Becoming a Mother is a Birth of Its Own.
It is a transformation that reshapes you from the inside out, calling you to deepen, to soften, and to expand.
Imagine a Mother...
Grounded in her power.
Confident in her choices.
Flowing through transitions with ease.
Fully experiencing every moment of joy.
Deeply feeling, and deeply healing.
I know this can feel so out of reach - but you can start right where you are. You are already enough.
"I feel lost."
"No one told me it would feel like this."
I've been there. I've felt lost in my life, in my body, in my career, in my identity. I've outsourced my decisions to "experts", ignoring my own inner voice.
It's not just you.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone
I’m Alexi Neal, a multi-disciplunary Somatic Healer and Mom to two tiny humans.
After my first birth, I felt disempowered and disconnected, struggling with postpartum anxiety and depression. I didn’t trust myself to make decisions, and I felt overwhelmed by the weight of motherhood. But my second pregnancy was different. I made choices that truly supported my mental and emotional well-being—choices rooted in my body’s wisdom. That connection changed everything.
My practice began with a focus on trauma healing, harnessing the profound power of a body-mind approach to transformation. Grounded in psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and somatics, I helped clients reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their authentic selves.
Now, I do this work because the threshold into motherhood is rich with opportunities for growth and expansion, but it needs so much more support than our culture believes.
When we are supported through the pains, grief and traumas of this transition, and taught how to follow our own intuition above any external source – the impact of our healing ripples into our families, our communities, and the world.
I believe that only you, your body, and your baby know what’s right for you.
My role is to help you uncover that knowing.
Come Home to Your Body
You don’t have to figure it all out in your head. Healing happens when you regulate your nervous system, shift out of survival mode, and reconnect with the body’s innate intelligence—something neuroscience shows is key to emotional resilience.
Using trauma-informed movement, breath, therapeutic touch, and mind-body techniques grounded in neuroscience, I guide you to:
- Get out of your head and into your body—so you can breathe again
- Release tension and discomfort—so your body feels like home again, whether you're pregnant or postpartum.
- Find emotional balance—so you feel grounded and confident in your experience.
- Create space for clarity—so you know your next steps, even in the unknown
- Trust and reconnect with your body—through every shift of pregnancy, birth, and beyond, so you feel strong, capable, and whole.
Somatic Therapy for Motherhood
Prenatal Somatic Therapy
Becoming a Mother is a Birth of Its Own.
With every child you bring into the world, you’re not just welcoming a baby—you’re transforming as a mother. Each pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience is different, bringing new challenges, shifts, and opportunities to reconnect with yourself.
The most powerful way to move through these changes is by strengthening your connection to your body and your baby.
Your journey through motherhood is completely unique—only you, your body, and your baby know what’s truly right for you. My role is to help you listen to that inner wisdom, so you can move through this season with confidence, clarity, and ease.
Along the way, you may also experience:
- Finding ease in your changing body.
- Connecting to and developing an understanding of your pelvic floor.
- Feeling grounded and prepared - mind, body and spirit - for birth.
- Building strength and resilience for postpartum.
- Calming anxiety and quieting an overactive mind.
Postnatal Somatic Therapy
Trust Yourself in the Postnatal Period
The early days of motherhood can be overwhelming. Advice, guidelines, and well-meaning opinions come from every direction—but the only voice that truly matters is your own. Your intuition is your greatest guide.
At the same time, caring for yourself looks different now. Your time and energy are stretched in new ways, making support more essential than ever. Allow yourself to be held and cared for, so you can continue showing up for your baby with strength and presence.
Postnatal Somatic Therapy supports the brain-body connection, allowing you to process and integrate your birth experience in a gentle, trauma-informed way that research shows is essential for nervous system regulation and emotional healing.
Additional benefits include:
- Restoring connection with your core and pelvic floor.
- Releasing tension from feeding, holding, and carrying your baby.
