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Welcome to Embody Essence: Alchemy of Embodiment

At Embody Essence, we believe in the transformative power of holistic healing and personal growth. Our mission is to guide you on a profound journey of healing, awakening, and evolving, helping you to alchemize trauma, pain, and suffering into empowerment and clarity.

New Paradigms of Healing, Support, & Empowerment for a New Era

Welcome and thanks for stopping by to check out this Website! After many years of passionate and deep exploration on my own personal healing and spiritual journey, where I've learnt, gained, unlearnt and let go of so much, I'm now excited to share these amazing processes with you!

What I'm sharing here is an 'Holistic Integrative Healing Approach' , where I work with the processes and tools, that I found to be the most effective, to assist you on your 'Journey of Healing & Awakening'. An integration of ancient healing practices with modern psychological insights and cutting edge physical, soul and spiritual processes. 

I quickly learned that the Western Psychotherapeutic Model of dealing with everything on a Mental & Scientific Level, while very useful, is missing out on so much. When we also embrace and tap into our Innate Body, Heart & Soul Wisdom and learn to tame our 'Monkey Mind', we can have profound 'Quantum Shifts' in our lives.

From 'shaking off' excess charge in our Nervous System through TRE, we can feel more alive, grounded, and present in our body, better able to deal with life in general.

When we quieten the mind and listen to the body's 'Felt Sense' we start to free ourselves up from past traumas and memories stored on a Cellular Level. 

When we look at our lives from broader perspectives, we gain greater awareness and understanding. We see that we have many aspects within us - Inner Child / Parent / Critic, Wise Self, Coping Mechanisms, Dissociated Trauma parts etc. Through this work we can begin to integrate these parts, recognise the parts that need more attention and see the underlying reasons for our dysfunctional behaviors. 

Through Systemic Constellations, we see the impact that family, places, people, and ancestors can have on us on a Soul Level, and how much we can free ourselves up from hidden entanglements and imbalances in the system.

Not only can we heal the past, and free ourselves up in the present, we can look to the future and tap into the energetics of potential 'desired states', through Timeline Constellations.

If we open up further to the realms of Spirit, we see that we have endless support on our journey through life. Often all it requires of us is to learn to Ask, Surrender to, and Trust in the Process. The Inner Dance Journeys and Core & Cellular Healing Circles provide space for us to drop in and open up to the realms of our Soul Wisdom, Innate Guidance, Spiritual Connections, The Great Mystery, Magic, and more!

As you might guess, I'm passionate about my work as I can see so much potential simply waiting to be discovered! There are many exciting doors to walk through ...

The possibilities are endless!! If you feel this resonates with you, I'd love to connect!

Blessings on your journey 
​Ciara

Meet Ciara Shimara

Ciara Shimara is the heart and soul behind Embody Essence. With a deep passion for holistic healing and personal development, Ciara combines ancient wisdom with modern techniques to offer transformative experiences. Her compassionate and intuitive approach ensures that each client receives personalized support on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.

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Join Us on This Transformative Journey

At Embody Essence, we view "home" not just as a place but as a state of being. Our goal is to guide you on the journey to embodying your true self, where you can live with greater authenticity, joy, and purpose.

"HOME" is the Journey to Embodying Your "TRUE SELF"

At Embody Essence, we view "home" not just as a place but as a state of being. Our goal is to guide you on the journey to embodying your true self, where you can live with greater authenticity, joy, and purpose.

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Our Approach

We focus on deep inner work across all realms of existence—body, mind, emotions, soul, and spirit. By activating and working with your innate intelligence systems, we facilitate holistic healing and personal transformation.

Body: Our somatic practices help you reconnect with your body's wisdom, releasing tension and restoring balance.

Mind: Through mindfulness and trauma release exercises, we guide you to calm your mind and enhance mental clarity.

Emotions: Emotional healing and inner constellation work support you in processing and integrating your emotional experiences.

Soul: Spiritual guidance and awakening programs help you align with your higher self and life purpose

Spirit: Empowerment sessions and transformational workshops assist you in embodying your true essence and living authentically.

​Bio & Credentials !

​​A lifelong passionate exploration of Science, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Spirituality and the Wholistic Healing Arts, since 1992.

  • Applied Science (BSc) 1996

  • Applied Psychology (HDip) 2001

  • Transpersonal / Holistic Psychotherapy (Dip) 2008

  • Family Constellations Facilitator, 2009 & 2017

  • Core & Cellular Healing Practitioner, 2007

  • Inner Dance Facilitator, 2016

  • Certified TRE® Provider, 2017

  • Somatic Reclamation Therapist, 2023

  • Somatic Mapping Facilitator, 2023

  • Trauma to Essence Facilitator 

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