My role often took me to psychiatric wards, where I encountered some of the most severe cases of mental health issues. I vividly remember one winter morning, walking through the cold, dark, and gloomy grounds of the hospital. A woman in her mid-30s had been admitted, her body failing her due to the overwhelming trauma of repeated sexual abuse she endured in her younger years. The helplessness in her eyes shook me deeply. Despite modern medicine's advances, none of us—doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists—had the answers to truly help her.

That day, a desperate message was sent out to the universe: show me another way. I couldn't spend my life working within a system that felt so limited. Shortly after, my husband, who is in cancer research, was offered a position at the University of Arizona, and we moved to the US. This relocation brought a new set of challenges; my qualifications didn't transfer well, and I felt lost. However, this change also opened a door to a world of complementary and alternative medicine.

In Arizona, I immersed myself in studying various holistic healing modalities. My journey included training in Reiki, shamanism, hypnotherapy, and breathwork, alongside my established foundation in psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Despite my previous professional constraints, my spirituality and alternative practices began to merge with my professional work.

Over the years, I realized that traditional talk therapy and CBT often fell short. For example, anxiety disorders typically see only a 38% success rate after 600 sessions of talk therapy, and even CBT, which is more effective, has its limitations, working for only about 25% of the population and often requiring 12-20 sessions to start seeing results. Furthermore, there is a high relapse rate of about 40%. It became clear that there had to be a more effective way to address these issues at their core.

My frustration with the limitations of traditional mental health treatments led me to develop a new form of therapy—Energy-Based Psychotherapy. This approach integrates hypnotherapy, depth psychology, energy medicine, and breathwork. Through years of intuitive practice and refinement, I found that this method could transform anxiety, trauma, and other mental health disorders, moving individuals towards authenticity and freedom.

One profound insight I gained was that mental health disorders and authenticity lie on the same spectrum. When someone is struggling with mental health issues, they are often out of alignment with their true self. My work helps individuals realign with their authentic selves, addressing and releasing the deep-seated traumas and conditioning that hold them back.

Today, my Fearlessly Authentic program combines breathwork, one-on-one sessions, and weekend intensives to guide individuals through their healing journey. The 12D SomatIQ Breathwork and Transformational Journeying process that I developed is a part of this greater program. I have seen incredible transformations—from clients overcoming severe anxiety and trauma to those finding their true purpose and experiencing joy and freedom. Here are some of the outcomes I've witnessed:

Anxiety Transformed: Clients with severe anxiety disorders have found complete relief within six months, with no relapse. They not only manage their anxiety but also thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Trauma Healed: Individuals who have suffered from deep trauma, including sexual abuse and childhood neglect, have been able to release their pain and reclaim their power. One client, who was previously emotionally numb, reconnected with his emotions, found a fulfilling career, and built a loving family.

Life Purpose Found: Clients feeling lost and disconnected have discovered their true calling. A woman struggling financially as a freelance journalist transformed her life through the program, finding her passion in therapy and establishing a successful private practice.

Freedom and Joy: Many clients, after completing the program, report a profound sense of freedom and joy. They move beyond their limitations and live authentically, embracing life with newfound enthusiasm and clarity.

I am honored to be able to share this work with others, especially healthcare professionals who give so much of themselves to others. My mission is to provide the tools and support needed to move from suffering and limitation to a life of authenticity, freedom, and joy.  I am extremely grateful to offer my Fearlessly Authentic Program in partnership with Physician Transformation Institute & Golden Hill Retreat Center.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I look forward to seeing the incredible transformations that await.