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In anticipation of Valentine's Day, treat yourself to some care and attention.
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Until February 14th, enjoy a 14% discount on audio lessons for independent practice.
Each lesson is a gentle return to yourself through conscious movement, peace, and physical support.
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Promo code: Valentine
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Use it when purchasing on the website:
A new audio course featuring 8 simple somatic practices is now available on the website.
These are short (3 to 10 minutes) gentle practices for returning to yourself—in moments of fatigue, anxiety, overload, or before bed.
You can listen to them at your convenience—morning, afternoon, or evening—to relieve tension and rejuvenate.
Nothing complicated—just a gentle return to yourself.
The cost of lifetime access is 40 shekels. You can pay in shekels or rubles.
If you've been wanting to start a body practice but didn't know where to begin, start with these short steps.
Testimonial 1 – by Svetlana, 64 years old
Qualities of Doctor Katya as a Body Therapist
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Professionalism. Her extensive knowledge helps me to see not only my issue but also how it fits into the broader context of my life. She treats me as a whole person, not just a problem to solve.
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Warm-heartedness. Her love and respect for the body and life itself fill her work with heartfelt warmth and compassionate attention. Everything that happens in therapy, Doctor genuinely processes. Her reactions are those of someone who truly cares—someone who looks at you attentively, sees you, understands you, and helps you.
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Intelligent, thoughtful specialist. A strong education, broad expertise, and years of experience allow Doctor Katya to successfully handle complex cases like mine.
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Persistence and determination. She is unwavering in her support, especially when the case is difficult and both I—and she—feel stuck, seeing no movement, no results, no improvement. Doctor Katya doesn’t retreat. She continues working, trying various approaches and techniques until a breakthrough occurs—until progress begins, which wouldn’t have happened without her steadfast belief that healing would come.
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Therapeutic support as a core practice. Doctor Katya shapes psychotherapy as a nurturing, supportive process. Her support becomes the channel through which I receive help.
Testimonial 2 – by Pavel, 28 years old
I came to EA reporting that I couldn’t feel my body. I had no idea what was happening inside it, apart from pain. I had no energy to live. I didn’t love myself or my body. And more...
Nothing changed for a long time. Every week EA asked me the same question: “What do you feel in your body right now?” And I would answer: “Nothing.” We slowly worked through psychological issues and simultaneously did small exercises from her somatic approach. Still nothing changed—but I never wanted to stop therapy. I felt supported and seen. In my desert of despair, this therapist understood and supported me. That became invaluable.
Changes happened after about 1.5 years. My relationship with myself shifted. I became more aware of what was happening in my body. I began noticing how different emotions register physically; how “food” can taste different; how overeating feels and how I can catch the moment of fullness; I even began to accept myself—my own body no longer caused disgust; I started enjoying gentle somatic practices and felt pleasure in doing them.
What I liked most, though, was EA herself. I felt what a wonderful professional she is and how lucky I was to work with her. I feel gratitude, and I can even point to where in my body I feel her presence.
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Anna Shikhireva, artist
In August, I was lucky enough to attend a personal somatics session with Katya Zilberstein. I came to her early in the morning, sleep-deprived, nervous, excited. But after the first minutes of class, I completely calmed down and relaxed. In 2018-2019, I went to Katya for group classes on somatics. I really liked them. But an individual meeting is a completely different experience. This is something incredible! This is probably how the first man felt when God sculpted him. You lie on the couch, her hands gently take you by the arms and legs and begin to move you. No, they are not moving you. You are moved by her hands. And you surrender to the power of this gentle, but at the same time incredibly firm and confident force. And you know that everything that was broken in your body will be repaired. Everything that was tight will relax. And life will appear in you again... After the class I felt like a jelly). But I was a very confident and strong jelly). Jelly, in which life appeared, thanks to Katya. Thank you!
