I recently completed Nichole’s Breathwork Facilitator course, and I highly recommend it. Nichole is not only a wonderful instructor but also a truly beautiful soul. The Breathwork we practiced during training brought deep healing to me personally, and I am beyond excited to apply this experiential knowledge to support the healing of my clients and community!
I attended the EMBODIED BREATHWORK facilitation training with Nichole and had such an amazing experience. Her energy and knowledge that she shared was fantastic. It is apparent that she has a heart for this practice and she passionately shares her knowledge and experience with others. To be able to learn new techniques, to be guided as to what to expect if we or people we are working with become dysregulated, was huge for me. I walked away feeling confident that I have a new healing modality/gift to offer, not only myself, but others in the community I choose to be a part of. Nichole is very knowledgeable, passionate and professional and I am grateful to have been a part of this group.
Thank you Nichole for sharing your energy and knowledge with me :)
Cynthia H.
The Trauma-Informed Embodied Breathwork Training offered by Nichole and the Somatic Arts Academy hosted at “Behind the Lids" was nothing short of transformational. This training is an extraordinary experience that seamlessly blends deep knowledge, compassionate guidance, and practical tools for facilitating healing and connection.
Nichole is a masterful teacher whose passion and expertise shine through every aspect of the program. Her trauma-informed approach creates a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental space for participants to explore their own healing while gaining the confidence and skills to guide others through the profound power of breathwork. Her ability to combine scientific insights, somatic practices, and spiritual wisdom is truly remarkable.
The structure of the training is both comprehensive and accessible. Each session is thoughtfully curated to deepen understanding, enhance personal embodiment, and teach effective facilitation techniques. The emphasis on trauma-informed care ensures that every participant leaves not only with tools to support others but also with a greater awareness of their own body, emotions, and resilience.
What sets this program apart is the balance between theory and practice. Nichole’s training not only provides scientific based knowledge of what is actually happening physiologically inside the body during breathwork, but also provides ample opportunities for hands-on learning and real-time feedback, empowering participants to feel confident in their ability to hold space for others. Her authenticity, warmth, and dedication create a community that feels like a family—a group of individuals united by a shared purpose of healing and transformation.
I cannot recommend this training enough for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of trauma, breathwork, and the incredible capacity for healing we all possess.
I can't thank Somatic Arts Academy enough! I decided to bet on myself and take Nichole's breathwork facilitator training course as an adjunct support to provide to my clients. It was absolutely revolutionary in terms of self-discovery and trauma informed care.
It not only provided me with a newfound understanding of the power of breath, but it also allowed me an understanding of self-empowerment, vulnerability, and beauty within us all.
I can't wait to provide this opportunity to others and be a supporter of their journey.
If you are looking to find your own healing path and be a guide to others, this is your course!
I was intuitively led to Nichole’s Embodied Breathwork Facilitator Training not fully knowing what or why.. I am so so grateful I took a chance and got myself there! Nichole embodies what she teaches and there was so much I learned just by observing her in her healer/teacher element. The workshop was such a beautiful balance between science and spirituality as well as instruction and experiential learning. I also learned a TON by experiencing the breathwork and integration of insights (ongoing) in my own body and soul. So so grateful for the experience and excited to implement breathwork in my occupational therapy practice! If you’re considering, you should do ittttt!!!!
Hey Caitlin! Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It was such a joy to have you at our Breathwork Certification program. Many blessings to you!
Ngan Nguyen2025.01.25
Nicole is a wonderful instructor. She is exactly who I was looking for to learn about breathwork especially because it is trauma informed. I love the mix of science and spirituality that Nicole brought to the group. She is one of the leaders in this new coming age and I am forever grateful for her studies, knowledge, and compassionate teaching to inspire others to uplift the community. Keep being authentic 💕
Hi Ngan! Thank you for your heartfelt words! It was so so special to share space with you! Sending so many blessings on your path!
Melissa Haigh2025.01.23
I had a deeply meaningful experience participating in Nichole’s Somatic Breathwork Certification program. It’s the perfect blend of lecture material and experiential learning. This program allowed me to not only gain tools to support my clients in deeper healing, but also gave me a profound opportunity to work on my own wounds and be held safely in expressing, processing, and transmuting the pain. I love how well Nichole balances bringing in the science of breathwork and the spiritual aspects. If you’re looking for an opportunity to not just learn breathwork, but also have ample opportunities to practice and receive feedback this is a wonderful training to take! Thanks Nichole!!
Hi Melissa! Thank you so much for sharing your experience in our Breathwork Certification program! It was truly an honor to have you there and we loved your therapeutic feedback and loving presence! We are so happy yo be walking the path with you!
Ingrid Yanin Martinez2025.01.23
I had such an amazing experience, not just in learning how to facilitate an embodied breathwork session, but also in my own healing process through the training.
Nichole is such a beautiful soul and so knowledgeable. She is patient and always able to answer any questions. I love that the information provided is Trauma Informed because we are dealing with people, it is important to have enough tools to facilitate a wonderful safe session.
I feel I step up in the right place to take my first training of my journey as a holistic practitioner.
Thank you for your kind words, Ingrid! Witnessing you step into your power as a leader has been a gift. Thank you for saying YES to this work!
Meagan Kaempfer2024.12.04
The Somatic Arts Academy is a safe and entrusted container to learn and thrive in. Offering students a profound transformation and life altering experience throughout the somatic course. The trauma informed knowledge you will acquire through out this education is in-depth and well researched. Providing a comprehensive overview and understanding of somatic therapy. Both Nicole and Jeanine are well trained facilitators with a high degree of expertise in this healing modality. Together, their authentic and embodied approach to teaching reconnects one to their mind, body and spirit through the powerful benefits of somatics.
