SOMATIC TOUCH THERAPY
The mind and body are
amazingly interconnected.
Dr. Yukari Makino provides
an integrative approach to
somatic touch therapy.
Dr. Yukari Makino has training in various somatic touch therapies, including Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Kathy Kain’s Somatic Resilience and Regulation(SRR), Body-Connect-Therapy, Dohsa-ho, and Tapping Therapy.
Dr. Yukari Makino adds Shiatsu, which she has learned through Japanese cultural experience sin.
Kathy Kain – Nurturing Resilience: Helping Clients Move Forward from Developmental Trauma
Dhosa-hou
What is the Dou-sa Method (動作法)?
The Dou-sa Method is a Japanese body-oriented psychotherapy developed by Professor Gosaku Naruse, a pioneer in clinical psychology. Originating in the 1960s, the method focuses on the therapeutic integration of intentional movement and inner awareness. Rather than aiming for physical precision or performance, the approach invites individuals to mindfully explore simple movements while attending to the bodily sensations, emotional responses, and internal changes that arise.
In the Dou-sa Method, healing is not achieved through verbal analysis but through direct embodied experience. Movements such as lifting an arm, shifting weight, or simply standing still become opportunities to reconnect with one's sense of self, especially for those whose natural responses have been disrupted by trauma, chronic stress, or social conditioning.
This method is particularly effective for individuals dealing with dissociation, psychosomatic symptoms, anxiety, or difficulty with emotional expression. It is widely used in trauma-informed care and somatic psychotherapy settings in Japan.
Kamikura, Y., & Shimizu, R. (2021). The development of Japanese body psychotherapy. International Body Psychotherapy Journal: The Art and Science of Somatic Praxis, 20(1), 124–129.
Yukari Makino will further incorporate SE touch, Polarity techniques, and CRM concepts to not only regulate your nervous system but also help you integrate on many levels.
Only In-person Session / 50 minutes 190-250 USD
