EMBODY Wellness

Embodied Somatic Wellness Program

Movement, Breath & Nervous System Healing for Recovery & Rehabilitation

A trauma-informed, body-based wellness offering designed to support emotional regulation, neuroplastic healing, and reconnection to the self during recovery.

Overview

Recovery is not only a mental process—it is a full-body reintegration.

The Embodied Somatic Wellness Program is a gentle, evidence-aligned movement and breath-based offering designed to support individuals in rehabilitation settings by restoring safety in the body, improving emotional regulation, and re-establishing a felt sense of presence and self-trust.

This program blends:

  • Somatic movement therapy
  • Breathwork for nervous system regulation
  • Music-supported embodiment
  • Trauma-informed mirror and awareness practices
  • Subtle energy and interoceptive awareness techniques

All practices are adaptable, non-invasive, and appropriate for a wide range of physical and emotional capacities.

Why Embodiment Matters in Recovery

Many individuals in recovery experience:

  • Disconnection from the body
  • Dysregulated nervous systems
  • Chronic stress responses (fight, flight, freeze)
  • Difficulty accessing emotions safely
  • A loss of identity or agency

Embodied practices gently restore the brain-body relationship, creating a foundation for long-term healing that talk-based modalities alone cannot always access.

Neurological & Physiological Benefits

For the Brain

  • Supports neuroplasticity by creating new, regulated sensory experiences
  • Calms the amygdala and stress response
  • Activates the prefrontal cortex for improved emotional regulation
  • Enhances vagal tone through breath and rhythm

For the Nervous System

  • Shifts the body out of chronic sympathetic activation
  • Encourages parasympathetic (rest-and-repair) states
  • Improves interoception (the ability to feel internal bodily states)

For Emotional Recovery

  • Builds tolerance for sensation without overwhelm
  • Encourages healthy emotional expression without verbal pressure
  • Restores a sense of personal agency and safety

The Body as a Healing Instrument

Long before modern psychology, movement, rhythm, breath, and music were used across cultures as primary healing technologies.

From:

  • Ancient ritual dance
  • Indigenous somatic practices
  • Yogic breathwork
  • Mystical and devotional movement traditions

…the body has always been understood as a gateway to healing, regulation, and self-integration.

This program draws from that lineage while remaining fully grounded in modern trauma-informed principles.

What a Session May Include

Each session is structured yet flexible, meeting participants where they are.

Possible elements include:

  • Gentle somatic movement & stretching
  • Breathwork focused on safety, grounding, and regulation
  • Music-supported movement to support emotional processing
  • Guided embodiment cues (not performance-based)
  • Mirror or awareness practices to rebuild self-connection
  • Rest and integration periods

No prior experience is required.
No physical exertion is forced.
Participants are always encouraged to listen to their own limits.

Trauma-Informed & Inclusive Approach

This offering is:

  • Non-directive and choice-based
  • Sensitive to trauma histories
  • Non-sexual, non-performative, and clinically appropriate
  • Adaptable for mixed-ability groups
  • Designed to complement—not replace—existing treatment modalities

The intention is regulation, embodiment, and reconnection, not catharsis or emotional flooding.

Program Formats Available

  • Weekly group classes (45–75 minutes)
  • Short daily embodiment sessions
  • Specialized workshops or series
  • Supplemental wellness offerings alongside clinical care

Programs can be customized to align with:

  • Residential treatment
  • Outpatient programs
  • Luxury or holistic rehab environments

About Nicole Ambrosia

Nicole Ambrosia is a somatic movement guide and wellness facilitator whose work focuses on embodiment, nervous system healing, and reconnection to the self through the body.

Her approach integrates:

  • Somatic awareness
  • Breath-based regulation
  • Music and rhythm
  • Trauma-informed embodiment practices

With 20 years of teaching experience, Nicole’s work emphasizes safety, dignity, and self-agency, supporting individuals in recovery to gently re-inhabit their bodies and restore trust from the inside out.

Inquire About Bringing This Program to Your Facility

If you are a rehabilitation or wellness center interested in offering embodied somatic movement as part of your recovery support services, inquiries are welcome.

Contact:
📧 ambrosiaconnect@gmail.com
🌐 NicoleAmbrosia.com

Custom proposals, scheduling options, and pilot sessions available upon request.