Professional Development Evening

Luke Sniewski, PhD is a somatic therapist, wellbeing coach, and educator, and the founder of Somawise. His work integrates somatic practices, wellbeing coaching, and therapeutic inquiry to support deep, embodied change. Luke is a Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner and Mentor, trained under Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur, and holds a PhD in Psychology, along with postgraduate training in addiction studies and psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Luke works internationally with individuals, groups, and therapists, and facilitates retreats and professional trainings focused on embodiment, presence, and somatic healing. He is the author of Somawise, which explores the body as the subconscious mind and the role of somatic awareness in healing, regulation, and authentic living.

Embodied Change: How the Body Shapes Trauma, Behaviour, and Therapeutic Outcomes

This session introduces a somatic and trauma-informed perspective on how the body and nervous system shape emotional patterns, behaviour, and therapeutic change. Rather than focusing on technique, the…