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Somatic Coaching Certification

Become a Masterful Somatic Coach

Learn to facilitate deep transformation through the power of somatic healing. Help clients release stored trauma, regulate their nervous system, and create lasting breakthroughs — while building a thriving, aligned coaching business.

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Is this you?

This program is for you if…

You know mindset work alone isn't enough, and you're ready to master somatic and nervous system-based tools that create deep, lasting transformation for your clients.
You want to embody the skills, knowledge, and confidence to facilitate true, sustainable healing — helping clients regulate their nervous systems and release stored trauma at the root.
You're committed to becoming a masterful somatic coach, using a holistic, body-based approach that integrates scientifically backed techniques.
You're ready to learn a proven, trauma-informed somatic healing methodology that works every. Single. Time. — grounded in neuroscience, physiology, and energy work.
You feel a deep calling to help others heal and transform, and you're looking for expert guidance, powerful tools, and a supportive community to refine your gifts.

The Somatic System™

Master the art of somatic coaching

This certification trains you to facilitate deep, lasting transformation using The Somatic System™ and Pause's Signature Somatic Coaching Method — a powerful, body-based approach that taps into the innate intelligence of the body to unlock profound, sustainable change. Unlike traditional mindset work, which addresses symptoms at the surface, this science-backed approach gets to the root cause of what's keeping people stuck.

The seven pillars of somatic transformation

01Parts Integration & Nervous System Repatterning
02Elements of Embodiment
03The Pause Energetic Maps™
04Somatic Release & Trauma Alchemy
05Emotional Resourcing & Nervous System Mastery
06Energetic Identities & Quantum Calibration
07Pendulation & Expansion Techniques

Your outcome

Upon graduation, you will…

Confidently guide life-changing transformations as a Pause Certified Somatic Coach, equipped to help clients achieve deep, lasting breakthroughs.

Masterfully apply Pause's Somatic System™ to help clients regulate their nervous systems and release stored trauma — beyond just mindset work.

Use holistic, science-backed coaching techniques that make transformation sustainable, embodied, and real.

Understand the energetics of healing and how to safely empower clients into their fullest potential.

Harness the innate intelligence of the body to unlock breakthroughs at the root level.

Stay energetically aligned and resilient, holding space for powerful transformations without burnout.

Have the skills and confidence to build a thriving coaching business — attracting dream clients and creating financial freedom doing work you love.

The experience

The elements of your certification

This isn't just another coaching certification. It's a full-body, paradigm-shifting initiation into the most powerful, embodied version of you — so you can facilitate transformation at the deepest level.

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Element 01

Immersive Training That Redefines Mastery

This isn't passive learning — it's high-impact, experiential training that will rewire the way you coach forever. Every week, expert-designed content elevates your skills, expands your mindset, and upgrades your nervous system regulation abilities.

Dynamic video lessons that bring somatic coaching to life
Guided embodiment practices that transform knowledge into second nature
Science-backed coaching techniques to create results that last
Deep somatic and energetic tools that move clients beyond mindset work

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Element 02

Live Coaching & Mentorship with World-Class Experts

A fully immersive live coaching experience led by Samantha Skelly and her elite team of master coaches, with constant, hands-on support so you embody this work at the highest level.

A weekly live content call to dive deep into coaching mastery
A weekly live embodiment call with Samantha Skelly
A weekly live experiential call to embody your skills as a somatic coach
Ongoing program support calls so you never feel stuck or alone

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Element 03

An Aligned Coaching Community

Growth is amplified when you're surrounded by powerful, mission-driven humans on the same path. Gain exclusive access to a private membership hub to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside your peers.

A safe space to share breakthroughs, challenges, and wins
Peer accountability and mentorship to accelerate your progress
Unshakable support from a community that gets you

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Element 04

The Somatic System™ & Coaching Mastery Practicum

At the heart of this certification is The Somatic System™ — Pause's signature methodology that works every. Single. Time. Step into your highest level of mastery and learn to facilitate deep nervous system healing, trauma release, and profound embodiment work.

Live coaching calls to practice and refine your skills
Hands-on practicum experience with external clients
Personalized expert feedback from master coaches
A proven, science-backed coaching method that sets you apart

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This isn't just a certification

It's a transformation

This journey isn't about simply learning concepts and passing them on to your clients. It's a deep, embodied awakening — a profound evolution into the most powerful, aligned, and impactful version of yourself.

