In 2013 I found myself in a cuddle puddle on a community dance floor being fed grapes by frolicking little fairies (children). Inspired to recreate this slice of heaven as often as possible and share it with the world, I completed the Cuddlist and Cuddle Party TM certifications along with a series of related trainings. Since co-founding Happy Humanimals in 2022 I’ve facilitate consent workshops locally as well as occasionally abroad. I have served on the Cuddlist Advisory Board since 2017. Somatic, or body-based, heart and soul healing are my full time work, and I use a variety of body-based modalities in addition to Cuddling and am delighted to meet my clients where they’re at and support growth and wellbeing. I welcome supporting you in the triadic model, meaning, in tandem with therapists or other healthcare providers.

To enter my Cuddle Cove space is to walk through a portal into the invocation of a warm, cozy forest, where luscious and nurturing trees embrace us as we commune in the magic of touch.

Welcome, you who are seeking out Therapeutic Cuddling, you who are on your own journey to expand your self-knowing, self-love and self-care in order to most positively impact and create your life around you, you who are inspired toward a positive and empowered relationship with your body. Maybe you bring an empty touch tank; maybe you have a trauma-based aversion to touch which wants to be gently approached. You may feel your anxious nervous system calling you to receive grounding regulation. You may crave more meaningful touch than you’re accessing currently, or want training in skills to deepen the intimate connection(s) you have. 

To get the most out of what you are looking for from your session, please review the Code of Conduct and view some Cuddlist videos. Meet me on an interview with Jessa Zimmerman, MA, check out some Touch Research on youtube, read a research article. 

Fun fact: even though I have access to a lot of good touch in my life,  I regularly schedule this type of all-for-me session for myself! It all goes better when my “touch tank” is topped off.

~ leads to better sleeping, deeper relaxing, a more regulated nervous system, help with chronic pain

~ a place to feel what’s real: to release grief, fully take in joy, notice more pleasure

~ learning how to create a container for a successful platonic cuddle relationship, become more socially comfortable and confident, able to negotiate connection more consensually, able to differentiate truly receiving from truly giving, training the skills of noticing and speaking desires, saying NO, and expecting to be accepted when showing one’s true self

~ replenish a chronic touch deficit by dosing up on Vitamin T

~ embodied, mindful, and playful, connected with pleasure, inspiration, and love

~ releasing anxiety, depression, loneliness, outdated beliefs/emotions

Mindlight Institute Emotional Mastery Certification (2024), Touch Skills Training for Trauma Therapists Kathy Kain (2024), The Authentic Facilitator (2023), Safe and Sound Protocol: Stephen Porges (2023), Cuddle Party TM Facilitator-in-Training (2023), Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (2020-2022), Completed Cuddlist Advanced Training, Completed Like A Pro: Wheel of Consent for Touch Pros (Betty Martin 2018+), Completed Belly2Belly: Partnered Breathing Meditation Facilitation (David Cates 2016), Authentic Relating Games Facilitator (2016-present), Jikiden Reiki Certification: physical and emotional level hands-on healing (2014), 200hr Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training (2017-18)

*I ALSO OFFER Practitioner Mentorship 1:1 Consult sessions (special rate)*

Except when I am listed as “Out of Office,” I aim to respond by email or call within 24-48 hrs.

Please give at least 48 hours heads up if needing to reschedule. I request a fee of 100% of the session for last minute cancellations.

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