Somatic treatment is primarily grounded in stillness. Being directed to turn within and study the terrain of the body. The customer remains completely dressed and with their back on a massage table or chair throughout the entire session. The somatic healer applies light touch and delicate movement to main body regions such as the feet, shoulders, hips, and head. The "conversation" is a discussion between the therapist and the patient, as well as between the patient and their own body, and even between portions of their body. The somatic healing therapist will ask questions during the session for the patient to react to what they observe happening in their body and where. The client can further describe and investigate the sensations they are conscious of and feeling in their body as a result of more questions. The body communicates to the client the themes it contains that must be recognized, connected to, and cared for. This is how healing takes place.