Somatic Coaching

& Professional Development

Powerful practices for professional growth, individual and collective liberation.

About

Amy Kessler

I started out producing and editing human rights documentaries. Hearing people's stories and struggles changed me in profound ways. After many fortunate collaborations and a lot of hard work, I saw a pattern emerge - how positive social change might be achieved through a process of listening deeply, sharing our stories and being inspired to take action.

Today, I coach individuals with the same perspective, in mind. I use traditional coaching methods with somatic techniques to work through blocks and heal from burnout, so my clients can have the grounding and clarity of vision to make a change, take some risks and do what they love.  

Change isn't easy for anyone.

Before I quit video editing, at age 40, my health was suffering greatly. I remember walking up 75th St. in NYC after a particularly brutal night shift on a reality TV show, when I pushed an octogenarian out of my way for walking too slowly up Broadway. Yes, I really did that! 

I had become someone I didn't recognize. Broke, angry, filled with uncertainty and experiencing serious health problems, I began working with a coach who helped me heal as we figured out my next best steps.  In time, and with the right support, I was able to use my creativity and curiosity to find a new way to be a working professional, one that aligned with my needs and values.

So, if you're unsure how to move forward in your life, career or creative practice, please reach out for a complimentary consult. I'd love to support you find a better path forward. 

Coaching Sessions

As a certified MindBody Therapy Practitioner, Somatic Coach and Resilience Toolkit Facilitator, I utilize MindBody therapy, a holistic, body-centered approach to healing with life/career coaching in order to help you:

  • Find new purpose, direction or clarity in your professional life.

  • Release stress with somatic techniques​ and learn embodied practices to squash anxiety and burnout.

  • Address emotional and physical well-being, as well as, develop a new perspective.

  • Heal from old wounds and trauma held from old, work experiences.

  • Build self-awareness, confidence and compassion with mind-body literacy

  • Define & develop personal and professional resilience.

  • Feel more grounded and empowered to make good choices.

  • Gain insight into the big picture of your career and strategize on next best steps.

  • Set up a creative practice, update your process and enhance flow states.

  • Build healthy habits and a balanced sense of productivity and rest.

  • Move through blocks like overthinking, perfectionism and procrastination.​

  • Have the support you need to make a change. 

What People Are Saying

Amy provided countless resources and guidance to help me better understand myself, and my creative goals.
— Nick
She was thoughtful and valued my efforts to bring my creative and life experience to my activism.
— Laura
She not only focuses on goals and solutions, but has also been there to help me find my own voice.
— Beth