Journey Forward Wellness

04/22/2026

Eight 8️⃣ things I whisper to the UNIVERSE as a Somatic Therapist.

We experience life thru our bodies. Ie sensations we correlate with satisfaction, frustration and the like.

So when I was recently manifesting on my therapy couch, considering my own bad-assery and that of my clients...

These phrases became my mantras.
We know words have power, but when we FEEL into them they transform into an embodied power.

A felt sense of a new reality, a new experience.

If one of these hit different, that’s your nervous system telling you something.

If ‘co-regulate with me’ made you curious — that’s literally what we do. Link in bio.

Rooting for you,
-Sheli

04/20/2026

Not every wellness practice is about “calming down”. Side note… please don’t ever say those words to a woman. Back to this: Sometimes MY body needs to be activated — lifted, energized, shaken loose! 😛 Red light therapy with full-body vibration is one of the tools I use to start my day or get out of a funk.

Truthfully…THIS is what somatic care actually looks like outside the therapy room. Shhh….Healing happens everywhere.

20% happens in the therapy room, 80% outside of it.

So how are You carrying what you glean in therapy into your everyday life? maybe it’s not red light, maybe it’s a pause, maybe it’s literally shaking it off.

04/15/2026

Curious about Somatic Therapy? These are Actual Somatic HW exercises given to clients this week. Always reviewed and practiced in session first.

Preguntas? Questions? We offer support in English, French Creole, & Español 🫶🏽

04/11/2026

Peripheral Shift. This is a 90-second somatic reset you can do while looking at your screen, no one will even notice.

When I worked in the corporate world I had a day where I experienced severe Tunnel Vision during a meeting.

I had just presented a project and it was being picked apart. My heart rate was thru the roof. My breathing 😮‍💨 shallow. And of course my vision was honed in on the perceived threat in front of me.

Luckily, I already had this tool in my back pocket. So… once I realized my body was trying to protect me from a danger that didn’t exist… I reached for this practice. To say it saved me is an understatement.

The longer we’re in the fight or flight state the longer it may take to come back to our baseline.

The goal isn’t to calm your thoughts.
It’s to shift your nervous system out of tunnel vision. Out of your head, and into your body. So you can be present + intentional.

Try it before your next meeting.

Save this so you actually use it.

Rooting for you.
-Sheli

03/26/2026

Becoming isn’t clean.
It’s messy.
It’s layered.
It’s all over the place.

We work to release old identities.
We honor the women who carried us here.
And we move forward—rooted, tender, and now more powerful.

A messy blooming kind of energy 🌹

DM “BECOMING” for the playlist.

03/03/2026

Attending the roots🌱and resilience event was incredibly grounding. Pun intended. Women of color coming together in community with the arts + soulful connection and eatery What a lovely space 😍 to be in.

We can all feel lonely especially in this day and age. Si, us too. But that Negative belief of “I am Alone” just isn’t true. Along with EMDR 😉 let’s give ourselves the evidence that we are held, cared for, and supported. Special thanks to and for hosting.
We are so proud 🥹

10/20/2025

You’re not broken. You’re carrying too much alone. We’re here to help you and your family breathe.

At Journey Forward, we support kids, teens, families, and professionals. So you don’t have to carry it all alone.

Now Accepting New Clients in Brandon/Tampa
👉 Book today: https://somatictherapytampa.janeapp.com/

10/15/2025

Sometimes kids can’t find the words to explain big feelings. That’s where expressive arts therapy can help. Nicole, our child therapist (ages 5+), uses play and creativity to help kids manage anxiety, behavior challenges, and transitions. She’s now accepting new clients in Brandon/Tampa.
Learn more: www.somatictherapytampa.com
👉 Book consult here: https://somatictherapytampa.janeapp.com/

Our experience enables us to offer effective culturally competent counseling, coaching, and consulting. We treat a number of mental health issues, and specialize in Stress, Anxiety, and Post-traumatic Growth for the BIPOC community.

10/15/2025

Parenting a child with ADHD or on the spectrum can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone. Dr. Ketsia Alexandre (Dr. K), PhD, specializes in supporting kids and teens with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression — and works with families to build a calmer home. Accepting new clients now.
👉 Book here: https://somatictherapytampa.janeapp.com/

10/15/2025

¿Sabías que el estrés y la ansiedad pueden empeorar los síntomas del PCOS o la menopausia? Ada Rodríguez ofrece terapia en español para mujeres que atraviesan estos cambios. Ahora aceptando nuevas clientas en Tampa/Brandon/ Riverview
👉 Reserva aquí: https://somatictherapytampa.janeapp.com/

10/10/2025

We’ll be honest — we almost didn’t post today. Every year on , the internet floods with reminders to “check in on your friends” or “practice self-care.” Important? Absolutely.

But sometimes it starts to feel like more noise than care.

The truth is, mental health deserves more than a hashtag. It’s not just one day — it’s the daily work of checking old beliefs, rest, boundaries, and support.

If you need a place to start, we created a 5-minute somatic reset (linked below) you can try right now. No scrolling, no overthinking — just something to bring your nervous system back online.

Today is a reminder. The real work is daily, messy, and human.

10/10/2025

Celebrate with us by taking a Somatic Reset. Comment “Guide” and we’ll send it your way 🙌🏽