Somatic Touch Therapy in NYC
A body-based approach to anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and feeling disconnected from yourself.
Sometimes you can understand what's happening intellectually and still feel it in your body.
You may be carrying tension you can't quite release, feeling constantly on alert, having a hard time slowing down, or noticing that talking about your experiences only takes you so far.
Somatic Touch Therapy offers another way in.
Together, we bring attention to what you're experiencing in your body — sensations, breath, emotions, impulses, and patterns of tension. Through guided awareness and supportive touch, we create space to feel, explore, and respond differently.
You don't need to know anything about somatic therapy to begin.
You might be drawn to this work if...
You feel stuck in patterns you understand but can't seem to shift.
You experience anxiety, chronic stress, or overwhelm.
You feel disconnected from your body or emotions.
Your body often feels tense, restless, shut down, or on alert.
You've done talk therapy and want to explore what happens beyond words.
You're moving through a transition and want support finding your way through it.
You want to feel more grounded, present, and connected to yourself.
You don't need a diagnosis or a clear explanation of what's wrong. We can begin with what you're experiencing now.
What Is Somatic Touch Therapy?
Somatic Touch Therapy is a body-based approach to exploring how stress, emotions, and life experiences are held and expressed in the body.
Much of the session takes place on the table, where you remain fully clothed and supported in a comfortable position. Supportive, light touch is at the heart of this work. Through intentional touch, we bring attention to sensation, tension, movement, and stillness — offering a way of listening to and communicating with the body that doesn't rely entirely on words.
How sessions unfold
We begin by taking a little time to arrive and notice how you're doing. From there, I may invite you to follow a sensation, notice your breath, make a small movement, or simply stay with what is emerging.
We may also pause and talk. There is no fixed sequence; the session unfolds in response to what we discover together.
Touch is always collaborative and consent-based. You remain an active participant and can ask for a change or pause at any time.
We end by taking a moment to notice what has shifted and allow the experience to settle.
You don't need any previous experience with somatic work. We begin with what is here.
Certified in Transformative Touch®
Certified Somatic Therapist
with The Somatic Therapy Center Training Institute
Hello there,
I’m Kseniya. My path has been shaped by years of exploring movement, art, and my own healing, as well as hands-on caregiving with older adults living with early dementia. These experiences taught me that real healing isn’t about fixing — it’s about returning to connection through presence, touch, and the body.
I came to this work seeking a deeper relationship with myself, and what I discovered has become the heart of my practice: the body knows how to soften, unwind, and find its way home when it feels supported.
Today, I help others reconnect with their own inner wisdom, ease patterns of tension and overwhelm, and inhabit themselves with more honesty and compassion. My approach is gentle, intuitive, and grounded in both training and lived experience.
If you’re longing for more ease, clarity, or a deeper sense of home in your body, I’d be honored to walk with you.
“Working with Kseniya has been a transformative experience. Her gentle, supportive touch and thoughtful guided sensory-based questions create a space of safety and trust. Through her skilled approach, I have a new heightened awareness of how to listen to my body’s signals. This has helped me to uncover deep embedded emotions and understand the best ways for my body to process and heal. My sessions always leave me with a sense of clarity for next steps in healing.”
-Diane - Retired School District Director
“ Kseniya puts you at ease even if somatic therapy is new to you. She supports and nurtures our joint exploration without pushing any agenda or destination. I feel challenged to go into unknown territory but also validated if I'm not ready to take that next step. Kseniya's gentle, caring touch has opened up emotions that I can rarely express and allowed me to gain new perspectives on how emotions and stress are held in my body. She is humble and vulnerable enough to share her knowledge without ever making you feel foolish for trying something new. It's been great learning with her!”
-Charles- Music Teacher
your body is a wise resource, ally and guide
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your body is a wise resource, ally and guide *
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long are sessions and what is the cost?
Sessions are 60 minutes. The investment is $150 per session. A sliding scale is available in limited spots for those with financial need. You’re welcome to inquire about availability during your discovery call.Where are sessions held?
I currently offer sessions at two studio locations in New York City:Union Square — Wednesdays & Thursdays
Upper West Side — Saturdays
Specific location details will be shared upon booking.
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What happens in session one?
Your first session is an introduction to the work and an opportunity to listen to your nervous system together. We will begin with a brief conversation about what brings you here, then move slowly into somatic awareness and, if appropriate, gentle, consent-based touch. The pace is collaborative and guided by your body’s signals.There is no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. Establishing safety, trust, and orientation is the priority.
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How can I best prepare?
To support your nervous system and integration:Please avoid eating a heavy meal at least two hours prior to your session
Avoid alcohol or recreational drugs before your session
Drink plenty of fluids before and after your session
Wear loose-fitting, comfortable layers that allow you to adjust to temperature as your nervous system settles
Please no shorts, dresses, or skirts
A pair of socks is recommended
If possible, consider allowing some gentle space after your session. Many clients find it supportive to:
Take a quiet walk
Enjoy a bath or warm shower
Journal or reflect
Spend time alone or resting
This helps your system integrate the work more fully.
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How long do people usually work with you?
Somatic work is cumulative and unfolds over time. While each person is different, a minimum of 10 sessions or more is recommended to support meaningful nervous system regulation, integration, and lasting change.How often should I come in?
Every 1–2 weeks is recommended to build momentum and actively work with embodiment, nervous system patterns, and integration.
Every 3–4 weeks can be supportive for ongoing attunement, maintenance, and deeper listening once a foundation has been established.
We will regularly check in together about pacing, frequency, and what best supports your nervous system and life circumstances.
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At this time, I do not offer virtual sessions. All sessions are held in person.
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Somatic therapy is a body-based, holistic approach intended to support personal growth and self-healing. It does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness, disease, injury, or physical or mental condition. This work is not a substitute for medical or mental health care, and I do not practice medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, psychotherapy, massage therapy, or physical therapy.