I am a Dakini, Integrative Intimacy Coach, and Certified Somatic Sexologist with a home base in Seattle, WA . I love inspiring others to heal from sexual fear and shame and integrate the all the weird, unique, raw, dark, scared, sexy, kinky, kind, and animal aspects of themselves into lifestyles that are authentic, dynamic and very, very alive!
I teach from my own experience and the paths I have walked. I've been advocating for sexual and emotional wisdom most of my life. Before Intimacy Coaching, I was an advocate at two Women’s Resource and Rape Crisis centers in Minneapolis, MN. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Macalester College, and did Master’s level study in Couple and Family Counseling at Antioch University. I was initiated into tantric awareness and sexuality in 2004 and in 2007 I earned a certificate in Somatic Sexology / Sexological Bodywork from The Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco .
I team-teach sacred sexuality worskhops on a regular basis, including co-teaching a training program for other new practitioners through the Sedona Temple. It's my great pleasure to act as coordinator for the Seattle Women's Programs for The Body Electric School.
Most recently, I was a featured guest on the home study series “All Men Are Sexual Healers” and shared the story of my path "Innana's Descent: One Woman's Journey through the Sexual Underworld toward Wholeness" at the 1st Annual Australian Conference of Sacred Sexual Educators in Melbourne.
Along with my dear friend and colleague Reverend Teri D. Ciacchi, I am in the process of co-creating a living church which seeks to offer experiences of profound embodiment, presence, and connection to all who sincerely seek them. We are seeking support and community to join us in this endeavor.
I'm very grateful to the brave clients who have opened their hearts and private lives to me over these last several years--you are my greatest teachers!