- Dr. Olivia FieldsSanta Monica, CA(310) 948-1284
Stress
đź’ˇWhy Somatic Work Works
A Body-Based Approach to emotional clarity
We’ve all had moments where the insight is there—intellectually, you get it—but something still won’t shift. You know you’re safe, but your body is bracing. You understand the pattern, but it still plays out. You’ve journaled, reflected, reframed… and yet.
Sometimes the issue isn’t lack of understanding.
It’s that your body hasn’t caught up.
That’s where somatic work comes in.
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🧠When Thinking Isn’t Helping: Why the Nervous System Is the Shortcut to Calm
Sometimes we try to think our way out of stress—talk ourselves down, reframe the situation, apply logic. And sometimes, that works. But not always.
When the nervous system is dysregulated, insight alone doesn’t stick. The body needs to feel safe before the mind can make sense of things.
That’s why, in my practice, I often guide people to bypass the mental maze and work directly with the body. It’s faster, deeper, and honestly—kinder.
Why the Body Remembers
Your nervous system isn’t trying to sabotage you. It’s trying to protect you based on past experience and current signals—whether or not they’re conscious. That’s why you can know you’re safe but still feel anxious. The body doesn’t always update in real-time.
Regulation starts by speaking the language of the body: breath, sound, sensation, rhythm, and connection. These are tools that reach the nervous system where it lives—beneath the story.
Acupuncture: The Original Biohack for Migraines
Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this occurrence involved a mixture of expert opinion, anecdotal hearsay, individual tinkering and a big dose of patience. So where does acupuncture fit into this picture? continue reading
5 Acupoints to Help You Navigate Your Stress This Winter
There are several acupressure points that are known to treat stress and stress related symptoms. It’s important to understand that acupressure is not the only form of treatment and having a balanced diet, exercise regime and lifestyle will also decrease the chances of stress being a factor in your life. continue reading
3 AcuPoints for Anxiety
One of the most wonderful things about being an acupuncturist is the ability to stimulate points on my own body when I need to. If I get a headache, or feel a cold coming on, I can always hop up on my table for a quick tune-up with some needles. Even when I’m not at the office, the magic of acupuncture can still work for me – as long as I know where the points are and what they do, I can press on them and get results. continue reading