Why Nazra replaced 'Somatic Bodywork' with Holistic Bodywork
- nazramariepeterson
- Jul 30
- 4 min read
Part of my job as a healing practitioner is to educate people on the treatment they are receiving so they can continue to make well-informed decisions regarding their options for care.
I'm Nazra Peterson and while I am also Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), I define myself and work as a Holistic Healer and Bodyworker. Here you're going to learn why.
While part of my foundation is anchored in manual therapy and human anatomy, true healing requires going beyond rigid, textbook massage routines. The Nazra Method was born out of years of deep personal practice, intuitively guided touch, and real, transformational client breakthroughs and feedback.
Rather than just rubbing tired muscles, my work focuses on the exact space where physical touch meets emotional release—helping your body let go of stored stress, anxiety, stuck emotions, trauma, and patterns that talk therapy alone doesn't always reach.
To my fellow chronic Instagram and TikTok scrollers out there who have spent any time on wellness posts, you’ve probably seen the word "somatic" attached to almost everything. From "somatic shaking" to "somatic breathwork," it has quickly become one of the biggest buzzwords in the holistic health space.
Why you may see me using hashtags for "Somatic Bodywork"
Yes, you probably have seen me use "somatic bodywork" in my own hashtags and titles! But I'm going to level with you about the language: the phrase actually makes zero sense.
Let’s look at the root: Soma is the Greek word for "body." So when someone says "somatic," they literally mean "of or relating to the physical body."
When you string it together as "somatic bodywork," you are essentially saying "body bodywork."
While it has become a necessary search term to help people find practitioners like me who facilitate deep, nervous-system-based healing online, there is a massive difference between a trendy social media hashtag and true, transformational healing.
That is why I've opted to use the term Holistic Bodywork—because it means treating the entire system: the mind, body, emotions, and spirit together. "Somatic," on the other hand, specifically relates to the physical body and its internal sensations.
So, while many of my clients have experienced profound somatic releases and healing through The Nazra Method, I am deeply curious about the deeper, emotional "why" behind your trapezius pain, your chronic neck tightness, or your back that keeps going out.
My curiosity asks: What is this broken heart that is collapsing your shoulders? Where are you not speaking your truth? Where do you not feel supported in your life?
The Nazra Method: A Holistic Bodywork Experience, formerly known as "Somatic Bodywork"
If you are new to the world of the infamous trend of "#somatic bodywork", it’s completely natural to feel a little uncertain about what the experience actually looks like. You don't need to know any special rules or jargon before you arrive. Every session is tailored specifically to your body on that given day, but generally follows three grounded phases:
Phase 1: Grounded Check-In & Intake — We begin with an open, comfortable conversation. We’ll discuss where you are holding stress, physical tension, or emotional burnout, and set a clear intention for our time together.
Phase 2: Tailored Bodywork & Energy Release — Using a customized blend of hands-on manual therapy, intuitive touch, breathwork, and energy work, we guide your nervous system out of "fight-or-flight" mode so your body can safely release deep-seated physical and emotional tension.
Phase 3: Integration & Grounding — We wrap up with quiet reflection and simple grounding techniques, ensuring you feel centered, safe, and deeply reconnected to yourself before stepping back into your day.
Complementary Care & Potential HSA/FSA Options
It helps to view holistic bodywork as one supportive element of your personal wellness routine. Techniques focused on stress reduction and nervous system ease are strictly complementary practices meant to encourage relaxation and emotional balance.
While many clients find these sessions wonderfully supportive alongside care from licensed mental health professionals, this work is non-clinical and is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, psychiatric care, or psychotherapy.
(A quick note on HSA/FSA: Depending on your individual benefits provider, plan guidelines, or letter of medical necessity, select services may sometimes qualify for HSA or FSA reimbursement. Coverage varies wildly, so if you're hoping to use those funds, be sure to verify your specific plan's policies directly with your provider!)
Ready to Experience Real Somatic Healing Through Holistic Bodywork?
Whether we call it somatic work, intuitive bodywork, holistic healing, or nervous system regulation, the goal remains the same: helping months or years of stuck emotional energy move out of your body.
It's about releasing emotional pain from your fascia through breath, sound, or having a good cry session—so you can feel light, grounded, and truly at home in your body again.
If you’re ready to move past the social media buzzwords and experience treatments tailored entirely to your personal healing, explore The Nazra Method Services or reach out to book your session today.
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