That search led me to my first Ayurvedic massage training. One week of deep touch. One week immersed in myself, in the experience of contact: a body welcomed, accepted, comforted, loved. I felt it coming back to life, learning to trust again, finding its balance. I was returning to myself.
From that moment on, I studying and practicing my understanding of the relationship between body and mind, body and world. I explored different techniques and approaches, each experience shaped my own way of working.
In my work live many parts of who I am: a sensitivity to the human experience, a curiosity for the invisible, a love of music, an appreciation for life's subtle pleasures, a devotion to the sea, and a deep respect for mystery and for all living beings.
Over the past few years, I have trained in Ayurvedic massage, trauma-informed somatic therapy, Facial Reflexology, and Zenthai Shiatsu. Alongside my own life experience, these studies have shaped — and continue to shape — my practice.
My search to connect again with my body came out of necessity. The gap between who I was and the life I was living became so wide that I reached a point of burnout and emotional collapse. My mind, exhausted and confused, gave the lead to my body. With the body I started my journey.
"I work as a teacher and artists and struggle a lot with stress which gets stored in my body. Going to Chiara helps me relax, ground, and reconnect deeply again with my body. You can feel that she knows a lot about bodies and how stress is easily stored inside. Not just her touch is magical but also the calming and safe space she creates with all little details, like beautiful smells, carefully chosen blend of oils and the incense. All of these elements come together to create a deeply soothing and calming experience.
I always leave feeling more grounded, relaxed, and connected to myself. I can highly recommend her massages to anyone who needs a moment to slow down, reconnect with their body, and simply feel held and cared for."
- Bernadette