I am a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner and a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner based in Los Angeles, CA and the Tri-Cities, WA. I combine these methods with my studies in Relational Somatic Psychotherapy, Gestalt processes, Hakomi, Polyvagal Theory, Energy Psychology, Voice Dialogue and years of experience in the performing and expressive arts into my own somatic approach to emotional and physical wellbeing, Move into Joy.

Though Move into Joy is talk based, we bring in awareness of body sensations, breath, voice, movement and touch--when appropriate. We build a unique tool box of techniques you can use to regulate your nervous system so you are not so easily overwhelmed by painful emotions. We also work to bring about deep healing of core wounds and issues. This takes time and commitment. With gentle curiosity and at a pace that feels safe to you, we explore childhood experiences, the emotions you felt and those you were not allowed to feel and we find safe ways to express all of those emotions. Our goal is to help you reconnect to your full, complex, authentic self so you can negotiate life's challenges with more resilience, calm, self-confidence and optimism.