About Me

I’m passionate about creating spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience greater wellbeing through the wisdom of the body. I believe healing can begin when we feel safe enough to meet ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and presence.

My work brings together Dance/Movement Therapy, TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises), Compassionate Inquiry®, Innerdance, sound healing, and somatic practices to support self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and a deeper connection with the body.

I offer warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed spaces where you can explore your inner world, reconnect with your body, release tension, and cultivate greater resilience and self-compassion. Through individual sessions, workshops, and retreats, I support people on their unique journeys of self-discovery and change.

My own path into this work has been shaped by creativity and a deep curiosity about the human experience. Before becoming a somatic practitioner, I worked in art conservation and restoration. Caring for artworks taught me patience, presence, careful observation, and the importance of honouring each piece’s unique history—qualities that continue to shape the way I work with people today.

After completing my final conservation contract in New Zealand, I felt called to explore my long-standing interest in therapeutic work, initially through Expressive Arts Therapy. This opened the door to Dance/Movement Therapy, where I discovered a beautiful way to bring together my love of movement, creativity, and healing.

Dance has always been one of my most meaningful forms of expression. It has helped me move through challenges, connect with others, experience joy, and find my way back to myself. Today, I feel deeply grateful to create spaces where others can explore that same connection—to their bodies, their emotions, and themselves.

Education & Credentials

  • Somawise Professional Training, Somatic Therapy Certification (Ongoing)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Dance/Movement Therapy, DTTA, Auckland, NZ
  • TRE (Tension Release Exercises) Provider 
  • Innerdance, Facilitator/Practitioner
  • Compassionate Inquiry, Year Long Training
  • Certified in Art Therapy, Centre of Excellence 
  • Certified Yin Yoga Teacher, Yoga International
  • Dancer: Modern-Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Latin Dance
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Art Restoration, Florence, Italy

Phone

+64 22 472 6681

Email

digiorgiomanuela95 [at] gmail.com