This is the first, wildest, and wisest thing I know, that the soul exists and that it is built entirely out of attentiveness.

Mary Oliver

Embodywork is an evolving practice that combines embodiment coaching, somatic education and manual therapy, integrating a broad array of lineage teachings and the experience of two and a half decades working with a huge diversity of people. Every session is unique, as every day offers up a new field of possibility.

Our work together is rooted in the dynamics of active consent, collaboration, and openness to outcome. Free from expectations and respected for its deep intelligence, the body moves in its own time toward its ultimate expression of vitality, freedom, clarity, and innate joy. I am with you as a witness to your genius, a guide through your transformation, and a friend rooting for you all the way.

I offer in-person sessions in Silverlake/Echo Park, as well as remote sessions over Zoom or Signal. For more information about what happens in a session and to find out about my rates, Covid policy and availability, please click here.

A form to request a first session or intake call can be found here.

I regularly offer workshops on feminist anatomy and radical body literacy, gender-inclusive, pleasure-centered sex education for people of all ages, education and coaching for parents and guardians who want to do better for their children, trauma-informed pelvic healing, postpartum recovery and scar tissue remediation, intensive hands-on training and mentorship for bodyworkers and somatic educators, the practice of responsibly holding power, agency and consent in both intimate and professional partnered contact. I also, whenever possible, hold a communal erotic ritual practice space for queer community at the turning points of the year.

Under the banner of Embodywork, there are collaborations: I co-teach quarterly workshops on connected, constitutionally-informed breast and chest care with beloved colleagues Mo Washburn and Willa Mamet, and co-facilitate an ongoing series of comprehensive, inclusive body literacy and sex education classes for teens with my colleagues at the Center for the Advancement of Body Literacy.

I am also honored to regularly assist and co-instruct adrenal stress scenario training self-defense classes with the amazing team at Raw Power Self Defense.

Information on all upcoming classes can be found in the menu above under Classes.

All of my teaching is rooted in the ethic of community care, trauma awareness, and my deep commitment to honor and normalize all bodies and all experiences. Sliding scale and scholarships are always available.

In addition to session work with individuals and partners and my offerings as an educator, I am the co-founder of the School for Ethical Touch, a collaboration with UK-based educator and practitioner Emily Carson that offers training to healthcare providers and touch professionals who wish to incorporate embodied consent and trauma-aware practices into their work.

I am also the co-founder and president of the Center for the Advancement of Body Literacy, an educational nonprofit providing practical, evidence-based education and materials to promote body literacy and reproductive autonomy.

I have shifted both my newsletter and my blog over to Substack, and every month or so I send out a newsletter with class announcements, resources, and links to things that are currently lighting me up and turning me on. If you’d like to receive it, you can sign up for the mailing list here. You can read archived newsletters and the rest of the blog here.

To find out more about me, Pamela Samuelson, please click here.

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