Chelsea Rappel, SEP, C-IAYT
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Yoga Therapist
Chelsea Rappel, SEP, C-IAYT, is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Yoga Therapist who has been a dedicated member of the Serenity Knolls team since August 2018. In 2019, Chelsea launched SK’s somatic program, introducing yoga therapy and mindfulness education as core components of the resident experience. Throughout the challenges of the pandemic, this program offered a crucial healing refuge, and it continues to thrive today — empowering residents with effective tools for stress reduction, emotional regulation, and embodied awareness.
Chelsea’s integrative methodology is informed by her extensive training in Yoga Therapy, Somatic Experiencing ™, Drug & Alcohol Counseling, and Buddhist Psychology. Beyond her role at Serenity Knolls, she is the co-founder of Resilient Recovery, a community initiative offering low-cost somatic sobriety support groups across the Bay Area and online. These groups provide a vital bridge for individuals transitioning out of residential care, allowing them to continue deepening their practice and connection in everyday life. Chelsea is also a grateful person in long-term recovery, a devoted bunny mom, and a lover dancing and rock climbing!
