AquanÊtre

Annie Nirava Marion

Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP™) · Traumatic Stress Regulation · Hypnotherapist

"Beneath the storms of the mind, there is always a peaceful seabed.
That is where healing begins."

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You, right now

Do you sometimes feel flooded by everything?

Always thinking, stressing, reacting too strongly? Maybe you recognize yourself here:

Your nervous system doesn't need to be fixed: it needs to be regulated.

The approach

Somatic Experiencing®, gently

Developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine, Somatic Experiencing® is a body-based approach that helps the nervous system come out of high-alert mode. Without having to retell your story or relive anything, we work with the body's sensations, at your own pace, to soothe overactivation, release survival responses still running, and restore a felt sense of inner safety. It is a gentle approach to trauma resolution that restores the body's natural capacity for self-regulation.

I work with women in teletherapy (distance sessions), across Quebec, Canada and beyond, with the sea as my backdrop.

High stress & inner restlessness

For those who feel overloaded, tense, "stuck in their head". Learning to come back into the body and create more space within.

Imprints of the past in the body

After an intense birth, an accident or an assault: when the body stays on alert, somatic work helps it complete what was left frozen.

Teens, after an accident or an emotional shock

When the body has healed but the spark hasn't returned. An approach that respects their pace, without making them talk it through, with parental consent and involvement.

Where does this approach come from?

Dr. Levine observed that wild animals, though constantly under threat, do not develop lasting wounds: when fight and flight are impossible, their body freezes, then naturally completes this response through discharge and trembling. In humans, this phase often remains unfinished, and the body keeps believing it is under threat. SE™ gently helps complete what was left frozen.

Born at the intersection of physiology, neuroscience, ethology and traditional healing practices, the approach has been applied worldwide for over 40 years, notably by professionals in psychotherapy, medicine and physiotherapy.

"The story doesn't need to be told. Only the body needs to be heard: it knows the way to free itself."

Sessions last about one hour, online, in English or French, at your own pace. Insurance receipts available (naturopathy & massage therapy, ANQ & RMQ, Quebec).

"When your body says: it's too much… it needs to be heard."

Annie Nirava Marion, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, during an online session

About

Annie, founder of AquanÊtre

Certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP™), hypnotherapist, perinatal educator and birth companion since 2010.

I lived in an eco-village in Costa Rica, did several retreats in Central America, worked nearly 7 years in perinatal care in Newfoundland, then another 7-year cycle in Quebec. I now practice online from the sea, aboard a catamaran.

A great adventure I share with my family.

I love seeing women in full possession of their natural instincts, in their innate power: revealing themselves to themselves, moving beyond their fears, gaining confidence. Making all spaces of Life sacred: that is what AquanÊtre is about.

Certified SEP™ (3-year training), practicing since 2021 · Somatic Experiencing® International · see my official profile
Member of the Association des Naturothérapeutes du Québec (ANQ) & RMQ, insurance receipts available
Member of the Association Québécoise des Doulas (AQD)

Birth work

Supporting birth, since 2010

Birth work is the cradle of AquanÊtre: doula support, HypnoDoula® / HypnoBirthing (perinatal hypnosis), prenatal and postpartum workshops, Rebozo care, Belly Binding, Yogi Baby circles and Mother & Daughter retreats. My somatic work also welcomes women for whom an intense or medicalized birth left imprints in the body, yours or your baby's.

Write to me to find out which offerings are currently available online.

Testimonials

In their own words

Families supported over the years.

"Annie, a refuge for the soul. Annie is a support that settles in quietly. She has this rare ability to listen not with her ears, but with her whole being: her eyes never leave the soul of the person she is with, her silences are bridges rather than voids, and her answers, always measured, full of wisdom. She carries the echo of the words entrusted to her with great gentleness."
Aurore, 36
"Annie doesn't minimize the pain, but she adds a dimension of serenity to it, as if she knew in advance the peaceful outcome in the middle of the chaos."
Anne, 36
"Whether through a look or simply her silent presence. Annie's energy is not loud; it is a constant warmth, a flame that does not consume but illuminates."
Audrey, 29
"From the very first meeting, I felt welcomed and safe. Her gentle, caring approach allowed me to explore parts of myself I sometimes had difficulty understanding. I recommend Annie to anyone wishing to begin a healing journey, with a humane and respectful approach."
Ève, 20
"Working with Annie is like taking a gentle journey within yourself to rediscover a feeling of comfort and safety. When everything around you feels unpredictable because of an event that turned your life upside down, or because of an accumulation of challenges, working with Annie will soothe what feels like 'too much to handle'."
Olivia, 37
"Annie has always welcomed me without judgment and with an enveloping gentleness. Her presence immediately puts you in a calm state of mind. She has many strings to her bow thanks to her extensive training and life experience. She has always found the right words and the right tools for every stage of my life."
Auréli, 35
"I have known Annie Nirava Marion for about twenty years. An exceptional woman, calm, present, attentive, caring and without judgment. With her professional and human journey, she is inspiring, filled with gratitude. A blessing to be able to meet her, to help us move through our personal challenges and see more clearly within ourselves. She has all the tools needed to guide and accompany us. I highly recommend her. Thank you Annie Nirava Marion of AquanÊtre for the light you spread."
Nishkami, 69
"Annie is deeply generous and empathetic. She works in a very focused and methodical way in Somatic Experiencing, while remaining warm, sincerely attentive and without judgment. It's easy to trust her completely!"
Claude, 52
"I liked Annie as soon as I met her! She was extremely knowledgeable yet never pushed her agenda on me. She was a great teacher and had a very calming effect during my labor and delivery. I am so glad we had Annie as our doula, I highly recommend her!"
Lisa C., second birth (VBAC)
"We can't say enough good things about Annie. She helped us work through our fears and gave us the tools we needed to have the natural birth we wanted. We fully believe that our birth experience would not have been nearly so positive without her, and we will always be thankful to her for that."
Jennifer & Tomàs, first birth

Testimonials gathered through Annie's practice, published with permission. Some translated from French.

In the media

Annie's work has been featured by Radio-Canada ("Doula: a sought-after profession in Newfoundland and Labrador") and in an interview with the newspaper Le Gaboteur, in Newfoundland.

Frequently asked questions

Before you dive in

What does a session look like?
Online, from the comfort of your home. A session lasts about one hour. We follow your body's pace: sensations, breath, small movements. No need to retell everything or relive anything. The work happens gently, in the safety of the present moment.
Do I have to talk about what happened to me?
No. That is one of the great strengths of the somatic approach: the body knows what it carries, and we work with it directly. You share only what you choose to share.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
Naturopathy or massage therapy receipts (ANQ & RMQ, Quebec) are available. Many group insurance plans reimburse them. Check your coverage for naturotherapy.
How many sessions should I expect?
Every nervous system has its own rhythm. Some people feel a settling within the first few sessions; deeper work usually unfolds over several weeks. We discuss it together at the first meeting, with no commitment.
Does this replace medical or psychological care?
No. Somatic support is complementary: it is not psychotherapy nor a reserved activity under Quebec law, and it does not replace care from a healthcare professional.

Contact

Shall we meet?

The simplest way to begin

A free 15-minute discovery call, online, to meet, ask your questions and feel whether the approach is right for you. No commitment.

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Email: annie@aquanetre.com

Sessions: online, in English or French

Official SE™ profile: directory.traumahealing.org

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