
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a
listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.'
Leo F. Buscaglia
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
Cuddling is the single most effective way for humans to feel connected, loved, and validated. Whatever reason brought you to my page, I’m so glad you are here. If you are looking to feel a little less alone, if you are just trying to not feel so anxious or sad, if you know you need and want touch in your life but feel like there’s no place that feels safe to get it, if you just think cuddling is blissful and relaxing so why not try this… you are in the exact right place. I can’t wait to meet you and hopefully be a part of an experience that makes your life a little better.
Since 2015 I've been supporting clients as a Cuddle Therapist and Boundaries and Consent Educator in both individual and group settings. In 2017 I co-founded CuddleXpo, the first ever convention for cuddle professionals. And in 2020 I became the Director of Development for Cuddlist.
I have taken every training and certification course offered in this field as well as trainings in IFS, EFT somatic experiencing, embodiment, Uzazu, and more. I have thousands of session hours and have helped hundreds of clients get their touch needs met. I mentor other professionals in the field and help them improve their practice. This work is my life’s purpose and I bring that quality to every session.
My broader ambition for the professional cuddling industry is to foster an interdisciplinary community of practitioners, to increase the standard of quality represented within the modality, and to improve accessibility to supportive resources.
I hope you let me share all I have to offer with you.
EDUCATION
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Ball State University, 2011, BA
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Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator #00107, 2015
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Certified Cuddlist, Consent Expert Award, 2016
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Cuddle Sanctuary Certification, 2018
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Certified Cuddlers Training, 2019
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Like A Pro Course, Betty Martin, 2019
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Foundations of IFS, IFS Institute, 2021
SPECIALTIES
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Individual Client Work
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Couples Touch Reintegration
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Trauma Processing*
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Symptom Relief from Depression & Anxiety
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Boundaries & Consent Coaching
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Internal Family Systems
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Wheel of Consent
* Trauma Processing is done in conjunction with a licensed counselor or clinician.
CONTACT ME
Please reference what service you are seeking. You may also ask me any question you might have. No question is ever off limits. Please include your name.
PHONE
317.441.4549
ADDRESS
Chicago, IL 60626