Celeste Hirschman, M.A.

Celeste Hirschman is the co-creator of the Somatica Method and the co-founder of the Somatica Institute. She received an MA in Human Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University and a BA in Women’s Studies from UCSC.

In her teaching and coaching, Celeste routinely draws on her extensive training in attachment psychology, sociology, gender studies, and body-based modalities like Hakomi. She uses these embodied learning principles to help students and clients tap into their own somatic wisdom, deepen their experiences of pleasure, and realize their full personal and professional potential.

A prolific writer, Celeste researched and published a defining paper on adolescent sexuality development in 2006, during her tenure at SFSU’s Center for Research on Gender and Sexuality.

Since then, she has co-authored three books on sex and relationships with Danielle Harel: Confidence, Making Love Real, and Coming Together. She writes frequently and is generally the first expert journalists turn to for quotes and information on sex, dating, and relationships.

Celeste recently brought the Somatica Method to a wider audience through her role as one of the lead sexologists on Virgin Island — a series airing on Channel 4 in the UK, starting May 12, 2025. The show features Celeste and Danielle working with participants on their journey to reclaim confidence, deepen intimacy, and transform their relationships through experiential coaching.

No matter what she does – filming for TV or mentoring the next generation of coaches – Celeste always brings her unconditional love, scintillating presence, erotic energy, and insight to every part of her work.