If you’ve been thinking about becoming a somatic teacher, you might be wondering:
What does this actually look like once you’re certified?
What Most People Don’t Realize
Getting certified is a big accomplishment, but what happens after?
Many people assume they need:
- Years of experience
- A large audience
- A full business plan
Before they can start using this work…but that’s not actually what we see happen.
What Graduates Are Actually Doing
One of the most important things to understand is that there isn’t just one path.
People use somatic training in ways that align with their own background, experience, and interests.
For example:
- Meggie combined somatics with nutrition and fitness and enrolled over 200 students in her program in less than one year
- Barbie, a doctor, now coaches female CEOs and high achievers through burnout recovery
- Camilla quit her 9–5 job as a project manager and became a full-time somatic instructor within 4 months of certification
- Farah integrates somatic exercises into her private therapy practice and has seen more clients and more revenue in her business
- Kelsey, an energy healer, now combines reiki with somatic exercises and grew her audience from 2,000 to 29,000 followers
- Amanda teaches nurses in hospitals how to regulate their nervous systems in high-stress environments
- Hilde started a new career helping people move out of chronic pain with somatics
- Teri coaches clients 1:1 on somatics, Pilates, and holistic fitness inside her own fitness studio
What This Can Look Like for You
There isn’t one “right” way to use this work.
You might:
- Integrate it into something you’re already doing, like teaching yoga or sound bath healing
- Teach 1:1 lessons or group classes
- Build a course based on your own experience
- Or simply deepen your understanding for your own healing before deciding how you want to use it
What matters is that the path is flexible around your goals.
Ready to Explore This Path?
If you’re feeling inspired by what’s possible and want to understand what this could look like for you, we’re here to support you.
Inside the training, you’ll be guided by Liz Tenuto, a leading expert in somatic exercise and nervous system work, within our Teacher Training Program: Get Certified in Somatic Exercises.
If you’d like to explore whether this path is the right fit for you, we invite you to book a free 1:1 clarity call.
On the call, we’ll:
- Walk you through the training
- Answer your questions
- Help you make a clear, confident decision about if getting certified in somatics is right for you
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do after getting certified?
Graduates go on to integrate somatics into existing work, teach lessons, build courses, or explore new opportunities like writing a book or hosting retreats.
Do I need a niche before starting?
No. Many students decide on their specific focus during the training, and our guidance will help you with this.
How quickly can I start using what I learn?
You’ll begin practice-teaching and building your audience during the program with our guidance and support. Most people finish the certification in 3–6 months.
Can I do this part-time?
Yes. Many students begin teaching part-time alongside their current work.
Do I need a large audience to start?
No. Many graduates begin with small or no audiences. We teach you how to build your audience in the Teacher Training Program with Liz’s viral social media formulas.