My ideal practice is one where the relationships between myself, my clients, and the land are alive, supported by each other, and generate healing aliveness. 

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Somatic Experiencing Institute 
- Three year training program introduced framework I use to hold space for clients

Somatic training

Awakened Heart Embodied Mind Trauma-informed 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training
- Began my journey to trauma-informed care and teaching embodiment

yoga training

Dragonfly Transitions Lead Mentor
- Found my passion for working with young people and group facilitation

behavioral health

University of California, Santa Barbara
BA Psychology and Environmental Studies

University

I grew up playing in the woods. My connection to nature and the Earth underneath us continues to guide and support my practice. Somatic Experiencing as a framework mimics the wisdom of nature in many ways. 

Perhaps because of all the time I spent outdoors as a kid, and continue to now as an adult, my capacity for being grounded is one of my greatest skills. I will offer you an attuned, non-judgemental presence, a natural invitation to co-regulate. 

After experiencing my own trauma of a wildfire taking my childhood home, somatic healing offered me more relief and healing than anything else I found. Years later, now a practitioner myself, every time I get to hold space for another person’s healing is a gift. It is truly the greatest honor of my life to witness my clients become more confident, at peace, and alive over time. 

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About Cassie


  • Nature connection
  • Queer identities
  • teenage and young adults
  • body image
  • natural disaster recovery
  • highly sensitive and empathetic People
  • collective liberation

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Cassandra Belden

Helping you find peace in your body and joy in your life. 

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