
ATIRA TAN
SOMATIC TRAUMA SPECIALIST
THERAPIST | EDUCATOR | ACTIVIST
Discover FREEDOM
FROM TRAUMA.
Imagine living in a body that feels safe.
A body that feels awake and enlivened, free from the prison of fear and depression.

Atira Tan
Somatic Trauma Specialist
Therapist | Educator | Activist
Discover FREEDOM
FROM TRAUMA.
Imagine living in a body that feels safe.
A body that feels awake and enlivened, free from the prison of fear and depression.
FREEDOM FROM TRAUMA
Hi,
I’M ATIRA.
I’m a Somatic Trauma Specialist, Educator, and Activist devoted to creating spaces where deep, embodied healing can safely unfold.
For over 20 years, my work—from the brothels of Nepal to refugee camps in Burma and the jungles of the Amazon—has focused on supporting survivors of complex trauma and child sex slavery.
Now, I bring this frontline experience into trainings for psychedelic and plant medicine facilitators, practitioners, guides, and students. I offer live and on-demand programs in somatic, trauma-informed, and heart-centered approaches—so you can hold safer, more ethical, and truly transformative spaces.
Hi,
I’M ATIRA.
I’m a Somatic Trauma Specialist, Educator, and Activist devoted to creating spaces where deep, embodied healing can safely unfold.
For over 20 years, my work—from the brothels of Nepal to refugee camps in Burma and the jungles of the Amazon—has focused on supporting survivors of complex trauma and child sex slavery.
Now, I bring this frontline experience into trainings for psychedelic and plant medicine facilitators, practitioners, guides, and students. I offer live and on-demand programs in somatic, trauma-informed, and heart-centered approaches—so you can hold safer, more ethical, and truly transformative spaces.
Hi,
I’M ATIRA.
I’m a Somatic Trauma Specialist, Educator, and Activist devoted to creating spaces where deep, embodied healing can safely unfold.
For over 20 years, my work—from the brothels of Nepal to refugee camps in Burma and the jungles of the Amazon—has focused on supporting survivors of complex trauma and child sex slavery.
Now, I bring this frontline experience into trainings for psychedelic and plant medicine facilitators, practitioners, guides, and students. I offer live and on-demand programs in somatic, trauma-informed, and heart-centered approaches—so you can hold safer, more ethical, and truly transformative spaces.
GET YOUR FREE SOMATIC PSYCHEDELIC PROFESSIONAL GUIDE & TRAUMA TOOLKIT.
GET YOUR FREE SOMATIC PSYCHEDELIC PROFESSIONAL GUIDE & TRAUMA TOOLKIT.
GET YOUR FREE SOMATIC PSYCHEDELIC PROFESSIONAL GUIDE & TRAUMA TOOLKIT.

– FEATURED TRAINING PROGRAM –
SOMATIC FOUNDATIONS FOR PSYCHEDELIC PRACTICE
A 5-WEEK, 25-HOUR ONLINE IMMERSION COMBINING LIVE, EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS WITH GUIDED SOMATIC PRACTICES AND TEACHINGS.
NEXT COHORT: JUNE – JULY
DURATION: 5 WEEKS
HYBRID OF LIVE & INTERACTIVE ZOOM WORKSHOPS, VIDEO LECTURES, EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICE, AND GROUP LEARNING.
Most psychedelic trainings do not prepare you for what happens in the body.
This immersion does.
Over five weeks, learn to listen to the body’s inner healing intelligence, recognise and work with trauma as it surfaces, and build the embodied presence required for safe, effective psychedelic work.

– FEATURED TRAINING PROGRAM –
SOMATIC FOUNDATIONS FOR PSYCHEDELIC PRACTICE 25-HOUR PRACTITIONER PROGRAM
A 5-WEEK, 25-HOUR ONLINE IMMERSION COMBINING LIVE, EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS WITH GUIDED SOMATIC PRACTICES AND TEACHINGS.
NEXT COHORT: JUNE – JULY 2026
DURATION: 5 WEEKS
HYBRID OF LIVE & INTERACTIVE ZOOM WORKSHOPS, VIDEO LECTURES, EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICE, AND GROUP LEARNING.
Most psychedelic trainings do not prepare you for what happens in the body.
This immersion does.
Over five weeks, learn to listen to the body’s inner healing intelligence, recognise and work with trauma as it surfaces, and build the embodied presence required for safe, effective psychedelic work.

