Somatic Coach or Body-Based Practitioner
- Freelance
- Remote
- 68-68 USD / Hour
Job Description:
Location: U.S. (Fully Remote - Open to Applicants in All 50 States)
Pay: $68/session (Private Pay Model)
Schedule: Flexible you set your own hours
Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Join the First National Mental Health Platform Built for People with Chronic Illness
Spoonly is a values-driven mental health collective for people living with chronic illness, and those in a caregiver role. We offer trauma-informed, whole-person care through therapy, psychiatry, nutrition, and somatic work, because true healing often lives in the body.
Were expanding our founding team to include somatic practitioners who understand how emotion, trauma, and illness live in the nervous system. If you've been searching for a space where your work is truly valued, your schedule is your own, and your clients get it, wed love to meet you.
The Role
Were seeking a somatic coach or body-based practitioner with formal training in trauma-informed modalities. This fully remote role is ideal for a grounded, attuned practitioner, including graduate students or recent graduates in counseling, social work, or integrative health, who brings experience working with individuals through somatic techniques.
This role may begin as very part-time, with a caseload that builds gradually in the first 1-3 months.
Because were onboarding in advance of our public launch, there may be a short delay before referrals begin. Were building intentionally, prioritizing depth, care, and alignment.
Why Somatic Practitioners Choose Spoonly
- Aligned clients: We serve individuals living with chronic illness, trauma, and fatigue who are actively seeking nervous system-informed care.
- Total flexibility: Set your schedule, see as many or as few clients as you want, and grow at your own pace.
- Streamlined tech & admin: We handle scheduling, payments, and reminders through our secure platform.
You Might Be:
- A graduate student in counseling certified in Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, or a similar modality
- A practitioner with a background in integrative health and lived experience of illness or caregiving
- A coach, healer, or breathwork facilitator with clinical training, seeking a community that honors your expertise
- A trauma-aware bodyworker or yoga-informed professional ready to deepen your one-on-one practice
Must-Haves
- Undergraduate degree in psychology, social work, integrative health, or related field
- Professional certification in a somatic or trauma-informed modality (e.g., Somatic Experiencing, NARM, Polyvagal-Informed work, EFT Tapping, breathwork)
- Experience offering one-on-one somatic sessions (paid or practicum-based)
- Private, quiet home office with strong internet and webcam
- Comfort with remote work and strong interpersonal presence
Bonus Qualifications
- Additional certifications in yoga, Reiki, sound healing, or related modalities
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a graduate program in counseling, social work, or integrative health
- Experience facilitating group sessions or workshops
- Lived experience with chronic illness or caregiving
- A gentle, collaborative, and grounded approach to client work
Compensation
- $68/session (1099)
- Paid monthly via direct deposit
To Apply
Share your credentials and a few sentences about your philosophy of care. Please write in your own voice. Were not looking for a polished cover letter, just a genuine reflection of who you are and why this work speaks to you. (No offense to our robot friends 🤖)
Spoonly is committed to trauma-informed care, equity, and creating emotionally safe spaces for both clients and providers. We welcome diverse applicants and are building a collaborative, purpose-driven culture.