Alchemical Somatic Reflexes
TM
From Reflexive Survival to Embodied Regulation
with Kimberly Clark, OTR/L, RCST®
NB, AlchAlmt Adjunct classes are supplemental series that harmonize with our main training program. Our Foundation Program consists of the First and Second Year trainings. The teachers of Adjunct classes are Graduates, Assistants, or, like Kimberly, are Foundation Training Teachers as well.
Sept 23-27, 2026 | Loveland, Colorado
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Oct 21-25, 2026 | Spokane, Washington
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Feb 5-7 + Mar 12-14, 2027 | Online in two parts
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April 7-11, 2027 | Jefferson, Maryland
Primary reflexes form the foundation of our nervous system, before we ever speak or think. When these reflex patterns are interrupted, or stuck in survival function, they can drive:
Chronic fight/flight: “hyper”
Freeze or collapse: “hypo”
Emotional dysregulation
Persistent tension patterns
Behavioral adaptations rooted in survival, which can interfere with many aspects of one’s life
In Alchemical Somatic Reflexes, you’ll learn how to recognize and work with developmental reflexes through a uniquely somatic / experiential, trauma-informed lens. This training is for medical providers, reflex specialists, bodyworkers, and somatic practitioners ready to understand and work with the body’s deepest survival intelligence.
Regulation begins at the Reflex level.
Whether you are new or experienced in working with reflexes or somatic process work, this class is primarily focused on deepening into one’s somatic experiences that are held in the reflex patterns. Trauma can be held or loop a reflex in a hyper (fight or flight), or hypo (freeze) response, which may be interfering with the full integration, or healthy expression, of one’s primary and automatic reflexes.
In this innovative five-day workshop specifically developed for bodyworkers and somatic practitioners, you will learn how to identify and somatically support the role that our Developmental Primary Reflexes play in protection and survival beyond infancy and into adulthood.
It is commonly known that Primary Reflexes are present during our gestation time and play a significant role in our birth process, as well as our physical, cognitive, and emotional development during our first few years of life. Whether a reflex is functioning as “Regulated, Hypo, or Hyper,” our primary reflexes continuously function in the role of survival and protection throughout our life.
What is less understood is how to identify and offer easy and gentle support when our inhibited or hyper active survival reflexes surface during a therapeutic somatic session.
This class will include theory & practice to engage our intrinsic, universally known, reflexes. In a manner unique to this program, we will practice offering support for somatic rehab and reflex repair of our automatic survival responses including: grip, bonding, push & boundaries, kicking, running & climbing, startle & freeze response, stability & grounding, postural patterns governing flexion/extension, auditory, tactile and sensory processing, and overall stress management.
We will explore the use of presence, awareness, attunement, pacing, and creating conditions of safety in order to support the automatic reflexes as they may show up in our work with others.
This training offers 35 Continuing Education hours for NCBTMB.
What people are saying:
“I loved this class. It provided a great balance of technical and experiential. The class' un-rushed structure and guidance allowed me to get to know reflexes from the inside out. Kimberly and her support team were a model for caring and ‘presence first.’ I would recommend it to anyone, whether they are a reflex novice (like me) or already an experienced practitioner.” Paul Reynolds, Massage Therapist (30+ year healing arts practitioner)
“As an intuitive SE-trained bodyworker, I can't believe how effective it is to work with the specific sensory reflex stimulus within my virtual and in-person trauma resolution work. I very much appreciate having that increased efficiency, as well as a new containment skill (for alchemy)!”
“Kimberly holds the classroom field with joy, respect, and attunement. Her teaching style enriches students, full of humor, knowledge, and personal stories from working in the field. Her stories demonstrate course material and give students real life examples of how Alchemical Alignment dances in both life and in practice as a practitioner. I highly recommend joining a class taught by Kimberly!”
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Course Dates, Location and Registration:
Dates & Time, Location & Format:
In person, Wed-Sat: 9am - 5:15pm, Sun: 9am - 4pm
Lodging and meals not included.
Loveland, Colorado:
Wednesday, Sept 23rd - Sunday, Sept 27th, 2026
In-person training, offered at Towne Place Suites.
Group rate Sept 23-27, limited rooms,
Alchemical Alignment discount available until Sept 2nd.
Coffee and tea provided.
Pre-class videos available Aug 23rd.
Spokane, WA:
Wednesday, Oct 21st - Sunday, Oct 25th, 2026
In-person training, offered at Harmony Woods. Light snacks provided.
Pre-class videos available Sept 23rd.
Online in two parts:
Two Fridays - Sundays, Feb 5-7 + Mar 12-14, 2027
Online hours: Fri-Sun, 10-4 pm EST.
Pre-class videos available Jan 8th.
Early New Student Discount Code REFLEXEARLYONLINE, good until Dec 5th, $200 off.
Jefferson, MD:
Wednesday, Apr 7th - Sunday, Apr 11th, 2026
In-person training, offered at Fox Haven. Light snacks provided.
Pre-class videos available Mar 10th.
Early New Student Discount Code REFLEXEARLYMD, good until Feb 7th, $200 off.
This training class is a combination of required pre-recorded lectures for you to watch (available 30 days before class), shorter in classroom lectures covering key factors of each Reflex, and hands-on or virtual learning in pairs or triads with supervision.
Training Cost: $1560/1360/1160 USD, which includes the $400 non-refundable deposit fee*. (AlchAlmt grads $1160.) Retakers $660 (spaces limited). In order to register, please choose one of the links below.
*Because these courses involve advance commitments from teachers, assistants, and support staff, including travel to each course location, the non-refundable deposit helps us plan responsibly and honor these commitments.
Cancellation Policy:
More than 6 weeks in advance—refund minus credit card fees
6-4 weeks in advance—refund minus $400 deposit
Less than 4 weeks—no refund will be available
If minimum enrollment has not been reached six weeks prior to the course start date, we may cancel the course. If a course is canceled for this reason, participants may choose a full refund of their registration payment or credit toward a future class.
Tuition and Registration: Alchemical Somatic Reflex tuition is on sliding scale pricing which offers financial accessibility to those who need it and a chance for those with financial stability to practice redistribution. Inspired by Alexis J. Cunningfolk’s writing on sliding scale pricing. If the the low-income tuition is prohibitive and you would like to take the class, please inquire directly to Kimberly to ask about remaining assistance opportunities.
These categories are general and not meant to describe the nuances of each person's experience with money and privilege. Please follow your aligned guidance in self-determining what tuition category fits best.
Redistribution Tuition
$1560 USD upfront
*$520 USD x 3 months
The Redistribution Tuition allows you to help cover the tuition cost of your peers who have less. Consider if this price is for you if you are comfortably able to meet all of your basic needs and have expendable income. This is especially for property-owners/high-end renters, white, cis, able-bodied, settler, university educated people, or if you have investments / a retirement-fund.
Standard Tuition
$1360 USD upfront
*$454 USD X 3 months
The Standard Tuition is the actual cost of the course. Consider this price if you are able to meet your basic needs and have little-to-no expendable income. Paying for this class may qualify as a sacrifice but it would not create hardship.
Scholarship Tuition
$1160 USD upfront
*$387 USD X 3 months
The Scholarship Tuition is discounted. Consider if this price is for you if paying standard tuition would be significant or stressful because you have difficulty accessing resources and meeting basic needs takes up most of your budget. This is especially for people who are of the global majority (POC), LGBTQIA+, working class, disabled, neurodivergent, or immigrants.
Meet Your Instructor: Kimberly Clark OTR/L, RCST®
