"And I said to my body, softly, I want to be your friend. It took a long breath and replied, I have been waiting my whole life for this." — Nayyirah Waheed
Meet Nichole Ondersma
SOMATIC PRACTITIONER & THERAPIST
Welcome, and thank you for taking time out of your busy day to explore something new.
You are here for a reason.
Maybe you're feeling stressed, disconnected from yourself, reactive, or in conflict with people you love. Maybe you're so anxious you can't sit still long enough to enjoy the things that matter to you.
We humans get off track sometimes. And maybe you sense that you need support to return to who you want to be — that's what brings you here.
Who I Work With
Caregivers
Parents, educators, medical professionals, therapists, and bodyworkers. When you spend your life caring for others, your own nervous system often gets neglected. This work helps you refill your cup, reconnect with yourself, and build sustainable resilience.
Trauma Survivors & Those Grieving
Adults healing from acute or developmental trauma who are ready to downshift chronic stress responses. Somatic tools support safety and nervous-system healing in ways talk alone cannot. A good fit for those in later phases of healing or moving through grief and loss.
Individuals and couples navigating reactivity, disconnection, or stuck patterns. Somatic work slows things down, increases compassion, and supports responding from clarity rather than overwhelm. I offer stress-reduction interventions and skills training for high-functioning couples motivated to deepen connection and presence.
People Wanting More Harmony & Less Conflict in Relationships
People Living with Chronic Anxiety & Stress Who are Ready for More Peace
People who feel wired, exhausted, or disconnected from their bodies. I offer somatic stress-reduction tools and practical support for building sustainable habits, healthy boundaries, and greater balance in everyday life.
If you're ready to move from overwhelm to presence, from reactivity to responsiveness, from stress to spaciousness — I'd be honored to walk beside you.
Working Together
My dream is that this work helps you understand and love yourself in a deeper way.
Working with me, you can expect to feel...
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More spaciousness in your days
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More moments of joy
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More embodied, grounded, and relaxed
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More emotionally and physically open
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Safer inside yourself
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Balanced in mind and body
Testimonials
Somatic support for caregivers, individuals and groups seeking relief from chronic stress, more presence, and deeper peace in life and relationships.