Testimonials

"Soizig is such a special person who brings a sense of presence that is contagious. I feel so incredibly lucky to have had her support before and during the birth of my baby. When I think back on the journey of labor and delivery I think of Soizig grounding me, holding me up, keeping me in the moment, and making me feel so safe. Before and after the birth, she provided me with so many resources and so much expertise. I would recommend her services wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a steady and wise guide for the mind, spirit, and body."
~Shannon W., Sunnyvale

"Soizig has been a wonderful resource for us both pre-and post partum in addition to helping with the actual birthing process. She did a great job of making sure we were aware of all of our options, as well as her experience with those options while remaining very respectful and sensitive to allowing us to create our own journey. She is solution oriented, thoughtful, empathetic, organized, generous with her time and ideas, and perceptive. She opened our eyes to new ideas, Techniques, and methods. We look forward to partnering with her for our third child!" ~James Kilpatrick

"Hi All! Soizig was our doula for the birth of our little girl! She is so awesome! I was 12 days late and had a long labor 35 hours total. My husband was completely out of his league. She helped me manage pain, remember my breathing, giving my husband breaks, making sure I was eating and getting fluids. Before the birth helping me with my birth plan and contingency plans. She helped me prep my frozen meals after the birth and did body work with my husband and I! I highly recommend her!"
~Alexandria, San Francisco

"Soizig was a phenomenal doula! She was very helpful and resourceful in guiding us through the process of preparation for the delivery. My baby was breech and she helped me find alternative ways to turn the baby into position, provided great recommendations that I used and had great experiences with.
I ended up having a c-section and having Soizig presence around us was very reassuring. I'm very happy with all of her suggestions to take care of my body, the Breema work, and healing of my c-section wound after the delivery. I would highly recommend Soizig services for all parents to be.
Merci Soizig!!!"
~Carolina G., San Francisco

"TRE® with Soizig is a transformative experience. Building up tension in the body and then releasing it through spontaneous shaking is amazingly liberating on a physical level but also on an emotional level. Soizig's very clear explanations and demonstration, her supportive and encouraging attitude, made this session a very enjoyable, freeing and deep experience. I intend to continue this work with her and I would encourage anyone with chronic pain, blocking or anxiety (pretty much anyone) to give it a try."
~Marion Lovinger, Teacher and Solo Show Performer, San Francisco

"I can't say enough about how wonderful it was to have Soizig's Doula support during my labor. Before the actual event, she met with my partner and me to discuss our ideas and visions of my pregnancy, labor & delivery. She provided helpful information on how to create a birth plan and exercises to do during pregnancy to help put the baby in the best position for labor, and also provided suggestions on music and meditation to listen to during labor. During the actual labor, she provided counter pressure, massage, helped me breathe through the contractions, and I think most importantly, she was there to give my partner much needed rest when my partner felt like she didn't have any more to give or know how else to support me. Thank you, Soizig! I don't know if we would have been able to get through the no drug, low intervention labor and delivery in a hospital setting without you! I recommend Soizig wholeheartedly for her doula service as well as her other bodywork services."
~Eve G.

"Soizig has offered and organized Self-Breema classes for the community which were welcoming, comfortable and experiential. I found deep comfort in the ones I have attended and hope to attend as often as possible. Soizig has also helped me with Breema as I am recovering from an acutely painful event and I have appreciated her gentle spirit and presence. I recommend Soizig and Breema emphatically!" ~Esther Gallagher, Birth & Postpartum Doula and co-host of Fourth Trimester Podcast

"I experienced Breema for the first time with Soizig. It was an amazing experience. It was both grounding and loving at the same time. It felt like a healing experience for both the soul and body. Soizig was very informative, present, and warm. She does not bring her own stuff or judgements into the session. Soizig is a talented healer and I could tell she was extremely passionate about her work. I highly recommend making an appointment with Soizig. I felt wonderful after the session!"
~Beth O., Certified Hypnotherapist, San Francisco

"I heard such good things about Soizig and her Breema treatments that I needed to experience it for myself. From the start, Soizig had such a positive energy. With a huge grin on her face, I could tell she was excited to share this service with me. Since I've never had a Breema session, Soizig walked me through the process and spoke with me about the 9 principles of harmony. Immediately I was on board and eager to begin. The session took me to a very deep place of relaxation and soon I felt as if I was one with a current floating down a stream. It was so peaceful and nurturing. I honestly didn't want it to end. Each passing moment I felt more of myself drift into a place of serenity. When it was over, my body felt surprisingly replenished. Though I've never had a Breema session, I do have a lot of experience giving and receiving wellness treatments. I can tell Soizig is a gifted practitioner. Her work emulates her intuition, integrity and pure joy of this practice. I would highly recommend Soizig and her Breema services for anyone wanting to enhance their self care and needing to fully nurture themselves. You will be so happy you did!"
~Denise D., Certified Massage Therapist / Bodyworker, San Francisco

