Joanne Lai

Joanne Lai is the CEO and founder of Spiral & Bloom Embodiment Sanctuary. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, she runs a holistic practice rooted in trauma-informed care and embodiment. Joanne supports women in reconnecting with their bodies, healing past wounds, and stepping into their most authentic, empowered selves. Alongside her practice, Joanne mentors young Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, as well as therapists who want to bring somatic practices into their work. She also assists in Somatic Experiencing trainings, helping to equip the next generation of practitioners with trauma-informed care in their practice. During the COVID-19 shutdowns, she provided pro bono and low-fee therapy for AAPI clients in the Central Valley community. At the heart of Joanne’s work is a commitment to connection, helping people come home to themselves, their bodies, and the communities that sustain them. She continues to advocate for and empower women and the AAPI community, weaving healing and collective care into all that she does.

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