Erin McCarthy Erin McCarthy

What Is Somatic Work? A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Body-Mind Connection

For years, it was really hard for me to know that I wasn’t doing okay until it was really, really obvious—my body was silently carrying the weight of stress and trauma long before I realized it. At the time, my closest relationship was probably with my chiropractor because, in all honesty, we saw a lot of each other. I’d hobble into her office walking like a Disney witch, and when she’d ask how I was doing I’d reply with a very casual, “Oh, I’m fine.” And really, I thought I was actually fine.

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Erin McCarthy Erin McCarthy

Welcome to Soma Lab: Somatic Therapy and Nervous System Support in Kansas City

Welcome to Soma Lab. This rebrand has been on my heart for a while, and it is more than a fresh coat of paint on my business. It reflects how my work and the people I serve have grown. Healing is not just about talking through hard things; it is about tending to the body, where so much of our story lives. Soma Lab is a space where we honor that truth together, and I am so glad you are here.

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