Silvia C. ~ Transforming Touch Therapist/Italian Teacher, Founder at redfoxcandle.com ~ London, United Kingdom

My dear 6 years old Jack Russell Terrier expresses his emotions through barking. My biggest frustration was when he barked at me while I prepped his food or while I was getting ready to take him out for a walk. I often felt defeated and emotionally tired.

I did a few sessions with a Behavioural Therapist but it didn’t work well as it only triggered more anxiety in Charlie, therefore he barked more often. There were situations where Charlie barked because he was triggered by noises outside while I was working, or he barked at some of my friends when they came to visit.

After working with Luana I learned that our pets can teach us many powerful and meaningful lessons if we’re ready to put in the work too and take responsibility for our own patterns and emotions. I realized that I was often transmitting an anxious energy to Charlie that intensified his triggers and my lack of boundaries allowed him to boss me around sometimes. My part was to be aware of my own behaviour in order to change the dynamic between me and Charlie, which also meant that I needed to be more securely attached to create a more powerful and loving bond with him.

Sophia S. ~ Retail Associate, Boston Massachusetts

I knew that Somatic Experiencing was a good modality to try, but I wanted to make a good investment for my healing. I felt that if I made a mistake in choosing someone to work with, it would be a huge failure, a waste of money that left me with (potentially more) trauma. After working with Luana, I learned that I am the ultimate authority on knowing what is best for me, in healing and in other aspects of my life, and anyone that you work with is ultimately there to help support you in learning what is best for you. From these sessions, I've been able to expand my emotional capacity, as well as accept and express my emotions, especially those deemed "negative" and/or unacceptable by society. For anyone debating about whether or not they should schedule a session, I would say (in the words of Wayne Gretzsky) "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Luana is a kind and knowledgeable practitioner who truly cares about helping you understand what is happening in your body so that you can heal and feel empowered along the way.

Elise M. ~ Manager, Kelowna British Columbia

It’s an incredibly nourishing weekend for yourself! I did this after over a year of work with Luana, I feel like I have earned secure attachment. I’m more connected and I have a greater space to hold myself. Even in anxiousness, avoidance, grief or fear.