Connect to your Higher Self
Connection, Freedom & Aliveness
Core Energetics somatic therapy & plant medicine integration
In Washington, DC and online, I help individuals, couples, and groups move through old patterns and release stuck energy—opening space for self-love, empowerment, and living from your Higher Self.
Hi, I’m Sofia
A Journey of Connection
I’m Sofia Zilberman, a Core Energetics somatic therapy practitioner, relationship coach, and plant medicine integration specialist.
People come to me when they feel stuck in old ways of relating, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to bring a meaningful experience into everyday life. Together, we pay attention to what is held in the body and make room for a new response.
4-year training
Core Energetics Institute
10+ years
Plant medicine integration
10+ years
Somatic & relationship work
Find the way that fits you
There are different places to begin. Explore the kind of support you’re looking for, and we can talk about what feels right for you.
Core Energetics Somatic Therapy
Move stuck energy, explore old patterns, and deepen your connection with yourself through work with the body, emotions, mind, and spirit.
Relationships & Intimacy
For individuals and couples exploring intimacy, sexuality, and relationship patterns. Practice voicing your needs, setting boundaries, and staying connected through conflict.
Plant Medicine Integration
Process what surfaced in a ceremony or retreat, and bring your insights into everyday life through somatic work and accountability.
Events & Retreats
Grow in community through process groups, workshops, ceremonies, and retreats. Find your next gathering.
A client’s experience
Sofia’s work is hard, but worth it. She holds a safe space, makes sure I feel seen, and incorporates the body in ways that I’ve never experienced before. The work has allowed me to take risks in relationships, and feel safe enough to stand up for myself and for what I want in my life. It’s real.
— Nick · Somatic therapy
What happens in sessions
The work unfolds with you, at your pace.
Begin with what’s here
We begin with what’s present in your life and listen to what your body is holding. Together, we explore the feelings, unmet needs, and family patterns that shape how you protect yourself and relate to others.
Bring the body into the work
Movement, grounding, breath, and voice can accompany conversation. Consensual, non-sexual touch may be included when appropriate and agreed upon. You can pause or change direction at any time.
Bring it into your life
We make room to process what surfaces and explore new responses. Together, we find practical ways to bring that work into your relationships and everyday life.
A few things you may be wondering
What is Core Energetics somatic therapy?
Core Energetics works with the body, emotions, mind, energy, and spirit. Conversation, movement, breath, and expression help us explore old patterns, move stuck energy, and deepen connection.
What is plant medicine integration?
Integration means processing a ceremony or retreat experience and bringing it into daily life. We work with what’s present in your body, emotions, mind, and spirit, then find practical steps and accountability.
Do I need experience with somatic work?
No. You can begin with whatever feels present, even if it’s hard to put into words. We’ll explore the work together, at your pace, with room to ask questions and choose what feels right for you.
I offer individual and couples sessions, and ongoing process groups in Washington, DC and online, as well as retreats and events.
Start with a free 30-minute clarity call to share what you’re looking for, ask questions, and explore whether working together feels right.
Get a feel for my work
A conversation about safety offers a glimpse of my work with the body and relationships.
Creating safety in our lives
Watch a conversation about creating safety in our lives and relationships.
A place to begin
Let’s start with a conversation
In a free 30-minute online clarity call, you can share what brings you here, ask questions, and get a sense of whether we’re a good fit.
The Rising Journey · Sofia Zilberman
Core Energetics somatic therapy & plant medicine integration
Washington, DC & online
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