Hi Meagan! Thank you for your beautiful words! It's been an absolute
gift to have you a part of our Somatic Arts Facilitator Training. Keep shining bright!!
Kristin Whale2024.12.03
Jeanine and Nichole have incredible wisdom when it comes to trauma-informed & somatic work. This training was life-changing and would recommend it to anyone that is interested in deeper healing within themselves or guiding others.
Thank you, Kristin! We are so excited to see you share this work with the world!
Sarah Evangelista2024.12.03
This course is very good, I highly recommend it! Whether you're looking to heal yourself or want to work in this area the course provides so much rich information that will be useful for the rest of your life. Nicole and Jeanine are amazing!
Thank you, Sarah! We are soooo grateful for your presence and devotion to this work. You are truly an embodied leader on this path!
Diana Uhler2024.12.02
Nichole and Jeannie are both amazing! They both know the topic inside and out! They are both great thorough teachers, educators, facilitators, and so supportive. I have taken almost all of Nichole's trainings and cannot seem to get enough! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore their somatic healing or facilitate for others!!
Sweet Diana, thank you! Thank you for your commitment and devotion to this path. Keep sharing your magic.
Molli Burkett2024.10.10
I've participated in various somatic trainings and certification programs, but the Somatic Arts Facilitator program at The Somatic Arts Academy stands out as truly exceptional. The curriculum is comprehensive and enriching, and the instructors, Nichole Ferro and Jeanine Talento, teach with remarkable wisdom, compassion, and humility. I leave this training with newfound confidence in facilitating deeper, more meaningful somatic coaching sessions with my clients. If you're eager to dive deep and elevate your practice, I highly recommend this course!
Hi Molli!! Wow - we are in awe of the deep work you have done and so inspired by the way you now hold space for others. THANK YOU for all that you do on this earth.
Sarah evangelista2024.10.09
This course was exactly what I was in need of to add to my mindfulness teaching practice. I knew after speaking to Nicole that it was the right fit. Both Nicole and Jeanine are great teachers, they have a beautiful way of connecting with their students, they create a safe and warm space for everyone, plus they are very detailed and well informed as they share so much rich information on somatics. Thank you very much for a wonderful course.
Thank you, Sarah! You are a beautiful gift to this world!
Steve Acosta2024.10.08
This training is incredible. I have been most impressed with the comprehensive and practical approach to the work. We are given tools and guidelines to work with clients from trauma-informed lens, all while having the opportunity to look deeper within ourselves. I find myself applying these principles in all areas of my life. Highly recommend this course!
I have thoroughly enjoyed this training. The depth of wisdom and experience is apparent. The material that Janine and Nichole teach is truly a paradigm shift and is taught from a place of integrity and hands on leadership. Both Nichole and Janine teach with passion, intelligence and humor. The information I received confirmed many things that I felt in my soul were true, but they expanded on it and gave it language so that I may share it with others. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the somatic world and all that it holds. It’s an opportunity to learn more about yourself and the world around you. It’s truly a unique offering, and I am so grateful I found it.
Hi Christa! WOW - it's been such a special year and we are so grateful we got to share sacred space with you in our Somatic Therapy training. You light shines so bright and we can't wait for you to share your medicine with the world.
Justine Dice2024.07.30
My experience with the Somatic Arts Academy has been nothing short of blessed. I recently completed a Breathworks Facilitator training. The curriculum was deeply rooted in the science of breath and somatic healing. The program was also palpably informed by sacred spiritual knowledge and practice.
Upon completion of the training, I feel thoroughly equipped to hold space and guide clients toward the inherent healing power of their own breath.
As a mental health professional, I feel this training began to fill a “missing link” in my formal education in psychology. I am trained in traditional treatment modalities such as talk-therapy and the like. However, I believe somatic therapies are often minimized or ignored in mainstream psychology education. When in reality, they have the potential to play a vital role in recovery and healing and can lead to significant breakthroughs for those struggling to make progress through other modalities.
Overall, this training has empowered me with a deeper understanding of the body’s intelligence and its crucial role in the healing process. I have been guided toward a new understanding of somatic healing, and am inspired to embark deeper into the body of knowledge and experience the Somatic Arts Academy has to offer. I know my clients will benefit from what I am learning, and the way I am being equipped to put it into practice.
Hi Justine! Wow, our hearts are filled with gratitude for your words and your love! Your presence in the Breathwork training was a gift. Thank you for being with us and for sharing your beautiful energy. We have no douts that you will share this medicine with so much care and integrity. You are a natural and the humans you serve are lucky to have you!
sean Hertel2024.07.24
Beautiful expirience at Somatic Arts Academy during Embodied Breathwork Facilitator training. Nichole held grounded, open hearted space where I felt fully supported in my learning and development process. Definitely excited to partake in more courses in the future!
Thank you, Sean! We appreciate you and all the love and wisdom you shared in the training! Many blessings on your path!
Amanda Smith2024.07.22
Absolutely loved this training. I love the way everything was presented, the space that was held. The information provided. I finished feeling ready to start my journey as a breathwork facilitator. Thanks Nichole.
I thoroughly enjoyed exploring a new approach in my quest to assist others. I wholeheartedly endorse both the environment and the community of healers here. Nicole excels as a facilitator in numerous ways.
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