I recently completed my Somatic Breathwork Certification with Somatic Arts Academy, and I can't recommend this program enough. What made it so special for me was how beautifully Nichole blended the science and the spiritual. The training was deeply trauma-informed, hands-on, and grounded in both understanding the nervous system and honoring the sacred nature of the breath. Nichole has a gift for teaching and holding space. She's knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and holds such a safe and transformative space. I had two major personal breakthroughs during the breathwork sessions she guided, and the shifts have truly stayed with me. I also loved the in-person format... two immersive weekends packed with practice, feedback, and connection. I left feeling confident and ready to guide sessions right away (and actually led my first group session online just two days later, and it was incredible!). The community was another unexpected gift. I walked away with lifelong friends and a deep sense of belonging. If you're considering breathwork training, I highly recommend Nichole and the Somatic Arts Academy. It's one of the most impactful, well-rounded trainings I've ever done -- equal parts science, spirit, and embodiment. read more

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I just completed two weeks with the Somatic Art Academy, and the experience was truly transformative. The training goes far beyond learning techniques; it creates real safety in the body and a deep understanding of how emotions are stored and released through the nervous system. Science-based and spiritual. Nichole held an incredibly grounded, supportive space. What really showed me the impact was what happened on the last day of training. I experienced an intense emotional release in my car--crying, laughing, and expressing emotions in a way I never have before. It wasn't just sadness or relief, but something deeper moving through me. My body released what my mind didn't even have words for. I'm deeply grateful for this experience and the tools I now carry. Thank you, Nichole read more

Wow wow wow. I completed the embodied trauma-informed breathwork facilitator training with Nichole and what a transformative experience it was. Nichole is SO knowledgeable on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components of breathwork, and she is truly the epitome of an embodied facilitator. Her process of guiding embodied somatic sessions feels like literal *magic*, it was incredible to witness her and learn from her. I not only feel fully prepared in facilitating trauma informed breathwork sessions but I have a comprehensive and holistic understanding of this practice thanks to Nichole. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

WOW -- How do I even begin to succinctly share how incredibly healing my journey was... Nichole is pure loving energy, with immense knowledge, integrity, and love in her being. All of these qualities were always present when she was gently guiding me in the healing sessions. Feeling safe, I was able to fully immerse myself, learn, and release what needed to be released ~~ and regain me ~~ the me that has always been here. Among so many insights, I was able to release limiting beliefs that I have held FOREVER. In our time together, Nichole thoughtfully and beautifully weaved together many healing modalities, culminating in the rebirthing session ~~ in which I finally was able to cross over my invisible barrier to be able to fully express my worthy essence. Your life will be transformed working with Nichole and her beautiful, caring, loving soul... read more

The breathwork facilitating training with Nichole was amazing. It took place over 2 weekends, full of both content, hands on teaching, and breathwork ceremonies. Nichole is a natural teacher and really cares about what she does. Her energy is amazing and she is such an authentic healer. Our class was comprised of healers, yoga teachers, police officers, attorneys, doctors. It's a true testimony of how breath can help any individual. I highly recommend this class to anyone. Conscious breathing can improve anyone's life. read more

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I worked w/Nicole for 9 sessions and plan to do more. I have been on a path of self discovery and healing for almost 20 years, w/Nicole I was able to clear some trauma, shift beliefs, and best of all find compassion for the one person I never thought I'd be able to forgive. I've been able to change the relationship with myself, those around me and that person. Still lots of work to go but every session helped. Some examples- I bite my nails now I ask myself do you want pretty nails? Then let them grow... instead of beating and shaming myself for the habit. I use affirmations daily but added new ones saying 'I am worthy' of this or that and saying it is the beginning of believing it. That person I found compassion for... our relationship is less stress and easier as opposed to irritation and anger. Nicole was instrumental in helping me push through some blocks I've carried for 40+ years. read more

Nichole is a remarkable healer and coach! I recently completed her three month embodied healing program and now can fully embrace being my truest self. Nichole helped me pinpoint the subconscious causes of my TMJ (jaw) pain and taught me how to bring better awareness to my body: trust my gut, listen to my heart, and connect with my womb. With her guidance, grace, and loving nature, she helped to work through and heal certain traumas. During each breath work and energy work session I felt held by Nichole's empowered yet grounded presence. Now that I have completed the program, I have more control over relaxing the muscles that have previously put me in pain. I feel an overwhelming sense of calm and content in trusting myself and the universe. I am less anxious and have not been overthinking nearly as much as before this program. Thank you so, so, so much, Nichole, for your guidance and healing. read more

