Welcome

Essential Connections (formerly Core Essence Healing) offers effective, natural and non-invasive Somatic Therapy and Bodywork for people seeking resolution to painful and traumatic injuries.

I, Lorina Mendoza MA, SEP, CST have the pleasure of offering a unique integrative approach that accesses the self-healing resources of your body through touch and awareness practices.  In my practice, I draw from 14 years experience in the holistic health field incorporating skills from Somatic Experiencing Trauma Resolution, CranioSacral Therapy and Bowenwork.

It would be my pleasure to support you on your path to recovery and to help you arrive at a renewed sense of ease, confidence, trust and vitality. 

To learn more about how you can release the pain and contraction of the past and rest more in the wonders of the present moment please read on to discover what Essential Connections has to offer you.