Hi! I’m Lia. I’m an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) and a human design Projector.
I’ve realised that my depth of emotional processing, and my parenting choices (and life choices in general) are influenced greatly by these unique traits.
It’s taken me quite some time to fully understand, accept and embrace my sensitivity. It’s the red thread that explains why I’m drawn to all the things that I’m drawn to: The sacred reverence of pregnancy, gentle birth and motherhood. I see self-care, parenting and inner peace as activism.
Parenthood has been by far the steepest learning curve, and by far the greatest adventure I have ever been on.
I’m profoundly impacted by Aware Parenting, the work of Aletha Solter, Ph. D. and am a certified instructor. I am also deeply influenced by the un-shaming work of David Bedrick; Gabor Maté and his work on the connection between stress and disease, childhood trauma and addiction; Robin Grille and his work on inner child journeys; and Neuroenergetic Kinesiology by Hugo Tobar in which I am a practitioner.
Kinesiology is a great support to me in my journey of self-discovery. It has helped me connect back to my body, tune into my heart and continues to support my healing physically, mentally and emotionally.
No matter where you are on your journey, I believe that all change starts from within.
Whether you are a fellow HSP, parent or simply curious about the conditions you may need to flourish, I invite you to explore this space, which I’ve created for my musings and to share the things I care so passionately about.
Journey well!
Much love,
Lia
Joy is a return to the deep harmony of body, mind and spirit that was yours at birth and that can be yours again. That openness to love, that capacity for wholeness with the world around you, is still within you.
Deepak Chopra
The “Official” About
Lia’s belief that kinesiology can help people live their best life is rooted in her own experiences as a former professional ballroom dancer, and entrepreneur. After ten years of competitive dancing and sustaining several injuries, she jumped right into launching a boutique digital agency. She soon found herself suffering from chronic pain, a weakened immune system, anxiety and a broken heart. Kinesiology helped her uncover the stressors that impacted her ability to heal.
Inspired and grateful for this revelation, Lia dedicated herself to studying this healing modality and is a certified Neuro-Energetic kinesiologist as well as an Aware Parenting instructor. Passionate about gentle birth, parenting for a new paradigm and trauma-informed care, she is also trained as a birth doula having studied with Ibu Robin Lim and childbirth educator Debra Pascali-Bonaro. In Lia’s practice, she is dedicated to helping clients reconnect to their bodies, and supporting families in flourishing.
Qualifications
Certified Level I Aware Parenting Instructor (Aware Parenting Institute)
Certificate IV in NeuroEnergetic Kinesiology (Australia)
Eat Pray Doula Certified 2018 (DONA International)
Masters in Food Studies & Nutrition, New York University
B.A. from Barnard College, New York
Reiki Level I