"My session with Soizig was my first time receiving Breema Bodywork and it was the most nurturing bodywork modality I have ever experienced. I have experienced a lot. Deep tissue, Swedish, Thai, Reiki, Structural Integration, Mayan Massage, Mayofascial, you get the point... It felt profoundly relaxing and I could feel my body letting go. I could feel myself in the present. I could feel my intuition was gathering strength while my body was being cared for by Soizig. The combination of the release, the strength, and the nurturing modality of Breema is fascinating to me. I can feel my body and mind want more of it. A wonderful added value was the Self-Breema exercise Soizig gave me to do in between our sessions. I highly recommend booking a Breema session with Soizig if you're ready to give yourself some TLC."
~Cassidy M., Pilates Trainer, San Francisco

"I would highly recommend Soizig as a Doula! I immediately felt comfortable with her and liked her energy. During the pregnancy she carefully listened what our needs and wishes were and provided very useful information regarding our care plan. During childbirth she was very supportive, calm. She provided moral and emotional support as well as counter pressure, aromatherapy and massages among other. She was open-minded and very supportive of our choices while offering suggestions and ideas and making sure our wishes and needs were fulfilled and respected as much as possible. She was a great support not only to me but also to my husband. It was really a team work! I also enjoyed the two postpartum sessions we had with her. She prepared a meal for us which was so helpful. She is a great cook!

I had also one TRE session with Soizig that I enjoyed very much. I felt safe and relaxed, it was a very pleasant experience."
~C.K.

"I had my first-ever Breema session tonight with Soizig. Soizig started off our session by telling me what to expect. Throughout the session, she worked on me with caring and compassionate hands. She created a space that made me feel comforted and nurtured. Immediately after my session, my body felt relaxed and comfortable. If you're looking for a bodyworker that is dedicated to the giving of healing and nurturing, through truly healing hands, look no further than Soizig."
~Suzanne E., Professional Dog Walker, San Francisco

"My experience with Soizig was wonderful! What an incredible experience she provided in my Breema session. I have seen numerous health care practitioners and you don't often find people who enthusiastically live their practice. After my session, my symptoms lessened and I felt grounded and relaxed. Breema provided care for my body and my mind. What an amazing practice. I look forward to integrating Breema into my self care more!"
~R.S., San Francisco

"Totally recommend Soizig for any service she offers now or may offer in the future! My TRE and Breema sessions were so lovely and nurturing. She is expert at creating a safe container to learn and release tension and old emotion. I particularly love her focus on sharing self-care tools so that you can tend to yourself after and in between sessions -- she really is passionate about helping people to care for themselves! Her talent and devotion to this work is clear, and I hope you'll get to experience it for yourself!"
~Emily Martin Fadrhonc, Doula, Brisbane

"From the start, Soizig was a grounding force in our choice to have the most natural childbirth process possible. She coached us through the birth plan, and visited with us with the right frequency and energy leading up to our delivery. Her focus on both myself (the birth partner) and the birthing mother helped us stay centered and strong throughout a long labor. Although our plan required some intervention, she was calm and nurturing as we made our decision together after careful deliberation. She stuck with us, encouraged us, and supported us both. We also learned some TRE® techniques which will help us throughout our lives. Choose Soizig if you need to learn, stay grounded, and be physically supported before, during, and after delivery. Our baby is happy and healthy, come into the world in the usual way thanks to her caring presence."
~Dom, San Francisco

"Having Soizig present leading up to and during the birth of my daughter Savannah was wonderful. She helped my wife and I get organized and comfortable with our plans for labor and delivery. She brought a lot more experience with the birth process to the table than either of us first time parents. As a result, she brought up things that we had not thought of and gave us a lot of tips for laboring at home. These came in big during the 17 hours of labor that my wife went through before going to the hospital. Having Soizig present in the delivery room also went a long way putting me at ease with everything. She brought a calming presence into what was a tense and stressful situation. Thanks again for all of your help and support!"
~Alex Diehl, San Francisco

"Soizig's energy is so lovely. She is a natural born healer, you can feel that. She creates a very relaxing and wonderful atmosphere with her presence and care. She also has the most healing hands! You feel it immediately when she starts working with you. I had had a very hard day earlier and after our Breema session, I felt so relaxed, rejuvenated and happy. I HIGHLY recommend working with Soizig."
~Atosa B., Yoga Instructor, San Francisco

"Receiving a Breema Bodywork treatment from Soizig was absolutely Divine! Her touch is gentle yet firm and I felt a sense of support and trust immediately. As a fellow bodyworker, I can say this woman is a true Healer and her energy is grounded and fully present. I felt held and nurtured throughout the session. I also welcomed the Self-Breema instruction and would recommend Soizig to anyone who wishes to feel nourished at a deep level. Thank you!"
~Claudia C., Bodyworker, San Francisco

