The Body And Mind In Harmony
ARVAmethod integrates somatic inquiry, clinical bodywork, breathwork, and movement to restore harmony between body and mind.
The Body And Inner Life Work As One
Stress and anxiety, chronic aches and pains, sleep and digestive disturbance are expressions of one system speaking. ARVAmethod meets that system as a whole. Through a dynamic approach to holistic wellbeing, the patterns shaping your health, habits, and sense of self come into view, and the body and inner life begin to find harmony.
How to Begin
There are a few different ways for us to begin our work together, each one designed to bring the body, mind, and life into greater alignment. Bodywork and PATH Coaching are based on schedule and availability, while the free Living Archetypes assessment gives you a foundation for depth work. The Awakening offers a self-paced approach to bringing the practice into your daily life.
The quiz reveals the hidden patterns shaping how you approach health, stress, and self-care — then offers a practical guide for beginning to affect holistic change in your own life.
A different kind of beginning
A self-guided course rooted using somatic practice, Jungian depth work, and practical inquiry to help you understand the patterns shaping your health, habits, and sense of self.
PATH is a long-term coaching relationship that works at the deepest level of the ARVAmethod — body, inner life, and daily existence brought into full alignment.
Clinical hands-on treatment rooted in 20 years of expertise that brings the whole body into dialogue. Medical and Sports massage, lymphatic therapy, and fascial work brought into dialogue with the whole person.
Introducing
The ARVAmethod Body
The ARVAmethod Body is a two and a half hour signature session that brings the layers of somatic experience together in one room. Guided by what the body reveals, we work with somatic inquiry to learn what the body holds, breathwork to access its natural rhythm, movement to process what surfaces, and hands on techniques that address tension, restriction, resistance, and fluid balance. You leave in a fundamentally different place than where you started, with a personal follow up of insights and practices to carry into your daily life.
Questions before you book? Schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if the ARVAmethod Body session is a good fit for you.
Real Stories, Real Life
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"My experience working with Arrabella has been nothing short of amazing."
Working with Arrabella has been life-changing. I went from waking up with a negative mindset to starting each day with clarity and positivity. Through her coaching, I’ve learned to give myself grace, overcome past triggers, and embrace new opportunities with confidence. The tools and insights she provided have not only improved my mental well-being but have also empowered me to move forward in both my personal life and business with renewed energy and purpose.
Jarad Gains - Fitness Professional & Former Collegiate Athlete
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"Working with Arrabella has allowed me to prioritize my health and wellness"
Arrabella has been an invaluable part of my health journey for many years. As a busy dentist running my own practice, it’s been difficult to prioritize my wellness, but she has always adapted her approach to fit my needs and worked seamlessly with my other healthcare providers. Her wealth of knowledge, dedication, and genuine care for her clients make her someone I trust completely with my health.
Dr. Marisa Gracias - Doctor of Dentistry & Wellness Enthusiast
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"I’ve gained control, strength, and confidence with Arrabella."
Through my journey with Arrabella, I've experienced transformative growth in my physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Arrabella’s expertise in nutrition and fitness has not only made me feel stronger, but her holistic approach has also deepened my connection to my inner self. Each session offers new insights, empowering me to live a healthier, more confident life.
Andrea Mandel - Photographer & Cyclist
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"Arrabella has helped me make sustainable changes in many areas of my lifestyle."
The ARVAmethod has transformed my approach to health and fitness. I've elevated my training both inside and outside the gym, and developed a sustainable, adaptable approach to diet that evolves with my goals. Arrabella’s holistic view of my lifestyle, combined with her deep knowledge of the body and movement, helped me overcome challenges I’d struggled with for years. Her approach meets you where you are, making real, lasting improvements achievable.
Kevin Gladwell - Business Development Specials, Hunting & Fishing Enthusiast
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"I am incredibly grateful for the experience. It truly changed me in ways I didn’t expect."
I initially started coaching with Arrabella for digestive support but discovered something far deeper. She helped me understand how my stress, habits, and body were all interconnected. Her grounded, intuitive presence created a space where I felt safe, heard, and never judged. I didn’t just improve my digestion — I gained clarity, resilience, and a stronger relationship with myself.
Sarah K - Yogini, seeker, mother, sister, friend.
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"I learned how to find my center, and that changed everything."
I first came to Arrabella through massage therapy for pain management and was surprised by how naturally her work expanded into deeper coaching. Through the process, I began to see how many of my habits and discomforts were rooted in unconscious beliefs and stories I had been living by. Arrabella creates a thoughtful, intuitive space for honest reflection and real change. This work isn’t about simple optimization — it’s about gaining clarity, freedom, and the sense that life can be lived with more ease and intention.
Frank Farrelly - Stylist, Former Spin Coach, Full-time Dad
Meet ARVAmethod Creator
Arrabella Schippers
I have spent over twenty years learning what the body is saying and teaching people how to hear it. Clinical training gave me precision. My own life gave me the rest, and ARVAmethod grew from bringing the two together. Somatic practice, breathwork, and Jungian depth work meet in everything I offer.
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