loved learning how to link breath with body and movement. At the same studio I was introduced to Zen Meditation and the Oneness Blessing, a beautiful energy healing practice. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was so disconnected from my body that I had no clue what was happening. All I knew was that I liked it.
In 2018 I started taking classes with Dana Hot Yoga, a yoga studio in Bala Cynwyd offering a work exchange program. The program allowed students to work for the studio in exchange for free yoga classes. It was an opportunity which allowed me to establish a regular yoga practice, so when the opportunity to complete a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training came I jumped at the offer!
For years I hadn’t been happy with my job and knew things needed to change, I just wasn’t sure what to do. After reaching out to my support system, I was encouraged to explore different career paths and eventually landed on a Health Coaching course. The program encouraged internal listening, and a trust in the flow. Choosing to consciously tune into intuition and the flow ignited a fire within me. After completing the program, I left my job as a Social Worker to become a successful Health Coach; However a year into my coaching career finances were tight, and I started to reconsider following my dreams. Around the same time a friend reached out and connected me with a local private therapy practice. There was an ease to the interview process and with the ability to continue supporting others using intuition, along with what I now know is my spiritual support team, I decided to take the leap.
While working in private practice I felt drawn to learn more practices to connect with the body. This included: Somatic Embodiment, Inner Child Work, Parts Work, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga for Fascial Unwinding and Reiki. Out of all of these practices Reiki has been one of the greatest gifts. In 2022 I started learning Usui Fire Reiki. Whenever I practice Reiki I feel grounded and present in my body, and a deep felt sense of spirits presence. For me, Reiki has been the doorway to total embodiment.
In 2024 I was led to work with a Shamanic Reiki Practitioner, and with permission from an Ancient Lineage in Guatemala, I was trained in Shamanic Reiki I & II. Shamanic Reiki not only deepened the foundations of what Usui Fire Reiki has taught me, it reawakened a love and connection with Ancestry and the Earth that lay dormant across my bloodlines for years.
As Spirit has nudged me to weave together Evidenced-Based Practices, Energetic Healing, Earth Reconnection, and Ancestral Reverence, it has become abundantly clear that each of these practices are necessary in order to experience total embodiment. Not only that, but the combination of these practices are lacking from traditional mental health services; at least in the political United States. Because of this, Sacred Soil & Soul Embodied Coaching LLC was born. If you too feel the call to experience this type of embodied healing, join me. I would be honored to work with you.
*To learn more about the practices mentioned here, please see our FAQ section below.
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Offerings
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For this program, participants learn the basics of Somatic Embodiment. This involves experiential education on how to connect with emotions, their physical sensations, and how they manifest in the body. Modalities used include: Somatic Embodiment, Emotional Regulation Strategies, Parts-Work Informed Movement and Trauma Informed Yoga. Sessions may be supported through the use of Reiki energy healing, and this is entirely optional.
This program is specifically designed for clients who would like to ease into getting reacquainted with the body.
Investment: $75/session
Total Program: 4 sessions
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During this three month course, participants learn how to reconnect and honor our non-blood relatives. We will do this through creating a living breathing altar space for connection, guided Journeys for direct connection to our non-blood relatives, opportunity to learn from the wisdom of the Earth and its creatures, as well as how to practice sacred reciprocity with our non-human kin. All sessions are rooted in Animist Psychology and Earth Reconnection, to honor and maintain right relationship with the Earth.
Investment: $75/session
Total Program: 12 sessions
*A three month payment plan is available for this program, which can be discussed further upon initial program enrollment.
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During this four month program, participants are taught how to reconnect and honor the wise and well healed blood relatives who came before us. We will do this through creating a living breathing altar space, guided journeys for direct connection to all four bloodlines, and identifying practices rooted in reverent reciprocity; to honor and maintain right relationship with our blood relatives.
Investment: $75/session
Total Program: 16 sessions
*A three month payment plan is available for this program, which can be discussed further upon initial enrollment.
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This offering is for clients who are interested in experiencing a one-time session involving any of the following: Somatic informed Parts-Work, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga for Fascial Unwinding, or an Energetic/Spiritual Alignment session (i.e. Reiki, Shamanic Reiki).
All are welcome!