"Thank you so much for your self-care support, Soizig. It has been invaluable to me. You are always thinking, always mindful, always helping. I appreciate you SO MUCH!!"
~Jennie A., Court Reporter

"I had an unreal experience working with Soizig... Soizig took the time out to explain, clearly, what I could expect from our hour session. She laid out the basic principles of her practice, and gave me some very helpful suggestions for how I should approach the work. At the end of our session, I felt incredible. To start, I was relaxed to a degree that I had not felt in months. Though I had a long day of work ahead of me, I was comfortable knowing that I would be able to take it step-by-step, task-by-task, thanks to Soizig. Quite simply, I felt re-connected to myself in a way that I hadn't, perhaps ever. I highly recommend working with Soizig, without qualification. She is a professional, honest, and welcoming. It really was a delightful experience."
~Michael C., Attorney, San Francisco

"I didn't think bodywork with no agenda to fix or repair would have any measurable effects. I was wrong. My Breema session with Soizig has had a powerfully profound impact on not only my body but also my mind and spirit. The experience was safe, supporting, and opened me up to seeing things that were inside but had been hidden because of inner judgments and negativity. Thank you, Soizig! This experience has been life-changing!!!"
~Troy C., Martial Arts Instructor, San Francisco

"My wife and I hired Soizig’s services as a doula, for pre-natal preparation, birth accompaniment and post-natal visits. I initially thought it would be difficult to welcome an unknown person for such an intimate event of our couple’s life, but with Soizig it was obvious and very spontaneous from the start. She made it really easy by listening to all our needs, questions, worries, and always found just the right place where to stand to support us or make herself invisible if needed. During the preparation she had so many great suggestions about the birth plan, and greatly facilitated communication between the two of us, which really helped us getting psychologically ready and strong for the birth itself. In the delivery room, it was fantastic to have Soizig around, as she helped with counterpressure during contractions for my wife, gave us shoulder massages (the stress builds up and the massage really helps!!!), kept an eye out for me if I was getting tired... all of this leading to an amazing delivery experience. Overall Soizig was very generous with her time and knowledge (try TRE!), always punctual, full of positive energy. I really felt like she was dedicated to making the birth experience as amazing as possible for us. I absolutely recommend her as a doula!"
~A.L.

"I would absolutely recommend this lovely lady and her work. I felt so grounded and peaceful after the session. And was surprised by the depth of relaxation this work brought about. I will make a Breema session a part of my regular self care."
~Kate Thompson, Certified Massage Therapist, San Francisco

"I had 2 Breema sessions with Soizig in my home, and both were delicious. Soizig has powerful tenderness which she brings to her work, allowing me to sink into the experience of the practice and my body to unwind naturally. As a holistic healer myself, this work with Soizig is a beautiful support to healing on multiple levels."
~Nick Venegoni, MFT & Certified Hypnotherapist, San Francisco

"My session with Soizig was wonderful. The gentle movements were incredibly nurturing and grounding, and left me with a sense of profound well-being. I felt a complete trust in Soizig and enveloped by her caring energy and by our interaction. This was my first experience with Breema, and it will certainly not be my last."
~Jennie T., San Francisco

"I had a Breema session with Soizig yesterday and I was surprised at how therapeutic and restorative it was! Soizig put me instantly at ease and her presence seemed to envelop me in a warm cocoon of healing and safety. At moments during the session, I found that even subtle movements or applications of pressure resulted in a deeply freeing release. Afterwards, I felt sweetly cared for and grounded in my body. Especially recommended for exhaustion, trauma, seniors, and for anyone at any time inhabiting a body!"
~L.K., Hypnotherapist, Oakland

"Soizig and Breema are a beautiful combination. I asked Soizig to tell me what she was doing and each step of the way she carefully and respectfully made me feel safe. Sometimes a simple touch released something that I did not even realize that I was holding. I felt an enormous energy in parts of my body. A different kind of bodywork that felt good and left me in a state of joy."
~R.I., Yoga Instructor, San Francisco Bay Area

"Soizig is amazing! She's soft and gentle yet also the perfect amount of firm. Before Soizig, I did not know what Breema was. I'm grateful that she opened the door to this new form of bodywork and consciousness... Given most of our busy lives and constant plug in to technology, incorporating Breema into your life is a great way to find balance and harmony. I would not hesitate to recommend Soizig!"
~Michelle Roberts, Attorney, San Francisco

"I had a Breema session with Soizig, and I loved it. Soizig is gentle and soft, and I could feel her nurturing energy flowing from her hands and fingers to my body. I felt completely relaxed such that I fell asleep for a short time 3 times during the session. At the end of the session, I felt rejuvenated, my mind clear, quiet and grounded, my body balanced and centered. Soizig is outstanding! I strongly recommend her."
~Esther Evenhaim

"Soizig did such a beautiful job... I truly felt relaxed and taken care of... I very much appreciated the whole session, and really loved that she made time to connect at the beginning and end."
~Sarah Weidman, Yoga Instructor, San Francisco

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