about CÉLINE (she/her)
I believe for most of us, healing happens through an integration of various wisdom practices that allows us to tend to our heart, mind, and body. Unfortunately, it is a privilege in our society to be able to access and prioritize this type of healing.
I have been studying and practicing body-based wisdom modalities for over fifteen years.
My mission is to help you to feel at home again in your body and mind, so you can enjoy an embodied life inclusive of your diverse identities.
I was born and raised in a small village in Normandie, France. Very early on, at the age of 14, I knew with absolute clarity that I wanted to live at peace with myself.
But by the age of 28, I was living with severe anxiety and depression while working as an elementary school teacher. As a queer woman in rural France, I didn't see a future for myself. I hit a wall and had to stop. Thanks to the supportive social structure in France, I was able to give myself some time and space. I wanted to see if it was possible to live life without the burden of anxiety.
I was very fortunate to already have strong friendship ties in the U.S. that took me from the end of Long Island to the end of the Florida Keys. In Key West, I found another little village with its eclectic embracing community, a calm ocean to learn how to sail, yoga on a beach platform, and a Vajrayana Buddhist teacher.
To all those on my path: teachers, mentors, yoga students, friends, I could not have found another way to live without your help and support, so I am humbly grateful.
Professional Experience
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Beginning and Intermediate Level completion of the Somatic Experiencing Program with the Trauma Healing Institute. Completion of the final Advanced level of this 3-year program is expected in April, 2022.
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Insight Yoga Program with Sarah and Ty Powers (375 hours)
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Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training (200 hrs)
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Yin Yoga Teacher Training Intensive with Sarah Powers
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Buddhist student and practitioner of Vajrayana and Insight meditation for over 15 years under the guidance of Lama Tsultrim Allione, Alexis Santos, Charles and Patricia Genou, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Thanissara and Kittisaro.
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Professeur des Ecoles (Masters of Primary School Education) from Université de Caen, Normandie, France
Testimonials
"Working with Céline has been a wonderful experience: I've felt safe, encouraged, and very skillfully and gently supported in our sessions. She is a special kind of companion in this work -- highly attuned, deeply accepting, with a healer's heart."
-Oliver
"I have done a lot of different kinds of therapy in my life, & I can say with complete sincerity that what might at first appear to be subtle movement & sensory focusing with minimal talking has been some of the most surprisingly powerful & therapeutic I’ve ever experienced."
-Cricket
"Just want to say thank you for your compassion in holding this space for me to tackle things that seemed huge at the time. The work is never-ending but now I feel better about doing it. It was so nice to have someone hold my hand, even from afar."
-Feryn