About The Somatica Institute

The Somatica Institute is a global leader in sex and relationship coach training. We are dedicated to teaching and developing the next generation of cutting-edge, successful coaches.

In 2010, Danielle Harel, PhD, and Celeste Hirschman, MA, co-founded the Somatica Institute with a shared desire to fill the world with love, pleasure, and deeply satisfying relationships by training and certifying experiential sex and relationship coaches.

The Somatica Institute has since empowered hundreds of aspiring sex coaches, spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Our alumni have gone on to achieve fulfilling careers as sex and relationship coaches, authors, podcasters, TV and film intimacy coordinators, and thought leaders.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Learn more about our goal to fill the world with love, erotic pleasure, connection, satisfying relationships, and self-aware people who can fully express themselves and support others in doing the same.

Meet The Founders

Meet The Founders

Meet Somatica masterminds Dr. Danielle Harel, PhD, and Celeste Hirschman, MA, and learn how their unique backgrounds inspired them to launch a transformational sex and relationships training program.

Accreditations

Accreditations

Read about Somatica Institute’s prestigious affiliations, the various certifications students can earn, and the many benefits that come with being part of a highly regarded educational program.

Our Faculty

Our Faculty

Meet our faculty members who use their extensive educational backgrounds and real-world expertise as sex & relationship coaches to lead students through the Somatica Institute’s dynamic training.

Somatica Community

Our Community

Join a vibrant, global community of open-minded and embodied students and alumni. You’ll meet lifelong friends, gain valuable insights, share resources, and gain access to summer camp intensives.

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Our Alumni

Meet (and join the ranks of) our notable Somatica alumni. These passionate and impressive movers, shakers, thought leaders, and influencers are on a mission to make the world a more sex-positive place.

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The Method

Explore the Somatica Method — a systematic approach that connects the body and mind to overcome sexual challenges. Learn how to use this experiential, pleasure-based practice to coach your clients.

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Code Of Ethics

Read our Code of Ethics, and discover how we maintain compassion, integrity, connection, and professionalism while also promoting self expression and exploration in our sex and relationship coach training.

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Contact Us

Reach out to learn more about Somatica’s programs, certifications, and resources. Have questions you can’t find the answers to? We’re eager to provide you with more guidance around sex and relationships.

The Next Somatica Certification Training Begins October 24, 2025!

Let pleasure be your guide to an exciting new career. Become an in-demand sex & relationship coach and watch your own life transform in the process.

Join our live online Q&A session with the Somatica Institute founders on Tuesday, July 15 at 11am PT and save $400 on your tuition.

Join a Free Q&A Session

Not ready to join our live Q&A session or can’t make it? You can still save $400 by watching this recorded Q&A (discount code at the end). Or you can reach out to us with questions.

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