My Journey
For many years, I have been accompanying people in their personal growth and on their path towards greater health, inner balance, and vitality.
My professional background brings together bodywork and psychotherapy. After many years of exploring movement—including dance, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and Yoga—I discovered Shiatsu and mindfulness practice, both of which led me to a holistic understanding of the human being.
Since May 2026, I have been a Swiss Federal Diploma Complementary Therapist in the Shiatsu Method (HFP). I also hold a Master of Arts in Mindfulness Based Core Process Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London). My therapeutic work is further enriched by advanced training in Somatic EMDR, Focusing, mindfulness, and other body-oriented therapeutic approaches.
Alongside my private practice, I have been teaching for many years at the Institute of Complementary Therapy (IKT), where I support and mentor students throughout their Shiatsu training.
Ongoing professional development, regular clinical supervision, and my own meditation practice are integral to both my personal and professional life. They enable me to accompany each person with presence, openness, compassion, and professional care.
Psychotherapy
2003-2005 Basic studies in Psychology (University of Basel, Switzerland)
2018–2022: Master's degree in Mindfulness-Based Core Process Psychotherapy (Karuna Institute, Devon, UK – www.karunainstitute.co.uk)
Since July 2023: Fully accredited psychotherapist with UKCP & ACCP in the UK
2025 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - Somatic EMDR Therapy with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, Sergio Ocampo (The Embody Lab)
2025 Post Traumatic Growth and Yoga with Dr. Arielle Schwartz (Yoga International)
2025 Vagal Toning Practices with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, The Center for Resilience Informed Therapy®
Shiatsu
2012–2015 Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy, IKT – Institute of Complementary Therapy, Switzerland
Since 2016 Shiatsu Lecturer, IKT – Institute of Complementary Therapy
2016 Shiatsu in Pregnancy (30 hours), Ursula Gafner, ESI Switzerland, Bern
2016 Shiatsu with Babies and Children (30 hours), Christine Szuran Gerecke & Claudia Frutig, ESI Switzerland, Basel
2017 Woman, the Feminine, the Hidden Power (12 hours), Nicola Pooley, IKT Basel
2018–2019 Fascia and Shiatsu – Connective Tissue Techniques I–III (45 hours), Gabriella Poli, IKT Basel & Rapperswil
2023 Transverse Rings (15 hours), Pia Staniek, IKT Lucerne
2023 Industry Certificate (Branchenzertifikat), OdA KT, Shiatsu Method
2023
Healing, Transformation and the Recognition of "Pure Being" as a Life Resource, Eva Maria Schulte, IKT Rapperswil
Since 2023 Board Member, Shiatsu Society Switzerland (SGS) – External Relations
2024 Vice President, Shiatsu Society Switzerland (SGS) – External Relations
2025 Humanature Training, Nini Melvin
2026 Neuropath Reset Method – Chronic Pain and Trauma Healing, Mihael Mamychshvili
2026 Integrating Hara Diagnosis and Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Recovery, Meike Kockrick
2026 Complementary Therapist Method Shiatsu, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education
Yoga
Since 2001
Dedicated study and practice of Hatha Yoga
Teacher Training (500 hours)
Lotus Yoga School, Basel/Zurich & AirYoga, Zurich
Teachers who have deeply influenced my practice and teaching:
Robert Cottet (Hatha Yoga, Kashmir Shaivism), Claudia Eva Reinig, Twee Merrigan & Christine May (Prana Vinyasa Flow), Doug Keller (Yoga Therapy), Michael Thurnherr & Jeff Fisher (Anusara Yoga), Felix Schärer (Jivamukti Yoga), and Stephan Thomas.
Certifications
Prenatal Yoga (Yoga Vidya, Germany)
Postnatal Yoga (Swiss Yoga Association)
2003 & 2009
Extended stays in India to deepen and expand my yoga practice
2025
Post-Traumatic Growth and Yoga with Dr. Arielle Schwartz (Yoga International)
Movement & Bodywork Training
2009–2010
Training in Spiral Dynamics®
2010
Pilates Mat Expert Certification (Karolina Schmid, Zurich)
2010–2011
Diploma in Classical Massage (Klubschule Migros / Bodyfeet AG, Switzerland
2015
Training in Amnanda Therapy www.amnanda.eu
Spiritual & Therapeutic Development
Since 2000
Deeply inspired by the teachings of Niklaus Brantschen SJ, Jesuit priest and Zen master, at the Lassalle-Haus, Bad Schönbrunn, Switzerland.
2016
Meeting ShantiMayi, whose spacious presence and profound teachings have continued to inspire and accompany my personal and spiritual path.
Since 2017
Regular online study with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, exploring mindfulness, Vipassana meditation, Buddhist psychology, and compassion-based practice.