About Kathrine
Illuma Somatics was founded by Kathrine Estes.
Kathrine is a certified hypnotherapist and MSc Psychology candidate with experience working with high-achieving clients in areas such as stress, relationships, and self-concept.
She has:
worked with 500+ clients in 1:1 settings over 3,5 years with supervision
taught 100+ classes in psychology, hypnotherapy and somatic practices
conducted research in emotions, consciousness, and psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara & now at Oxford University
Her work integrates academic knowledge with practical, body-based methods—bridging the gap between understanding and real change. IFS, EFT, EFT-Tapping, Hypnotherapy (regression work), Narrative therapy, CBT and so much more.
She also receives ongoing supervision and engages in her own therapeutic work, ensuring a grounded and responsible approach.
She is aware of cultural differences in therapy as she’s travelled to 72+ countries.
She’s fluent in Danish & English.
So you can live a life aligned with you.
Why Illuma Somatics Exists
Illuma Somatics was created for people who have already tried to change—and are ready for something deeper.
People who don’t just want to understand themselves,
but want to experience their life differently.
It is for:
The mother or father tired of yelling at her kids even though they can’t help it. They notice they’re being triggered but they have no idea what it is about or how to stop. They want to be the best parent they can be.
The high achiever struggling in love. They’ve analyzed their attachment style from head to toe - but they keep picking the same person in a different font.
The son who wants a better relationship to his family but still holds on to past resentment limiting his ability to enjoy christmas dinners and family sundays
The entrepreneur constantly driven by the fear of failure but longs for meaning, purpose and sustainable growth. They’re aware of their burnout cycles but can’t seem to get rid of the fear of losing it all in their body.
The daughter who keeps tracking her food and exercise morning and evening but can’t seem to let the control go. She’s tried it all but the fear of gaining weight fills her thoughts and worries her family.
The wife who longs for more intimacy but her body keeps shutting down every chance she gets of intimacy. It’s affecting their marriage and she feels ashamed.
The husband who can’t drop the smoking, working and affairs even though he deeply loves his family. He knows he’s running from himself but now he’s had enough and wants real change.
Illuma Somatics is a modern, approach to transformation that works at the intersection between body and mind.
What This Work Changes
Clients often come to Illuma Somatics feeling:
stuck in the same emotional or relational patterns
overwhelmed or constantly “on”
reactive in close relationships
successful externally, but not internally aligned
Through this work, many begin to notice:
less reactivity and overthinking
more emotional stability
clearer decision-making
healthier relationship dynamics
a stronger sense of self-trust
more presence in their relationships and family life
This is not about becoming someone else.
It is about changing the patterns that shape how you experience your life—and how you show up for others.
How to Begin
If you are ready to work at the level where your patterns are created,
you can explore sessions or join the Illuma Somatics membership
Art work
Discover our hand-painted one of a kind paintings. Each one with psychological depth and introspection.
Horses have long symbolized strength, freedom, and embodied power.
Having grown up riding and caring for horses at a private equestrian farm in North Zealand, I have always experienced them as deeply regulating to the nervous system—grounding, steadying, and quietly transformative.
This painting marks the Year of the Horse, 2026—a year of momentum, expansion, and alignment with the life you are called to live.
Each deliberate brushstroke creates a sense of forward motion, inviting the viewer to release what no longer serves them and to move with clarity and confidence toward their future.
The two horses advance in quiet harmony, reflecting the power of aligned movement—of trusting both yourself and the relationships that support your growth. Together, they embody resilience, partnership, and the courage to rise into what is next.
This work is an invitation to remember: progress is not rushed - it is embodied, intentional, and sovereign. Just like the wild horses.