Heather Noemi, DACM, Dipl. OM, L.Ac. is a nationally board certified and California-licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, trauma-informed care practitioner, and somatic coach. She holds a BBA from James Madison University and completed post-baccalaureate studies at UC Berkeley in cognitive neuropsychology. Dr. Noemi augmented positions in clinical research and drug development at UCSF, Genentech, and other biotechnology companies with studies in Chinese Medicine and herbology starting in 2006. She has since received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health & Science.

While completing her doctoral studies, she had the privilege of treating patients at the UC San Diego Health Center for Pain Medicine and supported the UCSD Sports Medicine department as an acupuncturist for the student athletes.

Dr. Noemi trained in the Worsley 5-Element style of acupuncture, an approach that resolves systemic imbalances by releasing deeply-held trauma in the body. She is also currently completing Peter Levine’s 3-year Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Training. Additionally, Dr. Noemi has advanced training in polyvagal theory, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, and the identification and treatment of trauma.

In her spare time, Dr. Noemi applies her understanding of the effects of trauma and her compassionate nature to the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs. She also enjoys paddleboarding and is an avid hiker with a goal of traversing every trail in Marin County.

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Chelsea Rappel, SEP, C-IAYT is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Yoga Therapist, and Nervous System Educator with over a decade of professional experience in trauma resolution, substance use and mental health recovery, and mindfulness facilitation. She is an expert in translating complex trauma-informed practices into accessible, practical tools that empower her clients to build healthy, resilient nervous systems.

In addition to completing the rigorous Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Training through Somatic Experiencing International — where she now serves as a teaching assistant and mentor to students moving through the program — Chelsea has completed advanced training in Yoga Therapy in Holistic Healthcare through the Stress Management Center of Marin, and has provided clinical support across residential, intensive outpatient, and community settings throughout the Bay Area.

Chelsea’s work is rooted in a conviction that the body is not an obstacle to health and wellbeing — it is the path through it. While traditional talk therapy can be powerful, some healing simply lives deeper. Somatic therapy offers a way to support, repair, and strengthen your nervous system’s resilience, gently transforming dysregulation and the physical toll it takes — including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm.

In her personal life, Chelsea is an avid rock climber, dancer, and devoted bunny mom to two adorable rescue buns!

Chelsea Rappel, SEP, C-IAYT is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Yoga Therapist, and... Read More