When Life Feels Uncertain, Start With the Body
Nervous System & Somatic Support for Uncertain Times
When stress, transition, or global uncertainty feels overwhelming, the body often goes into survival mode.
Before clarity comes regulation. Before answers come safety.
This is a trauma-informed, somatic space to slow down, release what you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with grounded inner stability gently, without pressure.
THE WORK (INSIDE-OUT HEALING)
My approach is grounded in The Regulate & Rebuild Method an inside-out framework designed to support sustainable change, especially during seasons of uncertainty and transition.
Regulate
Calm the nervous system, restore emotional safety, and bring the body out of survival mode.
Rebuild
Move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and emotional stability from a regulated place, not pressure.
We don’t rush healing here.
We regulate first then rebuild what matters, gently and intentionally.
HOW I GUIDE YOU
Through somatic practices, nervous system education, mindfulness, and gentle embodiment, I support individuals in reconnecting with their bodies and stepping out of survival mode.
This work meets you where you are.
It’s supportive, practical, and designed for real life not perfection.
THE COMMUNITY
This membership is a safe place to land during uncertain times a steady, supportive space to regulate, reconnect, and rebuild from the inside out.
When the world feels unpredictable, your nervous system needs consistency, safety, and gentle guidance.
That’s what this community provides.
Inside, you’ll find:
• Ongoing nervous system regulation support
• Somatic practices you can actually use in daily life
• Gentle movement, stillness, and grounding
• A community rooted in safety not pressure, performance, or comparison
This isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about returning to yourself.
A NOTE FOR YOU
You don’t need to try harder.
You don’t need to push through or rush your healing.
You need regulation.
You need safety.
You need space to rebuild at your own pace.
This is that space.
OUR PROMISE
We will always be:
• Trauma-informed
• Grounded and practical
• Compassionate and honest
• Supportive of real, lived healing
• Focused on sustainable transformation
We don’t rush your process.
We help you build a regulated foundation so the person you’re becoming can rise steadily, safely, and in your own time.
What We Offer:
The Unity Virtual Wellness Community
A virtual space designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and personal empowerment especially during uncertain or transitional seasons.
Inside the community, you’ll receive:
• 1 Live Class Each Week
Trauma-informed nervous system support with rotating weekly themes focused on regulation, grounding, and empowerment.
• Weekly Expert Conversations
Thoughtful discussions with mental health professionals and holistic healers to support understanding, integration, and growth.
• Community Chat Feed
A safe, supportive space to connect, reflect, and feel held without pressure, comparison, or performance.
This community isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about creating safety, building capacity, and rebuilding from the inside out.
One-on-One Transformational Coaching
Private coaching for deeper, personalized support, including:
• Somatic-based coaching
• Nervous system and emotional regulation
• Inner safety and capacity building
• Pattern recognition and release
• Support through life transitions and identity shifts
This work is gentle, grounded, and led by your body not force or pressure
Wellness Retreats
In-person Retreats designed for:
• Deep nervous system restoration
• Embodied healing experiences
• Community connection
• Spacious rest, reflection, and renewal
Retreats offer the opportunity to step fully out of survival mode and into embodied presence.
Our Approach
We don’t push healing.
We don’t bypass emotions.
We don’t overwhelm your nervous system.
We help you regulate, reconnect, and rebuild at a pace your body can trust.
Welcome to the revolution.
Welcome to Empowered Wellbeing.
Meet the Founder
“Empowering you to heal, reconnect, and thrive because healing is a journey we take together.”
I’m Latonyia Sumpter, a Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner, Certified Yoga Instructor, Integrative Wellness Coach, and healer whose life’s work was born from my deepest breaking point.
A decade ago, I was a woman standing in the middle of uncertainty moving through my own life transition with no clear roadmap ahead.
I was overwhelmed.
I felt disconnected.
At times, I was sinking quietly into depression, unsure of who I was becoming or where I was going.
What I didn’t realize then was that this season wasn’t breaking me it was calling me home.
That period of uncertainty became the doorway back to myself.
Through my own healing, I discovered body-based practices learning how to listen to my nervous system, move through emotion, and create safety from the inside out. What began as survival slowly transformed into self-trust. What felt like an ending revealed itself as a rebirth.
The life transition I feared wasn’t the end of me.
It was the awakening of me.
Today, my work is rooted in what I lived not just what I learned. I support others navigating uncertainty, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion by guiding them back into their bodies, their breath, and their inner sense of safety.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about remembering who you were before survival took over.
And creating space to become whole again on your own terms.
MY MISSION
To give people what I needed during life's transitions.
Tools.
Support.
Healing.
Embodiment.
A safe place to feel, rebuild, and rise.
My commitment is to help people return to their bodies, reclaim their worth, rewrite their identities, and create a life grounded in emotional safety, self-respect, and inner peace.
Because if I could rebuild myself you can too.
And I’m here to walk that journey with you.
The Empowered Experience!
