Migration and movement have played a big part of my ancestral history. I was born in Cambridge to parents of Indian origin who migrated to the UK from Kenya in East Africa.  From as early as I can remember, my physical notion of ‘home’ has always been transient. In my practice, I am continually cultivating a visceral sense of arriving ‘home’ within my body.

I grew up in a household where spirituality was important and I was exposed to it through rich and eclectic mediums, such as: connection with nature, ritual, silence, devotional singing, and storytelling. Whilst I was growing up, my parents were very active in their community – both of them constantly lending solidarity, practical and emotional support to people who needed it. Because of these foundational experiences, being of service to others  is where I have found most meaning – a seed planted early on that I strive to water throughout my life.

Holding space for others as a therapist cannot be separated from my own healing journey.I have experienced two significant periods of burnout in my life. These have been turning points for me, as they forced me to look carefully at how I had abandoned myself and the care of my own bodymind in the process of trying to support others.

I engaged in talking therapy for a number of years and found it very beneficial. Yet I felt like something big was missing; a deeper connection to the body. I tried various body-based therapies but really felt like I ‘came home’ to myself when I experienced my first session of Craniosacral therapy. I was heartbroken by grief at the time and remember feeling a peace and safety in my body that I hadn’t felt for a long time. I felt like I had been ‘plugged in’ to some kind of a source that left me feeling whole, even amidst the brokenness. Over the years, Craniosacral therapy has helped me to process and recover from several accidents and injuries I experienced during childhood. I trained as a Craniosacral therapist in 2020 and continue to be amazed by the transformative power of this subtle and gentle practice.

Connection and community inspires all of my work. In Craniosacral therapy, the gentle presence of the therapist can positively impact the client’s entire nervous system. Through this, the client often enters into a more intimate connection with themselves. In my Movement and Meditation work, I am interested in connecting people more fully with their own self, and with the world around us. I am  motivated by building communities that are resourced and are rooted in mutuality, cooperation and care.