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AIMEE IS BASED IN STROUD UK AND IS AVAILABLE FOR SESSIONS ONLINE.
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Warning ... this woman heals broken souls! It was a gift of an experience to meet Aimee. She shone a light in to the fog for me in a way I just wasn't expecting. If you can be a little brave, peace and happiness is yours for the taking under the guidance of this beautiful, strong, insightful and intelligent woman - Hannah, UK
Aimee is an incredible guide and mentor. She is warm, refreshing, and highly skilled. She changed my life.
- Juliette, France
I used to worry all the time. I was in a constant state of worry and stress about nothing and everything. After working with Aimee I hardly worry at all anymore. I am 100% more relaxed all of the time. - Edward, UK
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Trauma Informed Mind-Body Therapy
Aimee is a mind-body therapist and the founder and creator of Soul Medicine Somatics©. She is a senior and organisational member of the ACCPH and works as a counsellor and therapeutic trauma specialist with clients all over the world. Her approach to healing and wellbeing is truly holistic - skilfully addressing the emotional, psychological, somatic, and spiritual needs of each individual client. She specialises in Trauma (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Low Self Esteem, Codependency, & Addictions & Recovery. To learn more about working with Aimee & her unique therapeutic approach get in touch. |
I worked with many therapists, doctors and wellness professionals over many years as well as participating heavily in multiple 12 step programs. I experienced progress, but I was still struggling in many areas of my life - with food, relationships, low self esteem & with occasional bouts of anxiety and mild depression. Working with Aimee was completely transformative. Never had anyone given me such a clear sense of why I was the way I was and why I struggled in the ways that I did. This in and of itself was profoundly healing, like an enormous relief. In her words, she helped me ´"put the puzzle pieces in to place". The process and various practices that she took me through changed my life. Some of it was challenging but not for one moment did I feel alone in the process. I cannot thank her enough or recommend her more highly - Elizabeth, UK
Aimee is a therapuetic trauma specialist specialising in complex ptsd and trauma in the context of addictions. Her work is heavily influenced by the work of leaders in the field such as Bessel Van der Kolk & Dr Gabor Mate. Within the framework of her unique Soul Medicine Somatics© Therapeutic Model she employs a number of approaches & principles on the cutting edge of trauma treatment including:
. Inner child & parts therapy work
. Polyvagal theory
. Bilateral stimulation & diagnostic tapping for traumatic memory resolution
. Trauma release techniques & healing somatic practice from the wisdom traditions
´´Most of what we suffer with is trauma - old stress and emotional pain stuck in the system. Trauma can be an acutely distressing one time event such as a rape or mugging, or even seemingly simple things like a minor car crash or routine surgery. Trauma can also be caused by exposure to various forms of emotional stress over a prolonged period of time. Many of us had stressful and emotionally wounding childhood experiences because we are growing up in a society that is suffering collectively.
If we are in any way symptomatic - suffering with anxiety, depression, addictions, co-dependency, low self esteem, chronic pain or fatigue, immunity issues, chronic health problems etc ... we likely are suffering with some form of trauma (PTSD or Complex PTSD) - whether or not we understand why. Trauma is a fact of life and experiences that leave a trauma imprint take many forms, some virtually invisible to the untrained eye. Very often until we resolve the underlying trauma (original wound), we will continue to experience dis-ease or imbalance or struggle in one way or another. There is nothing wrong with us, something happened to us" - Aimee Rai
Aimee dedicates not just her career, but in many ways her life, to understanding and effectively treating the trauma that underlies most of our so called ´´issues´´.
Although dialogue is vital within therapeutic process, we cannot simply talk our way out of trauma. In fact, in some cases talking will activate the trauma and make an individual worse not better. Trauma healing must be somatic, based in the body, as well as psychological and emotional. Aimee works with every client carefully to address not just the emotional wound but the physiological imbalance created by the trauma so that healing can unfold in a way that is both gentle and effective.
. Inner child & parts therapy work
. Polyvagal theory
. Bilateral stimulation & diagnostic tapping for traumatic memory resolution
. Trauma release techniques & healing somatic practice from the wisdom traditions
´´Most of what we suffer with is trauma - old stress and emotional pain stuck in the system. Trauma can be an acutely distressing one time event such as a rape or mugging, or even seemingly simple things like a minor car crash or routine surgery. Trauma can also be caused by exposure to various forms of emotional stress over a prolonged period of time. Many of us had stressful and emotionally wounding childhood experiences because we are growing up in a society that is suffering collectively.
If we are in any way symptomatic - suffering with anxiety, depression, addictions, co-dependency, low self esteem, chronic pain or fatigue, immunity issues, chronic health problems etc ... we likely are suffering with some form of trauma (PTSD or Complex PTSD) - whether or not we understand why. Trauma is a fact of life and experiences that leave a trauma imprint take many forms, some virtually invisible to the untrained eye. Very often until we resolve the underlying trauma (original wound), we will continue to experience dis-ease or imbalance or struggle in one way or another. There is nothing wrong with us, something happened to us" - Aimee Rai
Aimee dedicates not just her career, but in many ways her life, to understanding and effectively treating the trauma that underlies most of our so called ´´issues´´.
