Dave Berger*

Dave Berger

MFT, PT, MA, SEP™ Somatic Psychotherapist, Physical Therapist, Integrative Bodyworker, Developer of Bodywork and Somatic Education™ for Trauma Therapists (BASE™)

MFT, PT, MA, SEP™ Somatic Psychotherapist, Physical Therapist, Integrative Bodyworker, Developer of Bodywork and Somatic Education™ for Trauma Therapists (BASE™)

Dave has over 42 years of practice as a somatic psychotherapist, physical therapist and bodyworker. He is senior international faculty with the Somatic Experiencing® International and one of five authorized to teach SE™ master classes by Dr. Peter Levine.  Dave’s own Relational Bodywork and Somatic Education Training™ (BASE™), for trauma practitioners includes bodywork and somatic systems work in which students learn very detailed relational touch for individuals and working with small systems of couples and groups.  He originated Somatic Relational work as part of his BASE training having worked with couples as an MFT.  Dave has been fortunate to study with many expert Somaticists including Marion Rosen, PT, Dr. Paul Linden and Dr. Peter Levine.  In addition to Somatic Systems work, his present area of interest and expertise is in helping people traumatized by near-death experiences, altered states of consciousness and chronic pain.  His undergraduate work is in Somatopsychology (UMD).  His graduate degrees are from Stanford University (physical therapy) and California Institute for Integral Studies. (Somatic Psychology).  Dave’s proudest accomplishment is having raised 2 wonderful, loving, successful children.

Instructor Level: SE Professional Training Faculty, Ergos SE master class faculty
Teaching In: North America, Asia, Europe
Levels Taught: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Master Classes
Sees Private Clients: Not at this time
Offers Case Consultations and Personal Sessions: Yes, at all levels of the SE training
Teaching In:  North America, Asia, Europe