Tiger's friends

Welcome to Tiger’s friends. 


I’m Michaela, a dog walker, sitter, and foster carer, as well as an Embodied Processing practitioner and trauma-informed somatic coach, bringing together my love for dogs and a gentle, body-based approach to supporting people.

About

The Heart of My Work

Our connection with dogs goes beyond behaviour and training. Our emotions, life experiences, and nervous system responses play an important role too. My three online 1:1 somatic programs are designed for people who work with dogs, share their homes with them, or experience fear and tension around them. Rooted in the Embodied Processing method, each program offers a gentle, trauma-informed space to process emotions, explore nervous system responses, and develop greater safety, awareness, and capacity. While each program has its own focus, they all support a calmer, more grounded presence, at a pace that respects each person’s nervous system.

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1:1 Somatic Programs

The Human Behind the Work

For those who work with dogs and wish to process their own emotions and life experiences, support nervous system regulation, and cultivate a calmer, more grounded presence in their work. A gentle space to reconnect with yourself and your inner recources.

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The Connection You Share

For those who experience stress, anxiety, or overwhelm in challenging situations with their dogs, or carry the impact of difficult past experiences. A gentle space to process emotions, explore nervous system responses, and develop a greater sense of calm and safety.

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Finding Ease Around Dogs

For those who experience fear, tension, or discomfort around dogs. Through gentle somatic work, we explore the body’s protective responses, process past experiences and emotions, and gradually create more space for safety, ease, and choice around dogs.

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A Moment to Connect

A free 15-minute online call to meet, share a little about what brings you here, and explore which somatic program might feel right for you. A gentle introduction to my approach, with space to connect before deciding whether to work together.

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Testimonials

"​I really enjoyed working with Michaela. I felt seen and heard each step of the way. Michaela create a really safe space for me to let go which allowed me to clear a lot of grief without feeling overwhelmed. I look forward to doing more sessions with her again."

Kelley

"​​Michaela is wonderful at holding space and making me feel safe. I love the gentle way she 'allows' me to process whatever is coming up in session. Everything is welcome and met with compassion."

Debbie

"​​It was a beautiful session. I felt very safe, and Michaela was very gentle in guiding me through a difficult childhood memory. I felt relieved to finally start processing through some of my childhood traumatic experiences. Her intuition and energy was very connected in guiding me."

Carrie