
Trainings, Certifications, & Background
I started my practice in intimate arts in 2006 in Boston, and I have since expanded into an embodied sexuality educator. I derive deep fulfillment from my work.
Trainings, Certifications, Workshops, & Other Educational Background:
- Cuddlist Basic Professional Training (Nov. 2023)
- Exploring Tantra: Weaving Eros & Spirit workshop with Body Electric (formerly known as the Body Electric School of Erotic Touch) (Nov. 2023)
- 300-hr. Yoga Teacher Training at the Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh, India (Certified by the Yoga Alliance) (Oct.-Nov. 2022)
- Foundations of Facilitation, Round 2 (June 2022)
- 9-mo. Relationship Coach Training Level 1 Graduate, The Relationship School (June 2022), currently uncertified
- ISTA (International School of Temple Arts) Level 1 (2021)
- 200-hr Anusara Yoga Teacher Training (Certified by the Yoga Alliance) (2019)
- Sacred Pelvic Healing Massage training (x2) with Amara Karuna (2017 & 2019)
- Foundations of Facilitation with Betty Martin (2015)
- 7-mo. Immersion with Tantra Teacher David Cates & kula (practice family/community) in Bali (2014-2015)
- Training with David Cates, including integration of Polyvagal theory and Belly2Belly Partnered Meditation Practice (2010-2014), (Certified Facilitator of B2B)
- Jikiden Reiki Levels 1 & 2 (2013)
- Like a Pro with Betty Martin
- Participant & Assistant in Clitoral Revelations classes, created by Living Love Revolution (2010)
- Yoni Mapping workshop with Amara Karuna
- Holistic Peer Co-counseling (2009)
- Celebrating the Body Erotic workshop with Body Electric (formerly known as the Body Electric School of Erotic Touch)
- A multi-year liaison with a (spiritual) Mystery School (Certified Healer, Certified Life Activation Practitioner, Certified Full Spirit Activation Practitioner, Guide in Training, Ritual Master 2.5) – all currently defunct as I chose a different path
- Swedish-American touch training from my licensed & certified massage therapist fellow practitioner (2006-2007)
- Personal training from my male Sacred Intimate lover re: Body Electric techniques for men (2005-2006)
- 3-mo. Spiritual Lifestyle Program @ Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (2002)
- B.S. in Psychology from one of the Seven Sisters colleges (2001)
Interests:
Quality time with dear ones, snuggling, nature & hiking, singing & song circles, stand-up comedy & live comedy improv, cooking with others, engaging my senses, pun-ning & playing.
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