Ep. 57 - From Physical Therapy to Somatics with Betty Dupont: Releasing Chronic Tension and Reconnecting with the Body
In this episode, we’re joined by a very special guest, Betty Dupont — a longtime physical therapist turned somatic movement instructor who’s helping people release chronic tension and reconnect with their bodies in powerful ways.
For nearly 30 years, Betty supported the Nantucket community through manual physical therapy. But during the 2020 pandemic, everything shifted. After being introduced to Somatics—a method that reconnects the brain and body to heal both emotional and physical trauma—she found herself on an entirely new path of healing.
We talk about:
Her evolution from traditional PT to Somatics
The profound turning point that sparked her healing journey
How unresolved emotional and physical trauma shows up in the body
What Somatics is (and how it’s different from yoga or physical therapy)
The unexpected ways this practice helps heal trauma and chronic pain
Why slowing down, tuning in, and letting go can be the most powerful thing we do
This is a grounding, enlightening conversation—and I’m so honored to share Betty’s wisdom and story with you.
Follow Betty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surfsidesomatics/?hl=en
Learn more about Betty:
https://www.surfsidesomatics.com
Learn more about essential somatic:
https://essentialsomatics.com