THIRD WAVE Vb

Together with VB Surf Sessions, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you.

Third Wave supports life-living experiences by reducing isolation, strengthening protective factors, and creating accessible pathways to support.

We Meet at the Beach

  • Somatic Summer

  • Announcement poster for Waves of Change Coalition: launching a trauma-informed program supporting female veterans through a 12-week healing initiative including counseling, sound healing, and somatic surf, with a polaroid-style flyer attached.

    The Third Wave Summer Sessions

  • A woman with brown hair tied up in a bun, smiling and sitting outdoors on a sunny day with green trees in the background. Overlaid text reads, 'Somatic Summer, if talk therapy alone were enough, a lot more of us would be feeling better by now.' Social media handles '@allokate_VB' and '@wavesofchangecoalition' are at the bottom.

    Mental Health for the Body

  • A book cover titled "Embrace the Third Wave" with subtitle phrases "Therapy + Coaching," "Sound Healing," and "Somatic Surf Therapy." The cover has a wave illustration at the bottom and a foam-like pattern at the top.

    Summer 2026

  • Silhouette of a pelican standing on a beach with palm trees and ocean in the background.

    Waves of Change Coalition | VB

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Session Types

A woman in athletic clothing holding a camera stands on a beach during sunset or sunrise with the ocean in the background. Overlaid text reads 'Somatic Therapy + Sound + Surf summer.'

→ Somatic healing + practices

→ Surf lessons + somatic surf integration

→ Therapy (individual + group)

→ Coaching and guided somatic work

→ Sound healing

→ Local community

Somatic Summer Sessions

Surf Lessons

No prior surf or somatic experience is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Somatic healing is a body-centered approach that works with the connection between your mind and body.

    It can help to release chronic tension, stress, and trauma that can be held physically in the body, sometimes without you even realizing it.

  • Talk therapy builds awareness and helps you understand your story, but that awareness can live in the body as tension, patterns, or reactivity.

    Somatic work supports the body in processing those stored responses through awareness, breath, and gentle movement.


    It’s often used alongside or following talk therapy not instead of it, but as a continuation of deeper healing.

  • Surf sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please arrive early enough to park, check in, and get settled before the session begins.

  • We use the BAND app for program communication, updates, reminders, beach day details, and community connection.

    BAND is used for general program information only. It is not a private clinical communication platform.

  • All clinical communication will go through TherapyNotes, our secure clinical practice platform.

    TherapyNotes may be used for intake paperwork, clinical communication, scheduling, and therapy-related needs. Please do not use the BAND app for private clinical questions or one-on-one therapy communication.

  • Yes, in order to participate in surf, you must acknowledge and consent to being able to swim.

    If you are interested in just showing up to watch and/or participate in sand group.

    Please contact progrma admin.

    info@wavesofchangecoalition.com

  • The surf sessions are free for registered participants.

    The only expected cost is parking. Metered parking is approximately $5.50.

  • Third Wave surf sessions are hosted at Croatan Beach, located at:

    920 Vanderbilt Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
    Croatan Beach, South End

    Sessions take place on the beach in partnership with VB Surf Sessions. The beach location includes bathrooms, showers, and metered parking onsite.

  • Parking can be paid through Honk Mobile using the Croatan Beach parking link:

    Parking Link:

    https://tap.honkmobile.com/p/cfe17a9e-8acd-4ae1-998c-6a96e4e1568aption

  • A limited number of spots are available for female veterans through funding provided by the Amy S. Howard Grant and the Department of Veteran Services.

    If you qualify, this support can help cover the cost of your sessions.

  • Surf sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

    Please arrive early enough to park, check in, and get settled before the session begins.

    *We will be on the beach as early as 9:00 AM for somatic practice and splash time.