FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, NY – August, 2025 – Artist and somatic coach Michèle Saint-Michel announces the opening of Soft Studio NYC, an in-person somatic coaching practice located at Downtown Art Studios in Manhattan’s East Village. The practice offers one-on-one sessions designed to help clients regulate their nervous systems, restore clarity, and reconnect with their creative and emotional presence.
“Most people try to think their way out of stress,” says Saint-Michel. “At Soft Studio NYC, we begin in the body. When the body is attuned, the mind follows.”
A Different Approach to Clarity and Presence
Somatic coaching is a body-centered method that integrates nervous system regulation, guided movement, and reflective conversation. Unlike therapy, which often emphasizes diagnosis or analysis, somatic coaching focuses on the present moment—interrupting cycles of burnout, over-functioning, and overwhelm.
Each session includes:
Space to be heard and witnessed without rushing or fixing
Gentle somatic techniques inspired by body-based modalities
Breath-based attunement and guided movement exploration
Personalized integration notes and somatic prompts to extend the work beyond the studio
Soft Studio NYC is designed for those navigating transition, creative stagnation, or the need to re-establish balance in daily life. Common themes explored with clients include reconnecting after burnout, making aligned decisions without self-abandonment, and reclaiming emotional honesty and creative direction.
Why In-Person Matters
Sessions take place at the beautiful Downtown Art Studios (70 E 4th St), a quiet and light-filled space located in the heart of the East Village. Working in person allows for immediate feedback, deeper presence, and relief from screen fatigue—helping clients reconnect to themselves without distraction.
Pricing and Packages
Introductory Session (new clients only): $90 (60 minutes)
Standard Session: $275 (60 minutes)
3-Session Package: $750 (save $75)
6-Session Package: $1,440 (save $210)
About the Founder
Michèle Saint-Michel is a filmmaker, artist, and curator whose work spans grief studies, poetry-film, and somatic practice. With a background in modern dance, movement research, and body-based methods, she brings a unique perspective to coaching—one that bridges art, embodiment, and personal transformation.
“Change often begins in the body,” says Saint-Michel. “Soft Studio is where people can begin again.”
Booking and Contact
Soft Studio NYC is now accepting new clients.
Book an Intro Session: https://calendly.com/softstudionyc
For inquiries, please contact:
Michèle Saint-Michel
Founder, Soft Studio NYC
Email: michelesaintmichel@gmail.com
Website: https://michelesaintmichel.com/softstudionyc