somatic coaching to live your fullest life

design a life that is more embodied, intuitive and present by tuning into your body, heart and mind

Invest in your relationship with yourself

Kari Burke somatic healing

We all have a tendency to put others first, but in doing so, we can sometimes neglect our relationship with ourselves. Let me be your advocate and show you a kinder, gentler way to treat the most important person in your life.

Improve your awareness of your body

Kari Burke Somatic Healing

Somatic coaching is clinically validated to lower anxiety, alleviate pain and foster emotional resilience. Learn how to listen to your body and trust your intuition to feel confident, cope with the stress of life’s ups and downs and be the truest version of you.

  • "I want to thank you for VERY LITERALLY being the first person to actually help me in a long time. Talking to you and sharing your insights has helped me more than most therapy I've received in a long time. You have been a blessing in my life and I hope you continue to help people. You have changed my life and I'm deeply thankful."

    -Alyssa B.

  • Kari’s sessions are out of this world. She has a calm, soothing “be here” voice. She customizes according to where your head and heart find themselves at that moment, and rolls with it! I can’t say enough about Kari - she’s changed my life in ways that are beyond words & galaxies.

    -Nikki M.

  • This was something I’ve never tried before. Kari’s guidance was gentle and nonjudgmental, it made me feel comfortable to explore freely. I walked away from the first session feeling like I learned more about myself.

    -Renee S.

  • Kari gave me invaluable tools to better connect my body and mind. One, to use my awareness to properly ground my aching knee posture. Another, to listen to my anxious gut and talk down the guilt I feel for giving into stress. My knees and my gut know they’re in mindful care now.

    -Fernando E.

  • Kari’s deep listening, presence and attunement are a true gift. After our sessions together I felt relaxed, centered and held for the rest of the day. Her guidance and the space she created helped me gently unwind inner tension and return home to myself.

    -Angela K.

  • Kari has a lovely way of holding space so that your body and mind can feel free to float, or explore, or simply to rest. There is no expectation to move in a specific way, or to feel a specific way, which was so refreshing. I don't generally love virtual sessions, but with Kari there is a sense of presence that permeates the screen. I felt calmer, and less anxious.

    -Amy M.

What is somatic coaching?

The word somatic comes from the Greek root soma, which means “the living body in its wholeness.”

We can often feel stuck in unhelpful patterns because of stress, anxiety or emotional overwhelm. Somatic coaching is an approach to change that connects your body’s response to how you think and feel. By tuning into feelings and sensations, you can sooth your nervous system and gain mental clarity, allowing you to be more present for the things you love.

I’ll support you as you notice how emotions express in your body and learn to be curious and kind with yourself when intense thoughts, feelings or sensations come up. We’ll work together to identify your physiological response to stress and find new ways to move and think that support your growth. You’ll practice gentle movement exercises and gain the tools to listen to, trust and act on your intuition for a more satisfying and successful life.

feel safe in your body
build emotional resilience
gain confidence & self-acceptance

manage pain or injury
release stress and trauma
access physiological intelligence

Initial consultation

This is a chance for us to connect and see if we’re a good fit. I'll share what it’s like to work with me and answer any questions about the process.

How it works: the package

Design a plan

We’ll clarify your vision and develop a plan to support your growth. We’ll set a number of sessions and meet for weekly or bi-weekly video calls.

Re-assess

We’ll look at your progress since the start of our journey, and decide together what the next steps are.

Understand and commit to your goal

You don’t have to have all the answers. Together, we’ll clarify your vision and what you’d like to accomplish.

How it works: the somatic process

Tune into feelings and sensations

You’ll learn to notice what’s going on in your body and identify your emotional and physiological responses to stress and anxiety.

Cultivate your ability to listen, trust and act

You’ll learn and practice somatic exercises and other tools to listen to, trust and act on your intuition in helpful ways.

Kari Burke Somatic Behavioral Coach

hi, I’m Kari.

I’m a somatic behavioral coach helping people design a life that is more embodied, intuitive and present for almost 20 years.

As a somatic expert, professional dancer and award winning choreographer, I’m passionate about creating spaces for people to feel safe and empowered in their bodies.

I use a combination of somatic techniques and cognitive behavioral coaching to help you connect more deeply to yourself and the world around you.

Ready to live fully?
Let’s connect.