Embodied Arts Healing

Movement • Expressive Arts • Energy Healing

Supporting expression, connection and wellbeing through mindful, creative offerings.

About

In a time when digital overwhelm has become increasingly prevalent, taking intentional time to reconnect with our bodies and creative expression is essential to thriving wellbeing.

Embodied Arts Healing (EAH) offers spaces that support mindful creation, connection, and awareness-based arts. Through movement and expressive arts practices—such as coloring, painting, and other creative modalities—these sessions invite a deeper connection with the body, emotions, and inner awareness.

Rather than focusing on perfection or performance, these practices are designed to support personal insight and authentic creative expression. No prior experience or artistic background is required.

Discover the possibilities that can emerge through your own creative expression.✨

The Container: A Safe Space for Your Inner Ceremony

Support and Facilitation: Compassionate guidance to explore your inner landscape and creative expression without judgment.

Personalized Experiences: Embodied exploration practices paired with creative modalities of your choice for a tailored experience.

Guided Meditations and Energy Techniques: Meditative energy practices centered on grounding, clearing energy and restoring balance in the auric field.

Creative and Somatic-Informed Exploration: Practices that release suppressed energy and encourage connection with your body, emotions and soul.

Services

Private Sessions

(Available in Ojai, CA and online)

  • Awareness-Based Movement

  • Expressive Arts

  • Personal Development

Energy Healing Sessions

(Available in Ojai, CA and online)

  • Reiki

  • Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)

Classes and Workshops

  • Movement and Expressive Arts Workshops

  • Group Classes in Ojai, CA

Please note: Our services are not a substitute for traditional therapy and Sammi is not a licensed therapist.

Upcoming Events

Expressive Arts and Movement Workshop with Breathe Ojai

Sunday, June 14th 3pm-4:15pm

In collaboration with Breathe Ojai, we will be offering a Expressive Arts and Movement workshop supporting inner awareness and creative expression. Sammi will guide a meditation, free-form movement, and an intuitive drawing exercise (no experience necessary).

Join us for an afternoon to unwind, return to presence, and connect through mindful creativity.

Schedule a Free 20-Minute Consultation ✨

What You'll Receive:

  • A mini dance and expressive arts healing experience

  • Compassionate space to express your challenges

  • 1:1 coaching time to discuss your goals and how we can support you

This is for you if...

You've been feeling:

  • Burned out

  • Blocked in your expression

  • Creatively stifled

  • Numb and disconnected

  • Lacking energy and motivation

You're ready to:

  • Reclaim your energy

  • Heal in creative ways

  • Release emotions

  • Express yourself freely

  • Reconnect with your purpose

Meet Founder, Sammi Berwick

Sammi’s love for the arts began early in life — a lifelong relationship with dance and creative expression that continues to evolve. As a dance artist, movement facilitator, instructor, and expressive arts coach, she brings 28 years of dance experience and extensive training in a variety of styles, from her time as an NFL cheerleader to her current practice in Bollywood (Semi-Classical Indian) dance.

Throughout her life, dance has been more than a performance art—it has been a source of creativity, emotional expression, healing, and community. Through firsthand experience, she discovered how movement and creative expression can foster greater presence, resillience, and wellbeing.

Inspired by these experiences, Sammi created Embodied Arts Healing, integrating mindful movement, awareness-based creativity, and holistic practices to support authentic expression, connection, and self-discovery. She is trained as a FLOW Expressive Arts Coach, Somatic Integration Practitioner, Reiki Practitioner, and Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Practitioner.

Based in Ojai, California, Sammi shares dance and expressive arts through workshops, classes, community performances, private sessions, and online offerings.

"In expressive arts, we get to meet so many aspects of our humanity and being — from fears and limiting beliefs to feelings of pure magic and liberation. Expressing through creative modalities can give shape and movement to the emotions, sensations, and stories we carry. From a somatic perspective, expression and presence can help us integrate experiences and process what our bodies have been holding. I am humbled by expressive arts as a teacher, friend and guide; and I'm grateful to share the journey with you!"

