I was raised in Europe and have traveled extensively in South East Asia. Following my first career as a dancer and my second as a chef cook in The Netherlands, I began my personal healing path, which led me on a journey through Oriental Medicine, the study of the human psyche and intensive Inner Child Recovery work. I now hold a Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. Inspired by Alice Miller, Pia Mellody and Dr. Katrina Wood, I have developed a dynamic method of healing that incorporates modern Psychodynamic principles with Ancient Oriental Medical theories. The union of these paradigms conceived the hybrid form of healing called Psycho-Emotional Acupuncture which I birthed in my private practice in Beverly Hills, California. I brought this knowledge to Tucson, Arizona where I practiced as a psychotherapist and acupuncturist at Mirasol, a residential facility for the treatment of Eating Disorders. There I developed the curriculum for teaching Inner Child Recovery classes to complement the individual patient work necessary for recovery from any addiction or eating disorder. After three years at Mirasol, I moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to realize my dream of living in the tropics. I currently practice Inner Child Recovery exclusively and am available for private phone sessions.