Many people try to shift their experience of pain through mindset alone. While perspective can play a supportive role, lived experience is also shaped through the body and how life has been carried over time. When certain patterns soften, people often notice that both physical discomfort and recurring thought loops begin to loosen as well. This work supports that process through direct, somatic engagement—creating space for what has been held or accumulated through stress, grief, fear, or long periods of strain to begin to shift in a safe and grounded way. As this happens, people often describe a different kind of experience emerging—where things feel lighter, more open, and more possible than they did before, sometimes in ways that feel unexpected at first.

Neuroplastic pain refers to situations where pain continues even after the body has physically healed. The experience of pain is real, but it is shaped by learned patterns in how the body and mind respond over time, rather than ongoing tissue damage. In many cases, these patterns can begin to soften, allowing for a different experience of the body to emerge.

Research in neuroscience, pain science, and stress physiology increasingly points to the role of how the body and mind learn and respond over time in experiences of persistent pain. Studies exploring somatic approaches, therapeutic touch, and body-based practices suggest that change is possible not only in physical sensation, but in how that sensation is experienced and lived with. Taken together, this work reflects a growing understanding that meaningful change often involves both physical and experiential shifts—where the way life feels can begin to open in new and sometimes unexpected way

Hei Gung somatic care supports a wide range of human experiences. People come to this work for many different reasons—from chronic physical conditions and ongoing pain to grief, trauma, abuse recovery, emotional or generational patterns, life transitions, and the pressures of work and business. Because this approach works with how experience is held in the body over time, its effects are often not limited to a single symptom or category. It meets people across different areas of life at once—how they feel, how they respond, and how they move through what they are carrying. Many people arrive after trying other approaches without lasting change. What they often describe first is not a single fix, but a shift in how life feels—something lighter, more open, and more possible than before. Some notice a quiet relief they couldn’t quite name. Others describe a sense of ease or steadiness that begins to show up in both personal life and work in ways that feel new or unexpected.

Many people who come to this work have already tried a wide range of approaches. Others arrive for a different reason—something about it simply feels right. They may say, “I don’t know why, but I kept thinking about this,” or “I just had a sense I needed to try it.” That sense of direction often turns out to be meaningful. This work supports how experience is held and lived through the body over time, drawing on principles of change and adaptability to open new possibilities in how life feels and unfolds. It is not limited to a single issue or diagnosis, but meets the whole person—across physical experience, emotional life, and the broader challenges of living. Clients often describe that each session feels different, as if it meets them where they are in that moment in ways they don’t always fully understand. They may arrive feeling tense, anxious, or weighed down in ways that seem difficult to shift, and leave noticing a change that feels surprisingly different—lighter, clearer, or more at ease than they expected. Many clients describe this as the first time something has felt different in a lasting way. Not just improvement in symptoms, but a shift in how they experience themselves and their lives.

Every experience with this work is individual. Some people come for a short series of sessions, get what they need, and then continue on their own path, returning only when it feels helpful. Others prefer ongoing, consistent support over time. Some come periodically—when life feels overwhelming, when old patterns start to resurface, or when they notice themselves heading toward burnout and want a different way to respond. Others come in when things are actually going well. They simply like how they feel in their body and want to stay connected to that sense of ease, clarity, or aliveness, and continue building on it. There is no single structure that fits everyone. The work adapts to your goals, your history, and what your body is asking for at any given point. Because of that, there is no required timeline or fixed plan. Some people feel a shift within a handful of sessions, while others choose to work together over a longer period as things continue to unfold and change. A no-pressure consultation is the best place to begin, where we can understand what you’re looking for and suggest an approach that fits where you are right now.

Because each plan is tailored to the individual, pricing varies depending on the services included and the number of sessions recommended. Individual services are $225 per session.

Many insurance plans reimburse a portion of Hei Gung Therapy sessions. Coverage commonly ranges from $60–$140 per session, depending on your specific plan and benefits. Any remaining balance would be your responsibility as an out-of-pocket cost. Some insurance plans do cover the services in entirety. We work closely with clients to help facilitate reimbursement for the services you receive. We regularly work with clients who have most major insurance plans in Washington State, and we also support options for Veterans, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Because every plan is different, we will work with you to check with your insurer to confirm your specific coverage.