Meet Maria
Hi, I’m Maria (Noe) Frazier and I’m a multi-passionate creative and healing artist based in Corona, CA.I help creatives alchemize their trauma into their dharma with sustainable, embodied well-being practices like somatic experiencing, yoga, integrative health coaching, and design thinking.
With over a decade of experience as a yoga instructor and 5 years as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I have dedicated myself to guiding others through their transformative journeys of healing and personal growth. My practice is built on a trauma-informed foundation, ensuring a compassionate and supportive environment that respects each individual’s healing process.
My background as a professional singer and dancer enriches my approach, allowing me to incorporate a unique blend of creative expression and movement into my sessions. In my career, I have also held significant roles in well-being and professional development, including a six-year tenure at Snapchat, where I designed initiatives to enhance personal resilience and organizational health.
In my private practice, I intertwine the science of somatic experiencing, the spirit of yogic traditions, and personal development strategies, to provide women space to embrace a life of authenticity and freedom.
I'm also a mama to my daughter, Mia and my rescue pup, Indi. I love chai tea lattes with coconut milk, and have an intense draw toward wanderlust and travel.
Credentials
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a therapeutic technique developed by Dr. Peter Levine that focuses on resolving the physical and emotional effects of trauma through the body's inherent ability to heal itself. It is based on the observation that wild prey animals, though regularly threatened, are rarely traumatized. Unlike humans, these animals utilize innate mechanisms to regulate and discharge the high levels of energy arousal associated with defensive survival behaviors.
SE aims to help people tap into these natural rhythms to release trauma stored in the nervous system. By gradually exposing the individual to trauma-related sensations and emotions, SE teaches them to explore and release these sensations in a controlled and gradual way. The process involves tracking bodily sensations and encouraging the natural discharge of bound-up survival energy. This discharge allows the nervous system to return to a state of balance and individuals to move away from a trauma physiology.
The goal of SE is not only to alleviate symptoms but to fundamentally transform the person's approach to their body and trauma. It fosters enhanced resilience, greater vitality, and increased capacity for actively engaging in life.
Learn more at traumahealing.org
Who we help
Our practice works best for those who are willing to:
Commit fully to the journey of self-discovery and transformation through structured programming.
Be open and responsive to learning new body-awareness techniques to manage and heal trauma.
Recognize the value of community and shared experiences in fostering healing and growth.
Especially…
Creative Healers
Creative professionals seeking to overcome emotional blockages to unleash their artistic potential.
Wellness Warriors
Individuals dedicated to holistic health practices and eager to integrate somatic healing into their lifestyle.
Resilient Yogis
Yoga practitioners & teachers wanting to deepen their understanding of body-based healing to enhance their practices.
FAQs
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Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Peter Levine to address and heal trauma and stress disorders. It is grounded in the idea that trauma can be trapped in the body, manifesting as physical sensations and symptoms. SE focuses on the body's responses rather than the traumatic event itself and uses awareness of bodily sensations to help release stored trauma.
Through gentle and gradual exposure to these bodily sensations, SE aims to help individuals renegotiate and heal their trauma rather than relive it. This method encourages a natural balance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) states of the nervous system, facilitating resilience and regulation. By observing and responding to body signals, individuals learn to disrupt trauma patterns and move toward healing and stability.
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"Somatic Experiencing (SE) offers a unique approach compared to traditional talk therapy by focusing primarily on your body's responses rather than just discussing your thoughts and emotions. While talk therapy often revolves around exploring and making sense of your thoughts and life experiences, SE concentrates on the physiological aspects of trauma and stress. It is based on the understanding that trauma symptoms are the effects of instability in the autonomic nervous system (ANS), and SE provides tools to address these symptoms at the physical level.
SE helps you develop an increased awareness of your body's sensations (or somatic experiences) and teaches you how to release tension, reduce stress, and increase resilience. This method allows for trauma to be processed not through talking alone, but by cultivating a deep connection to the body that traditional talk therapies might not focus on.
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A typical SE session begins with creating a safe and comfortable environment where you can explore your body's sensations without judgment. Here’s what a session generally involves:
Grounding and Centering: We start by focusing on your immediate sensations and experiences, helping you become present in your body. This might involve simple exercises like noticing your breath or the sensations of sitting or standing.
Tracking Sensations: I'll guide you to 'track' bodily sensations that arise during the session. This involves observing and describing any physical responses, like tension, warmth, or movement. It’s about connecting with how your body responds to specific thoughts, images, or memories.
Pendulation and Titration: We work with the concept of 'pendulation,' noticing how your body naturally fluctuates between states of tension and relaxation. 'Titration' involves exposing you to small amounts of distress at a time, ensuring it’s manageable and does not overwhelm your system.
Discharge and Regulation: You'll learn to release pent-up survival energy and regulate your ANS. This discharge may manifest as shaking, crying, or other forms of physical release, which are natural and healthy ways to restore balance to your body.
Integration: We end the session by integrating the experience, helping you understand how the sensations and reactions relate to your healing process. This might involve discussing any insights gained during the session and exploring ways to incorporate these into your daily life.
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The investment for the three-month Somatic Experiencing Program is $1,500. This includes 12 weekly 1-on-1 Somatic Experiencing sessions, plus priority complimentary access to upcoming special events, workshops, and yoga classes.
Payment plans are available at $500/month.