Feel It.
Release It.
Come Home to Yourself.
Integrative Somatic Energetics — Open to Everyone
“A signature healing modality available at Rooted Healing in Houston, TX”
What is Integrative Somatic Energetics?
Integrative Somatic Energetics is a signature modality developed at Rooted Healing that weaves together two powerful healing practices — Spinal Energetics and Somatic Energy work — into one deeply transformative experience.
It works on the understanding that the body keeps score. Every experience, emotion, and moment of stress or trauma leaves an imprint — stored silently along the spine, in the tissues, and throughout the nervous system. Over time these stored patterns become the source of chronic tension, emotional overwhelm, disconnection, and pain.
Through guided awareness, intentional touch along the spine, and deep somatic attunement, Integrative Somatic Energetics creates space for what has been held — to finally move, release, and integrate.
This is not talk therapy. This is not traditional massage. This is your body's own intelligence, finally being heard.
This Work is For You If…
Integrative Somatic Energetics is open to everyone —
all genders, all backgrounds, all stages of life.
You may benefit from this work if you are:
Carrying chronic stress, burnout, or emotional exhaustion
Living with chronic pain or tension that hasn't resolved with traditional care
Processing grief, loss, or life transitions
Navigating anxiety, depression, or nervous system dysregulation
Healing from trauma — physical, emotional, or otherwise
Going through chronic illness (cancer, autoimmune, etc.) and seeking nervous system support
Feeling disconnected from your body and ready to come back
Curious about energy work but want a grounded, clinically informed approach
Simply ready for something deeper
No prior experience with energy work is needed. Your body already knows what to do — we simply create the space.
What Happens During a Session?
Every session is unique because every body is unique. Here is what you might experience:
Before your session We begin with a brief check-in about how you're feeling and what you'd like to focus on. There's no agenda — just an open, curious presence.
During your session You'll lie fully clothed on a treatment table. Dr. Diane will work with light, intentional touch along the spine and energy field, guiding your nervous system into a state of deep awareness and release.
You may experience:
Warmth, tingling, or energy sensations moving through the body
Spontaneous movement, stretching, or wave-like motion
Emotional release — tears, laughter, or deep sighs are all welcome
A profound sense of stillness, clarity, or lightness
Visual experiences or vivid imagery
After your session Most clients leave feeling lighter, more centered, and deeply relaxed. Integration can continue for up to 72 hours as your nervous system continues to process and unwind. Rest, hydration, and gentle movement are encouraged.
Responses vary from person to person and session to session. The depth of your experience is not measured by how much you move or feel — your body receives exactly what it needs.
Honoring Your Safety & Wellbeing
Please read carefully before booking your Integrative Somatic Energetics session. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out via the Contact page before booking.
Absolute Contraindications — Sessions cannot be performed if you have:
Cervical or vertebral artery dissection (history or current)
Spinal cord compression, cauda equina syndrome, spinal tumors, or severe bone spurs
Spinal fusion surgery
Active bone or joint infections
Cancer that has metastasized to the bones
Severe asthma
Blood clotting disorders
Active substance abuse (drugs or alcohol)
Currently under the influence of alcohol or substances at time of session
Age under 12 (ages 12–18 require parental consent and guardian present)
Age over 75
Require Physician Clearance or Extra Caution:
Severe disk herniation with neurological symptoms
Recent fractures, surgery, or severe physical trauma (physician clearance required)
Osteoporosis (moderate to severe)
Heart or cardiovascular conditions
Epilepsy (especially tonic-clonic/grand mal seizures)
Joint disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis
Ages 70–75 (treated with extra caution at practitioner discretion)
Cancer (non-bone metastasis) — sessions focus on emotional, mental, and spiritual support only
Medications affecting bone density, blood clotting, or brain chemistry
Require Stability Before Beginning Sessions:
Severe PTSD (nervous system stability recommended first, mental health )
Severe dissociative disorder (stabilization recommended first)
Certain personality disorders (SE should not be used in isolation)
Recent trauma, severe accident, loss, or assault (allow time for initial coping first)
Unstable or unmanaged mental health conditions
Active resistance to therapy
Pregnancy:
First trimester — contraindicated
Second trimester & early third trimester — permitted with modifications
Late third trimester — contraindicated
Postpartum — sessions can resume after 6 weeks postpartum
Additional Considerations:
Lack of a support system — please discuss with Dr. Diane before booking so appropriate resources can be recommended
Unresolved safety concerns such as ongoing domestic violence or unsafe living situations — sessions are unlikely to be effective until safety is established
Not sure if any of these apply to you? Please reach out via the Contact page before booking — Dr. Diane is happy to discuss your individual circumstances.
Investment
$185 One 45–60 minute Integrative Somatic Energetics session tailored entirely to you.
Single Session -
$500(save $55) Healing is a process, not a single moment. Three sessions spaced 1–2 weeks apart gives your nervous system the time it needs between each session to unwind, process, and integrate what has been released.
Many clients notice the most profound shifts not during the session itself, but in the days that follow as integration continues.
This is the recommended starting point for anyone ready to commit to their healing journey.
Package of Three Sessions-
