There were times in my life when my body completely shut down — moments when I couldn’t stand, walk, or even move a finger without unbearable pain. I experienced repeated physical crises, including losing movement from my neck down, and I learned firsthand what it means when the nervous system reaches its limits. I’ve been to hell and back more than once, and I don’t say that lightly.

Over time, I began to see the pattern: stress, grief, anxiety, unresolved life experiences and old traumas were not just happening to me — they were living in my body. My physical pain fed fear and hopelessness, and those emotions, in turn, deepened the collapse. Body, mind and life were inseparable.

Long before science caught up, I was learning this through survival. I sought help from doctors, psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, bodyworkers, acupuncturists, and movement teachers. I explored and still approach various healing pathways: western medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ayurveda, yoga, Feldenkrais, TRE, myofascial release, and meditation. What I discovered is simple and profound: there is no single way to heal. The body requires multiple ‘healing routes’, patience, and ongoing care.

This is why I do the work I do today — to bring together what I’ve learned, lived, and embodied, and to support others in restoring balance, resilience and trust in their bodies.

If something in you recognises this story, perhaps you too are searching for more ease, stability and connection. Your body is always listening. Making yourself a priority isn’t a luxury — it’s a daily practice.