About Linda - Somatic Life

About Linda A. Smith

For over 30 years, I have dedicated my life to helping people live more vibrant lives.

Many people ask me how I began teaching Somatics. So, here’s the story.

Hi, I’m Linda A.Smith, owner of Somatic Life. I have been working in the field of health and fitness for over 30 years and have dedicated my life to help motivate people to live healthier, more vibrant lives. I would love to help you get out of pain, back to function, get your life back and improve your strength and confidence.

I have always loved the outdoors, sports and dance. Having enjoyed tennis, snow skiing, wind-surfing, in-line skating and mountain biking for many years, I pursued cardiovascular, strength and flexibility conditioning early on in life. I had a serious injury when I was 24, and then a bad car accident in my 30’s. As a result, my posture was horrendous with a forward head tilt and rounded shoulders, I was experiencing pain in my neck and a loss of strength in my upper body.

A good friend invited me to a Somatic workshop when I was about 40, and my life was transformed. By performing the somatic movements twice a day my posture improved dramatically, my strength returned and I’ve been getting more flexible ever since.

I’m now exceeding 50 years years old and keep improving every year. Life is so full of surprises and wonders and miracles. One of them in my life has been Somatics.

The combination of the healing work of Somatics and fitness training is unique and creates a healthy balance in mind, body & spirit. I am one of the living proofs of this fact… To hear others stories go back to the home page and scroll down.

Somatics is life transforming, and has brought reduction of pain, increased mobility and healing to many. I am excited about sharing simple and effective ways to promote a positive/healing response in your body.

Certifications:

• Personal Fitness Trainer, American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) since 1999

• Hanna Somatic Educator (H.S.E.) and Practitioner by the Novato Institute for Somatic Research & Training since 2003

• Clinical Exercise Specialist

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Offer A Unique Speaker For Any Health Conscious Audience

Linda is a perfect addition to your next workshop, seminar or book signing.

Effective Presenter You Can Trust With Your Event

Linda has over 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry.

Diverse Experience & Perspective

Linda has presented to athletes, doctors, care givers, physical therapists, yoga and fitness instructors, chiropractors, and more.

Bring Your Event To Life!

Linda’s vibrant personality comes alive in any presentation she gives. She has a dynamic offering that will be memorable for your group!

Testimonials From Linda's Students

happy clients

Linda Smith worked with me both as a fitness trainer and rehab specialist in the area of Somatics. Within only a couple sessions the chronic hip pain from which I had been suffering was completely alleviated. Linda’s integration of fitness training and Hanna Somatic Education is unique to most fitness regimes. Somatics allows one to transition from pain to function to strength with ease. Linda has a caring heart, creative spirit and a dedication to being an expert in her field.

L. Goldfarb

I used to walk 4 miles a day, but in the last couple years I could only walk 2 miles because of back and hip pain. I couldn’t walk in a straight line, I “wobbled”. Now after learning Hanna Somatic Education from Linda, and doing my movements faithfully, I can once again walk 4 miles a day, no longer “wobble” and I walk pain free!

D. O’Dell

Hanna Somatic Education has given me my life back. Seven years ago I had a L5-S1 spinal fusion, two years later I herniated my L4-L5 disk and was left in continuous back pain. I had done physical therapy, spinal injections and the doctors wanted to do more back surgery. I had given up hope of ever being able to enjoy my out door hobbies again. Three years ago I discovered Hanna Somatic Education and what a relief. I take a few minutes every morning to follow the Somatic movements Linda has taught me and it has helped me regain my flexibility, strength and enabled me to return to the activities I enjoy.

C. Monaghan

In a short time I have learned a lot and improved the physical quality of my life immeasurably. I have learned much about my body mechanics and become aware of how the body and brain interact and how to make them work for me without pain. Though I am in my eighties I have achieved a degree of flexibility that after years of abuse, I never thought possible. Becoming aware of how my body works has helped me to develop a much better golf swing after 40 years of doing it wrong. Linda’s relaxed and low key approach to Somatics produces high powered results.

D. Green

I am indebted to Linda for ridding me of a persistent limp and a neuro-muscular problem both related to accidents. I took her 1 month Somatics workshop and learned movements to help me in everyday activities.

M. H. Hirsch

Linda has been my personal trainer for a year. In this time Linda has shown me how to relax my muscles and reduce pain from arthritis. I enjoy her professionalism and upbeat attitude. After a hard day of work the last thing I’ve wanted to do was workout. Linda has made this a painless process. I appreciate that she has educated me so I can use Somatic techniques on a daily basis. I have noticed a reduction in the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis and contribute this to using the Somatic techniques daily.

L. Pierik