After a profound and powerful spiritual experience in 1986 I began spiritual life and practices. In that awakening, I saw and experienced the interconnectedness of all things and actions, the great weave of life, and the truth that there is nothing accidental in creation.
Three years later, this led to the discovery of a healing gift. Seeking a framework to develop and understand it, I undertook a two-year training for a diploma in healing recognized by the British Council for Complementary Medicine and practiced privately and in voluntary service throughout the world until 2018. I am also a Certified Hypnotherapist, have an MA in Core Process – Mindfulness-based psychotherapy and currently completing the dissertation for a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Core Process is a somatic, mindfulness, and depth therapy. That means that life issues and challenges are met in therapy by a process of coming to talk from them rather than about them. The limiting effects of our past wounding are held in the body as feelings. Core Process psychotherapy compassionately works in the present-time experience of these past wounds and unresolved issues. I am now offering therapy on Maui.
I began teaching workshops in 1991 in areas arising from my extensive experience in performing arts, dance, and spiritual process. I have since taught throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the USA. The integration of personal experience gives depth and ongoing development to this work.
Before leaving the UK in 1996, Time Out magazine recognized me as the country’s leading Butoh dancer, and I completed an MA in Performing Arts.
In 1996, compelled by a growing inner call, I left England for India and spent the majority of my time there until 2001. In Indian ashrams and Thai monasteries, I dedicated myself to spiritual practices and study. Further revelation and insight during this period crystallized in the development of the Living Liberation teachings.
The majority of this time in India was spent in the presence of Mata Amritanandamayi “Amma” – an embodiment of the Divine Mother. In her ashram, with her blessing, I taught yoga and served as a healer.
I now live on Maui. I can also travel to teach the Living Liberation practices; please contact me to discuss options.
Aloha.
Read the Japan Times article ‘Dancing hands are guides along path of healing’