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10 Things to Know About Working With Us

Discover a different approach to wellness at the Healing Arts Center in Virginia Beach. With 15+ years of somatic expertise and 25 years of Navy SEAL leadership, we provide specialized, trauma-informed care for SOF, military families, and high-stress professionals. Learn about our no-tip policy, sliding scale rates, and our vetted network of providers.

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A curated flat lay of oil pastels, acrylic paint, and a sketchbook for somatic expressive arts and trauma-informed creative healing.

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Finding Inner Calm: A Meditation and Mindfulness Class in Virginia Beach

Finding Inner Calm is a one hour meditation and mindfulness class at Healing Arts Center in Virginia Beach. You will learn practical somatic and mindfulness tools to regulate your nervous system and manage stress in everyday life. Led by Victoria, a trauma-informed practitioner with over 10 years of experience. Space is limited and registration is required.

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Hands holding a pink lotus flower representing mindfulness and inner calm at Healing Arts Center Virginia Beach

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Self-Trust, Personal Growth, Boundaries Healing Arts Center Self-Trust, Personal Growth, Boundaries Healing Arts Center

The Trust You Need Most

Rebuilding self-trust is a quiet process. It happens through small moments of choice, attention, and follow-through. Over time, those moments add up, reminding you that you can listen to yourself and respond with care.

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Small bird perched on an outstretched hand holding seeds, with a calm lake and distant mountains in the background.

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Meditation and Mindfulness Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Trauma-informed mindfulness prioritizes choice and nervous system regulation, offering a more supportive alternative to one-size-fits-all meditation practices.

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Soft golden ripples spreading across still water, symbolizing calm, regulation, and gentle movement of the nervous system.

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Mindfulness Grief Writing

When I lost two compassionate clients, poetry became my sanctuary. Discover how mindful writing helped me process grief while continuing to provide somatic mindfulness support to grieving families.

Image Description:A close-up of a hand holding a black pen, writing in an open notebook on a wooden table. A red journal sits nearby, with soft natural light and potted plants visible in the background, creating a peaceful writing environment.

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