What is Somatic Singing?
Singing is the full use of the instrument you were born with.
In my view, all healthy singing is inherently somatic—a whole-body experience rooted in sensation, breath, and presence.
Somatic singing offers immediately applicable, practical tools that support mind-body coherence and nervous system regulation. Rather than striving to “perform,” the practice invites people to feel truly at home in their bodies. For many, this becomes a catalyst for self-connection, emotional integration, and long-term healing.
After singing and teaching voice professionally for over a decade, I witnessed again and again the profound link between vocal expression and personal empowerment.
As a singer-turned-psychologist, I came to understand somatic voice work as a direct gateway to the subconscious—allowing emotional patterns to surface, release, and reorganize with greater resilience and self-trust.
Much like modalities such as EMDR or kinesiology, somatic voice work facilitates change primarily through subconscious and physiological processes rather than cognitive effort. By engaging the voice experientially, participants often experience emotional and physiological shifts both immediately and over time—without needing to “analyze” or verbalize their experience.
Who This Work Is For
This work is especially supportive for individuals who:
experience anxiety, burnout, or nervous system dysregulation
feel disconnected from their body or voice
are navigating transitions, grief, or identity shifts
are creatives, leaders, or caregivers seeking sustainable resilience
want an embodied, non-pathologizing approach to healing and self-expression
No prior singing experience is required. Listening, silence, and gentle participation are always welcome.
Our Story
What began over a decade ago as a simple mantra—“anyone can sing”—has evolved into a multidisciplinary practice bridging psychology, vocal pedagogy, and somatic integration.
Originally trained in choral music education and vocal performance, Christie Dixon sang professionally and taught internationally in San Francisco, Paris, and Zürich. Over time, her work expanded beyond performance and technique into a deeper inquiry: how voice, breath, and embodiment support emotional regulation, resilience, and personal sovereignty.
Today, her approach is informed by advanced training in psychology, somatic therapy, and research experience within academic and clinical settings. Through voice, breath, and experiential facilitation, she supports individuals and groups in reconnecting with their bodies, their voices, and their innate capacity for healing and self-awareness.
Next Steps
If this approach resonates, you’re invited to explore current offerings or reach out to learn whether this work is a good fit for you or your group.