Investment:$75
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This program is for participants who are interested in receiving ongoing support through: Somatic Embodiment practices, Ancestral Reverence, Earth Reconnection or Energetic/Spiritual maintenance. This program is offered on a month-to-month basis, meaning clients can purchase up to 4 sessions/per month (1/week). Session frequency and services will be tailored to meet your individual needs.
*Pre-requisite: Participants must complete at least one of our other coaching programs prior to enrollment.
Investment: $75/session
Total Program: Unlimited (prn)
*A monthly payment plan is available for this program, which can be discussed further upon initial program enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Somatic Embodiment is the practice of consciously connecting with your physical body to experience emotions, release tension and regulate your nervous system (Cite: The Third Space Collective)
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Total embodiment involves fully integrating mind, body, emotions, spirit, ancestry and the earth so that you experience life as a complete, coherent human being (Adapted from: traumaresearchfoundation.org)
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Trauma informed yoga focuses on linking yoga poses with breath, and conscious awareness of one’s inner and outer landscape, in order to restore nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and reclaiming a sense of agency over one's body (Adapted from: Whole Wellness Therapy).
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A technique combining yoga poses with intuitive, subconscious movement to release deep tension, emotional blockages, and chronic pain stored in the body’s connective tissues (Adapted from: The Fascia Hub).
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A modality that helps us to see our different feelings, inner voices, thoughts, urges or habits as “parts” that interact like an internal family.
(Adapted from Therapyinanutshell.com)
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Reiki is a non-invasive energy healing technique, developed in Japan in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui. Reiki is designed to reduce stress, promote relaxation and facilitate healing. (cite: reiki.org)
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Shamanic Reiki is the combination of universal life force energy and the power, wisdom and energy of nature, as well as expanded spiritual realities, to support harmony and healing, for individuals and their communities (cite: Shamanic Reiki Worldwide).
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Psychology based in collective, earth connected practices honoring the wisdom of traditional peoples from around the world (cite: Ancestralmedicine.org).
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Ancestral Reverence is the practice of connecting with and honoring one’s Ancestors, human and non-human kin, in order to build/maintain a relationship. The act of Ancestor reverence is a powerful tool, as it builds a bridge between the spiritual and physical realms (adapted from: sacredmysteries.org)
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Although largely supportive for mental, physical and spiritual healing, coaching is not licensed psychotherapy, medical advice, or legal counsel. If coaching participants need mental, physical or emotional health support, we ask that you seek out the additional necessary services for your health and wellbeing.
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No, you do not need to have experienced trauma in order to benefit from our trauma informed coaching programs. By working with Sacred Soil & Soul you will be supported by a trauma informed practitioner, so our work will be explored through a trauma informed lens. What this means is that you as the participant will get to explore your personal healing through a slow, safely-paced experience guided by what your mind, body and spirit innately tells us that it needs in each session.
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We offer both virtual and in person sessions! For those who are local to Pottstown, PA, you can join us at our in-person location (which will be provided upon enrollment in one of our coaching programs). While those who are not local, or who have difficulty accessing our location, we offer virtual sessions as well. We just ask that for all virtual sessions participants have a private space in order to keep our work sacred.
*Some workshops are held in a hybrid format, so participants may have the option to attend virtually, or in-person. When offered, hybrid workshops will be indicated throughout workshop advertisement. -
We do! Here at Sacred Soil & Soul we offer a variety of affordable options for our coaching programs. We offer a 1-hour Somatic Embodiment or Energetic/Spiritual Alignment session for clients who cannot afford a monthly program. We also offer payment plans for all of our programs. For more information see details in the section titled “Services.”
If for any reason our affordable payment options do not work for you, we also offer workshops at a lower group rate throughout the year. Workshops are an opportunity for participants to learn some of the techniques offered throughout our coaching programs.
*Workshops are held throughout the year. For more information on our workshops, either book a complimentary consultation call, or sign up to receive news and updates on our latest offerings below.
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Absolutely! Participants always have the option to renew their coaching program, or pursue an additional coaching program from any of our offerings.
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Either click one of the “Book now” buttons on our website to schedule your complimentary call, or click the “Work with Us” button and complete the form to book your coaching program right away! Whatever next step is best for you.