MOVING CIRCLE
When words are not enough, let the body speak.
Move and Be Moved
Deeply Connect with your body
Colour your somatic experiences
Somatic Body Mapping Intensive +
the Reflective Practice
2025
Immerse yourself somatically and creatively for two days to deeply explore a Somatic Body Mapping Intensive. The SBMI is a process to 'slow down' our daily and professional routines, being away from usual engagements, and looking after yourself. Dive into your own personal and professional journey in a collective circle.
This circle also offers an opportunity for practitioners to become more aware of their own bodies, and informs of a know-how of working with clients somatically. I offer a two-hour reflective practice space after the intensive to gain more understanding about somatic aspects in clinical work. This will be held on a separate day within a week after the intensive. (Read More)
This program is endorsed by PACFA now.
This is a 14-hour CPD program. Read More.
Dates;
For Womxn (cis, trans and nonbinary)
14th & 15th March 2025 + a 2-hour reflective session
(Deadline for Registration: 21st February 2025)
12th & 13th September 2025 + a 2-hour reflective session
(Deadline for Registration: 22nd August, 2025)
For Men (cis, trans and nonbinary)
Dates; 21st and 22nd November 2025 + a 2-hour reflective session
(Deadline for Registration: 31st October, 2025)
(Please read the reasons why this intensive is offered in a gender-exclusive environment.)
Time - 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Place: Holy Innocents Anglican Church
(29, Sheoak Road, Belair, 5052, SA)
Fees : $650 (inclusive of art materials, reading materials, resources and refreshments)
Booking Essential: Contact Me or register here
Counsellor, 30s
"I attended this workshop with the intention of learning a lot of tools and techniques to support my client work...And of course I did. But what I didn't expect or prepare for, was the personal discovery I went on over the two days and the journey inwards to better understand myself. Although the idea of intense personal therapy sounds daunting, the reality is that it was nurturing, supportive, tender and spiritual. I felt guided by skilful, caring and wise facilitator. Thank you Mioi. "
Testimonials
Psychotherapist, 70s
Clinical Supervisor
"A gently paced self reflective process provided with great sensitivity and care by the facilitator"
Art Therapist, 60s
"Body Mapping provides a beautiful integration of heart, mind, body and soul. The experience helps to inform my own practice."
Individual Sessions
I offer individual somatic body mapping sessions to support you to process anything through bodily sensations and creativity.
Prenatal
Somatic Body Mapping
Are you curious how your pregnancy brings changes to your body sensations, shapes, and feelings? Pregnancy changes the way you sit, move, see and feel about the body. I offer individual / group sessions throughout your prenatal journey to explore this creatively.
I offer 6 sessions (90 minutes each), or more if required, over the course of your prenatal stage to create a body map.
Place: Either at Coach House or your home
Fees : $150 p/h
Booking Essential: Contact Me or register here
Individual
I create a space for you to process your feelings, unresolved issues and anything important to you, by a somatic body mapping journey. 6 sessions (90 minutes p/s) are recommended for you to experience and create a map for yourself.
Place: Coach House (13, Laffers Road, Belair 5052) or Online
Cost: $150 for 90 minutes (per session)
Booking Essential: Contact Me or register here
About
My name is Mioi Forster-Nakayama
I have been practicing somatic body mapping since 2014. I took the mentorship program under Annette Schwalbe (Sr. RDMP, Somatic Body Mapping Mentor) in 2018. Since then, I regularly attend Annette's clinical supervision to safely and ethically practice SBM. In the past, I offered the workshops for
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young refugees in the U.K. (2018)
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a group of women in Tokyo (2019)
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women in Australia (2021...)