Sammi

TESTIMONIALS

What clients are saying

"I was very fortunate to have a session with Sammi of Expressive Arts Coaching. There was something happening in my spiritual life that was the focus of my session. In a compassionate and nonjudgmental way Sammi supported me in deepening my understanding of how to proceed. Some weeks after the session its positive effects are still unfolding. Highly recommended!"

- Terry G.

"Sammi held amazing space for spiritual insights, awareness and self-expression through dance and art. It really helped me in the healing journey I'm on with my body and my physical health. I loved the dynamic approach that Sammi has with the different modalities. She's got meditation, visualization, dance and art. It was an awesome experience I highly recommend it."

-Tracy T.

“As someone who’s been a coach for almost 15 years now and in the healing arts for over 30 years, I’ve explored many modalities—but somatic work is relatively new to me. In just a short time, I’ve discovered how powerful it is for moving trauma and emotional pain, and working with Sammi has been a deeply transformative part of that journey. She holds such a safe, compassionate, and skillful container. Her guidance through meditation, intuitive movement, and creative expression (in my case, journaling) allowed me to access deeply buried parts of myself—especially wounded child parts that had long been holding pain. The session was profoundly cathartic and empowering. Sammi’s presence is nurturing and wise, and her ability to gently guide you through deep healing work is a true gift. I felt lighter, more connected to my sense of self-worth, and energized to move forward. I can’t recommend her enough.”

- Alessandrina D.

"Sammi is amazing, I moved so much stuck energy in my session with her and she moved me through it so beautifully! Highly recommend!"

-Amie R.

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We offer embodiment practices paired with expressive arts to support personal discovery.

Embodied Arts Healing practices can support...

Move

  • Releasing stagnant or blocked energy

  • Connecting with the subconscious for healing and self-awareness

  • Cultivating flow-state, presence, and embodiment

Express

  • Transforming emotions through creative expression

  • Engaging in inner parts work through somatic practices, movement and art

  • Discovering empowerment through embodied exploration

Heal

  • Reducing stress and anxiety, and regulating the nervous system

  • Experiencing a full-body connection and integration process

  • Overcoming life challenges and integrating new understandings

Free Your Voice. Find Your Direction.

Music and Sound Facilitator, Caleb Scott

Caleb is a musician of 10 years, a sound healer and a breathwork facilitator. He empathically channels music for unique healing experiences. Caleb cares about empowering people to find freedom in their unique expression and clarity in their service through music liberation. He teaches guitar, flute and finds joy in high vibrational group music experiences. When Caleb is not playing music, you can find him surfing the beaches of Ventura.

Caleb's, "Liberate Your Expression" online program focuses on releasing energy through vocal and musical expression, integrating higher consciousness and empowering direction.

Upcoming Events

Weekly Somatic Movement and Art Classes at Breathe Ojai

  • Energy balancing meditations

  • Somatic movement and expressive arts

  • Sharing circle

Expressive Arts Healing Group

4-Week Series

  • Expressive arts exercises (Clay, dancing, drawing, writing, etc.)

  • Guided somatic practices

  • Sharing circle

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience in art or dance to participate?

No experience is needed. Embodied Arts Healing is designed for self-expression rather than skill or performance. Whether you’re new to movement and art or have years of experience, the practices are tailored to meet your unique expression and needs.

Is EAH a form of therapy?

While Embodied Arts Healing can be therapeutic, it is not a substitute for licensed therapy or medical treatment. EAH offers wellness practices focused on self-expression, emotional awareness and personal growth.

At EAH we do not provide traditional therapy or diagnosis, and our services are not a replacement for professional medical advice.

What kind of art is involved?

You can choose from a variety of artistic modalities, such as drawing, painting, or creative writing.

Sources

¹ Kaimal, G., Ray, K., & Muniz, J. (2016). Reduction of cortisol levels and participants’ responses following art making. Art Therapy, 33(2), 74–80. https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2016.1166832

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