SomaWise Muscle Therapy

SomaWise Muscle Therapy BodyMind Coaching and Muscle Therapy Mary's College in Moraga

The intention of my practice is to reduce pain and restore wellness with the use of various modalities - Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, and Reiki. Bay Area Native with over 650 hours of massage education at De Anza College in Cupertino, Body Therapy in Palo Alto Center, and Special Education Programs

California Certified Massage Therapist

(CACMT) # 21728
American Massage Therapist Association Member # 1244263

Special Education Program - Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT1), Certified Rock Tape Doc, Trigger Point Release for TMJD, Touch for Health Kinesiology Fundamentals

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from St.

If your pain moves around, gets worse with stress, or doesn’t show up on tests, it means your nervous system is trying t...
09/03/2026

If your pain moves around, gets worse with stress, or doesn’t show up on tests, it means your nervous system is trying to tell you something.

I know you think something’s broken, something is wrong. And I know you’re not making it up! Your body is doing what it was designed to do: protect you.

09/01/2026

Hi, I’m Carolyn, and I help people rebuild trust with their bodies when everything else has failed.

I’ve been a somatic practitioner here in the Bay Area for 25 years, working with thousands of people who are ready to understand their pain, instead of just managing it.

If that sounds like you, follow along. I share about pain, the nervous system, and what it takes to rebuild trust with your body.

08/28/2026

Talk therapy can be incredibly valuable. It helps us understand our experiences, recognize patterns, and make sense of our story.

And sometimes, even with that understanding, your body is still holding tension, reacting automatically, or staying in protective patterns.

That’s where my work begins.

Together, we’ll become curious about what your body has been communicating and create the conditions for it to feel safe enough to respond differently.

Curious about what that might look like? Send me a DM to schedule a free consultation.

08/26/2026

After 25 years of working with thousands of people, one thing I’ve learned is that tight hips don’t always start with the hips.

If your lower back or hips keep tightening up despite stretching, it may be time to stop asking, “How do I fix this?” and start asking, “What is my body trying to tell me?”

Every body has its own story. That’s why I don’t assume. I get curious. Together, we listen to what your body has been communicating and uncover the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

Curious about what your body might be communicating?

Book a free consultation.

The Backyard Experience reminded me of something important.When we create enough space to slow down, we begin hearing ou...
08/24/2026

The Backyard Experience reminded me of something important.

When we create enough space to slow down, we begin hearing ourselves again.

BodyMind Italy is an invitation to continue that journey.

For ten days, we’ll step away from the routines of everyday life and into an environment that supports reflection, connection, and embodied exploration. Through gentle somatic work, meaningful conversations, shared meals, ancient pilgrimage paths, the olive harvest, and the beauty of Umbria, we’ll create the conditions for lasting change.

You won’t leave as someone new.

You’ll come home to the person you’ve been all along.

We don’t go to Italy to escape our lives.
We go to create enough space to come home to ourselves.

BodyMind Italy
November 2–11, 2026

If you’re curious whether this experience is right for you, comment ITALY or send me a DM. I’d love to tell you more.

08/23/2026

People often think deeper pressure creates better results. In my experience, that’s not always true. Your body has spent years adapting to protect you. Lasting change often happens when we work with your body instead of trying to overpower it.

A few years ago, I came to Italy thinking I was going on a trip.What I discovered was something different.There was the ...
08/21/2026

A few years ago, I came to Italy thinking I was going on a trip.

What I discovered was something different.

There was the beauty, of course. The food. The ancient streets. The olive groves. The places that make you stop because you can’t quite believe you’re standing there.

But what stayed with me most were the spaces in between.

Sitting together with nowhere else we needed to be.
Working side by side during the olive harvest.
Walking. Talking. Eating. Laughing.

Sharing stories and getting to know one another in ways that seem to happen differently when we’re away from the pace of everyday life.

And somewhere in all of that, there was room to hear ourselves, too.

I think that’s part of what I fell in love with.

Not just Italy, but what became possible while we were there.

It’s why I’m returning this November and inviting a small group to experience it with me.

Not as something to rush through.

But as time to slow down, be curious, experience life together, and perhaps discover something about yourself along the way.

BodyMind Italy | November 2–11, 2026

There are a few spaces still open.

If something in these photos has you wondering, maybe this is for me, send me a DM.

We can simply have a conversation. 🇮🇹

08/20/2026

I’ve done somatic sessions over the phone, over Zoom, and across time zones. The results are the same. If distance has been holding you back, DM me and let’s talk.

08/17/2026

The most important relaxation technique is to notice what’s already happening in your body.
You can’t release what you haven’t acknowledged. When you slow down enough to notice, you send your nervous system its first signal that it’s safe to settle.

08/12/2026

Every body is different. Every story is different. The books give me a framework, but the person in front of me gives me the truth.

Address

400 Main Street , Ste 200, Office 227
Pleasanton, CA
94566

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+19253645055

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