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" I’ve been taking yoga classes with Latonya for a while now, and I can honestly say she’s amazing! Her classes are always engaging, and she creates a welcoming environment for everyone. I’ve noticed such an improvement in my flexibility and overall well-being since I started her classes. Plus, she has the most bomb playlists! Highly recommend! "
-Ashley Rudolph
"I really love yoga with Latonyia. She has a unique style and vibe to her yoga; relaxing, but also positive and spiritual too. Perfect for meditation with yoga, a fun mix of music & you can feel her positive, radiant energy in her classes. You can tell she truly loves what she is doing & it makes Empowered Wellbeing a beautiful yoga experience from start to finish 🩷"
-Anastasia Castro
"“I have had the pleasure of knowing Latonyia for almost a year now, and her weekly yoga sessions in our Cortland community have been truly transformative. Every week, she leads us through an hour of calm, movement, and mindfulness, creating a space that feels both refreshing and rejuvenating. Beyond the practice itself, catching up with her a few minutes before class has become a small but meaningful ritual—a time for lighthearted chats that feel as healing as the session itself. Her warm presence, guidance, and energy have not only helped me physically but have also brought a sense of peace and balance to my mind. These sessions have become a much-needed break that I always look forward to. I am incredibly grateful for the positivity and serenity that Latonyia brings to our practice each week.” "
-Ketki Shinde
"I would like to share my wonderful experience with my yoga instructor Latonyia. She is incredibly loving and highly professional, creating a welcoming environment for all students. Her instructions are easy to follow, which greatly enhances relaxation for both the mind and body. What truly stands out is her ability to connect with the individual needs of every student in a polite and caring manner. I am very happy with her teaching style and wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone looking to deepen their yoga practice."
-Elsa Huertas
"I have hosted multiple Backyard Yoga nights with Empowered Wellbeing and it's always been just the reset that my guest and I need. Everything about the experience is customized down to the ambiance and Latonyia makes all individuals with all levels of yoga experience feel comfortable. We will definitely continue adding this relaxing portion of the night to our backyard hangouts. "
-Meaza Morrison
" I’ve been taking yoga classes with Latonya for a while now, and I can honestly say she’s amazing! Her classes are always engaging, and she creates a welcoming environment for everyone. I’ve noticed such an improvement in my flexibility and overall well-being since I started her classes. Plus, she has the most bomb playlists! Highly recommend! "
-Ashley Rudolph
"I really love yoga with Latonyia. She has a unique style and vibe to her yoga; relaxing, but also positive and spiritual too. Perfect for meditation with yoga, a fun mix of music & you can feel her positive, radiant energy in her classes. You can tell she truly loves what she is doing & it makes Empowered Wellbeing a beautiful yoga experience from start to finish 🩷"
-Anastasia Castro
"“I have had the pleasure of knowing Latonyia for almost a year now, and her weekly yoga sessions in our Cortland community have been truly transformative. Every week, she leads us through an hour of calm, movement, and mindfulness, creating a space that feels both refreshing and rejuvenating. Beyond the practice itself, catching up with her a few minutes before class has become a small but meaningful ritual—a time for lighthearted chats that feel as healing as the session itself. Her warm presence, guidance, and energy have not only helped me physically but have also brought a sense of peace and balance to my mind. These sessions have become a much-needed break that I always look forward to. I am incredibly grateful for the positivity and serenity that Latonyia brings to our practice each week.” "
-Ketki Shinde
"I would like to share my wonderful experience with my yoga instructor Latonyia. She is incredibly loving and highly professional, creating a welcoming environment for all students. Her instructions are easy to follow, which greatly enhances relaxation for both the mind and body. What truly stands out is her ability to connect with the individual needs of every student in a polite and caring manner. I am very happy with her teaching style and wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone looking to deepen their yoga practice."
-Elsa Huertas
"I have hosted multiple Backyard Yoga nights with Empowered Wellbeing and it's always been just the reset that my guest and I need. Everything about the experience is customized down to the ambiance and Latonyia makes all individuals with all levels of yoga experience feel comfortable. We will definitely continue adding this relaxing portion of the night to our backyard hangouts. "
-Meaza Morrison
" I’ve been taking yoga classes with Latonya for a while now, and I can honestly say she’s amazing! Her classes are always engaging, and she creates a welcoming environment for everyone. I’ve noticed such an improvement in my flexibility and overall well-being since I started her classes. Plus, she has the most bomb playlists! Highly recommend! "
-Ashley Rudolph
"I really love yoga with Latonyia. She has a unique style and vibe to her yoga; relaxing, but also positive and spiritual too. Perfect for meditation with yoga, a fun mix of music & you can feel her positive, radiant energy in her classes. You can tell she truly loves what she is doing & it makes Empowered Wellbeing a beautiful yoga experience from start to finish 🩷"
-Anastasia Castro
"“I have had the pleasure of knowing Latonyia for almost a year now, and her weekly yoga sessions in our Cortland community have been truly transformative. Every week, she leads us through an hour of calm, movement, and mindfulness, creating a space that feels both refreshing and rejuvenating. Beyond the practice itself, catching up with her a few minutes before class has become a small but meaningful ritual—a time for lighthearted chats that feel as healing as the session itself. Her warm presence, guidance, and energy have not only helped me physically but have also brought a sense of peace and balance to my mind. These sessions have become a much-needed break that I always look forward to. I am incredibly grateful for the positivity and serenity that Latonyia brings to our practice each week.” "
-Ketki Shinde
"I would like to share my wonderful experience with my yoga instructor Latonyia. She is incredibly loving and highly professional, creating a welcoming environment for all students. Her instructions are easy to follow, which greatly enhances relaxation for both the mind and body. What truly stands out is her ability to connect with the individual needs of every student in a polite and caring manner. I am very happy with her teaching style and wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone looking to deepen their yoga practice."
-Elsa Huertas
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