Back in the Netherlands, during my graduation period, I came into contact with the training program for body-oriented therapy at the AUMM institute. Without a clear idea of what awaited me, I felt deep inside that I might find my answers here. Five intense years of training followed. What makes this program unique is the strong emphasis on personally experiencing and embodying this form of therapy. The knowledge I now impart in my practice is experiential knowledge. A fundamental value to which I am committed as a therapist is that I consistently reflect on myself, passing on what I personally live. I continue to deepen my expertise in my field, attend additional trainings, and regularly participate in supervision and intervision. This way, I can truly be there for you and be a clear mirror for you.

In the training, I learned how to take my own inner child by the hand. I discovered how to create space for my own movements, allow my emotions, and bring my inner world outward. I learned to understand my boundaries and discovered what I wanted and didn't want. As an adult, I reclaimed my place. I started inhabiting my body again and found my home. My body is a haven where I can always return. Like the roots of a tree, my body gives me stability to explore life.