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If a relationship feels harder than it should, this is a good place to start. Maybe there's a lot of love there and you still feel stuck. Maybe you want to step closer, or step back, and you're not sure how. Often it looks like a loop: not asking for what you want, saying yes when you mean no, and feeling resentment build. This work helps you find your real yes and your real no, so that loop can finally ease.

People come to practice setting limits, asking for what they want, and figuring out what they want in the first place. Some are learning to stop tolerating things that drain them. Some are navigating the changes that come when they start honoring their limits, like new habits and shifting relationships. Underneath it all, people are moving toward more peace, ease, enjoyment, and fulfillment.

No. We're all in relationships: at work, at home, with neighbors, friends, even our pets. And the most important one is the relationship with yourself. A big part of this work is honoring your own desires and limits, and letting yourself actually receive the good things you give yourself. Think of the vacation where you stay on your phone the whole time. This practice helps you be there for it.

Yes. This work is for all bodies, all genders, all orientations, and every kind of relationship.

Absolutely. Everyone approaches relationships differently, and this practice meets you where you are. Its simplicity is what makes it work for so many different people.

That's completely fine. These practices are simple, and they go deep quickly. What matters most to you tends to show up on its own, often in the first session. When it does, you decide what to do with it: stay with it, take a break, or come back to it another time.

This is an experiential practice, not therapy, and I'm not a therapist. Rather than only talking or thinking about what you want, you practice it: asking, saying no, and noticing what happens in your body when you do. My role is to guide you through these practices with care.

Yes, and it can be a great combination. These practices can stir things up, so it helps to have support around you, whether that's a therapist, friends, or journaling.

It has a lot in common with coaching. Unlike a workshop, the guidance is tailored to you: your situation, your edges, and what you want to grow toward.

I'm not a licensed therapist. I've spent almost ten years in this work, mostly in New York City, with people from all over the world and in every kind of relationship. I've trained in consent with Dr. Betty Martin and the School of Consent, Robyn Dalzen, and Helena DeFelice. I've led many workshops and retreats, online and in person, and designed their curricula. My training also includes conflict resolution, power dynamics and the right use of power, anti-racism work, and work addressing gendered violence.

It's a simple practice that helps us sort out how we give and receive, with others and with ourselves. It makes it easier to notice where we've been going along with things, where we haven't been honoring what we want, and what we'd like instead. The goal is to move from strain toward ease and peace.

We start by talking about agreements for working together and where you are right now. Then we begin simple embodiment practices and go slowly. Starting slow isn't a lesser version of the work. The gentlest practices are often the most revealing.

We check in on what's shifted since last time, what hasn't, and what questions have come up. From there, you choose where you want to go next. I design practices in the moment based on where you are and where you want to grow, so each session is something we create together.

While we practice, I pay close attention to where you light up, where you hesitate, and where you start going along with something you don't quite want. When you reach an edge, I'll invite you to stay with it, take a small step toward it, or step back. You always decide which.

Never. You never have to do any practice, and choosing not to is just as valid. Choosing matters more than doing. If you'd like to include touch, it's always simple, like hands and forearms, and always clearly agreed on first. Touch is a way to notice, in your body, what you want to receive and what you're willing to give.

Afterward we reflect: Was that what I wanted? Did I stay true to myself? What would make it better? There's almost always something, and noticing it keeps you growing instead of settling.

You probably will, and that's a good sign. Most of us were never taught to ask for what we want or say no to what we don't, especially with safety and trust. Learning it can feel awkward, and feelings may come up. That's the practice working, and you'll have support the whole way.

Any time. You can take a break or stop completely. It's always your call, and I have no attachment to how you participate.

Comfortable clothes, and anything that helps you feel supported.

It's up to you. Changes often show up quickly, and some people keep coming back because the practice keeps giving. I've been doing this for almost ten years, and it still enriches my life and relationships. You'll know when you feel complete.

That's normal. In any pair, one person usually wants something a little more than the other. It doesn't need to be equal. What matters is that you're both willing to step into the practice.

Yes. Family is welcome, as long as everyone is willing to be there and to honor the agreements we make together.

A small group brings its own dynamics into the room, which can be lively and can also bring a lot of ease. One-on-one is just you and me, with practices built entirely around you, and I stay mindful of the power that comes with being the facilitator. Both are valuable. Choose the one that fits what you want to explore.

It's different for everyone, and a common one is clarity. As you get clearer about what you want, what you don't want comes into focus too, and saying no gets easier. That makes room for more of what you do want. It takes some courage, and it's deeply fulfilling.

Often quickly. When you're willing to step into the practice, things start to shift.

Invite a friend or partner to be your practice partner. Tell them about the practices and ask if they'd like to try them with you. You can also practice on your own. There's always a way to deepen your relationship with yourself.

Yes. What you share stays between us.

Sessions are in East Knoxville and North Knoxville. You'll get the address when you book. The space isn't wheelchair accessible at this time, and online sessions are a good alternative.

Payment is due at least 48 hours before your session. To cancel or reschedule, please give at least 48 hours' notice. Changes with less notice forfeit the session fee.

Not at this time.

No. Sessions aren't covered by insurance, HSA, or FSA.

Yes. I work online with people wherever they are, and I've worked with clients across six continents, mostly in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.