My Origin Story

Raised in a Greek Orthodox home, I was taught self-sacrifice and to place others’ needs before my own. I absorbed my mother’s trauma from an abusive marriage, and soon found myself living a similar story—experiencing physical and emotional abuse from childhood through early adulthood. Outwardly, I excelled; inwardly, I silenced my truth and disconnected.

At 17, I was forced into an arranged marriage that deepened my trauma. I built emotional armor, hypervigilant was my normal, became disconnected, and overworked to survive. Anger and isolation became my companions while pushing others away. I often asked, “Why me?”

Eventually, I realized I was tired of surviving. I longed to feel truly alive. My healing began—not through words alone, but through deep, embodied work that reached into the places talk therapy never touched. Through holistic and somatic healing, I began to remember who I am.

Playfulness returned. Confidence reawakened. Joy and sensual expression emerged again. I came home to myself.

Sharing my story reveals why I help others move through pain and rediscover joy. I guide people toward fulfilling lives filled with conscious connection, embodied confidence, passion, and emotional freedom.

I’ve walked the path from deep wounds to deep connection. I know what it’s like to feel shut down, ashamed, and unsure of how to reclaim intimacy and trust.

Everything changed when I discovered the power of integrating ancient wisdom with modern, trauma-informed practices. 

Now, I help others break free from shame, reconnect with their bodies, and build passionate, fulfilling relationships through holistic coaching and embodied healing.

My Mentors

• Christiane Northrup, PhD, Obstetric & Gynecology, author/speaker

• Esther Perel, Psychologist (Couples & Family Therapy) /author

• Barry McCarthy, Couples Therapist/author

• Dr. Gabor Maté, neurology, psychiatry, and psychology 

• Dr. Mindy Pelz, Womens Health - Fast Like a Girl

• Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, lecturer and author

• Tiffany Nicholson-Smith, Tantra & Yoga, Vichara Yoga School

• Lee Holden, Qi Gong Master, TCM

• Kai Karrel, Hindu Priest, Mystic & Spiritual Speaker

• Mantak Chia, Taoist, Qi Gong Master, Teacher and Author

• Midori, Sex Educator, lecturer, author and artist

• Sheri Winston, CNM, RN, BSN, LMT,  Holistic Sexuality Teacher/author

• Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy

• Stephen W. Porges, PhD, Polyvagal Theory: Love/Behaviour/Health

• Tara Brach, psychologist, teacher and compassionate western buddhist

• Tony Robbins & Madanes The Breakthrough System