Allison Durazo, OTR/L, BCSI

Joyful, Calm, and Well

Ever wish you could get help for resolving trauma, choosing the right foods, getting out of pain, and finding your purpose all in one place?

• This is the place.

Mental wellness

Resolve trauma

You are so much more than your mood, your labels, and your triggers. Let me support you in uncovering the timeless, powerful, and deeply grounded version of you.We will use Somatic Experiencing^® techniques, compassionate inquiry, and deep attention to restore your authentic self.

Nutrition

Eat (really) well

It's hard to know who to listen to when it comes to food.Thankfully, taking care of your body can be enjoyable and simple with a regular rhythm that makes mealtimes easy.Using science and practical steps, you will know exactly what and how to eat for your unique needs.

Nature Connection

Know yourself.

Burnout, chronic pain, mental distress, loneliness, and hopelessness are important signs.When we know how to respond to them, we can find peace and deep connection to ourselves, to our purpose, and to other people.Simple tools have profound impact. Let me show you.

Somatics & Movement

Feel good in your body

How your body feels affects everything.Where there is pain and tension,
energy cannot move freely.Restoring blood flow and ease with movement and attention gives you back your options.When you out of pain, you can get back to enjoying your life!

Occupational Therapy

Do what you love

Occupational therapy is essentially a two-step process.Identifying what makes you happy and gives your life meaning is step one.Removing whatever stands in your way is step two.These two steps take you from wishing and dreaming to actually being and doing.You're alive to love who you are and do what you love.We can make your dream life a reality.

A little about me

Who am I?

My life has been an adventure of studying and marveling at the human experience: body, mind, and spirit.From my years as a clinician, I have learned that what each person needs is highly individual and requires deep listening and attention. While I earned multiple degrees, certifications, and professional licenses to ensure I can provide highly skilled support to my clients, getting all the letters after my name means nothing if I don't connect deeply with the person in front of me.Our bodies are our greatest teachers,
and I stand in awe of the jaw-dropping beauty of the humans I work with.

What the letters mean

Degrees, credentials, and licenses, oh my!

I hate it when I don't what the letters mean after someone's name. In case you want to know, here's the lowdown on my letters:OTR/L: Occupational therapist, registered (nationally), and licensed (by the state board of occupational therapy)BCSI: Board-Certified Structural Integrator; national certification for structural integrators, who are touch practitioners educated to work with the connection tissue or fascia of the body to support ease of movement and body alignment)SEP: Somatic Experiencing Practitioner;
3-year trauma resolution training program for clinicians. I will attain this credential in February/March of 2025.CNS: Certified Nutrition Specialist; requires graduate education in nutrition, 1,000 hours of supervised practice, and passing a national board exam. I expect attainment of this credential in fall 2025.

Education

Where, what, when I studied

University of Georgia,
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, 2006.Washington University in St. Louis,
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, 2011.Wilderness Awareness School,
Graduate of "The Immersion," 2018.Soma Institute of Structural Integration,
Certified Soma Practitioner, 2020.George Washington University, Master of Science in Integrative Medicine & Nutrition, 2024.Somatic Experiencing International,
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner certificate
to be completed in Feb/March 2025.

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