Hey, you’re still here. Maybe you’re exploring, or just curious. Either way, I’m so glad you made it. So, let me tell you a little about me…
I’ve always been curious about intimacy, connection, and pleasure—probably more so than the status quo. When I was around five, I would hide under the lunch tables, sneaking kisses with the boys. I got caught by the principal, who threatened to tell my parents, but I thought she forgot. Or so I thought—until years later, when my mom casually brought it up when I was in my twenties. Haha.
I always felt like there was so much more to intimacy and relationships than what we were ever taught—if we were lucky enough to be taught at all... which, let's be real, we probably weren't. Like many, my SexEd was a vague, awkward school video followed by a pack of pads and the terrifying message: “If you get pregnant, your life’s over.” Awesome education, thanks.
Naturally, I left with more questions than answers, and the curiosity and questions never really stopped.
As I grew up, I embraced my own sexuality and kept trying to deepen my understanding of human connection. I went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages, drawn to the ways people communicate. At the time, I didn’t realize this was connected to my deeper curiosity about intimacy, but looking back, it makes perfect sense—because I now see intimacy as its own language.
I started noticing a trend in my life. I became the person my friends turned to when they wanted to talk about sex and relationships. They’d open up to me, and somehow, I had bits of knowledge I’d gathered from endless reading, curiosity, and just paying attention.
A very important person in my life later told me that, during the time they were figuring out their sexuality, my support helped them feel accepted and loved and because of my response they felt comfortable to explore who they really were. I had no idea how much it meant to them at the time but that moment stuck with me, and it made me realize that maybe, just maybe, this was something I was meant to do.
I began to see intimacy as a unique form of connection—deeply personal, shaped by our emotions, vulnerabilities, attachments, and the way our bodies experience belonging. No two are exactly alike. This led me to become a Somatic Sex and Relationship Coach through the Somatica® Institute, where I trained in embodied, experiential approaches to intimacy and relational healing. I also trained in the Fairy Tale Model for trauma (informed) treatment to evaluating and supporting those who have experienced deep loss or trauma.
My work is about helping people uncover and embrace their own intimacy—not the one they were told they should have, but the one that truly belongs to them.
Now, what’s Somatic Coaching?
The word "somatic" means "of the body." So, somatic coaching is not just about talking—it’s about experiencing connection. A lot of the stuff that shapes your relationships—your fears, your desires, your patterns—lives in your body, not just your mind. If we ignore the body, we’re missing half the picture.
Think about it:
Ever had that moment when you’re about to walk into a room full of people you don’t know, and your stomach flips like it’s trying to warn you? That’s your body talking.
Or when you’ve just read a message you weren’t expecting, and suddenly your chest feels tight, like the air got heavier? Yeah, that too.
And what about those nights when you’re lying in bed, replaying a conversation, jaw clenched, shoulders stiff—wishing you’d said something different? Your body remembers, even when your mind tries to move on.
The Somatica® Method
The Somatica® Institute, is all about hands-on, experiential learning. This isn’t just sitting around talking about your feelings. It’s about feeling, practicing, and experiencing intimacy in real time.
That means we don’t just say, "Let’s talk about boundaries." We practice setting them.
We don’t just say, "Let’s discuss intimacy." We explore what it feels like to be seen, heard, and desired.
It's not about fixing you. It's about helping you embrace who you are—fully and unapologetically.
Final Thoughts…
Intimacy, love, pleasure—none of it comes with a handbook. But that doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out alone.
If you’re ready to explore, I’d love to help.