Shirin is a state-approved Health Practitioner from Germany. She studied Psychology at Goldsmiths College and Medical Anthropology at Brunel University, London. In addition to her academic education she is trained and work-experienced in the holistic modalities of Gestalt-therapy (Therapeutisches Institut Berlin), Somatic Experiencing® and SOMA Embodiment®, as well as Osteopathy (CURA), Visionary Craniosacral work (Hugh Milne), Rebalancing Deep Tissue (Dipamo) and Hawaiian LomiLomi Massage (Jodi Mountain). She is currently assisting the SOMA Embodiment trainings in Spain & Germany to become a teacher in this modality while also offering her own SOMA HEART Training she developed over the past 25 years.
In her SOMA HealingArt Shirin combines the different therapeutic approaches according to the client´s needs and ailments. These range from treatment and prevention of stress-related signs such as headaches, muscle tension and digestive issues to trauma-related illnesses such depression, anxiety, addiction and burnout.
On the following pages you will find more information on Shirin's science-based understanding of health & illness and her holistic approach to healing. Apart from online support she offers individual & group sessions at the SOMA Clinic in Barcelona. She is currently scouting a location at the Iberian coast to co-create the
I recently started working with Shirin, and found her SOMA Healing to be incredibly powerful. I´ve done somatic work before, so was expecting it to take a long time to see results, but already during the very first session I was having huge releases that were incredibly healing. I credit the work, as well as the grounded space she is able to hold for clients. I am very discerning about practitioners, but found I immediately felt safe with Shirin.
Karen Clothier, Healing Practitioner, Portugal
I am very happy to help you with any questions you might have regarding your physical, emotional & spiritual well-being.
Please send me your request and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
After the first free phone consultation we can decide to proceed with the treatment either online or in person at my health clinic in Barcelona or as part of a holistic retreat (see EVENTS).
The price per session varies depending on the location and frequency of your treatments (see PDF on the next page)

Shirin Nikpay
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