What is Somatic Experiencing®?

A gentle, body-focused therapy that helps release stored stress and trauma, restoring balance and resilience to your mind and body.

What is Somatic Experiencing®?

Somatic Experiencing ® (SE) is a form of therapy with emphasis on the here-and-now, aiming to assist the client to release pressure caused by stress or trauma experienced, through focusing on his perceived body sensations. With then, the client can resume self-regulation, restore original resilience of the nervous system, and improve mental and physical health. Somatic Experiencing ® is introduced by Dr. Peter Levine. He holds PhDs in Medical Biophysics and Psychology. In the past forty years, he has always been a pioneer in the field of trauma healing. Because of his outstanding contribution, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 by the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy.

Learn More About Somatic Experiencing®

Theory of Somatic Experiencing:

When people encounter dangerous or very stressful situation, survival energy will naturally be activated. When the danger has passed and the residual energy fails to dissipate timely, it may leave memories in the body, which will interfere with the operation of the nervous system. This will result with symptoms, affecting all aspects of mental, emotional and spiritual health.

How is the process of treatment?
Treatment will be conducted in face-to-face interviews. The client will be directed to pay attention to his body sensations, to help him consciously aware of his own internal and external resources. The purpose is to provide him a safe experience. Then, the client will be guided by the therapist to touch bit by bit on tolerable painful experience, and to alternate between pleasant and unpleasant sensory feelings, emotions or images. During this process, excess energy stuck in the nervous system can be released, and a healthier state can be restored.

PRACTITIONERS

Connect with our Experts

Fanny Ko

appt@balancehealth.com.hk

+852 2530 3315

Somatic Psychotherapy Expert and Trauma Healing Specialist

Discover Fanny Ko, a highly experienced Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner and trainer in Hong Kong, dedicated to holistic trauma healing and personal transformation through body-oriented psychotherapy.

Real Stories, Real Results

Richard

It's as if I've been asleep for the last few months. And I wake up relaxed and focused. I could work or go for a run now!

Jun Hao

You know, like, I'm just re-energized. I went for a shower and I feel re-energized, I thought I would get a massage and sleep. This is the opposite, I feel ready to go! I don't have 50,000 things in my mind, I can think clearly.

Daniel Tan

You're checked in and relaxed—relaxed but energized, which is not something you often feel together.

Wei Zhang

Before you came, I thought I’d have a massage and fall asleep. But now I’m really awake. My mind feels so clear.

Arif Bin Hakim

A lot of it is about clarity because we're more effective at work when you’re clear. You can make decisions faster, and it feels more connected.

Jason Liu

I thought I’d just feel sleepy, but now I feel like I’ve let go of so much. My body feels lighter, and my mind is sharper.

Amir Mahmoud

It’s not just about relaxation—it’s this whole combination of energy and physical release. You feel like things are aligned in a way you didn’t realize they weren’t before.

Kelvin Chong

I’m not thinking about 5,500 things. I’m just very focused, one at a time. Everything feels easier.

Isabel Santos

Hani was incredible in helping me reconnect with my higher self and trust the messages I was receiving. She validated my feelings and taught me to discern true guidance from interference. With her support, [read more] I learned to ask for clarity and trust that the universe has my back. Hani reminded me that just because someone is labeled a soulmate, it doesn’t mean they get a free pass—both partners need to do the inner work. Thanks to her insights, I now feel empowered to trust my intuition and commit to my own growth. I’m grateful for her magical guidance![/read]

RELATED TREATMENTS

Explore Our Range of Holisitic Treatments

Liberated Leadership Embodiment Program : Energy Work Movement & Strategy Coaching

A unique combination of energy work, movement, and strategy coaching, designed to help leaders from all walks of life—whether in business, family, community, or personal growth—find real inner strength and lead with purpose. This program is here to help if you’re facing challenges like self-doubt, trouble communicating, or feeling disconnected from your goals. It provides the tools to deepen your connection with yourself, harness your inner power, and build a magnetic presence that inspires and guides others.
Know More

Matrix Unplugging, Shamanic Breathwork & Breakthrough Energy Work

Designed for anyone ready to break free from old patterns and rediscover their true self. It’s especially supportive if you feel stuck in limiting beliefs, have trouble letting go of past emotional pain, or want a stronger sense of purpose in life. Through a unique combination of powerful breathwork and energy practices, you’ll be guided to release what no longer serves you and step fully into a life of personal freedom.
Know More

Somatic Healing, Limiting Beliefs Eradication

A perfect treatment if you’re ready to express yourself more freely, let go of self-doubt, and reconnect with your body. If self-judgment has held you back, if you've struggled to release built-up emotions, or if you’ve wanted a deeper connection to yourself, this experience will help guide you toward true freedom.
Know More

Depth Hypnosis

Experience the gentle yet profound power of Depth Hypnosis — a guided journey back to your true self, where healing, clarity, and inner peace naturally unfold.
Know More

Transformational Breathwork

Transformational breathwork is a powerful technique designed to harness the intrinsic power of our breath to promote healing and personal transformation. Rooted in ancient practices and modern science, transformational breathwork empowers individuals to tap into their respiratory system to achieve profound mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Know More

Life coaching

Coaching at Balance Health begins with listening. Judy Xu works with what is actually happening in your life right now: the career decision you keep circling, the anxiety that arrives at four in the morning, the conversation you have been avoiding for a year.
Know More

Inner peace program

We imagine peace will arrive when life becomes easier, when we have achieved enough, when everything finally falls into place. Yet life is always changing. Peace that depends on circumstances will always be fragile. Your peace capacity is your ability to meet what life brings with regulation and presence, openness and spaciousness, wholeness and inner sufficiency, connection and wisdom. It does not mean being calm all of the time. It means having the resilience to find your way back when you are stressed, challenged, uncertain or disconnected from yourself.
Know More