What others have said
The sessions with Marlene made me feel very safe and contained. From the start I could see that she really listened and cared, something that I have not experienced in a while from a professional. Being seen and heard made me feel emotional and it touched feelings that I have been carrying with me for a long time. I felt safe letting go of my feelings and Marlene was very containing. I also really appreciated that she checked in to see if things were okay and respected what I wasn’t comfortable with. Even though today’s session was more emotional than I had anticipated, it also left me feeling more hopeful and connected. Thank you, Marlene, for this.
- Kimberly
(Psychologist)
Your approach and presence make me feel safe enough to open up, and as I mentioned before, to step out of my comfort zone. Your guidance is so careful, non-judgmental, and "real" that I find myself surprised at how willing I am to truly get to know myself—both literally and figuratively—through you as a therapist.
I have known for a long time that these feelings were there (they are not new to me), but putting them into words and sharing them with someone else felt like a relief. The feelings are still there, and they still feel difficult and heavy. I don’t yet know what to do with them, but they no longer feel like a massive weight inside me that I have to carry alone. Because I was able to name them together with you, I can now "recognize" them within myself, which makes that weight much easier to bear.
-Martine
(Teacher)
The session began with gentle guidance on my connection to the table and my breath, a beautiful preparation for the massage. You invited me to listen to my body, and it had more to say than I expected. It became a deep conversation between my body, you, and me, bringing new words and insights to my session's intention. Unlike a typical massage where all areas get equal attention, you focused only where it was needed, and that felt exactly right. Your calm, intuitive approach is truly brilliant. Thank you, dear Marlene!
- Erica
(Masseur)
By taking another step in expanding consciousness of my body and feelings, I’m feeling more connected to myself. More peace, which makes me more aware of and set my limits better. And I dare to follow my intuition more often. I felt safe, encouraged to explore, and express my thoughts, feelings, and emotions, not judged, but seen heard and understood. Thank you so much for the safe and warm environment and holding space. For just letting me be and letting go of the pain, sadness, confusion, judgements, and anything else that’s holding me back.
- Evelyn
(Health Educator)
We took the Spinning Babies Class with Marlene because I had a very difficult and long birth with my first baby. The session took place in our house, which was also very convenient because of our 2-year-old son 🙂 The class was informative and also hands-on. We learned so many tools and what to do when. My partner and I both felt very well equipped afterwards We learned so much about the birthing process, things that I wish I had known during my first birth.
-Helen
(Lawyer)
Firstly, it was once again a completely new and remarkable experience. One that could delve deeper, in a shorter period than I have ever experienced with psychological therapy. Suddenly, through touch, I could feel where my trust issues lay, and afterwards, I was comforted by this with loving massage. A new memory of an old physical pain, very beautiful.
- Maite
(Anthropologist)