I was born in the Netherlands in 1974 and have undergone an impressive transformation in the course of my life: from a childhood marked by psychological abuse and emotional neglect, through years in international show business, to my calling as a trauma-sensitive body therapist with my own method.
You learned early on to suppress your feelings and take responsibility. My career as a show dancer took me to 13 countries—an intense time of self-assertion, uprooting, but also friendship and connection. In the world of nightlife, I had formative experiences, including sexual violence. Long suppressed, these experiences only broke through years later—with full force.
A mental and physical breakdown finally brought about a profound change. An intensive therapeutic examination of my trauma followed this. At the same time, I began my spiritual healing journey, which brought me into contact with tantric, Buddhist, Hindu, and shamanic teachings.
With over 40 training courses in massage, anatomy, nutrition, energy work, and body therapy, I developed my own holistic full-body massage method in my practice. This combines mindful, trauma-sensitive touch with spiritual awareness—always supported by empathy, responsibility, and deep respect for each person’s individuality.
Since 2018, I have been working with women in my own practice; a few years later, I began working with men and couples as well. I particularly accompany people with traumatic experiences on their journey back to self-love, body awareness, and vitality. My method works on physical, emotional, and energetic levels and has been further developed through countless sessions.
Today, I live a free, powerful, and self-determined life. My story is not only one of survival, but also one of devotion, depth, and the search for truth. I am convinced that healing is possible—through unintentional, loving touch and the courage to encounter yourself truly.
I pass on my knowledge not only in individual treatments, but also in seminars, workshops, and through my book, which enables you to apply my method yourself—whether in your relationship, among friends, or in a protected therapeutic setting.
My first book, *The Magic of Unintentional Touch: A Trauma-Sensitive Path for Women to Greater Self-Confidence and Healing* (ISBN 979-13-990039-5-6), is available for order at all bookstores in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.
The method presented in this book shows women a gentle and empathetic way to once again live their sexuality freely and with pleasure. In particular, it takes into account the fact that most therapeutic methods do not offer the opportunity to allow touch of the entire body, including the genital area, in a safe and empathetic environment, thereby experiencing healing step by step and ultimately being able to experience sexuality as fulfilling once again.
In addition to a thorough theoretical introduction and a clear explanation of my method, this book provides self-practitioners with over 100 illustrations and very concrete, practical guidance on how my successful method can also unfold its healing and liberating effects when used privately.
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