Testimonials

“Working with Stephen was a truly transformative experience. His coaching style, characterized by being thought-provoking and demonstrating deep listening, truly stands out. He didn’t just hear my words; he processed them deeply, asking incisive questions that led me to profound self-reflection and insight. As a direct result of his somatic coaching, I gained much greater insight into the mind and body connection. This deeper understanding has completely changed how I approach challenges, giving me a more holistic perspective where I recognize how my thoughts and emotions directly influence my physical well-being, and vice versa.”

-Jim K, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

“Stephen’s coaching style is intuitive, open-minded, and direct. He has an exceptional ability to cut through my 5 minutes of explaining something and capture the essence of it succinctly. There were several moments throughout our entire coaching engagement when I said, “Exactly. You’ve got it! That’s what I was trying to say.” Stephen’s strengths as a coach are: being warm, engaging, and supportive, but unafraid to challenge the client’s thinking.”

“I am leaning into self-compassion more than before, and I am also more confident in my ability to look within for solutions.”

“Stephen is a fantastic coach who creates a very safe space for the client to express all thoughts and emotions freely. He also intuitively understands the true nature of the issue, which facilitates more rapid progress. I highly recommend working with Stephen!”

Anita Ramirez, Educator

“If you’ve tried many modalities of psychotherapy or coaching that focus on verbal processing and felt stuck, it may be because the modality did not include the body in the process of healing and becoming more whole. I personally at this point would not want to engage in any kind of coaching or healing modality that does not involve the body. Somatically-based coaching is so much more conducive to breakthroughs because it’s more holistic.”

“Stephen is very open-minded and present. The container he holds feels spacious and has a lovely balance of guidance and allowing. He is ready for whatever that organically arises in sessions without judgement. His care for the client is very evident, and he does an excellent job of tracking them and retaining the details that have been shared during sessions. He is also very well versed and confident in the somatic practices that he teaches to clients.”

-Reina Hitotoki, relationship and intimacy coach, cuddle therapist

“Fantastic coach, knowledgeable, cool, funny, present, punctual and relatable.”

-Kern Haynes, Chief Financial Officer

“Through somatic coaching, I wanted to learn how to trust my instincts, release tension, and cultivate presence, especially in high-pressure or uncertain situations. I also saw it as a way to strengthen my leadership and mindfulness practices, ensuring that I’m not just making decisions logically but also from a place of inner clarity and embodied confidence.

Ultimately, I wanted somatic coaching to help me break patterns of overthinking, connect with my authentic self, and show up fully in my work and life—whether that’s in entrepreneurship, yoga, or personal relationships.”

“Working with Stephen was truly transformative. As a coach, he is insightful, compassionate, and deeply attuned to his clients. His ability to create a safe, supportive space while also challenging me to step into deeper awareness was incredible. I appreciated how he seamlessly guided me to connect with my body’s wisdom, trust my instincts, and move through blocks with clarity and confidence. His presence is grounding, his insights are powerful, and his approach is both intuitive and structured. I left every session feeling more aligned, empowered, and connected to my authentic self.”

“After working together, I feel more grounded, present, and connected to myself in ways I hadn’t experienced before. One of the biggest differences is my ability to trust my instincts and listen to my body rather than getting stuck in overthinking. I’ve noticed a shift in how I navigate stress, make decisions, and show up in leadership and personal growth—with more confidence, clarity, and ease. I’ve also become more aware of where I hold tension and how to release it, allowing me to move through challenges with a greater sense of balance. Our work has been truly transformational, and I feel more aligned, empowered, and embodied in my everyday life.”

Incredibly present and in tune with me as a client. You are clearly very passionate and knowledgable about the material. I really liked the way you showed up to the meeting, present and honest, encouraging and non judgmental, right from the very first moment.

Brian

“I feel like I have the choice, which is really important for me. I feel we are together, we are partners in this journey…
I feel free and it’s enriching…
[how Stephen is in session] helps me to be authentic.”
Elodie R., Executive director of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) organization