Become a Transformational Coach and Somatic Integration Therapist

Join our 2-year coaching program and get certified!

Welcome to the next level of transformation and integration for practitioners of all disciplines.

Transformational Coaching with an emphasis in Somatic Integration Therapy is an immersive, 2-year online program that takes a trauma-informed approach to getting to know and heal the body, mind and soul. This approach allows both students and their future clients to live with increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and enhanced interpersonal skills, as well as deeper intention and greater ease in the body.

Through the program’s fully-online curriculum, including a supervised mentorship and internship process along with 4 semesters of class training, you will learn tools and methods to assist clients in accomplishing a deeply transformational process.

For a comprehensive overview of the course, including the full curriculum, schedule, pricing, and more, you can download our Complete Curriculum Guide here.

Earn your Transformational Coach, Somatic Integration Therapist, and Meditation and Breathwork Instructor certifications.

We have selected the IACTM as our certifying board, as they are in alignment with our vision. Many trusted colleagues have registered with—and are proud to be a part of—the IACTM.

Upon successful completion of our training, participants are eligible to register as a Transformational Coach and Somatic Integration Therapist through the IACTM.

The following are some of the concepts, theories and practices you will learn about in your training. Please note this is not a comprehensive list; it is meant to give an overview of the course by semester.

Semester 1

Education of Theory and Practices

  • Attachment Patterns and The Neurobiology of We

  • Jungian Concepts: Typology, Complexes, Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious, Shadow Work, and Synchronicity

  • Depth Psychological Work including Inner Work, Dreamwork, and Active Imagination

  • Transpersonal and Spiritual Psychology

  • The Awakened and the Achieving Brains, Affective Neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory

  • Embodiment & Emotional Regulation

  • Trauma and Healing Through Somatic Processing and Integration

  • The Tools of Somatic Therapy

  • Internal Resourcing and Meditation

  • Yogic Philosophy and Practice

  • The Effects of Rites of Passage and Ritual, Ancestral Healing and Rituals

Semester 2

Applications of Education and Core Competencies

  • The Application of Depth Psychology Concepts in Coaching

  • The Application of Attachment Theory in Coaching

  • Core Competencies for Transformational Coaches and Somatic Integration Therapists

  • Self-Regulation and Establishing Boundaries as a Service Provider

  • Transference and Countertransference

  • Leading Yoga Nidra 

  • Creating and Leading Meditations

Semester 3

Internship and Mentorship Modules and Structure

  • Coaching The Person Not The Problem

  • How to Listen

  • Deepening Your Skills Through Practical Application

  • The Styles of Learning and Their Applications in Coaching

  • Dealing with Challenging Clients and Situations

  • 4 Open Modules Curated On Student Demand

  • 16 hours of Practice Coaching

  • 10 Supervised Individual and Small Group Mentor Hours 

  • 24 hours of group coaching, questioning and processing

Semester 4

Final Project and Mentorship Evaluation and Credentialing

  • Each participant will submit a final project that demonstrates competency, creativity and integration of material learned.

  • The final project is self-paced with a 3-month window from initiation to submission and completion.

Meet Your Instructors

  • Leanne is a depth psychologist and transformational coach who specializes in the intersection of Western psychology and the Eastern liberatory and the shamanic traditions.

    She holds two degrees, a Masters degree in Statistics from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and a Doctorate in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara California.

    Additionally, she is also a Certified Professional Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher and author of several academic papers and the book Consciousness in Jung and Patañjali.

    Learn more at https://leannewhitney.com/

  • Shilah is a a full time transformational coach, somatic integration therapist, mentor and educator. Over the last 2 decades she has acquired over 5000 classroom teaching hours and has led many national and international retreats for other seekers.

    Shilah has completed over 2000 hours of teaching and extensive supervised training for the Yoga Alliance credentialing body. She has also earned the designation YACEP which allows her to be a recognized continuing education provider for Yoga Alliance.

    Shilah is also a Registered Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, Registered Ayurvedic Herbalist, and Certified Professional Coach.

    Learn more at https://www.arcanalife.com/

What people are saying:

  • "Leanne is a truly skilled, highly educated and wise coach. Her capacity for deep inquiry was just what I needed to move myself forward in my life and my consulting/coaching business."

    — Rosie

  • “Beyond the transmission of your extensive knowledge was your sincere passion for the work you're doing, which inspires me to approach this work with respect, curiosity, and appreciation.”

    — Molly M.

  • “Dr. Leanne’s teachings have helped me “go within. I started to feel and listen to what my body and my heart was telling me. Now, I am learning that my body, heart and mind are connected.”

    — Barbara

  • “I could not have imagined finding someone as good as she is, and the results were better than I could have imagined. She's extraordinary.”

    — Ethan

  • "I appreciate the contrast between Eastern philosophy and Western ideas on wisdom, intelligence, and consciousness. Thank you for your infectious and inspiring energy. You have helped me cultivate and embrace my power within.”

    — Jasmine

  • “Shilah is medicine. She shows up in your life when you are finally ready to do the deep, hard work required to heal yourself and change your reality.”

    — Katie B.

  • “Dr. Leanne Whitney has been tremendously instrumental in helping me regain focus on my dreams and goals.”

    — Taylor

  • “Shilah is a gifted teacher and healer who is warm, compassionate and very knowledgeable.”

    — Stacey B.

  • “I highly recommend Leanne as she is extremely intuitive, gentle, relatable, and wise. She has helped me dive into parts of myself I didn’t know I had.”

    — Daisy

  • “Shilah is a healer who has done her own work and healing... The healings that she offers are extremely powerful and like no other.”

    — Nichole F.

  • “My personal transformation speaks to not only Dr. Leanne's skill set to listen to what is not being said, but also to her incredible insight on what it means to be human.”

    — Crystal

  • “Leanne is one of a kind, totally in touch with the human soul! Her independence gives her the freedom to follow her own inspiration, which makes her incredibly effective."

    — Thomas

  • “She provides a nurturing, calm, safe, warm, thought provoking space to begin the journey of coming home to yourself.”

    — Jamie L.

  • “She holds space in such a beautiful way, pushes you to open and explore without harming or closing you off. I have never trusted anyone more with my soul.”

    — Lexus

Contact us

We want you to feel confident about taking the next step on your coaching journey and enrolling with us. To help you get a better understanding of this program and whether it is right for you, please feel free to book a complimentary exploratory call with our Director of Admissions.

We are also committed to ensuring that your financial situation does not hinder your participation in this program. We offer payment plans and partial scholarships each year. Inquire for more information at info@arcanalife.com.