Nicola Holburn — Somatic Coaching in Sydney

About Nicola

Nicola Holburn is a Sydney-based somatic therapist who supports people in reconnecting with their bodies gently and safely. Her work centers on trauma, stress, emotional regulation, and the mind-body connection, with sessions shaped around each person's pace and lived experience.

She blends somatic trauma therapy with myofascial release, cupping, spinal flow, massage, and small-group workshops. Her approach is grounded, trauma-informed, and especially attentive to creating a space where people can feel supported without being pushed or overwhelmed.

Nicola also brings a strong community lens to her practice. She speaks openly about inclusion, neurodiversity, and building spaces where queer clients and others who have felt unseen can come back into relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Background & Training

Spinal Flow Practitioner / Certified September 2025, IICT accredited

Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification / FHT accredited, 2023-2024

Myofascial Release Therapy for Trauma Certification / FHT accredited, 2024

Holistic Massage with Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology / Level 4, MTI accredited, 2018

Dry Cupping for Myofascial Release / STO and FHT accredited, 2025

First Aid & CPR Certification / Certified, Nov 2025

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training / Here to Talk training, 2025

Offerings

Somatic Trauma Therapy

In person

Body-focused trauma therapy that works with sensations, feelings, movement, and nervous system responses without overwhelming the client.

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Myofascial Release Therapy

In person

Gentle manual bodywork to release fascial tension linked to stress, injury, or trauma.

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Myofascial Cupping Therapy

In person

Soft tissue and fascia treatment using suction cups to release tension, support circulation, and process stored sensations safely.

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Spinal Flow Technique

In person

Hands-on nervous system session designed to help the body release stress and support rest and repair.

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Somatic Massage

In person

Trauma-informed massage integrating somatic therapy, touch, myofascial release, and cupping to rebuild connection with the body.

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Somatic Massage Workshop: Connecting to your body

In person

Workshop exploring somatic living through body awareness and connection practices.

A$80.00

Learn to Live Somatically: Introduction to Somatics Workshop

In person

Introductory workshop covering somatic work, triggers, trauma, and basic tools for understanding the body.

A$80.00

Somatic Series Week 2: Anger as an emotion

In person

Group workshop focused on understanding and working with anger through somatic practice.

A$100.00

Somatic Series Week 3: Setting Boundaries

In person

Workshop exploring boundaries through body-based awareness and relational practice.

A$100.00

Somatic Series Week 4: The Self. Inner Child.

In person

Workshop focused on self-connection and inner child themes through somatic exploration.

A$100.00

I Can Help If You're Navigating

Nervous System Dysregulation

Stress Management

Childhood Trauma

Anxiety & Overwhelm

PTSD & Complex Trauma

Anger & Emotional Regulation

Self-Worth & Confidence

Family Dynamics & Boundaries

Communication & Conflict

Romantic Relationship Struggles

Body Image & Eating

Burnout & Exhaustion

Deepening Spiritual Practice

Shadow Work & Inner Child

Chronic Illness & Pain

What Clients Say

★★★★★

"I’ve been seeing Nikki for somatic trauma therapy and spinal flow sessions and the experience has been transformative and completely eye-opening! She guided me through releasing stress and trauma held in the body, and explained concepts like the window of tolerance and supported me through emotional processing in a way that felt safe and non-judgemental. In a world where we often talk to therapise, Nikki has reminded me of the importance of feeling and integrating. Her work is a gift to anyone seeking deeper healing beyond traditional therapy. Highly recommend!!"

Jessica

★★★★★

"Working with Nicola has been one of the most quietly transformative experiences of my life. Her presence is calm, grounded, and deeply intuitive. She created a space where my body finally feels safe enough to speak. She doesn’t rush, push, or over-explain, instead, she guides with a gentle precision that helps you tune into sensations you didn’t even realise you’d been carrying. Each session feels like a slow unwinding. Nicola has an incredible ability to notice the smallest shifts in breath, posture, tensions and follow them with curiosity rather than judgement. Somehow through her steadiness the things I’ve held tightly for years began to soften. I’ve learned to actually feel what my body has been trying to communicate, rather than thinking my way around it."

Daniel

★★★★★

"I can't recommend Nikki enough for this special and unique therapy, Nikki offers a kind and caring empathetic treatment that is so subtle and gentle but the after effects following have been monumental in my physical and mental being after a somatic release my posture and feeling connected back into my body again and the way I carry myself has been profound! Am so happy I found her and this wonderful therapy highly recommended."

Nick

★★★★★

"Thank you so much for making somatic work accessible for everyone. It has been life changing for me attending your classes. It feels safe to be in the space you created and safe to ask questions without overthinking, which is wild! I have learned to utilise in my daily life and my views on emotions has changed so much."

Jilly

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