Evi Hofmann is a certified Clinical Somatic Educator. She is a graduate of the Clinical Somatic Education Professional Training Course at the Somatic Systems Institute in Northampton, Massachusetts. She also attended a three-year, full-time training at the Loheland Gymnastics Academy in Germany where she graduated as a state-certified physical educator. Read more about Evi Hofmann [5]

In addition to being a Clinical Somatic Educator, Dave Bilyeu has been a life-long martial artist, starting in judo at the age of 6, then migrating into other traditional martial arts, and then Chinese arts in the late 60s. Sifu Dave holds a variety of black belt ranks including some high level rankings in Chinese arts. Sifu Dave founded Nei Gung Chuan Fa “Internal Fist Way” which is a martial art focused on the hidden potential of internal connection in all martial arts. Read more about David Bilyeu [13]

After an accident that left her severely incapacitated, Mary Ann discovered the healing power of Clinical Somatic Education. As a result of being restored to health by this wonderful modality, she has become devoted to bringing this "new" education to as many people as possible. Mary Ann became a Certified Clinical Somatic Educator in August, 2008 after a two-and-a-half-year training period. Read more about Mary Ann Gray Voorhies [22]

Jon Aronstein is a Certified Clinical Somatic Educator providing functional fitness training and tennis coaching and lessons at Tennis at Maple Ridge [27] in Sunderland, Masschusetts.

Jon studied at Brandeis University and at the University of Massachusetts, where he incorporated studies of Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Religous Anthropology, Biological and Natural Sciences, Experiential and Outoor Education, and Holistic Health into a degree program of "Somatic Health, Wellnes, and Learning". Read more about Jon Aronstein [26]

Patience has been involved in the field of natural health for over 25 years and is currently practicing in Amherst MA. Her practice includes Somatic Education through Prime Somatics and The Trager® Approach, Kripalu Bodywork and Therapeutic Massage, energy work, and massage for pregnancy and postpartum. Read more about Patience Bousel [35]

As my life, body experiences and body needs have shifted throughout the years, my training has delved deeper to include Therapeutic Yoga, movement focused childbirth education, Somatics and Trauma-Informed Resilience Practices.

My personal practice and approach to teaching has changed over the years as well. I’ve slowed down – which allows me to turn off the auto-pilot switch and learn to pause, notice and listen in new ways.  The continual practice helps me notice when I push too hard and helps me remember that there’s strength in softness. Read more about Amy LePage [41]

Noreen discovered Somatics when she had both upper and lower back pain, achy legs, painful feet, tight shoulders, and numbness in her arms…symptoms that all manifested during a particularly stressful time in her life. She initially sought the help of a chiropractor, starting with several times a week, with some relief, but new pains kept emerging. She began getting deep tissue massages once a week in an effort to relieve her discomfort, but again, found the relief to be very temporary. Read more about Noreen Owens [50]

In addition to being a Certified Clinical Somatic Educator graduate of Somatic Systems Institute, Theresa Evans holds a BSN in Nursing. In 2006, Theresa received her 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training with a focus in Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy. Theresa went on to study further with Gert van Leeuwin, and was Certified in all IV Levels of Critical Alignment Yoga Therapy. In 2009, Theresa completed her 500 hour Yoga Certification in the tradition of the Himalayan Institute at Yoga North in Duluth, MN. Read more about Theresa Evans [56]