Psycho-Physical Therapy (PPT) is strongly focused on the confluence of physical, emotional, and psychological experiences. PPT does more than just passively reference the body, it actively integrates both psychotherapy and body therapy techniques throughout all stages of the therapeutic process. This evening presentation will explore the technique of “Physicalizing.” Physicalizing is the process of giving physical form to a client’s psychological and emotional manifestations. It is a powerful method to get a client “out of their head” and into direct awareness of core organization. It allows for greater clarity and insight, deeper understanding, and tangible avenues towards transformation.

Craig Toonder received his Master’s degree at John F. Kennedy University and specializes in somatic psychology and couples therapy. He is trained in several body-mind psychotherapies including Formative Therapy, the Hakomi Method, Somatic Experiencing, and Psycho-Physical Therapy. He has studied a variety of massage therapies including Craniosacral Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, and the Barral Method of Visceral Manipulation. Craig has a private practice in Oakland, CA.