- Easing postpartum anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
- Creating space for deep rest and nervous system regulation.
- Reconnecting with your body in a way that feels safe and supportive.
Please note: Postnatal sessions are appropriate even in the early days postpartum, and are available in-home. Please contact me directly to schedule in-home visits.
Somatic Group Support
Prenatal Somatic Group
Deepen Your Connection—To Your Body, Your Baby, and a Community of Mothers
This isn’t just another prenatal yoga class—it’s an 8-week journey of movement, breath, and self-discovery designed to support you through the profound transformation of pregnancy. Each week, we explore a key theme that reflects both the physical and emotional shifts of this season, using guided discussion, somatic practices, and breathwork to process and integrate your experience.
Just as important as the practices is the community—a space where you can share, be heard, and connect with other moms who truly understand. In a world that often makes pregnancy feel isolating, this group offers a place of support, reflection, and deepening trust in yourself.
Join us to prepare not just for birth, but for the unfolding journey of motherhood—together.
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Postnatal Somatic Group
Come Home to Your Body in Postpartum
Motherhood changes everything—including your relationship with your body. This 8-week group is designed to help you reconnect with yourself through movement, breath, and guided discussion. Each week, we explore a theme that reflects the realities of new motherhood, using somatic practices to release tension, restore balance, and process your experience.
This group is for those at least 2 months postpartum or cleared for regular activity. Lap babies are welcome.
Join us to reclaim your body, restore your energy, and feel more at home in yourself.
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Heal the Mother, Heal the World
It starts with you.
Let’s find the path that feels right for you—together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a regular yoga class?
Somatic Yoga Therapy is not just about movement—it’s about using the body as a pathway for healing. Unlike traditional yoga, which focuses on physical postures, this work integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and therapeutic dialogue to help you regulate your nervous system, release stored tension, and reconnect with your intuition.
Additionally, this approach is trauma-informed, meaning that extra care is taken to help the body feel safe enough to explore sensations, emotions and experiences that are tender and stuck.
Do I need yoga experience to participate?
No experience is necessary! This practice is accessible to all bodies and is tailored to your needs in each session.
What does a typical session look like?
Each session is tailored to your needs. We begin with a check-in to explore what’s present for you in the moment. From there, I’ll guide you through movement and postures, incorporating breath, therapeutic touch, and dialogue to cultivate deep awareness—the space where true somatic transformation happens. We’ll then integrate your experience through guided reflection, co-creating practical steps to carry into your daily life.
I’m not pregnant or newly postpartum—can I still work with you?
Yes! While I specialize in perinatal support, these tools are powerful for any stage of motherhood. Whether you’re processing a past birth experience, struggling with stress, or just needing deeper support, this work can help.
I already have a doula/midwife. How does this fit in?
While doulas and midwives provide essential birth support, this work focuses on the internal process—helping you develop a deep connection to your body, regulate stress, and move through pregnancy with confidence and ease. Many clients find that this work complements their birth preparation beautifully.
Can this help with pregnancy-related anxiety?
Yes! Somatic therapy is a powerful tool for managing anxiety by helping you regulate your nervous system, quiet racing thoughts, and build trust in your body’s ability to navigate birth.
What if I’m experiencing a high-risk pregnancy?
This work can often be adapted for high-risk pregnancies, but always consult with your care provider before beginning.
How soon after birth can I start?
Sessions can be tailored to your postpartum stage. Some gentle practices can be started early (even in the first few weeks postpartum), while more active movement is recommended after clearance for regular activity (usually around 6–8 weeks). In-home sessions are available for early postpartum clients.
Can I bring my baby to sessions?
For private postnatal sessions, absolutely! For group sessions, lap babies are welcome, but the practice is designed to be a space for you to focus on yourself.
How does this help with postpartum anxiety and depression?
Somatic therapy has been shown to support nervous system regulation, which is essential in managing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It helps you move from a place of overwhelm into one of self-trust, grounding, and resilience.