Melanie Gooi is a somatic practitioner currently undergoing SomaSoul ®️ : Somatic Therapy Practitioner Training and Certification as a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist (RSMT) with ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association). With a background in expressive movement, arts facilitation, and somatic therapy, Melanie brings a deeply grounded, body-based approach to her work with individuals and groups.

Melanie believes that an embodied presence that is kind, caring, and attentive creates a safe space for sharing, support, and trust. She holds the conviction that when a therapist or facilitator offers their warm and compassionate presence, it opens a path for clients to feel truly seen and heard, laying the foundation for healing and transformation.

Her role as a somatic therapist is to journey alongside her clients, offering sensitive and attuned support. With a focus on the body’s innate wisdom, she gently invites awareness of felt sensations and emotions, encouraging clients to befriend their inner experiences with curiosity and compassion. From this embodied presence, Melanie guides clients toward releasing old patterns, discovering new possibilities, and cultivating a deeper sense of well-being and personal growth.

Melanie is currently offering somatic therapy sessions on a pro bono basis as part of her ongoing clinical training and certification process. She welcomes individuals who are curious about exploring the healing power of body-based therapy in a safe, non-judgmental, and heart-centered space.

Qualifications

• SomaSoul®️ Somatic Movement Therapist in Clinical Year / Leven Institute for Expressive Movement, USA

• Shake Your Soul®️ Teacher Level 1 & 2 Yoga of Dance / Leven Institute for Expressive Movement, USA

• Secret Sunrise Facilitator

• Certificate in Western Abstract Painting / Chinese Ink Painting / Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

• Over a decade of mindfulness meditation experience and practice.

Professional Bodies

• Student Member ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association)

• Working towards RSMT-E Certification with ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association)