Turning Consent Into Calm
Have you ever thought how wonderful it would be if you had a map for touch, such as a few phrases, and permission to go slow? I’ve created exactly that. Use these scripts, timers, and micro-practices to turn consent into calm.
What the Latest Research Suggests About Consent-Centered Touch
Ongoing consent, clear roles, and paced touch help the nervous system settle. When the body knows what is happening and why, it can stop bracing and start receiving.
7 Myths About Cuddle Therapy (And What Actually Happens)
If you’ve ever been curious about cuddle therapy but held back because of something you heard, you’re not alone. Most people who reach out to me start with, “This might be a dumb question, but…” (spoiler: it’s never dumb).
What New Research Reveals About Professional Cuddling
Consent leads every step of a professional cuddle session. New research on professional cuddling shows how clear expectations, ongoing inquiries, and kind “no’s” make platonic touch healing and safe.
How My Clients Go From Tense & Touch-Starved to Calm, Connected & Confident
What does it actually look like to heal through mutual touch? In this final part of the series, I walk you through my signature framework and how it helps clients rebuild trust, soften shame, and reconnect with their bodies on their own terms.
Touch Deprivation Is a Public Health Issue Here’s What We Can Do About It
Do you know what’s as damaging to your health as smoking? Loneliness and lack of safe, nurturing touch. It’s time we treat safe, consensual touch as a necessity and not a luxury to combat the rising epidemic of disconnection,
What Is Bidirectional Therapeutic Touch
Most touch-based healing modalities focus on receiving, but what happens when we allow ourselves to give? Bidirectional therapeutic touch invites mutuality into the healing space restoring confidence, calming the nervous system, and helping us rewrite our relationship with touch.
Reconnecting in a Disconnected World
In a world of endless scrolling, remote work, and digital connection, many people are starving for something simpler like safe, human touch. This blog explores how touch deprivation shows up in modern life and how cuddle therapy can offer a path back to connection.