Nichole is a world class leader of leaders. I just completed my Embodied Breathwork training and WOW - it was an experience from start to finish. Better than any healing retreat I've been on! Along with the excellent facilitator training, I was given self healing and taken deeper into my own journey of self discovery. This training is carefully curated to allow you to experience the tools, learn the tools and then give you the confidence to lead others. I am so grateful for the Embodied Healing Academy and Nicole for nurturing me along my path. read more

Nichole & Jeanine really outdid themselves with the Trauma Informed Somatic Leadership training program. All of the information is super potent and they deliver it on a way that lands easily. Plus, with the live calls, if you are unsure or want to explore a topic, that is encouraged and invited and the conversations this fosters is absolutely mind blowing. The people that found this course were ready and willing and that mixed with Nichole & Jeanine was absolute magic. I am a different person in such an amazing way after this 9 months. Plus I have walked away with friendships and a different kind of support network than I have had before. We all now speak the same language and can communicate so effectively. Thank you universe for putting this training directly on my path! Thank you Nichole & Jeanine for listening to the call for creation of this amazing program! If you have been thinking of jumping I , this is your sign pointing to YES! read more

Working with nichole was incredible. We did the three month alchemy of embodied healing. Each session was different they were challenging in the way that sometimes it was hard to open up but nichole helped guide with love, support and compassion allowing for a safe space for me to feel and let go. I plan on doing another session but highly recommend working with her! read more

Simply put Nicole has done "the work" and it shows. She is a wonderful guide who can help you through the depths of your trauma and inner terrain because she herself has explored, healed and continues to heal her own. She knows what she's doing. Her strong intuition and many many tools make her a potent healer. Every session with Nichole impacted me deeply. I cannot stress that enough. I can confidently say that I understand and know myself on a deeper level than ever before. I feel confident in myself to use tools she gave me as a flashlight and general roadmap to continue to understand the deeper layers of myself and heal different aspects of my being. If you have any desire or pull to work with Nicole my advice is to just do it. She is such a gem, the regret would be to not work with her. read more

Nichole is a truly powerful and gifted Womb Medicine woman. I was honored to be guided through her 3-month embodied healing program. Nichole gently helped me to speak my truth, work through and release trauma, and reawaken to my most authentic self.  Nichole is so highly skilled. Some of the techniques she used included shamanic practices, trauma-informed healing, rebirthing somatic release breathwork, reiki, and counseling. She is incredibly attentive, compassionate, and intuitive. Nichole has a special place in my heart because she walked with me though some hard and scary issues without batting an eye. I have healed on so my levels. I feel I can trust her with anything. I have walked away feeling empowered, even more connected to my higher self and to the divine feminine. I will continue to work with this beautiful soul! read more

I just finished working with Nichole for coaching. She's such a strong, powerful, loving and gentle healer. She was able to help me through several points of trauma that I was not able to work through in therapy or on my own. She's effective, strong, and gets results right away. I've also received her healing in women's circles, womb healing classes, and cacao ceremonies. I STRONGLY recommend Nichole for Reiki, Women's related needs, coaching, breathwork, womb-healing, and Ceremonies. I didn't even know I needed womb-healing until I took her class. She's amazing. Thank you sister Nichole. You've made a profound and lasting change in my life. Blessings in all you do. :) read more

These last 3 months have been an amazing healing journey for me. Nichole had such a loving and most gentle way of guiding me back to parts of myself I had forgotten, abandoned and even neglected. Trauma work doesn't always have to be hard work, although, there were some hard days sure. But with Nichole, I had so many lightbulb moments that came with ease and simply left me with comfort and peace. Feeling more and more whole. More inspired. More empowered. I will always be grateful for how Nichole held space for me throughout this journey. Thank you Nichole for reminding me that I have always been whole, worthy and strong. I love you. I am home. And so it is. read more

My experience with Nichole was life changing. It helped me alter my perspective on certain behavioral patterns I would like to change, and gave me a safe and encouraging environment to grow further into the person I would like to be. I recommend Nichole for anyone who is looking to heal past heartache so that they can let down there guard to love again. Thank you Nichole for guiding me, it was an amazing journey! read more