somatic
adjective
so·mat·ic
sō-ˈma-tik 
sə-
1
: of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
2
: of or relating to the wall of the body : parietal
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a somatic disorder that was once thought to be “all in the patient's head”
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Additional offerings include acupuncture, cupping, energy healing, somatic energy release therapy and Reiki, according to The Ranch.
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The idea behind somatic work is that stress and trauma don’t just live in your mind.
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Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
For fascia release for stress or mental health, Bruin suggests working with a somatic therapist who’s trained in trauma’s effect on the body.
—Scott Haak, EverydayHealth.com, 6 May 2026
The idea behind somatic work is that stress and trauma don’t just live in your mind.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Unlike traditional workouts focused on physical output, somatic exercises turn attention inward.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
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“Somatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somatic. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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somatic
adjective
so·mat·ic
sō-ˈmat-ik
sə-
: of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as compared to the mind or the tissue producing the germ cells
Medical Definition
somatic
adjective
so·mat·ic
sō-ˈmat-ik, sə-
1
a
: of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm : physical
b
: of, relating to, supplying, or involving skeletal muscles
the somatic nervous system
a somatic reflex
2
: of or relating to the wall of the body as distinguished from the viscera : parietal
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