Although dialogue is vital within therapeutic process, we cannot simply talk our way out of trauma. In fact, in some cases talking will activate the trauma and make an individual worse not better. Trauma healing must be somatic, based in the body, as well as psychological and emotional. Aimee works with every client carefully to address not just the emotional wound but the physiological imbalance created by the trauma so that healing can unfold in a way that is both gentle and effective.
I just wanted to thank you for walking me though this journey. I know it is still very early days but so much is now making sense to me. I was living in a state where nothing felt clear and I can now see a path to a happy healthy and peaceful future and that is thanks to you. I am learning to love little me and by loving myself it doesn't really matter too much what anyone else thinks. Thank you for your time, thank you for taking me on, thank you for being wonderful at what you do - Claire, UK
Aimee has been working with me for the past 10 months. I have been completely transformed from a lost and broken person, with no self worth. I couldn’t stop drinking and couldn’t understand why. I didn’t want to be this person. I was in constant emotional pain. After 8+ years working a 12 step program & constantly relapsing, I felt like I was never going to find a way out of from the pain I felt. Aimee explained to me that it’s not my fault, that there is nothing wrong with me - that something happened to me. She taught me tools to help me cope with my feelings and showed me how to work through my trauma. Working with Aimee has shown me who I am. I have never felt better in all my years and it amazes me what my life has become. I am now nearly a year sober for the first time. I thank you Aimee from the bottom of my heart - Charlotte, Spain
Soul Medicine Somatics© Classes (Yoga, Movement & Meditation)
Meditation, mindfulness, movement, breath and sound are all powerful spiritual practices as well as being incredible tools for accessing balance and healing in both body and mind. Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the enormous benefits of such practices indicating their ability to alleviate anxiety, diminish depression, treat trauma and restore a general sense of well-being.
Originally trained in Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Aimee went on to study the physiology of trauma, somatic healing and the non-dual teachings of Saiva Tantra & Tibetan Buddhism. Aimee has also danced throughout her life and has a deep and natural understanding of the ways the body speaks to us and how to use its wisdom to generate healing. She is a warm, wise and dynamic teacher, much loved by her students, and now offers her unique Soul Medicine Somatics© Sessions - a potent fusion of kundalini/kriya yoga, kum nye relaxation, breath, sound, free movement and meditation.
Originally trained in Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Aimee went on to study the physiology of trauma, somatic healing and the non-dual teachings of Saiva Tantra & Tibetan Buddhism. Aimee has also danced throughout her life and has a deep and natural understanding of the ways the body speaks to us and how to use its wisdom to generate healing. She is a warm, wise and dynamic teacher, much loved by her students, and now offers her unique Soul Medicine Somatics© Sessions - a potent fusion of kundalini/kriya yoga, kum nye relaxation, breath, sound, free movement and meditation.
I travel a lot, so I have had the privilege of practising with many prestigious teachers all over the world. Aimee is simply exceptional. She has a very special gift - Annie, United States
Somatic Spirituality & The Embodied Path
Whether new to the path or decades down the line, at various stages along the spiritual way we often hit a block. We feel that there is more to unfold but that we no longer know how to access it. At this stage a teacher can be helpful.
Aimee is extremely skilled at guiding others to evolve their personal practice and self enquiry, helping to identify, unpack, and cut through whatever may be standing in the way of a deeper experience.
As a student and practitioner of classical Tantra and Tibetan Buddhism Aimee is an advocate of the real raw spiritual journey, the kind that forms deep roots in our day to day lives. She believes that the spiritual path is the journey in to our humanity, not away from it, often citing the mantra ´´down and in, not up and out´´. She believes that the spiritual path is not meant to become another method of self escape, but instead a practice of surrender in to all that is. She is not one for spiritual pleasantries or bypass, but one to help her students journey in to the grit and grace of their unique human experience. She has a rare approach to the spiritual path in that she integrates a trauma informed approach weaving modern wisdom with ancient view.
Aimee is extremely skilled at guiding others to evolve their personal practice and self enquiry, helping to identify, unpack, and cut through whatever may be standing in the way of a deeper experience.
As a student and practitioner of classical Tantra and Tibetan Buddhism Aimee is an advocate of the real raw spiritual journey, the kind that forms deep roots in our day to day lives. She believes that the spiritual path is the journey in to our humanity, not away from it, often citing the mantra ´´down and in, not up and out´´. She believes that the spiritual path is not meant to become another method of self escape, but instead a practice of surrender in to all that is. She is not one for spiritual pleasantries or bypass, but one to help her students journey in to the grit and grace of their unique human experience. She has a rare approach to the spiritual path in that she integrates a trauma informed approach weaving modern wisdom with ancient view.
Aimee is wise far beyond her years. She is deeply intuitive and incredibly insightful. Her guidance continues to be invaluable - Rebecca, UK
Press & Media Requests
Aimee is available for interview for TV, radio, documentary, podcast and print publication. She is also available to author articles. Examples of her writing can be viewed on Elephant Journal . If you are interested to feature Aimee in any production or publication,
she would love to hear from you so please do get in touch.
she would love to hear from you so please do get in touch.