Somatic Movement for A Calmer Life
Hi, I'm Tiia!
I'm a Somatics Coach, Social Worker, Yoga Teacher, Nutritionist and
soon-to-be accredited therapist!
And yes, I was just like you.
Always in pain somewhere (my joints, my hips, my knees, you name it!), feeling weak and out of breath after doing the bare minimum, and somehow either freezing or sweating, or BOTH (talk about a dysregulated nervous system much!!)
I was stuck in freeze and anxious about it, I was self medicating with food, feeling guilty about it, restricting and over compensating with exercise. I was defensive, incredibly snappy, had zero resilience to any sort of stress and cried all the time.
I see you, and I want you to know you’re safe here.
I believe you, if you say it feels like you'll never change.
I believe you, if you say you've tried everything and nothing works.
I believe you, and I KNOW with every fiber of my being, that there is calm, peace and contentment waiting for you.
I am not here to tell you what to do or assume I know what is right for you.
I'm here to listen, offer a safe space to explore how your own body works and what it finds nourishing, calming and supportive.
Helping to empower YOU to decide if they resonate with you.
This is your journey, your own way.
Your reactions, responses, feelings and patterns aren't happening because anything is wrong with you.
They are happening because everything is right with you and your body is doing everything it can, to keep you safe, with the knowledge that it has.
Our work is to show your body (and not just tell your body) that you are safe to get unstuck.
It's about fostering a sense of safety within yourself.
I hope you'll join me in understanding how all of this is true for you.
We can explore:
how your body works- how do you move?
how your body feels on a day to day basis
address any aches and pains you might have
ensure you're getting the nutrition your body needs
work on your relationship with food (if feels relevant)
find tools to support your anxiety and/or depression
create a movement pattern that nourishes you
and anything else that keeps you from feeling the way you want.
Transparency is extremely important to me, so stay up to date with my learning -
Current degrees and certificates
Nutrition
EIQ Nutritionist- EIQ Nutrition, An evidence-based & compassionate approach to nutrition education 2024
Nutrition Science: Food Choice and Behaviour- Aberdeen University 2024
Nutrition Coach Level 4- Future Fit Training 2025
Counselling/coaching
Trauma Informed Integrative Somatic Therapist- International School Of Holistic Healing- due to graduate 2026
Trauma Informed Certificate for Coaches- The Center for Healing 2024
Trauma-Informed Dietetic Care- The Mindful Dietician 2023
Certificate in Counselling skills- Psychodynamic and Person Centered Counselling, University of Edinburgh 2020
Bachelor of Science in Social Work- Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Finland 2018
Movement/Somatics
200h Yoga Teacher Training & Trauma Informed Yoga- My Vinyasa Practice 2024
Somatics: Tune in to your Body & enjoy Freedom of Movement- Josie McKenlay 2023
You are not broken
