Feeling stuck in traditional talk therapy?

Have you found that insight alone doesn’t result in transformation? Are you feeling stuck in a rut, but sense that a better life is possible? Do you want a more vibrant experience of living, the wonder and aliveness you felt when you were young? If so, the work I do may help.

Hi, I’m Clifton. I’m a somatic practitioner based in Boulder, CO and trained at the Core Energetics Institute in NYC. I work with both body and mind to help you release stuck emotions and trauma that may be keeping you from living fully. This isn’t about fixing what’s “broken” in you—it’s about remembering and embodying the wisdom that has always been there, waiting to emerge.

The Journey of Embodied Healing

In our work together, we move beyond (but still include) the traditional medical model of pathology to embrace a deeper truth: we are all souls on a journey, learning to embody our deepest wisdom and love. Through somatic practices, breathwork, and body-based awareness, you’ll learn to:

• Release old patterns that no longer serve you
• Connect with your authentic power and grounded heart
• Develop a deeper relationship with your body’s wisdom
• Transform trauma into resilience and growth
• Step more fully into who you truly are

Traditional talk therapy, while valuable, often keeps us in our heads. Somatic work recognizes that trauma and stuck emotions live in the body, and that lasting healing happens when we engage the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

This approach is particularly powerful for those working with difficult childhoods (which often manifests as C-PTSD), as it honors the body’s natural healing intelligence while providing gentle, trauma-informed support for your nervous system.

My Background & Approach

I bring to this work not just professional training, but decades of personal experience with healing modalities including:

• Core Energetics – Currently in my fourth year of training at the Core Energetics Institute in NYC
• Nondual Meditation – Deep understanding of consciousness and spiritual awakening
• Wilderness Healing – Connection to nature as a healing force
• Psychedelic Medicine – Experience with expanded states of consciousness
• Breathwork – Utilizing the breath as a pathway to transformation
• C-PTSD Specialization – Trauma-informed approaches to dealing with dysfunctional childhood after effects

I believe deeply in this work because it transformed my own life during a time when I was struggling, and I’ve witnessed its profound effects on countless others.

In-office sessions (Boulder, CO)

The full depth of somatic work is best experienced in person, where we can work with your body’s energy and movement in real time.

Remote (Zoom)

While in-person work is ideal, we can still accomplish profound healing through Zoom sessions using breathwork, guided somatic awareness, and other embodied practices.

Group Work

The work I facilitate is especially well-suited to groups. Join others on the healing journey in a supportive group setting where you can experience the power of collective healing and witness the courage of others stepping into their authentic selves.

Who This Work Serves

This approach is particularly beneficial if you:

• Feel stuck in traditional talk therapy
• Sense that your healing needs to involve your body, not just your mind
• Are ready to move beyond symptom management to deeper transformation
• Want to connect with your authentic power and wisdom
• Are dealing with trauma, anxiety, or stuck emotional patterns
• Feel called to a more holistic approach to healing