Clinical Somatics

The Somatic Systems Institute Professional Training Program is based directly on the curriculum taught by Thomas Hanna, and we have worked hard to maintain the core beliefs and techniques that he presented in 1991. However, over time we have adjusted and refined our program in a variety of ways to ensure that our students are receiving the highest quality education and support possible.

Educational Methods

Our training methods were developed by members of Thomas Hanna's original class, one of whom has an extensive background in the educational field. We use proven educational methods which combine lecture, discussion, and hands on work so that students of all backgrounds and levels of experience with hands-on work can become competent, capable practitioners. Additionally, interim assignments keep you engaged with the material when away from the classroom so that class time can be spent building on what you already know, rather than simply relearning what you may have forgotten.

We strive to present students with most up-to-date information available, so that their practice is based on the most solid foundation possible. We find that this knowledge allows students to provide extraordinary care to their clients, even long before their completion of the Training Program. Our dedicated Curriculum Development Team is constantly on the lookout for newer, clearer educational materials to explain the mechanisms and systems you will be working with as a Clinical Somatic Educator.

We further encourage and support our students in pursuing deeper study of pertinent subjects by offering an ever-growing selection of textbooks and resources to aid in your educational experience, and later, to serve as references in your practice.

We know all too well that between class time you may feel a bit isolated in your journey to practitionership. In order to combat this, we provide on-going support for all of our students for the duration of your training program &mdash and beyond! You will always find someone to speak with you about any issues you may run into during your training, whether it be a simple academic or technique question, advice on a more complicated case, or if you just want to chat with someone who's been through the process. We also offer group email lists so that you can easily communicate with your classmates, and online forums where you can gain valuable information from Clinical Somatic Educators of all levels. Our goal is to foster your community from your first day with us in order to create a strong community of professionals by the time you graduate.