Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Alternative Medicine in Berkeley
The Bodymind Healing Center has been at the forefront of integrative health since the mid-1980s, pioneering a unique approach that combines ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western psychology. Our center specializes in mind-body healing methods, including Qigong, psychotherapy, and energy psychology, tailored to address both psychological and physical health challenges. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Michael Mayer and our team of professionals offer personalized sessions that empower individuals to become their own healers.We serve clients in Berkeley, San Francisco, and Contra Costa County through in-person and virtual consultations, while also providing certification programs for health professionals. Our commitment to research-backed practices and holistic wellness has established us as a trusted resource in the field of alternative medicine.
Services
Psychotherapy
Qigong
Health Coaching
Couples Therapy
Self-Healing Methods
Energy Psychology
Workshops
Certification Programs
Online Training
Publications
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in integrative mind-body healing
- Personalized treatment plans combining Eastern and Western methods
- Certified practitioners in Qigong and energy psychology
- Multidisciplinary approach with medical professional collaborations
- Proven results in anxiety, chronic pain, and trauma treatment
Associations and certifications
- American Tai Chi & Qigong Association
- American Institute of Integrative Medicine
What people say
Transformative experience
Effective methods
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized care
Life-changing results
Services
Psychotherapy
Our integrative psychotherapy combines Western psychological techniques with Eastern healing traditions. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, we use evidence-based methods like Focusing, cognitive restructuring, and psychodynamic therapy. Clients benefit from personalized treatment plans that address both psychological and physical aspects of wellness.
Qigong
Bodymind Healing Qigong integrates ancient movement practices with modern health science. This system includes standing meditation, acupressure, and breathing techniques to improve vitality and manage chronic conditions. Practitioners adapt methods to individual needs, focusing on stress reduction, pain management, and enhancing natural healing processes through 10 specialized exercise sets.
Health Coaching
Our health coaching program teaches self-healing techniques for chronic conditions and preventive care. Through virtual sessions, clients learn to interpret bodily symptoms and apply mind-body methods like guided visualization and constructive communication. The program emphasizes client empowerment while maintaining appropriate collaboration with medical professionals for comprehensive care.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples combines communication training with emotional healing techniques. Using a four-step process for constructive expression, we address relationship patterns and developmental trauma. Sessions focus on improving intimacy through both psychological insights and somatic awareness practices adapted from Eastern healing traditions.
Certification Programs
We offer advanced training for health professionals in bodymind integration techniques. The programs cover Qigong applications in psychotherapy, energy psychology, and somatic approaches to trauma. Participants gain practical skills through workshops at Esalen Institute and other locations, with certification recognizing proficiency in these integrative healing methods.
People
Dr. Michael Mayer
Founder & Lead Practitioner
Dr. Mayer pioneered bodymind healing integration since the 1980s, authoring six books and developing certification programs. He co-founded the Health Medicine Center and received awards for mind-body medicine research, combining psychotherapy with Qigong traditions.
Questions
What makes Bodymind Healing different from traditional therapy?
We uniquely integrate Eastern practices like Qigong with Western psychotherapy, focusing on both psychological and physical healing through evidence-based, personalized approaches.
Do you offer virtual sessions outside the Bay Area?
Yes, we provide health coaching and consultations nationally and internationally through Zoom and phone sessions while maintaining our Berkeley-based in-person services.
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in anxiety disorders, chronic pain, hypertension, trauma, insomnia, and relationship issues using our integrative bodymind approach.
Are your practitioners certified in these methods?
Dr. Mayer is certified by the American Tai Chi & Qigong Association and serves as a Fellow at the American Institute of Integrative Medicine.
Do you accept insurance for your services?
While we don't bill insurance directly, our services can be claimed through flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts with appropriate documentation.
What training options are available for professionals?
We offer certification programs and workshops at locations like Esalen Institute, covering Qigong integration and energy psychology applications for healthcare professionals.
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