In my early 20s, after the Velvet Revolution, I traveled to Prague from the U.S., curious and hopeful about the political and cultural transformation taking place, and how the future would unfold. It is 30+ years later … I am still here, curious and hopeful, and new experiences are ever unfolding!
Throughout my life journey, physical movement, meditation and mindfulness practice have taught me to appreciate the whole range of my emotions and keep my own energy alive yet grounded and focused. Involvement in social and climate justice movements has been a way for me to be in community and work together toward meaningful changes for all of us. Engagement in Montessori, social-emotional learning, and contemporary circus education encourages me to offer safe, nurturing, fun and creative spaces for people to stretch themselves bravely beyond what they think they can.
All of this led me to the work of somatic movement and trauma healing. I am honored to be able to pass this work on to you.
About my work
My work is rooted in my wish and vision for all beings to feel their dignity and joy right here and right now, even when we live within and are shaped by complex, sometimes overwhelming and often unfair circumstances in the world. Day-to-day, it may not seem easy to access, or channel, the vibrancy and vitality that you were born with.
Living beings strive to grow towards the light. What is it that moves you? What is your wish and vision for yourself, your relationships and for our coexistence on this planet? What kind of reshaping do you want for your future? The gentle, deep and powerful work of somatics can plant those seeds and attach the roots so you can bloom. Find out what to expect in a session.
If you want a warm, respectful ally for the conversation between you and your deepest longings, I can hold a gently challenging space to witness this phase of your transformation. If your aliveness has been buried, we can unearth it together by going to the source – the soma.
Some of my relevant paths and qualifications:
- Strozzi Somatic Coach (2023-2025 – under mentorship towards ICF certification in mid-2025)
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner 2021-2024
- The Aware Body 3-year Somatic Dance/Movement Training 2018-2021
- Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM) Informed Professional certificate 2020
- Drama Therapist guaranteed by Institute for Developmental Transformations (USA) 2016-2019
- Generative Somatics – Politicized somatics for activists in Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus; student since 2018, teacher since 2024
- ALIVE Trauma Counselor certificate for schools 2017
- Contemporary Circus Pedagogue since 2016
- Member of and abiding by the Codes of Ethics of the Association of Dramatherapists of the Czech Republic (ADCR) and Somatic Experiencing Czech Republic
- Montessori Pedagogue since 2008
- Yoga teacher since 2004
- Massage therapist and bodyworker since 2002
Read more to find out how we do Somatic Experiencing Therapy and Strozzi Somatic Coaching.