– FEATURED TRAINING PROGRAM –
SOMATIC FOUNDATIONS FOR PSYCHEDELIC PRACTICE 25-HOUR PRACTITIONER PROGRAM
A 5-WEEK, 25-HOUR ONLINE IMMERSION COMBINING LIVE, EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS WITH GUIDED SOMATIC PRACTICES AND TEACHINGS.
NEXT COHORT: JUNE – JULY 2026
DURATION: 5 WEEKS
HYBRID OF LIVE & INTERACTIVE ZOOM WORKSHOPS, VIDEO LECTURES, EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICE, AND GROUP LEARNING.
Most psychedelic trainings do not prepare you for what happens in the body.
This immersion does.
Over five weeks, learn to listen to the body’s inner healing intelligence, recognise and work with trauma as it surfaces, and build the embodied presence required for safe, effective psychedelic work.
LEARN WITH ME
I help teachers and facilitators create impeccable spaces of safety through trauma-informed and somatic education, offered both online and in-person worldwide.
Discover how you can deepen your trauma awareness.
My specialised trainings support psychedelic professionals, plant medicine facilitators, and embodied social change leaders in cultivating safety, skill, and impact.
LEARN WITH ME
I help teachers and facilitators create impeccable spaces of safety through trauma-informed and somatic education, offered both online and in-person worldwide.
Discover how you can deepen your trauma awareness.
My specialised trainings support psychedelic professionals, plant medicine facilitators, and embodied social change leaders in cultivating safety, skill, and impact.
NEW: Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator 9-Month Advanced Mentorship Program September 2026 – May 2027 with Atira Tan & Dr. Devon Christie
The 9-Month Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator Apprenticeship offers an immersive training and mentorship journey, designed to help you develop advanced trauma-informed, somatic, and relational skills needed to confidently and ethically facilitate psychedelic healing.
Somatic Plant Medicine Integration On-Demand Practitioner Program.
This 50-hour on-demand SPMI program gives you an in-depth foundation in the Somatic Plant Medicine Integration Model and the field of psychedelic integration, with powerful tools to support trauma resolution after psychedelic experiences.
The Somatic Psychedelic Professional Pathway
Step into the Somatic Psychedelic Professional Pathway—a comprehensive fusion of training, facilitation skills, community support, and mentorship designed to help you become a confident, trauma-informed, somatic psychedelic practitioner. This all-in-one bundle holds everything you need to deepen your expertise and expand your impact.
MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Join a community of practitioners dedicated to safe, heart-centered psychedelic work. In my masterclasses and workshops, you’ll learn Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation, Somatic Psychedelic Integration, and Somatic Trauma Resolution from myself and expert guest teachers.
These bite-sized workshops are your gateway to becoming a skilled trauma-informed practitioner.
MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Join a community of practitioners dedicated to safe, heart-centered psychedelic work. In my masterclasses and workshops, you’ll learn Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation, Somatic Psychedelic Integration, and Somatic Trauma Resolution from myself and expert guest teachers.
These bite-sized workshops are your gateway to becoming a skilled trauma-informed practitioner.
MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Join a community of practitioners dedicated to safe, heart-centered psychedelic work. In my masterclasses and workshops, you’ll learn Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation, Somatic Psychedelic Integration, and Somatic Trauma Resolution from myself and expert guest teachers.
These bite-sized workshops are your gateway to becoming a skilled trauma-informed practitioner.
TESTIMONIALS…
“My experience with Atira has been absolutely transformational. After years of struggling as a survivor, I had many breakthroughs that I'd never had in traditional talk-therapy, nor even had a therapist understand what I was truly going through until I started working with Atira. Atira holds such a safe space, and is highly skilled in the areas of childhood trauma, somatic experiencing, and attachment.”
- Sharon Deep Kaur, Feminine Embodiment Coach, London

“Atira is a true inspiration and contribution to the world and its people. She holds a strong power with incredible capacity and conveys her power in such a soft and gentle way that enables her clients to connect to their vulnerability with utmost safety. I can only highly recommend her to everyone.”"
- Nina Cejnar, Coach & Social Entrepreneur, Germany

“Atira has unique skills of somatic attunment in holding the most profound vulnerability within absolute safety. I was able to uncover the source of my inner conflicts which I was unaware of and led me to a place of recognition, acceptance and peace. Atira’s compassion and empathy were present in every word, action and touch. I am grateful for the insight and sense of completeness I gained working with her.”
- Howard Sonenklar, Professor of Movement and Theatre, Portugal

“If you are ready to engage in serious trauma healing work, Atira is the practitioner to go for. Her genuine humanness is lived and embodied, and her outstandingly compassionate nature creates a strong and safe therapeutic container that cannot be surpassed. After a search for decades for the right trauma therapist, all thumbs up for Atira. The healing and transformation I’ve been looking for has finally become real!”
- Jessica Bertram, Eco-Tour Guide, Germany

“Atira is a rare gem of a teacher that embodies her practices with a depth and knowledge that overflows into the TIY training. Full of compassion, Atira holds an impeccable space both within and around theory and experiential practices. Being able to learn and embody the techniques of Trauma Informed Yoga has been a personal and professional revelation. I cannot recommend trainings with Atira highly enough.”
- Dominic Hatcher, Teacher, Healer, Ceremonialist, United Kingdom

