Many people try to change their experience of pain through positive thinking alone. While mindset can be helpful, unresolved stress and trauma are often stored within the body and nervous system. When the body continues to carry those patterns, they can reinforce both physical discomfort and negative thought cycles. Somatic work helps individuals safely feel and process underlying emotions such as fear, grief, or tension. As these patterns begin to release, the body settles and it becomes easier to form healthier thoughts and behaviors.

Neuroplastic pain occurs when the brain and nervous system continue producing pain signals even after tissues have healed. The pain is real, but it is driven by learned patterns in the nervous system rather than ongoing structural damage.

Research in neuroscience, pain science, and stress physiology increasingly supports the role of the nervous system in chronic and neuroplastic pain. Studies exploring somatic therapies, nervous system regulation, and therapeutic touch suggest that body-based approaches can help improve pain perception, stress regulation, and overall well-being. These findings support a growing understanding that healing often involves both neurological and physical processes.

Hei Gung somatic care can support a wide range of experiences and conditions. People come to this work for many different reasons — from mental health challenges, life transitions, and emotional or generational patterns, to hormonal imbalances and chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia. Because this approach works with the nervous system and the body as an integrated whole, the effects often reach beyond a single symptom or diagnosis. Many people seek this work after trying other treatments without lasting relief. It is not uncommon to hear someone say it is the only approach that has truly helped them. Others describe a sense that an emotional weight they could never quite name has finally lifted, or that they have found a level of calm and peace in their bodies that they had been searching for for years.

Many people who come to this work have tried nearly everything. But just as often, someone arrives because something about it simply feels right. They might say, “I don’t know why, but I kept thinking about it,” or “I just had a feeling I needed to try this.” That intuition often turns out to be well placed. Our work engages the nervous system and the body’s ability to reorganize and heal. By combining neuroplasticity-informed bodywork with a whole-person view of health, we help unlock changes that many people thought were no longer possible. It’s not unusual for clients to tell us this is the first approach that truly made a difference.

Every plan is customized based on your goals, history, and what your body needs. The best way to determine this is through a no-pressure consultation where we can understand your priorities and recommend the most effective approach. As a general guideline, most people complete between 6–20 sessions, depending on the type of changes they want to achieve and how their body responds to treatment.

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. Most people invest between $1,225–$4,800 for a complete plan, depending on the combination of treatments and the level of change they’re looking to achieve.

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 Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Because every plan is different, we will work with you to check with your insurer to confirm your specific coverage.