radical presence

somatic coaching and bodywork in the hudson valley and beyond.

Photo of Mark Houghtaling LMT, a licensed massage, therapist and certified somatic coach in the Hudson Valley of New York State

most of us are rarely fully present. we’re pulled by thought, habit, pain, or pressure. even when we sense that something wants to change, we often default to fixing, explaining, self-soothing—because that’s how we learned to get along, to feel safe.

this work is an invitation to pause. to recognize patterned behavior. to feel what’s actually alive right now.

let the work begin here.

what happens in a session?

that depends on you. there’s no script. we begin where you are and follow what emerges. a session may include:

  • quiet conversation

  • inquiry and observation

  • guided somatic practices

  • therapeutic touch (clothed, with clear agreement)

  • energy balancing

some people come with a question. others come with a feeling they can’t quite name. you don’t need to have it figured out.

who is this for?

this work resonates most for people in transition—grappling with change, loss, disconnection, or a sense that something deeper is asking for attention. it’s for those longing to live with more integrity in their body, relationships, and choices. It’s for people who feel the call to something spontaneous and authentic outside of conventional therapeutic models.

  • 60 minute session: $150

  • 90 minute session $225

  • ask about discounted multi-session series or sliding scale options for those in need

cost

location

​in-person sessions take place at woodstock healing arts, 83 mill hill road, woodstock, ny.

real-time sessions are also available via zoom.

get in touch

to book a session or ask a question:

there’s no pressure. you’re welcome to reach out, feel into it, and decide if it’s the right fit.

come as you are. we’ll begin from there.