“This trauma-informed program is, hands down, one of the most effective, thorough, and beautifully executed online training experiences I’ve have had the honor of participating in. Witnessing Atira hold the container for this training was a true gift of transmission of trauma-informed facilitation, and by the end I felt like I had experienced my own personal healing in addition to gaining important knowledge and perspective."
- Kendall Hinkley, Licensed Massage Therapist, USA

“I’ve just completed the Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation training with, and I’m honestly blown away. I cannot recommend this training enough for anyone working in the plant medicine space—whether you’re facilitating, supporting, or offering integration. It feels like this should be foundational training for all practitioners, alongside something as essential as first aid. Atira is a rare bridge between plant medicine and trauma therapy."
- Skye Mendozay

“A huge thank you for the incredible SPMI training—I absolutely loved it. I learned so much, both personally and professionally, and gained a deeper understanding of what it truly means to work in a trauma-informed way. Being part of this space felt genuinely meaningful. The sense of community was so strong, and it feels like I’ve made connections that will stay with me for life.”
- Kasia DiAngelo, UK.

“Atira’s sessions brought me clarity, wisdom, and the encouragement I needed to continue my recovery from sexual abuse and childhood trauma. With her support, I was able to move through severe pelvic pain and nervous system dysregulation, and begin to reclaim my boundaries and sense of self. The shifts I experienced feel profound and lasting. I now feel a level of wholeness and inner stability that I had never known before.”
- Josefine Bergman

“Thank you for creating the Somatic Plant Medicine Integration Program. This course has been truly beautiful and life-changing—both for me personally and in the way I now support others.
It’s given me a deeper level of confidence and clarity in my work. I feel incredibly grateful, and genuinely excited for where this path will continue to lead.”
- Carla Fernandes, Portugal,

“The Somatic Plant Medicine Integration Program was exactly what I had been looking for, and it added a meaningful new dimension to my work as an independent counsellor. Shortly after completing the program, I was invited to join a plant ceremony team as their Integration Specialist.
I now support participants through one-on-one preparation and integration sessions, and the training gave me the clarity and tools to step into this role with confidence."
- Marijntje Lazet,, The Netherlands.

“Thank you, Atira—this training was incredible. I’ve been able to integrate it not only into psychedelic work, but also into soul retrieval and hypnotherapy sessions, where it’s added real depth and structure. Using the somatic model you share as an anchoring tool has been especially powerful in supporting deeper client insights and helping to complete sessions in a more embodied way. The emphasis on permissive language and agency has also strengthened how I hold trauma-informed care in my practice.
- Cara Sadira, Hypnotherapist and Integration Coach, Hawaii, USA.

“I found this course to be excellent. Atira’s presence, the pace of the training, and the sense of community created felt thoughtful and supportive throughout. What stood out most was how the experience went beyond intellectual learning into something grounded, embodied, and emotionally connected. The somatic framework offered a strong foundation that has brought greater depth and clarity to my integration sessions.
- Nigel Pedlingham, The Netherlands, Psychedelic Assisted Practitioner.

“I completed both the Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation Program and the Somatic Plant Medicine Integration Program, and feel deep gratitude for Atira and her teachings. I gained so much from both training programs, and I’ve been applying the tools and techniques regularly in my work with deeply meaningful results. The learning has translated directly into my practice in a way that feels grounded and effective."
- Theresa Field, UK

“ The course exceeded my expectations. Through the practice sessions and feedback, I experienced firsthand how powerful this work can be, and Atira’s facilitation touched me in a way no other online training has. The manual is also an incredibly valuable resource that I continue to return to. I’m committed to offering these sessions over the next year to deepen my skills and help establish the importance of integration work within my community.”
- Marina Alves, Brazil

“This was one of the best trainings I have ever taken, and I feel deep gratitude for you and everyone involved in making it possible. The experience was both meaningful and impactful, and it’s stayed with me beyond the training itself. I’m leaving with a strong sense of direction and excitement for what’s ahead, and a deeper trust in the path I’m walking.”
- Whitney Marchman, USA

“Thank you so much for your teaching, guidance, and leadership throughout the Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation Program. It was a privilege to learn in a space that felt so calm, conscious, and genuinely compassionate. This training helped me recognise the depth of what I have to offer, and gave me the confidence to continue developing my path."
- Mohamed Hassan, Medical Doctor, South Africa

“I’m deeply grateful for this profound work. I entered the Trauma-Informed Plant Medicine Facilitation Program to become a better facilitator, but it has genuinely changed my life—and the lives of my family. Each week, I’ve felt more present, more embodied, and more connected to myself. The impact has gone far beyond my professional practice into how I live and relate."
- Kanachiari, Facilitator, Canada.

“THIS JOURNEY HAS BEEN LIFE-CHANGING.”
– Riva Jean-Paul, Artist and Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach & Facilitator
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