Transform your life from
painful to playful.
Somatic coaching and reiki for
stress & chronic conditions.
Are you tired of feeling
weak when you remember
what it’s like to be strong?
My mission is to show you paths to strength by accessing your body's own inner wisdom.
You wake up every morning with a list of hopes and dreams that you no longer believe are possible. You feel a chasm between your mind and body—because they stopped communicating and your body no longer complies. You feel trapped in a tower or down a dark well and you can’t find a way out.
You miss freedom and ease and joy.
You long to be active in your daily life and available for the people you love but it all feels out of reach. You're willing to put in the work to transform your life but you don't know where to begin. If this is you, Magnolia Somatics is the right place to start.
A WARM WELCOME
Hello!
My name is Stephanie and I’m so glad you found your way here to Magnolia Somatics. I spent decades riding the tidal waves of disability flare ups and despair and I know all too well how hard it is to stay afloat when our bodies won’t cooperate, especially when trying to work, parent, or caregive. I believe in the transformative power of beauty, art, connection, reiki, meditation, movement, and imagination to magic us out of our stagnation and pain and into a joyful journey of rediscovery. Read more about my story and educational background.
I combine reiki, somatic coaching, meditation, and the expressive arts to tailor a unique therapeutic experience for each client. Read more about my offerings. I hope to meet you and share this journey with you soon!
Warmly,
Stephanie Shelan, M.A.
THE METAMORPHOSIS
OF YOU
Mind-Body Coaching
Integrating holistic practices, such as meditation, mindfulness and gentle movement to explore and meet your personalised goals of a life well lived.
Reiki
A Japanese energy healing technique that helps ki (also called “qi”) flow evenly within the body using light touch. Reiki means “universal energy” and offers deep relaxation.
Expressive Arts
Weaving together guided imagery, performing arts, movement, improv, art and play, We use creativity and imagination to integrate goals into their daily lives.
Inner Alchemy Program
This 6-month program is tailored specifically to help you reach the goals you hold most dear. First, we spend careful time realising the changes you hope to create while gently building somatic awareness of your own mind-body system. As you increase your abilities to sense and feel and express and articulate your somatic needs, it is easier to recognise your heart’s and mind’s honest needs as well as the patterns that are no longer serving you, contributing to pain and dis-ease.
We will work together to turn these embodied insights into actions as you integrate your own inner wisdom into your daily life, building ki (or “qi”) all the while, increasing your own inner source of energy and strength. Here, you become an artist, sculpting and creating a life in which you are no longer merely surviving but, finally, truly thriving.
Testimonials
“A cathartic and emotionally empowering restorative experience.”
“From the start, I felt comfortable and supported, and each session helped me release stress and gain clarity. I walked away feeling lighter and more balanced each time.”
“Her hands are small but mighty - she has the touch of a healer. I’m so grateful to be in her care.”
“It was very special and helped with my back pain.”
“Stephanie has created a beautiful, safe space. She is reassuring, so kind and gifted. I have enjoyed our sessions and have seen positive changes in my own life since starting here.”
“It's like an hour and a half long hug.”
“Stephanie is amazing at reiki and somatic coaching! She is incredibly in tune with what you need in each session, and her open heart and deep compassion make you feel truly seen and understood.”
“I experienced a very powerful emotional release during my session. I felt radical acceptance and compassion for my story and my soul journey.”
“I savored the guided meditation offering and nearly giggled in enchantment at the magical gift of Stephanie's voice sharing what my parts could do in their healing journey. Stephanie weaves quite an array of modalities, is knowledgeable about many of life's challenges and resources for them.”