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Somatic Approaches To Therapy

We train and certify practitioners in forward-thinking paradigms of mental health and wellness. Approved for continuing education by the American Psychological Association & Board of Nurses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • How do I join/ when is the next training?

    We’re so happy you want to join us! We’re still confirming our 2025 schedule; you can secure your place on our 2025 waitlist here and you’ll be the first to know when our next trainings are confirmed!

  • I reached out via phone but haven’t heard back from anyone?

    It looks like you may have tried texting our old number (424) 400-3048 — that number has retired and is now living its best life on a digital beach somewhere 😉😎

    We’ve switched to email as our primary way of connecting, so please reach out us to at info@aurainstitute.org, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

  • How do I know if your program is right for me?

    We pride ourselves on the positive feedback we receive from students. Many of them have kindly shared their experiences in our
    Google Reviews, where we’re proud to have earned 5-star ratings :) You can explore these reviews to see how others have benefited from our programs and how we might be able to support your goals!

  • I have a specific question not answered here. How can I get help?

    If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at
    info@aurainstitute.org! We look forward to hearing from you :)

Approved For Continuing Education With:

Limited Spots Available!

Secure Your Place on our 2025 Waitlist today, and you’ll be the first to know about our next training rollout!

Aura Training Team

Melissa Dumaz - LMFT, Advanced EMDR, Author, Coach

Stephanie Scarminach - Somatics Practitioner

Kyra Haglund - LCSW, SEP, E-RYT

Prema McKeever - MA Psychotherapy & Spirituality, Chinese Medicine

Giten Tonkov - Biodynamic Breathwork

Briana Waddell - Aura Co-Founder

Hala Khouri - MA, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, RYT-500

Odessa Perez- MA, LMFT

Our Trainings:

Integrative Trauma Practitioner™

Become a Certified Integrative Trauma Practitioner™ and learn body-based modalities for managing trauma at its root causes.

Building a Thriving Personal Wellness Practice

Get professional guidance as you get your personal health practice off the ground offering one-on-one sessions to new clients.

Emmalee L, 2023 Graduate

“I am so grateful for the insight this training gave me for my clients but really for myself. This was a time for me to see what is still stuck in my nervous system to know how to best serve others. I enjoyed the somatic therapy and what this would look like in a session with a client and expanded to modalities that help clients learn how to use breathing and mediations to gain insight into subtle shifts and changes.”

Rhea S.

“This training exceeded my expectations.  I gained so much insight to healing my past as well as how to apply their teachings to clients and to my friends and family.