Focalizing
Focalizing is a trauma-informed healing modality developed by Dr. Michael Picucci over 30 years ago. It is a synergy of multiple influences including Somatic Experiencing, Focusing, Holism, addictions/trauma work, humanistic psychology, polarity massage, ancient wisdom traditions and spirituality practices. It is an empowering and creative tool that lets the body unfold healing in the way only it knows how.
As a client-centered container, based on intention, focalizling invites the client to connect with their innate bodily wisdom to overcome blocks due to conditioned thinking, trauma, intimacy barriers, and stress. This attuned, non-linear process addresses blocks, shame, and/or sexuality without judgment or fixing. It creates space to metabolize trauma, build resilience and capacity for intimacy and connection, and creatively solve problems beyond the conditioned framework of the mind.
Intention & Resourcing
Starting with a shared intention and then moving into grounding into the body to connect to its innate wisdom
no shame /no blame non-linear process
Without judgment, rather with curiosity and attuned presence, noticing and observing what the body brings attention to and allowing its unfolding to release blocks
Curious & Compassionate Support
Coming to a landing we spend the ending in soulful integration
Client Love
Working with Christine over six Focalizing sessions was a transformative experience. I was able to release deeply rooted emotional blocks and stored tensions from my body in a way I never thought possible. This approach is something I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking true emotional freedom and healing.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, which often left me feeling stuck in the discomfort of what I was discussing, Christine’s work allowed me to process and let go of those feelings completely. She is truly exceptional—compassionate, intuitive, observant, and deeply present. Her guidance made me feel seen, supported, and safe throughout the entire journey.
I left each session feeling lighter, more aligned, and profoundly at peace, as if long-standing issues had literally dissolved before my eyes. It was an extraordinary experience, and I look forward to dipping into this powerful work again. Christine’s practice is a gift, and I am deeply grateful for it. - Deb W.
I was a guest on the About Her podcast where I explained more about Focalizing, and the host Anna, shared her experience of a session from one we’d done together before recording this episode.
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Book a complementary 30-minute zoom info call to learn more and determine if we are good fit to work together
“Focalizing provides anyone with the ability to FUNDAMENTALLY change their life without the need to revisit how they think they got there”
— The Focalizing Institute
FAQs
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One to One:
I work in 60 minute sessions 2x/month for a minimum of 3 months. It is a monthly subscription model of $300/ month. This equates to a $900 total commitment for the 3 month minimum. At the completion of 3 months we will reevaluate if continued support is desired with choice of 1-2x/month until you are no longer requiring support. A 30-day notice is required when ending the subscription.Scholarships or discounts may be available for those facing genuine financial challenges. Please inquire as these are limited.
I recommend supplemental participation in the free Sacred Connection Café [available weekly] for additional support.
*Maintenance monthly mini session subscriptions for Focalizing:
1 - 30 min session for $75
2 - 30 min sessions for $150
* available to those who have completed the 3 month Minimum -
-I am trained as a Holistic Family Consultant and Educator by Rebecca Thompson Hitt MS MFT of Consciously Parenting. [ A 3 year experiential training]
-I am a trained Relationship Coach in Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real at the Relational Life Institute [A 2 year intensive training]
-I am trained in Core Trauma Skills by Dr. Albert Wong of Somatopia. [a 12 week training]
-Certified as a somatic practitioner in Focalizing [12 week experiential training]-Additional Coursework and training from experts including Dr. Frank Anderson, Dr. Janina Fisher, Dr. Gabor Mate, Dr. Peter Levine, Esther Perel, Thomas Hubl and National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM).
My approach is influenced by Internal Family Systems, Somatic Psychology, Nonviolent Communication, Family Constellations and Pre & Perinatal Psychology. -
I offer an optional free 30 min info session to see if we are a good fit and to answer any questions. You can also explore the free resources on my website and/or join us in The Sacred Connection Café (also free) to experience my approach. If it resonates, let's connect!
Schedule your free consult here
I offer a couple of gift sessions for Focalizing each month. Message to inquire about availability. -
My work focuses on connecting clients to their own inner wisdom and guiding compass. To cultivate self-love, self-trust, self-compassion, and the capacity to receive. The body has the answers, and knows what you need for healing. Together we co-create the container for that healing and connection to take place.
We are a good fit if you…
-know you want to meet yourself in a deeper way
- acknowledge the need for support because what you’ve done so far isn’t meeting your needs
- are willing to go into the uncomfortable and be honest with yourself with a compassionate witness traveling with you
- are committed to showing up for yourself
- want to invite more ease, peace, joy, aliveness, receptivity, and slowing down into your life
We are NOT a good fit if you…
-want someone to tell you what to do
-feel that there is something wrong with you that needs to be fixed
- are more concerned with self-improvement over meeting yourself where you are at
- unwilling to go into the body and only want to talk about your problems
- are unwilling to invest financially for support
- have unmanaged mental health issues or significant trauma like PTSD or CPTSD
I have a special place in my heart for those who resonate with the lost child role.
Some things that resonate with the lost child role that may be past or present experiences:
-did not receive guidance for life choices and struggle with decisions
-felt/feel unseen, unheard, unknown
-tried not to have needs, so needs went chronically unmet or currently minimize or deny your needs
-self-sufficient or hyper-independent and struggle to receive help and support
-trouble with self care
-difficulty with boundaries
If this resonates and you'd like guidance to connect to your inner wisdom, meet your needs, feel seen, heard, and supported, and build skills and capacity for an aligned authentic life then lets connect.
Book an optional 30 min consult to meet and ask questions or attend a free gathering in the Sacred Connection Cafe to get a feel for how I work.
