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"Wisdom comes from a sustained practice of presence, not perfection."

-Leslie Rhyne

Leslie is a seasoned practitioner whose work blends somatics, neuro-bio-physiology, psychology, embodied movement, exploration of consciousness, and sound. She began her journey in 2004 as a student and teacher of yoga, which led her to become a licensed massage and bodywork therapist (LMBT 10419), and eventually a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Her most impactful trainings include Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Timeless Wisdom and Spiritual Healing, along with thousands of hours of study in Yogic philosophy and practice. Leslie's approach is gentle, relational, and direct, allowing her to create a supportive space where each person's innate wisdom can guide the healing process. With grace and compassion, she is deeply committed to helping others connect with their inner strength and truth.

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From a young age, Leslie has been driven by a deep curiosity about suffering and how overcoming it leads to greater kindness, wisdom, and generosity—a guiding force throughout her life.​ Leslie lives in Durham, NC, and is passionate about her work. When she’s not working, she enjoys trips to the beach, walking along the Eno River, writing, spending time with her animals, building friendships, and engaging in her own meditative and embodied practices.

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Over the years Leslie has been able to weave together a variety of different influences and trainings to create an integrative approach to embodied healing. Find the list below.​​​

   

Influences and Completed Trainings

  • Thomas Hubl: integrating mysticism and science; embodied presence

  • Richard Swartz and Susan McConnell: SIFS: Somatic Internal Family Systems - somatic awareness, conscious breathing, radical resonance, mindful movement, and attuned touch

  • Peter Levine: Somatic Experiencing

  • Stephen J. Terrell: Transforming the Experienced-Based Brain(TEB). Trauma integrating Transforming Touch for repairing early ruptures in attachment

  • Pema Chodron: Beloved Buddhist teacher, nun, author, and has devoted her life to inspiring people to awaken

  • Tara Brach: psychologist, author, teacher, and proponent of buddhist meditation

  • Richard Rudd: Teacher, mystic, award winner poet, and founder and author of Gene Keys

  • Kathy Kain: Specializing in Somatic Resiliency and Regulation

  • Janina Fisher: Specializing in Dissociative and Fragmented Parts

  • Deb Dana: Polyvagal Theory Stephen Porges: The PolyVagal Theory and Safe Sound Protocol

  • Carl Jung: Awakening the unconscious

  • Gabor Mate: Attachment and Authenticity: to understand addiction

  • Henri Nouwen: Priest and author who called for both radical forgiveness and disciplined accountability.

  • Diane Poole Heller: Attachment and Relationships

  • Dan Siegel: Interpersonal Neurobiology approach to relationships, mind and brain functioning

  • Pat Ogden: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

  • Brene Brown: On Imperfection, Belonging, and Shame

  • MAPS: study of psychedelic-assisted therapy

  • Allison Dennis: Teacher of yoga dedicated to the foundational texts of yoga, language of Sanskrit, chanting and sadhana, Vedic Astrologer, musician and sound healer

  • Dr. Randolf Stone: developer of polarity therapy, doctor of osteopathy, naturopathy and chiropractic

  • Tom Myers: developer of Anatomy Trains, an anatomical study of the myofascial meridian structure in the physical body

  • Deborah Kennard: developer of Somatic and Attachment Focused (SAFE) EMDR

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