Oksana Yashina
I took several courses on somatics with Katya. The topics were different, but the result was the same: a feeling of a more harmonious body. Pain in my back, neck, and head bother me much less, I began to fall asleep faster, and learned to relax better. I like the classes themselves and the feeling after. Surprisingly, small, very small movements without tension or effort greatly help improve the quality of life. And each lesson is an hour of attention to yourself, turning your gaze inward. As a bonus, all participants in group classes have clear, calm eyes after
Testimonial I received summer 2025
I came to Katya with the wish to feel my body better, to notice the difference between the two sides, and to release tension. My right side had always been more tight, with my shoulders feeling almost fixed. I also have osteochondrosis in the thoracic and lumbar spine, scoliosis, and an unstable vertebra in the lower back. Before the sessions, my lower back often hurt.
After the session, I felt real relief. I became much more aware of my body from the inside. It was an unusual experience — allowing a part of the body to begin moving on its own.
The left side started lying more evenly and softly, and the right side also released. An arch appeared in my left foot — it no longer stands flat. My pelvis became more mobile, my head and shoulders moved more easily, and my legs and neck relaxed.
I left the session with a sense of calm and renewal.
Testimonial I received Fall 2025
For several years I lived with a constant fear of anything new. A new job, a new program, even meeting new people — all of it caused me anxiety, tension, and the feeling that I wouldn’t be able to cope. Usually such situations ended for me with sleepless nights, headaches, trembling, and inner numbness.
When I came to Ekaterina Zilbershteyn, we began working with my body. I learned simple techniques: gently shifting attention, releasing stress from tense muscles, and regaining calm through breathing and a sense of grounding. It turned out this was exactly what my body and nervous system needed.
Recently, I started my own new project. In the past, it would have triggered a real storm of panic in me. But now I feel confidence and calm: I sleep at night, I don’t have headaches, and my body no longer trembles. I can move toward the new instead of running away from it.
This experience showed me: fear doesn’t need to be broken by sheer willpower. It can be lived through gently, when there is a caring guide and support by your side
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What to Expect from lessons?
Somatic Experiencing is a gentle and non-invasive approach, so there’s no need to relive traumatic memories. Instead, the focus is on your body’s present experience. Sessions are paced to ensure you feel safe and in control throughout. You may feel subtle physical or emotional changes, such as a sense of lightness, release, or calm. It’s common to feel more connected to yourself and your body after each session.
Somatic Experiencing Session: Healing Trauma Through the Body
1 hr
350 Israeli new shekels
A preliminary 15-minute personal consultation is conducted by telephone
1 hr
350 Israeli new shekels
Online via Zoom. Somatic therapy using the Hannah and Feldenkrais method and working through personal emotional trauma
1 hr
250 Israeli new shekels
15 min
My contacts
You can always reach me via WhatsApp at +972-53-5007499. I speak Russian, English, and Hebrew.
My office is located at: Ahuza Street, 127, Ra'anana (Israel). The entrance is through the courtyard in the center of the building.
You can also message me through the chat on the website (bottom right corner), and I will make sure to respond.
PhD in Psychology, Educational Psychologist, Certified Hannah Somatics Teacher, Assistant Trainer at The Ingle Institute of Somatic Movement Education
ABOUT ME
Relief from chronic pain
Finding harmony with yourself and the world around you
Self regulation of the nervous system
Summary
✔️PhD in Psychology,
✔️Certified Hannah Somatics Teacher,
✔️Assistant Trainer at The Ingle Institute of Somatic Movement Education,
✔️Teacher of the Feldenkrais Method in the Riverant Tradition,
✔️Invited Expert in the Integral Leadership and Personal Maturity Program "Evolution".
📚 10 years of experience
📈 Professionalism
📝 Author's seminars
📄 International certificates
🖥 Dozens of seminars conducted
Duration: 12:26 minutes
Life can get overwhelming, and we often forget to pause and truly connect with ourselves. This 12-minute somatic meditation is a gentle way to relax, ground yourself, and feel more at peace. Whether you're starting your day or winding down, this meditation will help you tune into your body and find balance.
Through gentle guidance and focused awareness, it invites you to tune into your body's sensations, fostering a deeper sense of calm and balance. Perfect for moments of stress or as part of your self-care routine, this meditation supports nervous system relaxation and enhances inner peace.
Take this small step towards self-care today. You deserve it.
Useful articles and educational videos on somatics
