A Creative Approach Towards Self-Healing, Wholeness & Freedom
A Creative Approach Towards Self-Healing, Wholeness & Freedom
Self-Healing is a recovery process from psychological and emotional wounds, motivated and guided by a person's own inner wisdom. To facilitate that, I bring together the expressive arts, meditation practices, and community to promote holistic healing, consciousness expansion, and embodied experience.
Self-Healing is a recovery process from psychological and emotional wounds, motivated and guided by a person's own inner wisdom. To facilitate that, I bring together the expressive arts, meditation practices, and community to promote holistic healing, consciousness expansion, and embodied experience.
In inviting a relationship between the conscious and the unconscious mind, we create space for memories and emotions stored in the body and below the surface of consciousness to rise into awareness. That way, we can explore and process them in creative ways, in the present moment's safety.
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Each person is unique, as we are all shaped by our personal experiences. They leave in us a series of imprints from which we form our identities and narratives. So imagine that there is an entire universe within you. A universe that is particular and mostly unknown. Wouldn't it be amazing to explore its landscapes, its inhabitants, and everything else that constitutes it? That's what I am inviting you to do: travel inwards to get to know yourself intimately, allowing the journey to transform you in ways yet unknown.​
In inviting a relationship between the conscious and the unconscious mind, we create space for memories and emotions stored in the body and below the surface of consciousness to rise into awareness. That way, we can explore and process them in creative ways, in the present moment's safety.
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Each person is unique, as we are all shaped by our personal experiences. They leave in us a series of imprints from which we form our identities and narratives. So imagine that there is an entire universe within you. A universe that is particular and mostly unknown. Wouldn't it be amazing to explore its landscapes, its inhabitants, and everything else that constitutes it? That's what I am inviting you to do: travel inwards to get to know yourself intimately, allowing the journey to transform you in ways yet unknown.​
YOUR BODY KNOWS
What would your body say if it could speak?
As we remember how to listen to our body, we learn to show up for ourselves in ways that support our well-being and our growth.
As a somatic movement therapist, educator, and Tamalpa Life/Art Process® practitioner in Movement-Based Expressive Arts, I work both in private practice and with groups to integrate somatics, creativity, and the unconscious in processes of healing and self-development.
Real change begins within our body.
Ana Liz Ceregatti, RSMT/E
Throughout my life, I have been fascinated by bodies and what they carry. This has led me into various spaces where the body takes center stage, such as visual arts, experimental theater, dance, meditation and mindfulness, and body-centered psychotherapy. With 15 years of experience working at the intersection of art and healing, I have cultivated a deep understanding of the body as our ally and wise guide—a wellspring of resources, memories, and possibilities.
My work centers on the relationships that shape and bring meaning to our lives—with ourselves, our bodies, others, and the world around us—because this is what excites me. We explore these webs of interconnection to uncover and reshape patterns that get in our way. Feeling safe and grounded in my body has freed me from the grip of shame, guilt, and self-sabotage, and I want to share this with you.
I embrace a stance of cultural humility, feminism, and anti-discrimination, approaching the practice of checking my biases as an ongoing effort. As I continue to learn and grow, these shifts are reflected in my work, further enriching its depth and inclusivity.
Make yourself at home in this space, and reach out to learn how your body can be your portal into healing, well-being, and sustained growth.
Imagine wearing someone else’s shoes—tight, uncomfortable, and keeping you from moving freely. That’s how many of us feel in our bodies: disconnected and resigned to thinking, “this is just how it is.”
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We numb this discomfort by scrolling, shopping, smoking, drinking, overeating, restricting, overworking, rushing, jumping from one thing to the next without stopping, or staying in relationships and routines that leave us feeling like too much or never enough—trying to fit into molds that were never made for us.
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I help you trade those ill-fitting shoes for ones that fit—flexible, dependable, and uniquely yours. Together, we listen to your body’s quiet wisdom, revealing the parts of you that you haven’t yet learned to fully hear or trust.
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This work isn’t just about “feeling your feelings.” It’s about learning to meet your emotions and challenges with care, feeling safe to stay soft in the face of harshness, and letting love take root without shrinking or turning away out of fear or shame. It’s about trusting your body as both anchor and compass, steadying you and guiding the way forward, even in uncertain times.
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This isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about returning home to your body, walking your path with trust, and letting yourself be.
GROUP PROCESSES
A supportive community where participants engage in somatic movement/dance and expressive arts. Through shared experiences, we foster connection and collective healing. These sessions provide a space to explore emotions, learn from one another, and cultivate a sense of belonging while integrating the wisdom of our bodies and stories.
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What is Somatic Movement Therapy and Education?
Somatic Movement Therapy and Education is a holistic approach that uses mindful movement and body awareness to support healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. It integrates body-mind-heart processes, helping individuals process emotions, learn how to self-regulate, and develop a deeper and resource-oriented relationship with their bodies for improved well-being.
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How does Somatic Movement/Dance differ from other movement/dance practices?
Unlike movement methods focused on technique and aesthetic form, somatic movement emphasizes internal experience and awareness, using form to encourage a deepening in our understanding of our own anatomy. It encourages you to explore movement from the inside out, guided by sensations, emotions, and intuition. The goal is to deepen the connection to your body, release tension, and develop a sense of ease and presence rather than performative movement.
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What are Expressive Arts, and how are they used therapeutically?
Expressive Arts integrate modalities like movement, visual arts, writing, and sounding as tools for expression and healing. We use the creative process to access emotions, explore inner experiences, and facilitate self-discovery and transformation. It helps us to express what is beyond words, in the pre-conscious layers of ourselves, and to process complex feelings in a safe and supportive way—while also developing our aesthetics and artistic skill.
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How do I know if this approach is right for me?
If you are curious about integrating mind, body, and creative expression in your healing process, or if you feel talk therapy alone isn’t addressing everything, this could be a good fit. It’s especially helpful for those drawn to a more experiential process that engages body awareness and creativity, and that gives you practical tools to integrate what you learn in the therapeutic process into your daily life to create the changes you seek.
RE-MEMBER YOUR BODY AND SELF, NAVIGATE CHALLENGES AND TRANSITIONS WITH STABILITY AND SUPPORT, EXPRESS YOURSELF AUTHENTICALLY. THIS METHOD SUPPORTS HOLISTIC HEALING, DEEP CONNECTION, AND A CREATIVE LIFE.
I offer both in-person sessions in Los Angeles, CA (Pasadena area) and online sessions. The online format is shaped to provide the same depth and support, with adjustments made to ensure you feel safe, connected, and comfortable, no matter the location.
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Is it love or anxiety?
Sometimes we confuse feeling anxious with falling in love. In such moments, we replace the real tragedy of our lives—the pain that we need to face if we want to heal, grow, and have healthy relationships—with drama. And drama is seductive, because the anxiety of highs and lows occupies us and gives us a reason to avoid facing our own existential anguish.
As a Professional Member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association, I meet the high Standards of Practice and uphold the Code of Ethics. For more information visit www.ISMETA.org
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I am a certified practitioner of the Tamalpa Life/Art Process®, 'an integrated approach that explores the wisdom of the body as expressed through movement, dance, and imagination.'
For more information visit www.tamalpa.org
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Some of the images I use were found on Pinterest, and I do not own the rights to them. If you are the creator or know the original author, please reach out so I can provide proper credit