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Original Body Wisdom with Donna Brooks

Donna Brooks is a somatic movement therapist and educator, yoga therapist, and embodied meditation teacher with 40 years of experience in movement and the healing arts. She has significant experience working with cancer patients through Cancer Connection in Northampton, Massachusetts, as well as individuals managing HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's disease, brain injuries, and stroke. Donna’s approach centers on the belief that embodiment through somatic movement heals the disconnection we may feel from ourselves, fostering resilience, insight, and a fuller expression of power and well-being. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and is a certified Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Educator, a Certified Yoga Therapist, and a Certified Healing Ground Embodied Meditation Teacher. Donna has studied extensively with renowned leaders, including Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and Judith Blackstone, and is deeply committed to helping her clients reconnect with themselves and thrive through life's challenges. Her approach is tailored to support individuals in experiencing a renewed sense of wholeness, helping them cultivate both physical and emotional resilience.

Business Information

Donna Brooks
Original Body Wisdom with Donna Brooks

186 Northampton Street, Suite D
Easthampton, Massachusetts 01027, United States

donnabrook@gmail.com
originalbodywisdom.com

Mobile Phone: (413) 230-1260

Hours of Operation

Monday
10:00am - 6:00pm
EDT
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00am - 7:00pm
EDT
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
EDT
Saturday
12:00pm - 6:00pm
EDT
Sunday
Closed

Coming Home to Your Body: Relieving Pain, Anxiety and Overwhelm through Movement Created Brain Plasticity

Duration:

1 Session

Price:

$149.00

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Conditions Addressed

anxiety; emotional overwhelm; grief; pain; pelvic health issues; relationship issues; self-love issues; spirituality issues; stress; trauma

Offering

Are you struggling with stress, grief, overwhelming emotions, or anger toward yourself? Do you wish to feel more at ease in your body, experience less pain, and regain emotional balance and clarity?

Using gentle, client-based somatic movement therapy, embodied meditation, and yoga therapy, I help individuals navigate cancer and life transitions with greater ease. This personalized approach supports long-term relief from physical discomfort and emotional strain—helping you reconnect with yourself, cultivate resilience, and feel more grounded and empowered. Each session is 75-minutes.

💫 What You Can Expect:

  • We begin with a conversation about your goals, your cancer journey, and how it has impacted your body and mind.
  • You will be guided through an embodiment meditation that helps you identify where your body holds tension or pain and gently move toward a sense of ease.
  • If you are unsure of your goals, our process will help you discover them from within.

🧘‍♀️ How It Helps:

  • Somatic movement is done slowly and mindfully, focusing on how movement feels from the inside.
  • Through this awareness, you can shift long-held patterns of tension, pain, or disconnection—rewiring the nervous system for ease and healing.
  • This approach supports emotional processing, physical comfort, and spiritual integration, especially after cancer treatment or during recovery.

🌿 Why It Works:

  • Our brains crave routine and familiarity. Pain and stress often live in deeply ingrained patterns.
  • Somatic practices offer new, gentle pathways that allow your nervous system to find safety, comfort, and possibility.
  • Whether you need one session or continued support, this work can be transformative.

You are not broken—you are adapting. Let us find your way back to ease, one breath and one movement at a time.

Engagement Method

In-Person
Virtual

Additional Information

• Consultation Offered - You may schedule a 15-minute complimentary consultation via calendly.com/donna-brooks/15min.

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