Asa Dean
SEP LMT
Somatic Practitioner
One of my greatest joys lies in helping people transform experiences of suffering into those of possibility and belonging. I find myself especially moved by the moments of vulnerability, wonder, and even humor that occur along our journeys of healing. I applaud you for taking the time to invest in yours.
My own life has included an emergency heart surgery, addiction, and close encounters with death. While I am thankful for many of the gifts that come with modern Western culture (such as hot baths & infinite music), I also recognize that elements of this same culture serve to cut us off from our bodies and distort our sexuality and vitality. Fortunately, we are hardwired for healing and we always retain our wholeness, no matter how obscured it may become. Learning how to befriend our bodies and listen to their language (the first language we each knew) is fundamental to reclaiming our vitality & wellbeing. I’d love to help you do this.
I live in Durango, Colorado where you can find me full of joy on a snowboard or cozying up at home reading sci-fi. I love cooking delicious food from my garden, acrobatics, and finding my edges in the wilderness. Be in touch for a consultation to see if we may be a good match.
SPECIALTIES
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Trauma / PTSD Treatment + Nervous System Regulation
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Anxiety & Depression
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Boundaries, Anger + Healthy Aggression
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Embodied Sexuality
WORK
SENIOR GUIDE, Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
SOMATIC BODYWORKER, private practice
FACILITATOR, Journeys Rites of Passage
EDUCATOR, Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork
TRAINING
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SOMATIC EXPERIENCING INTERNATIONAL
3-Year Trauma Treatment Certification -
NEUROAFFECTIVE TOUCH, Level I
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SOMATIC BODYWORK & STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION, Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork
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AEGIS De-escalation Training
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MANKIND PROJECT
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PSYCHOLOGY STUDIES, Georgia State University
TESTIMONIALS
ASA'S BLOGS
In the moments leading up to the kiss, if you are paying close enough attention, you will notice some sort of sensation: maybe flutters …