I am a Physiotherapist  registered with the Ontario College of Physiotherapists. My training in PT was at McGill University, where I graduated with great distinction. I learned 4 levels of CranioSacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute. In addition I have completed the 3 year training in Dr. Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing (SE) and am a fully trained SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner). I have also graduated from the five year training program for psychotherapy at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto and am Registered Psychotherapist (RP).

As a practitioner, I am committed to facilitating the healing of your Whole Person. This is what led me to further my education with the above training along with studying mythology and healing with archetypes, dream analysis through the body, parts work, energy healing, developmental trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, core energetics, myofascial release, and practical spirituality.

Over the last 22 years I have developed (and continue to develop) an approach that holds space for your inherent healing process to lead you towards physical and emotional well being. The first evolution of my work involved focusing primarily on integrating CranioSacral Therapy with my Physiotherapy practice. Although this was very effective for some clients, more complex symptoms often involved past trauma. As this trauma naturally came up during a treatment session, it became clear that CranioSacral Therapy alone would not effectively help a client heal. Instead, I would require specialized training that could equip clients with the tools to renegotiate their trauma safely, while avoiding unnecessary cathartic emotional releases. This is what led me to study trauma by training in Somatic Experiencing as well studying psychotherapy at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto.. Somatic Experiencing, CranioSacral Therapy and Gestalt Therapy are body-led tools and that is why they work so seamlessly together in my practice. Where one lacks the others often fill the gap, and all the while my role remains to support your relationship with your body’s wisdom.

In addition to the conditions listed on this site, I have a particular passion for helping people heal from what I call the “Trauma of Self-Worth.” For those afflicted by this trauma and its resultant Life Addictions (endless pursuits to prove or validate our self-worth), I am committed to helping you explore what has happened, and return to the body where you can feel worthy as you are. For more information on this topic feel free to visit my blog here.

I currently live in the High Park Area (Toronto, Ontario) and can be reached at: satyam@craniosacraltoronto.com or by calling 416.915.8965.