Successful. Capable. Paying for it physically.
You are doing well.
You meet expectations.
You deliver.
You hold yourself to a high standard.
But something in your body is working harder than it needs to.
This Is Not About Doing Less.
It’s about how you are carrying what you do.
You may notice:
tension that doesn’t fully resolve
fatigue that lingers
breath that tightens under pressure
a sense of always being “on”
Nothing is visibly wrong. But the effort feels constant.
A Different Kind of Work
The Becoming mBODYed Method addresses how pressure lives in the body.
Not through mindset.
Not through motivation.
Not through pushing harder.
Through precise observation and reorganization of unnecessary holding.
Learn How It Works → The Becoming mBODYed Method
Where to Begin
Every pathway begins with a Somatic Body Mapping Session.
This is a focused working session — not a consultation — where we examine how pressure is currently organized and determine whether ongoing work makes sense.
Schedule a Somatic Body Mapping Session to begin.
Endorsed by Somatic Pioneers and Faculty
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“I can think of no one more qualified than Shawn Copeland to teach the principles and application of Body-Mapping. His understanding is clear, thorough, and steadily evolving, and he is a brilliant, sensitive, and imaginative teacher.”
— William Conable, Master Teacher of the Alexander Technique, Founder of Body Mapping
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“My mBODYed work has translated into profoundly impactful teaching moments and deeply fulfilling performances- what a transformative gift for my body and soul!!”
— Dr. Kirsten Yon - Associate Professor of Violin, University of Houston
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“Using the techniques I have learned through Becoming mBODYed Teacher-Training, I had an incredibly successful performance with none of the tension and finger misfires that normally occur in my right hand. I am looking forward to the day that I can say that I am no longer affected by focal dystonia.”
— Member of Cohort 3 - mBODYed Learning Teacher Training
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Your work has been so important to me and my teaching. I haven’t had any injuries in my studio since I started teaching 16 years ago.
-Dr. Amanda Heim, Saxophone, Gettysburg College
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“Shawn changed the way I think about my vibrato mechanics on the violin. I struggled for years with bicep tendon pain in my left arm, but Shawn’s guidance led me to discover something I’d never heard from a violin teacher before and I continue to pass this along to my students.”
— Marjorie Bagley, Professor of Music (Violin), University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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“Dr. Copeland brings nuance to every element of his teachings and performance. Having attended several of his recitals, masterclasses, and private lessons, I believe him to be a well-rounded pedagogue, constantly seeking to encourage self-awareness in his audience.”
— Shawn Bellias, University of Southern Mississippi
Want to explore on your own first?
Many people explore the Somatic Archetypes as a reflective entry point. These are not personality types, but protective patterns your body developed to stay safe.
Take the Somatic Archetype Quiz →
Discover how your body has been protecting you.
