Annalisa Jackson | Somatic Dating & Relationship Coach

You're in the right place if

This sounds like you...

You're a thoughtful, self-aware woman who has done the inner work—and yet dating and relationships still feel like the one area where things start to spiral.

You're confident and capable in your career and friendships, but when it comes to romantic relationships, self-doubt takes over
You find yourself people-pleasing or holding back what you really need because you're afraid of being "too much" or pushing someone away
You know what a secure relationship should look like in theory, but in practice, you keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns
You're longing for a relationship that feels safe, connected, and easeful—and you're ready to do the work to get there

What you're really longing for

Imagine showing up in love this way

Grounded Trust

You trust yourself deeply—not because you've figured everything out, but because you've learned to listen to your body's wisdom and let it guide you toward what's right for you.

Confident Voice

You can have the hard conversations and ask for what you need without spiraling into blame, argument, or shutting down. You say what's true for you with clarity and care.

Secure Connection

You feel safe enough to be fully yourself in a relationship: open, present and able to receive love without bracing for it to fall apart.

The missing piece

You can't think your way to a secure relationship

You've read the books. You've been to therapy. You understand attachment theory. And yet—when you're in the moment, when the text doesn't come, when the conversation gets hard—your body takes over and you react from a place that doesn't feel like you.

That's because lasting change doesn't live in understanding alone. It lives in the body. Our capacity to tolerate the discomfort of uncertainty grows when we learn how to be present in our bodies. That's where somatic coaching comes in.

The offering

Grounded in Love

A 3-month women's coaching program for dating and relationships

A Community for Women Ready to Transform How They Show Up in Love

3-Month Group Program

This is a space where women who are done with the overthinking, the self-doubt, and the exhausting patterns come together to build embodied skills for showing up in love with confidence and clarity.

Through somatic practices, guided coaching, and the power of being witnessed by other women on the same journey, you'll develop a deeper relationship with yourself—one rooted in self-trust, grounded presence, and the courage to pursue the love you truly want.

What's included:

✓ 1:1 somatic coaching sessions with Annalisa

✓ Weekly group sessions with your cohort

✓ Somatic practices you can use in real time

✓ A private community of women growing together

✓ Skills for self-trust, boundaries, and confident communication

✓ Resources and practices to support you well beyond the program

Apply with a Free Discovery Call

Annalisa Jackson, Somatic Dating & Relationship Coach

Meet your coach

Hi, I'm Annalisa

I'm a somatic dating and relationship coach committed to helping you build flourishing relationships. My work is all about helping you deeply know yourself and come to trust your body's intuition when it comes to love and connection. As an eldest daughter, and someone who grew up living between two very different cultural contexts, I got used to shape-shifting into whatever my environment needed me to be. These skills helped me excel in my job (I worked in peace building and conflict resolution for many years) but they also led to minimizing my needs which manifested as chronic stress and health issues. This forced me to take a closer look at what my own healing could really look like.

Discovering somatic coaching sent me on a journey of coming home to my own body, healing the parts that were disconnected and living into more boldness, courage and authenticity to be more of who I want to be. What started as a health journey, completely shifted how I showed up in my romantic relationships. I went from over-giving and quieting my intuition, to honoring my needs, trusting myself more confidently and saying "yes" to what truly felt aligned for me in love.

Since completing my certification in Somatic Coaching, I've had the honor of walking alongside 350+ incredible humans on their path to more embodied confidence, connection to self and flourishing relationships. To me this work is also spiritual — it's about connecting to where we come from, to mystery, and to the depths of ourselves that are longing to be known. What I want for you is a tender relationship to your inner wisdom, a kindness to yourself, a clarity in what you stand for and a love that blows you away — starting with the one you have with yourself.

Trained at the Strozzi Institute · 350+ clients served · Oakland, CA

What clients are saying

"I have worked with a handful of therapists/mental health coaches and Annalisa has been the most astounding by far. She excelled in creating a space that was non-judgmental and was a great empathetic listener, while also finding ways to challenge my ways of thinking in a kind and gentle way. It was easy for me to open up to her and every session I had with her felt insightful and left me feeling lighter. I definitely refer anyone interested to work with Annalisa!"

— A.B.

"Working with Annalisa has helped me navigate relationships and almost every other aspect of my life. Her gentle guidance when it comes to relationships/dating has allowed me to show myself grace and to freely navigate the dating scene. If you ever find yourself wanting some guidance in this crazy world of dating and relationships, you're in the right place because there is no one better to have there to help you than Annalisa :)"

— Alondra

"Working with Annalisa has empowered me to make confident decisions for myself that feel right in my whole body. I love her style of asking questions to expose what I am feeling while not using buzzwords that are overloaded within the media that overwhelm my mind. Her coaching has helped me see the reality of my unhealthy relationship patterns and move to prioritizing my freedom and self. This journey has changed my life and I am thankful for her support through each season."

— Megan

"Annalisa's creativity, accommodation & kindness created a space for the whole group to open up & flourish in an amazing way. I am so thankful for all the incredible women I met & am amazed that I felt a deep sense of community with them in such a short span of time. I cannot recommend her program enough!"

— I.S.

"Annalisa and her guided somatic practices have been one of the most transformative influences in my life. Since our work began I've gone through some of the biggest life transitions: a separation, selling my home, moving, and beginning a new relationship. Today, I'm learning to fully feel and process my emotions in real time, working through past pain and trauma, and stepping confidently into the next chapter of my life. Annalisa is a truly gifted guide and coach. She brings warmth, insight, and powerful somatic practices that have become an integral part of my weekly life."

— Desiree C.

"The group coaching program was such a special community to be a part of. Every week, I looked forward to our sessions where I was encouraged to tune into my body, to hear its stories, and to really listen to where it was telling me to go. Being able to realize that true gifts lay within us when we truly listen has been profoundly life-changing."

— Kujegi

Questions you might have

Somatic coaching is an approach to personal transformation that acknowledges we can't just think our way to new behaviors—we have to practice new ways of being. We combine talking about the challenges you're facing with learning somatic practices to support you in the areas you want to grow: staying calm under pressure, setting boundaries, leading with confidence in your relationships.

While we create space to honor your past, our work is focused forward. We focus on supporting you to move towards your goals in dating and relationships while paying attention to where old embodied habits might be getting in the way. Many of my clients are also in therapy and find that somatic coaching is the missing link between insight and lasting change.

This program is for women who are dating or in relationships and want to show up with more confidence, clarity, and self-trust. Whether you're navigating the uncertainty of dating, working through challenges in a current relationship, or building your sense of self before entering the next one—this community will meet you where you are.

It's a free, no-pressure conversation where we get to know each other, talk about what you're navigating, and explore whether this program feels like the right fit for you. I'll share more about the program details, and you'll have space to ask any questions.

Not at all. Some women join while actively dating, some are in relationships, and some are taking a pause to build a stronger relationship with themselves first. The skills we build—self-trust, grounded presence, confident communication—will serve you no matter where you are on your journey.

You can be confident and grounded in so many areas of life—and still feel unsure when it comes to love