Joy Somatics

Joy Somatics I help people overwhelmed by stress and tension, who want more calm in their life, befriend their body, and move and breathe better.

I help adults who are overwhelmed by nervous system dysregulation who want somatic body and breath-based solutions to restore energy, access resiliency and be present for their lives.

04/25/2026

Actually I do know...

Where I'm going.
Who with.
No shortage of stuff to do.
Definately gonna eat.

Are you escaping from or going towards?

It's generally a bit of both for me.
Escaping the hustle & bustle of the big city- the potholes & crowds, traffic & pace ...

& going towards wide open spaces, quiet, the wood stove & the pace of the country.

Wishing you a weekend of moving FROM the things you need space from & TO the places you get nourished in.

04/20/2026

That's a wrap!

It was an absolute pleasure to create & facilitate 'Shifting gears for nervous system wellness' as part of Rediscover & Regulate ~Women's Day retreat curated by

Looking forward to offering more body-based nervous system know-how with these ladies May 30th



Recovery through space. I've learned to build it in. I said YES to leading 5 workshops & creating an exhibitor booth wi...
04/19/2026

Recovery through space. I've learned to build it in.

I said YES to leading 5 workshops & creating an exhibitor booth within 6 weeks. Overlapping with a major brand update with . Divine timing with a splash of overwhelm.

I know my tendencies. I can get carried away by the dopamine of creation & connection. In the past it's led to dysregulation & burnout.

So in the midst of a fun & full couple of months, I'm also saying yes to;

~Weekends in the country doing slow things.
~My sisters invite for 'smoker chili' & connection
~A book by the fire
~Early to bed
~Space between things

We have seasons like this. We can consciously create space for our nervous systems to shift gears.

What are the best ways YOU slow down & create space to shift gears?? Comment below.

And come find me over the next month;

~ April 28: Better Breathing for Improved Client Outcomes (for therapists)
~ May 7: Better Breathing for Learning (for clinicians in schools)
Register for above @ www.joysomatics/bookings

~ May 9: Exhibitor Thrive- Menopause Conference hosted by (see your breathing live on a screen)

~ May 30: 'Shifting Gears' thru Nervous System Wellness ~ A day retreat hosted by




04/17/2026

Heard the Buddhist story about the 2nd arrow?

The first arrow is what we experience in response to life: The pleasure, pain, nervousness, tension, delight, anxiety brain fog, freeze...

Then we experience the 2nd arrow: What we think about it. The self-critque, the worry, the fear this will never change or won't last.

And now we're looping and entrenching a pattern.

You usually cannot control the first arrow. And the 2nd one is also right there.

And when we allow what's here to be here, the 2nd arrow loses its velocity. It's easier to divert or pluck out.

"I'm experiencing this now"
Try it on for a day with neutral experiences
The next day, say it with experiences of enjoyment or comfort.
Then finally say it when things sorta suck.

You beat the 2nd arrow game when you can do this at your worst.

Just imagine the space.

I'm experiencing this now.



04/17/2026

Just a few spots left!

Want to support your client through more breath awarenesd that reaches beyond the good mechanics & myofascial release you provide?

Have a hunch your client needs a personalized practice and more awareness but not sure where to start? There's so much conflicting info these days...

Come learn a new way of looking at breathing...thru the lens of behaviour, habits & chemistry.

Only 4 seats left..
Details on that huuuge bonus & registration at www.joysomatics.ca/bookings

Share with your favorite manual therspist, counsellor, coach, movement pro and breathwork facilitator.




Your clients are unique & so are their breathing habits! Come & learn why the breathing practices we offer clients are n...
04/13/2026

Your clients are unique & so are their breathing habits!

Come & learn why the breathing practices we offer clients are not one size-fits-all & what we can do to eben better support them - beyond techniques, myofascial release & good mechanics.

4 spots left in Better Breathing for Improved Client Outcomes workshop April 28 6-830pm

Join us for this 'you'll never think of breathing the same way again' kind of conversation.




04/12/2026

We're off to a grand start.

Still sipp'n on the nectar from our opening session of a 9-month Open Healthy Breath training with LV Kusch

Will be reflecting on my personal takeaway.

Love the intimate & dynamic cohort that has gathered to co-create the experience & es**rt our unique skillsets & approaches into the next paradigm.




04/11/2026

Since 1994!

That's when we knew about the impacts of breathing behaviors on physological states.

Let's continue to conversation that Dr Fensterheim started.

Save your seat for a Better Breathing Workshop
Learn more & register at www.joysomatics.ca/bookings

Text referenced: Behavioral & Pyschological Approaches to Breathing Disorders, 1994, Dr Herbert Fensterheim

04/11/2026

Join the upcoming conversation about Better Breathing

Workshop #2 of my in-person Better Breathing Series is now 1/2 full.

Better Breathing for Improved Client Outcomes
~Ideal for manual therapists and clinicians, practitioners & facilitators who assess & incorporate breathing in their practice & want the real goods.

Reserve your seat www.joysomatics.ca/bookings

Psst...Register by April 17 & get a tremendous bonus- see website for a sweet surprise.




One of these cool katz is 22! Happy bday principessa!!
04/10/2026

One of these cool katz is 22!

Happy bday principessa!!

Habits are solutions & change begins with awareness.Habits are our way of 'getting what we need' when we can't get what...
04/10/2026

Habits are solutions & change begins with awareness.

Habits are our way of 'getting what we need' when we can't get what we -often unconsciously- really want.

Deepening self awareness means observing- without judgement (the tricky part) - how we behave & react while being compassionately curious about the why...

What motivates that habit?
What reinforces and maintains it?
Staying curious about why, even though this behaviour causes me suffering, do I unconsciously (and consciously) keep doing it?

Hmmm....with one hand on heart loving it.

This is the start gate for real lasting change.

Thanks to for this powerful reframe in my personal & professional life. It changed everything and influences my work everyday.

Ready for the start gate?
Check out 'my approach' on my website & read about 'Functional Breathing' training on my (recently updated) website www. joysomatics.ca




Been planting seeds...Which means lots of great in person learning & connection opportunities at Joy Somatics this Sprin...
04/09/2026

Been planting seeds...

Which means lots of great in person learning & connection opportunities at Joy Somatics this Spring.

Here's a few ways to Move, Breathe & Connect with me over the next month:

Better Breathing Series April 14, 28 & May 7 (register at joysomatics.ca/bookings)

Nervous System Workshop @ Rediscover & Regulate Day Retreat ~April 18 Stonewall, MB ~ register

Lastly, come find me for a mini breathing behavior analysis @ Thrive Women's Conference at Ft Whyte ~ May 9 ~ get your ticket for a one of a kind day

Now we just gotta lose the snow so I can wear my new Spring pants.





Address

600 Saint Anne's
Winnipeg, MB
R2M2S2

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 8pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 9pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+12049182829

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