Somatic coaching for addiction recovery,
psychedelic integration, and personal transformation.
Each of you is perfect the way you are … and you can use a little improvement.”
– Shunryu Suzuki
Ready For Change?
Do you feel disconnected, stuck, or like you’ve hit rock bottom? Are you repeating the same old patterns, unsure how to break free? Something within you is calling for change. Are you ready to listen?
A Path To Transformation
I will help you rediscover the intelligence of your entire being—mind, body, and spirit—so you can live authentically, aligned with what you truly care about. Together, we will break through old patterns, uncover your inner wisdom, and create lasting, meaningful change. The process of transformation, healing, and recovery is deeply rewarding—but it can also feel challenging, scary, and lonely. You don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to support and guide you along the way.
Take The Next Step
It’s time for change. It’s time to take action. Explore ways to work with me and begin your journey toward an authentic, fulfilling life.
Work With Me
Somatic Addiction Recovery Coaching
Own Your Recovery
Somatic Psychedelic-Assisted Coaching
Preparation, Integration, and Risk Reduction
Somatic Coaching For Personal Transformation
Embody Your Values
TRE® Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises
Rebalance and Restore Your Nervous System
Meet Dan Otter, MPH, BSN
I’m a somatic coach, TRE provider, guide and teacher dedicated to supporting people navigate addiction recovery, integrate transformational psychedelic experiences, and reconnect with their authentic selves. My work is informed by over a decade of nursing experience in addiction medicine, harm reduction, public health, and intensive care as well as my work as a professional mountain guide and outdoor educator.
My personal trials have included life-threatening physical trauma, loss and grief, addiction and parenting. Somatics and psychedelic medicine work were game changers on my journey of self-development and healing. The results inspired me to leave nursing in order to guide and support others as a coach.
I live in Portugal with my loving wife, 2 rambunctious boys, and a fully embodied dog. I find inspiration exploring consciousness, spending time in the elements, and making bean-to-bar chocolate.
Somatic Praxis: A Holistic Approach to Transformation
- The name Somatic Praxis reflects my integrative approach to coaching.
- Somatic refers to the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit that forms the foundation of the human experience. The goal of somatic coaching is to create meaningful, sustainable change by integrating the wisdom of the body (soma) with cognitive and emotional awareness
- Praxis, as used by Aristotle, represents deliberate and intentional actions (body) rooted in theory (mind) and guided by ethics and purpose (spirit).
- Together, these principles lead you closer to a life of integrity, compassion, and meaning. As a client-coach team, we engage with all aspects of your being—body, mind, and spirit—to uncover your deeper purpose and longings. Through committed action, you’ll embody this purpose in your everyday life.
- I apply this transformational somatic coaching approach to three key areas:
Addiction Recovery
Somatic practices directly engage the body to rebalance and regulate your nervous system, addressing the effects of stress and trauma while fostering a sense of presence. Stress is one of the most significant triggers for addictive behaviors. By learning to reduce stress in the body, and develop resilience to the sensations associated with it, you gain a powerful tool for recovery. These practices help you move from reacting to stress with habitual behavior to meeting it with awareness and intention.
Psychedelic Preparation and integration
Psychedelic experiences often provide profound insights and lessons, yet integrating these into daily life can prove elusive. Through somatic practices, we prepare for the psychedelic journey by developing mindfulness, body awareness, and nervous system regulation, enabling you to stay present during the experience. Post-journey, we focus on integration—transforming insights into meaningful, embodied change that aligns with your values and purpose.
Personal Transformation
True transformation is more than just changing your behaviors, it is about becoming aligned with what matters most to you—your values, purpose, and deepest cares. Somatic and mind-body coaching facilitates this process by transforming how you embody your values. Together, we’ll work to ensure that your actions, relationships, and presence are guided by this alignment, enabling you to live authentically and with intention.
