You’ve Served Your Mission. Now Serve Yourself.
Somatic therapy for veterans and transitioning service members—addressing PTSD, hypervigilance, chronic stress, and the transition from military to civilian life. It’s time to put down the load you’re no longer meant to carry.
Your Body Is Still on the Battlefield
You're home. But your nervous system hasn't gotten the message.
You're hypervigilant in crowds. You can't turn off the constant scanning. Sleep is either impossible or filled with nightmares. Loud noises set you on edge. You feel disconnected from people who "don't get it."
You've been told it's "just" PTSD, anxiety, or stress. But it's not in your head—it's in your body. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was trained to do: keep you alive. It just hasn't learned that the mission is over.
Somatic therapy retrains your nervous system—so you can finally stand down.
“The uniform comes off. The conditioning doesn’t. That’s where the real work begins.”
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Veterans face unique challenges—and research shows somatic therapy offers real solutions
22%
of post 9/11 veterans experience PTSD
3x
higher rates of chronic pain than civilians
70%
report difficulty transitioning to civilian life
4 of 5
studies show somatic therapy significantly reduces PTSD symptoms
Traditional talk therapy asks you to remember, process, and "work through" your experiences. For many veterans, that approach retraumatizes without resolving.
Somatic therapy works differently. It addresses the physiological imprint of trauma—the way your nervous system has been wired to stay alert, protect, and survive.
What We Address:
Hypervigilance and the inability to relax
Emotional numbing or explosive anger
Sleep disturbances and nightmares
Physical pain with no medical explanation
Feeling disconnected from loved ones
Loss of identity and purpose post-service
Moral injury and survivor's guilt
Why Somatic Therapy Works for Veterans
This isn't about reliving your trauma. It's about releasing it from your body.
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What You’ll Learn
Practical, tactical tools you can use immediately
Nervous System Regulation
Learn to recognize when you're in fight-or-flight mode and how to shift back to baseline—before you react in ways you'll regret.
Grounding techniques for hypervigilance
Breathwork for panic and anger
How to downregulate after high-stress situations
Trauma Processing
Safely release what your body has been holding without having to relive every detail of what happened.
Somatic Experiencing techniques
Body-based trauma release
Integration practices for moral injury
Nutrition for Mental Health
What you eat directly affects your nervous system, mood, and ability to heal. Learn how to nourish your body for optimal mental health and trauma recovery.
Gut-brain connection and PTSD
Foods that calm vs. trigger your nervous system
Nutrition strategies for sleep and anxiety
Reconnection & Purpose
Rebuild connection with yourself, your loved ones, and a sense of purpose beyond military identity.
Emotional regulation skills
Communication tools for relationships
Creating new mission and meaning
“Your body adapted to survive. Now it deserves support to recover.”
Programs for Veterans
Individual Somatic Sessions
1:1 nervous system–focused support
Private, body-based sessions for veterans and transitioning service members navigating PTSD, hypervigilance, moral injury, chronic stress, or difficulty adjusting to civilian life. Sessions focus on regulation, grounding, and safely releasing what the body has been holding—without forcing recounting or reliving experiences.
Best for:
Veterans seeking individualized support and steady nervous system repair.
Military-to-Civilian Transition Support
Short-term, transition-focused care
Targeted somatic support for veterans in active transition—leaving service, changing roles, or rebuilding identity and structure after the uniform comes off. This offering focuses on stabilizing the nervous system, restoring rhythm, and building internal safety during periods of change.
Best for:
Those within the first 1–3 years of separation or facing a major life shift.
Couples Support for Veterans & Partners
Rebuilding connection after service
Somatic-informed sessions for veteran couples navigating PTSD, emotional numbing, hypervigilance, or communication breakdowns after deployment or during reintegration. This work focuses on co-regulation, safety, and rebuilding trust without blame.
Best for:
Couples wanting support with reconnection.
Small Group Somatic Support for Veterans
Community-based offering
Small, closed groups for veterans focused on regulation, grounding, and shared experience—without pressure to share personal stories. Emphasis is on presence, body awareness, and learning to come out of isolation safely.
Best for:
Veterans who want connection without traditional group therapy dynamics.
Who You’re Working With
Natalie Gleason
You don’t have to carry it alone.
Natalie is a somatic therapist specializing in trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, nutrition for gut health, and integrative wellness. Her work with veterans focuses on translating military experiences into healing without judgment or misunderstanding.
She works collaboratively with veterans and their families and understands that healing from service-related trauma requires more than traditional talk therapy—it requires addressing what's stored in the body.
Somatic Therapist | Trauma-informed Practitioner | Integrative Nutrition Specialist
Christopher Borum
Christopher is a retired Air Force veteran with 20+ years of service, primarily stationed at Ramstein Air Base with an area of responsibility covering 104 countries (deployed to most). He understands the weight of service, the challenge of transition, and the struggle to find purpose after the uniform comes off.
As a Strategic Management Consultant and Human Potential Strategist, Christopher bridges military experience with civilian wellness—helping veterans translate their skills, process their experiences, and build meaningful lives beyond service.
USAF Veteran (20+ years) | Strategic Consultant | Organizational Leadership Specialist
You’ve Carried Enough. It’s Time to Put it Down.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to see if somatic therapy is right for you. No pressure. Just a conversation.