Edo Maimon

Bridging Somatic Therapy, Trauma Research, and Psychedelic Science

Clinician-researcher exploring the intersection of body-based psychotherapy, PTSD, and emerging therapeutic interventions

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Background

About

I'm a somatic-integrative psychotherapist and trauma researcher based in Israel, with over a decade of clinical experience working at the intersection of body, mind, and spirit. My practice draws on somatic psychotherapy, yoga, hydrotherapy, breathwork, and group facilitation.

I hold an M.Sc. in Biotechnology and am currently completing an MSW on the clinical-trauma track at the University of Haifa, with a practicum at Rambam Hospital's Veterans Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, treating PTSD in security personnel.

I also serve as Group Facilitator and Head of Research at K'far Ma'avar, a non-profit organization supporting Israeli reservist soldiers in their transition from combat to civilian life.

Prior to my clinical focus, I held management roles in MedTech startups, giving me a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, healthcare, and human experience.

My work bridges clinical practice with rigorous research. I'm particularly interested in how body-based and experiential interventions can be studied, measured, and integrated into evidence-based trauma care.

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Publications & Projects

Research

MSW Thesis Research

Cold Water Therapy and Post-Traumatic Stress: An Observational Study

A 9-week observational study examining the effects of a structured Cold Water Therapy (CWT) workshop on post-traumatic symptoms in Israeli adults exposed to potentially traumatic events since October 7, 2023. The workshop combines structured psychoeducational dialogue, integrative breathwork, and guided cold water immersion across four sessions.

MSW Thesis, University of Haifa · With Prof. Roee Admon

Methodology highlights

  • PCL-5, PHQ-9, PSQI, WHO-5, CD-RISC-10, K6
  • Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
  • Salivary biomarkers (cortisol, α-amylase, CRP, IL-6, TNF-α)
  • Wearable monitoring (Fitbit Charge 5: HR, HRV, sleep)
  • Cognitive flexibility (Reversal Learning Task)

Current Manuscript

REM Sleep and Stress Resilience: A Narrative Review

A review examining the role of REM sleep physiology in stress-related resilience and vulnerability, with implications for PTSD prevention and treatment.

With Prof. Roee Admon & Prof. Itamar Lerner

Community & Research

K'far Ma'avar

Group Facilitator & Head of Research

Leading research initiatives and facilitating process groups for Israeli reservist soldiers transitioning from combat to civilian life.

kfarm.co.il

Future Research Direction

Ayahuasca-Assisted Approaches to PTSD in Veteran Populations

A future research direction exploring the therapeutic potential of ayahuasca ceremony for combat veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD, integrating somatic markers, sleep and HRV biodata, and qualitative accounts of identity transformation and communitas in ceremonial contexts.

Future research direction

I also maintain the Ayahuasca Research Portal, a curated resource for the latest peer-reviewed research, clinical developments, and regulatory updates in the field of ayahuasca science.

Research Interests

  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy
  • Somatic approaches to trauma
  • Wearable sleep & HRV measurement
  • Social identity & communitas in ceremonial contexts
  • REM sleep & stress resilience
  • Veteran mental health

Practice

Clinical Work

My therapeutic approach integrates talk therapy with gentle body-based work - breath, movement, and somatic awareness, within a safe, attuned relational space. I work at the pace of the client's nervous system, not a predetermined protocol.

I specialize in working with combat veterans with PTSD, people navigating life transitions, and individuals seeking to reconnect with their bodies and spirit after trauma.

Training & Methods

  • Somatic-integrative psychotherapy
  • Somatic Experiencing (SE)
  • Trauma-sensitive yoga
  • Group facilitation
  • Hydrotherapy

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Let's Collaborate

I'm open to research collaborations, clinical partnerships, and conversations about psychedelic science and somatic trauma work.

edomaimon@gmail.com

Edo Maimon offers somatic-integrative psychotherapy and trauma-focused treatment in Pardes Hanna, Israel, serving clients in the Hadera, Caesarea, Zikhron Ya'akov, and greater Sharon region. Online sessions available throughout Israel and internationally. Specializing in PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and body-based approaches to emotional healing.