This is about who you become, how you show up in the world, and the ripple effect you create just by standing fully in your truth.

Your vibration is your greatest contribution.

When you embody this work, you don't just change lives — you transform the world.

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Hear from our students

Coaches who answered the call

“This is so much about being brave enough to choose to be ME and sharing that ME with the world… and learning that ME was exactly what someone needs at that moment in time. Wooooohooooo.”

Sandy Breech

“The way I see, view and show up in this world is completely different. It's so cool to look back and see how I have changed — and I couldn't be more thankful.”

Bailey Reeves

“I love this work and have seen miracles in my time in this program. I truly feel confident going out there because Pause and the wonderful mentors have prepared me well.”

Noreen Noble

“This program and methodology has given me the container and ability to let my strengths and the TRUE version of me shine through. And it feels incredible.”

Lauren Fortuna-Flock

“Every single call is consistently stunning, packed with immense power and a wealth of practical knowledge.”

Matthew Thompson

“This program has been an amazing catalyst for me on my personal healing journey.”

Carrie Symes

Meet your support team

Samantha Skelly

Founder of Pause Breathwork & Lead Trainer

Samantha Skelly is a pioneering leader in breathwork, somatic healing, and embodied transformation. With over a decade of experience, she has trained thousands of facilitators in nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and embodied coaching.

She has studied under breathwork and somatic healing legends such as Stanislav Grof, Leonard Orr, Dr. Peter Levine, and Gabor Maté — integrating their groundbreaking work into a modern, results-driven somatic coaching methodology.

Her work is not just about theory — it's about embodiment and mastery. She will personally guide you through the Somatic System™, ensuring you gain the skills, confidence, and expertise to facilitate transformational results for your clients.

You'll also be mentored by Marci Nikirk, Head Mentor & Director of Experience — a trauma-informed breathwork coach and integrative somatic trauma practitioner dedicated to ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and deeply transformed.

Launch bonuses

The future of coaching is somatic

$1,000 off tuition

Enrol during this launch round and lock in significant savings on your certification.

$1,000 advanced retreat credit

A credit to use towards the Advanced Retreat, so your embodiment journey continues in person.

6-figure business blueprint

A step-by-step blueprint to building a thriving six-figure somatic coaching business.

What if I'm brand new to coaching?

Absolutely — this certification is designed for both experienced coaches and complete beginners. You'll learn a proven step-by-step framework, get hands-on practice through live calls, receive expert mentorship, and gain the business-building tools to launch with confidence. You don't need prior experience — just a deep desire to help people heal. We'll teach you the rest.

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A deeper dive

Frequently asked questions

What is somatic coaching?

Somatic comes from the Greek word soma, meaning 'the living body.' It's an approach that goes beyond mindset work to create deep, lasting transformation by working directly with the body and nervous system — releasing stored trauma and rewiring the patterns that keep people stuck.

How is this different from traditional coaching?

Most coaching focuses on thoughts, beliefs, and behaviour. But transformation doesn't happen in the mind alone — it happens in the body. Somatic coaching integrates mind, body, and energy system for sustainable results traditional coaching can't reach.

What can I do with this training?

1:1 somatic coaching, group programs, in-person retreats, corporate training, masterminds and workshops. You'll graduate with full clarity on how to structure your practice — your way.

How much time will this require?

Expect to commit 5–10 hours per week to live calls, training materials, practice sessions, and coaching integration. Every piece is designed for maximum impact in a time-efficient way, so you can balance learning with life.

Is this right for therapists and existing coaches?

Yes. If trauma, stress, and emotional patterns are stored in the body, true transformation requires nervous system work. Somatic coaching bridges that gap — if your current work feels like it's missing something, this is the missing piece.

What if I'm interested but still have questions?

Book a discovery call with the Pause team. You'll walk away with absolute clarity on whether this certification is the exact next step for your coaching journey.

The question is…

What kind of impact do you want to make in the world?

If you're ready to elevate your coaching practice, create deep, lasting transformation, and step into your highest potential as a leader and healer — this certification is for you. This is your moment to rise, expand, and make the impact you were born for.

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